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Surprising origins of popular restaurant, plus what to know about raw milk

Mario Laufer, executive chef and founder of Carrot Express, poses for a photograph, left. His favorite dish, right, is also a favorite on the menu at his restaurant.

Mario's Favorite Chicken Bowl, right, is a menu item at Carrot Express, inspired by a meal that executive chef and founder Mario Laufer (left) often ate at work. (Carrot Express)

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‘FRESH & SIMPLE’ – Executive chef and founder Mario Laufer first started selling food from his cousin's gas station. Now, the Carrot Express founder has almost 30 locations selling healthy meals.

RAW TRUTH – Mark McAfee, who leads the California-based Raw Farm and founded the Raw Milk Institute, teaches others about the benefits (and risks) of raw milk for human consumption.

CARNIVAL CROWDS – Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for the Carnival celebration, as the city looks to curb overtourism.

The Venice Carnival attracts an estimated three million visitors each year. (Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)

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