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Fans of Garth Brooks will be brushing off their Stetsons and polishing their cowboy boots after the country music superstar announced he will be performing in multiple cities across Ireland in 2027.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

These experiments examined how the newly formed enamel responded to activities and exposures that teeth routinely experience, including brushing, chewing, and contact with acidic foods.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

All 339 Olympic events: The next Olympics is still a couple years away, but it’s not too early to start brushing up on your knowledge of the Summer Games.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

But Dyson, 79 years old, spent six years inventing an AI-powered toothbrush that promises to floss teeth at the same time as brushing them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

If I skip brushing my hair and finding anything to eat—not difficult, as my stomach feels as though it would reject food anyway—I might be only a few minutes late to work.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse


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