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years. Pleasantly surprised.β His actions attracted attention and resulted in a fine of 150,000 roubles (about $ 2,000 USD) for "discrediting the armed forces". Abdalkin, who is appealing the fine, called the noodle-hanging stunt, "Just an ordinary protest" which happened "spontaneously", and was in regard to
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compilation of amusing international expressions under the title, "I'm Not
Hanging Noodles on Your Ears and Other Intriguing Idioms From Around the World", telling NPR he was not able to determine the expression's origin.
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