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Mr. Sun looks at some Vegas Thanksgiving myths

Mr. Sun looks at some Vegas Thanksgiving myths: Tuesday, November 22, 2011; Ask Mr. Sun:; Mr. Sun; So you’ve heard the Las Vegas myths about the kidney-harvesting syndicate and the pure oxygen pumped into casinos. Here are a few Thanksgiving-themed myths for Mr. Sun to confirm or debunk.

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Where are the original springs discovered by Rafael Rivera and others located?: Friday, November 26, 2010; Ask Mr. Sun:; Dear Mr. Sun, Can you tell me where the original springs discovered by Rafael Rivera and others are located?

Can I write in candidates with electronic voting machines?: Friday, October 29, 2010; Ask Mr. Sun:; I’m Mr. Sun, and I approved this message:

What do the letters P and T stand for in the PT’s chain?: Monday, October 18, 2010; Ask Mr. Sun:; The Everly Brothers had Phil and Don. Las Vegas’ ubiquitous chain of video poker bars has — or rather had — Phil and Tom.

Why don’t candidates put their party affiliation on their signs?: Tuesday, October 5, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; Why don’t candidates for office in Nevada put their party affiliation on their ubiquitous signs?

How did TV ad makers drape Hoover Dam in orange cloth?: Wednesday, August 18, 2010; Ask mr. sun:; I have been watching the AT&T commercial about phone coverage, showing orange bolts of cloth dropping from the top of Hoover Dam and Strip hotels. My question is how did they do that?

Is it legal to post fliers on street signs, utility poles?: Thursday, July 15, 2010; ASK MR.SUN:; Is it legal for every huckster selling carpet-cleaning services, condos or drink specials to post banners and signs on stop signs and light poles along the streets in my neighborhood, or even along busy thoroughfares?

Has this been the windiest spring on record?: Thursday, July 8, 2010; Ask Mr. Sun:; The spring of 2010 was the windiest in a decade, but didn’t come close to being the windiest on record, according to the experts at the National Weather Service.

Why do carefully separated recyclables end up tossed into one bin?: Thursday, June 10, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; Why, after people throughout the valley spend two weeks separating their recyclables, does Republic Services come along and throw them all together into one bin?

Who pays for the showgirls who accompany the mayor?: Thursday, May 20, 2010; ASK MR.SUN:; Mr. Sun; The showgirls are just one more indication that Mayor Oscar Goodman may enjoy politics, but his genius is in marketing.

How long can an apartment grand opening last?: Thursday, May 13, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; An apartment complex in my neighborhood has posted colorful flags off and on for almost 10 years. How long can an apartment grand opening last?

What state do people in Laughlin call home?: Friday, April 23, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; In the Laughlin area, it appears that 90 percent of the population is on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. Why is that?

How much water evaporates from the Bellagio fountains?: Wednesday, April 14, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; How much water evaporates during each Bellagio fountain show? How many gallons evaporate during hot summer days?

Why do all the houses have block walls around their property?: Wednesday, March 24, 2010; ASK MR. SUN:; Mr. Sun: I have visited your city over the past 25 years, and now that my husband and I are retired we are considering moving to Las Vegas. When we drive the streets all we see are block walls. Why do all the houses have block walls around their property? Is it for safety reasons?