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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

People brushing snow off tree branches to prevent them from breaking in the central Japan city of Toyama on Feb. 5, 2025.

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2024 China International Finance Fair in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Visitors experience "Borrowing power Bank by brushing palms" at the 2024 China International Finance Exhibition in Beijing, China, July 19, 2024.

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Community Canteen in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - An elderly man uses a smart face-brushing machine to eat at a community canteen in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, April 23, 2024.

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Public tooth-brushing booth in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A woman brushes her teeth inside a tooth-shaped booth in Tokyo's Otemachi business district on Dec. 2, 2014. Dental care products maker Sunstar Inc. set up the trial booth the same day, claiming it is Japan's first public facility dedicated to brushing teeth. Equipped with tap water, a mirror and a tutorial video on proper ways to brush teeth, the free facility will open for two days, aimed at promoting tooth brushing in workplaces.

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Whale teeth brushing show held in Wakayama Pref.

SHINGU, Japan - Whales have their teeth brushed by staff at the Taiji Whale Museum in the town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, as part of a campaign to promote oral hygiene especially for children on June 2, 2014.

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Okinawa gov. speaks on Senkakus

NAHA, Japan - Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima speaks at a press conference at the Okinawa prefectural hall in Naha on March 2, 2012. Nakaima denied there is any problem regarding the Senkaku Islands' status as part of the prefecture, brushing off the territorial claims of China and Taiwan over the islands in the East China Sea.

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Aderans' anti-takeover measures Ok'd by shareholders

TOKYO, Japan - Aderans Co.'s shareholders head to the site of a general meeting in Tokyo on May 24. The company's anti-takeover defense measures were approved at the meeting, brushing aside opposition from its biggest shareholder, U.S. hedge fund Steel Partners, according to a company official.

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BOJ's Fukui brushes off recent weak data, stays upbeat on economy

OSAKA, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui addresses a meeting of business leaders in Osaka on Nov. 27. He maintained his upbeat view of the country's economy by brushing aside recent weak economic indicators, such as machinery orders and household spending.

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Snow-brushing gear set on street cars in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Workers puts a snow-brushing gear on a street car in Sapporo, Hokkaido on Oct. 15 as the winter approaches.

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Weaker-than-expected CPI data not to alter BOJ's price projection

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a press conference at the bank's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 8. He said that weaker-than-expected growth in the consumer price index for July will not lead to the central bank altering its price projection, brushing aside speculation that the BOJ may delay the timing of further interest rate hikes due to the data.

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No discord with gov't, ruling parties on monetary policy: BOJ chief

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a press conference at his office on Nov. 18. He said the central bank is in harmony with the government and the ruling coalition on monetary policy, brushing off speculation that the bank has been pressured by the government to maintain its super-loose policy.

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Asagoe through to 2nd round of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Shinobu Asagoe smiles after brushing aside Stephanie Cohen-Aloro of France in straight sets 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the second round of the women's singles at the U.S. Open on Aug. 30.

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Daiei board decides not to seek IRCJ support

TOKYO, Japan - Kunio Takagi, president of struggling retailer Daiei Inc., leaves by car from the head office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., one of its three major creditor banks, in Tokyo on Oct. 11. Earlier in the day Daiei decided at an extraordinary board meeting that it would not seek help from the state-backed Industrial Revitalization Corp. of Japan, brushing aside the banks' repeated demand that Daiei ask for IRCJ's help.

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(1)Japan down Myanmar to move closer to Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar goalie Aung Aung Oo (R) fails to block a header by Japan forward Daisuke Matsui on 75 minutes of the second leg of a double header at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on May 3. Japan advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2004 Athens Olympics after brushing aside nine-man Myanmar 5-0 following a 3-0 win on May 1.

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(2)Japan down Myanmar to move closer to Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Teruyuki Moniwa runs in celebration after scoring a first-half header in the second leg of a double header against Mynamar at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on May 3. Japan advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2004 Athens Olympics after brushing aside nine-man Myanmar 5-0 following a 3-0 win on May 1.

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Hayami denies reports of quitting as BOJ chief

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaru Hayami tells a regular news conference May 22 he will do his best as chief of the central bank, brushing aside reports indicating he told the government he wanted to quit. Hayami, 76, was unclear on whether he intends to complete his term, which ends in March 2003.

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No discord with gov't, ruling parties on monetary policy: BOJ ch

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a press conference at his office on Nov. 18. He said the central bank is in harmony with the government and the ruling coalition on monetary policy, brushing off speculation that the bank has been pressured by the government to maintain its super-loose policy. (Kyodo)

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Weaker-than-expected CPI data not to alter BOJ's price projectio

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a press conference at the bank's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 8. He said that weaker-than-expected growth in the consumer price index for July will not lead to the central bank altering its price projection, brushing aside speculation that the BOJ may delay the timing of further interest rate hikes due to the data. (Kyodo)

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BOJ's Fukui brushes off recent weak data, stays upbeat on econom

OSAKA, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui addresses a meeting of business leaders in Osaka on Nov. 27. He maintained his upbeat view of the country's economy by brushing aside recent weak economic indicators, such as machinery orders and household spending. (Kyodo)

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Aderans' anti-takeover measures Ok'd by shareholders

TOKYO, Japan - Aderans Co.'s shareholders head to the site of a general meeting in Tokyo on May 24. The company's anti-takeover defense measures were approved at the meeting, brushing aside opposition from its biggest shareholder, U.S. hedge fund Steel Partners, according to a company official. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan down Myanmar to move closer to Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Teruyuki Moniwa runs in celebration after scoring a first-half header in the second leg of a double header against Mynamar at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on May 3. Japan advanced to the final round of qualifiers for the 2004 Athens Olympics after brushing aside nine-man Myanmar 5-0 following a 3-0 win on May 1. (Kyodo)

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Asagoe through to 2nd round of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Shinobu Asagoe smiles after brushing aside Stephanie Cohen-Aloro of France in straight sets 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the second round of the women's singles at the U.S. Open on Aug. 30. (Kyodo)

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Daiei board decides not to seek IRCJ support

TOKYO, Japan - Kunio Takagi, president of struggling retailer Daiei Inc., leaves by car from the head office of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., one of its three major creditor banks, in Tokyo on Oct. 11. Earlier in the day Daiei decided at an extraordinary board meeting that it would not seek help from the state-backed Industrial Revitalization Corp. of Japan, brushing aside the banks' repeated demand that Daiei ask for IRCJ's help. (Kyodo)

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The Love Guru (2008)

Mike Myers & Manu Narayan Characters: Maurice / <a href= Film: The Love Guru (USA/UK/DE 2008) Director: Marco Schnabel 20 June 2008 Date: 20 June 2008

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Love And Other Disasters (2006)

Brittany Murphy & Matthew Rhys Characters: Emily 'Jacks' Jackson, Peter Simon Film: Love And Other Disasters (2006) Director: Alek Keshishian 09 September 2006 Date: 09 September 2006

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Manitou's Shoe (2001)

Christian Tramitz & Michael 'Bully' Herbig Film: Manitou'S Shoe (DE 2001) Director: Michael Herbig 13 July 2001 Date: 13 July 2001

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A Very Brady Sequel (1996)

Christine Taylor Characters: Marcia Brady Film: A Very Brady Sequel (1996) Director: Arlene Sanford 23 August 1996 Date: 23 August 1996

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La Mazzetta (1978)

Nino Manfredi Characters: Sasa Iovine Film: La Mazzetta (1978) Director: Sergio Corbucci 10 January 1978 Date: 10 January 1978

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The Magic Christian - film (1969)

Ringo Starr Characters: Youngman Grand, Esq. Film: The Magic Christian (1969) Director: Joseph Mcgrath 12 December 1969 Date: 12-Dec-69

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Whirlpool film (1959)

Juliette Greco Characters: Lora Film: Whirlpool (1959) Director: Lewis Allen 12 October 1959 Die schwarze Lorelei (Whirlpool, GB 1959, Regie: Lewis Allen) Juliette Greco (als Lorelei) / Frau auf Felsen sitzen, Haar k

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Safari film (1956)

Janet Leigh & Victor Mature Characters: LINDA LATHAM, KEN DUFFIELD Film: Safari (USA/UK 1956) Director: Terence Young 20 June 1956 Date: 20-Jun-56

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WILLIAM COMES TO TOWN

WILLIAM COMES TO TOWN [BR 1948] Publicity shot of WILLIAM GRAHAM who plays William with FRANCES DAY, who was visiting set. Date: 1948

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THE NANNY

THE NANNY [BR 1965] WENDY CRAIG, BETTE DAVIS Date: 1965

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LAKE PLACID

LAKE PLACID [US 1999] BRIDGET FONDA Date: 1999

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THE DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID

THE DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID [US 1946] PAULETTE GODDARD, REGINALD OWEN Date: 1946

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LITTLE WOMEN

LITTLE WOMEN Trini Alvarado, Susan Sarandon and Winona Ryder HAIR BRUSHING Date: 1994

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DENTAL HYGIENE DAY

DENTAL HYGIENE DAY==Date:June, 1972, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Efforts underway to preserve Japanese native Taishu horse

Photo taken March 21, 2016 in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, shows Rin Tsuda brushing a Taishu horse, an ancient breed that originated on Tsushima Island. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Actress Sakai indicted over drug possession

TOKYO, Japan - Prosecutors indicted actress and singer Noriko Sakai (file photo) on Aug. 28 for alleged amphetamine possession, brushing aside concerns that the case could go cold as only a small amount was found at her home. The prosecutors are expected to file an additional indictment on a stimulant use charge on Sakai, 38, as the police have sent the corresponding papers. (Kyodo)

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Snow-brushing gear set on street cars in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Workers puts a snow-brushing gear on a street car in Sapporo, Hokkaido on Oct. 15 as the winter approaches. (Kyodo)

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Okinawa gov. speaks on Senkakus

NAHA, Japan - Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima speaks at a press conference at the Okinawa prefectural hall in Naha on March 2, 2012. Nakaima denied there is any problem regarding the Senkaku Islands' status as part of the prefecture, brushing off the territorial claims of China and Taiwan over the islands in the East China Sea. (Kyodo)

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Public tooth-brushing booth in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A woman brushes her teeth inside a tooth-shaped booth in Tokyo's Otemachi business district on Dec. 2, 2014. Dental care products maker Sunstar Inc. set up the trial booth the same day, claiming it is Japan's first public facility dedicated to brushing teeth. Equipped with tap water, a mirror and a tutorial video on proper ways to brush teeth, the free facility will open for two days, aimed at promoting tooth brushing in workplaces. (Kyodo)

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Komeito leader bushes aside calls for minister's resignation

Komeito party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi meets with reporters after talking with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2017, brushing aside growing calls that Justice Minister Katsutoshi Kaneda resign. Kaneda retracted a statement criticized as intended to suppress parliamentary discussions about a controversial bill to criminalize conspiracy to commit terrorism. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Whale teeth brushing show in western Japan

Whales have their teeth brushed during a show at the Taiji Whale Museum in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Taiji, western Japan, on June 1, 2021.

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Whale teeth brushing show in western Japan

Whales have their teeth brushed during a show at the Taiji Whale Museum in the Wakayama Prefecture town of Taiji, western Japan, on June 1, 2021.

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Whale teeth brushing show in western Japan

A whale has its teeth brushed during a show at the Taiji Whale Museum in the Wakayama Prefecture town in western Japan on June 1, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Whale teeth brushing show in western Japan

A whale has its teeth brushed during a show at the Taiji Whale Museum in the Wakayama Prefecture town in western Japan on June 1, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Whale teeth brushing show in western Japan

Whales have their teeth brushed during a show at the Taiji Whale Museum in the Wakayama Prefecture town in western Japan on May 31, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China brushes off int'l criticism over death of dissident Liu Xiaobo

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang attends a press conference in Beijing on July 14, 2017, brushing off criticism from the United States and some other foreign countries over the death of Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo