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7 + 7 + 7 = Wedded Bliss

Brides and grooms around the world meet at the altar on triply lucky day

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2007 8:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – Taking advantage of the most auspicious date the numerologically inclined may ever see, couples around the world flocked to marry today, inundating houses of worship, catering halls, hotels, amusement parks, and at least one Las Vegas fish tank. Divers dressed as mermaids attended the underwater... Read full story »

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