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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 15

How much longer will it take to cure this. Just to cure it cause I can't ignore it if it's Patch.

1. Your weather report: Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 86 degrees. Tonight will continue to be partly cloudy with an overnight low of 63 degrees. Tomorrow should be mostly sunny.

2. Play ball! The Amherst Recreation Department is looking for a few more participants for Fall Softball (girls ages 9-16) and Fall Baseball (boys and girls ages 8-12) The season begins in early September and is a very casual and fun way to practice your skills and learn some new ones!

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3. Patch Fact: A cornucopia is a horn of plenty, a symbol of nature's productivity. According to Greek mythology, it was one of the horns of Amalthaea, the goat who nursed the god Zeus when he was a baby.

4. Too CUTE! Feel like watching adorable kittens slide down a slide? Look no further.

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5. Disney....magic? Engadget reports that Disney can officially map your face and clone it for animatronics, even going as far as to digitally shave your face. Crazy.

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