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funky boulder facts
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Inspired by the animal rights movement, the city has officially designated pet owners as “guardians.” There is actually “Dog Day” at Scott Carpenter pool where you’ll find a pool full of dogs on closing day.
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A sign along the Boulder Creek Path reads, “Please don’t wash anything down your sidewalk you wouldn’t want a deer to drink.”
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There is a strong, prescient history of conservation and scientific innovation. Many research organizations such as the National Center of Atmospheric Research and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are based here, making Boulder a critical base for studies in space, environmental sciences, and hi-tech research.
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The city-run North Boulder Recreation Center has one of the largest solar hydronic systems in the country.
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Boulder has been nicknamed “The People’s Republic of Boulder” because of its reputation for political and social liberalism.
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