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February 23-March 1, 2006

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Running Numbers

Fat Tuesday Special! The Running Numbers guide to enjoying Mardi Gras responsibly.

0 Total amount of tolerance Pa. law has for under-21 drivers who have any amount of alcohol in their system. The moral: If you're under 21, don't plan on driving in South Philly without getting a ticket. Even if you're sober.

14 Approximate number of feet between Fat Tuesday's railing and the ground. The moral: Don't piss off bouncers.

40 Number of days in Lent, the period of sacrifice beginning Ash Wednesday that is traditionally celebrated by Philadelphians by drinking one ounce of Hurricane Malt Liquor for each day until Easter Sunday. The moral: Brace for the smooth taste!

74 Number of people arrested during Mardi Gras celebrations around South Street in 2001, in which at least five stores were looted and 96,000 pounds of trash were left by approximately 40,000 partiers. The moral: Tower Records had it coming.

$300 Fine for public urination in Philadelphia, unless paid within eight days without contest, in which case it is $50. The moral: Don't 'nate into red cups, aka "open containers." That's probably some kind of triple penalty.

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