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Madonna's got a new toy—and we're not talking about Jesus Luz. The Material Girl has just paid £50,000 (about $75,000) to have a D-Actor device installed in her house. The D-Actor is a Swiss-manufactured machine that uses acoustic wave therapy to reduce the appearance of cellulite. It is also useful in reducing joint pain and helping eliminate kidney stones. Google "D-Actor," and it appears the device is also used on livestock (inset). [Daily Mail]
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