Vienna metro hands out deodorant during heatwave

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Officials in Vienna are handing out deodorant to combat heatwave body odour
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Transport officials in Vienna have chosen a novel way of combating one of the issues facing commuters during the heat wave affecting much of Europe, handing out deodorant to passengers before they board. More than 14,000 packages have been distribute to help deal with crowded trains and body odour.

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