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The Incredible Shrinking Water Bottle
@Ben Popken: What about normal plastic?
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Do Not Use OFF! FamilyCare Smooth And Dry Insect Repellent If You Are Allergic To Cornstarch
@basket548: Cornstarch is not mentioned on the label.
Do Warning Labels On Flashlights Really Mean Anything?
@Daemon_of_Waffle: It's not just flashlights. Flashlights are simply one example of silly labels.
20 Creepy Baby Products
@aloe vera: It tastes like candy, but it's snot.
Bear Breaks Into Circuit City, Has As Much Luck Locating An Employee As You Do
Bear sez, "Who do I have to maul to get service around here?"
15 Ways To Beat Jet-Lag
@Antediluvian: I can tell you quite honestly that Ben's article had nothing to do with me writing this article. Thanks for playing.
KFC Hands You Biscuits And Says "Here. This Is Just So You'll Get The Fuck Outta' Here!"
Commenters: Yes this situation could probably have been avoided but the same could be said for most situations. The OP should have received the proper order from KFC without any special prodding or enhanced ordering techniques. Yes, mistakes happen, however, reporting the problem from the drive through, phone, or in person is no excuse for being called a liar by an employee. Blaming the OP in the comments is usually nothing more than an obvious observation and does very little if anything to help shed light on the topic
What's In This Box?
It's a single cell organism packed by the stupid shipping gang.
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—>Yesterday, we received a letter from Primo's Vice President of Marketing and PR. He wanted to chime in on Primo's unique bottle qualities and dispel any assumptions that a heated Primo bottle could somehow release toxic chemicals. His letter, inside... More »
—>Most people don't realize that scientists at Domino's are working overtime to discover the absolute limit of what humans will consume. "The Domino's scientists now believe a certain percentage of human beings may have a genetic predisposition to eat unhealthy foods made from other even unhealthier foods." See the Onion video, inside... More »
—>According to Phil Flynn, Vice President and Senior Market Analyst at Alaron Trading, gas prices nationwide have been recently reduced about $.05 per gallon and he says this is just the beginning. He predicts that gas prices could go down to $3.50 a gallon by Labor Day (Sept. 1st). More »
—>Imagine how much money you could save by growing your own herbs or cherry tomatoes? That's just one of the benefits you can reap by using this list by Leslie Land, blogger for the Daily Green and lead author of "1000 Gardening Questions and Answers." All you need is some water, a safe outdoor spot and you're in business, according to Land. Check out some of our favorite easy-to-grow plants, inside... More »
—>Government inspectors finally stumbled across a jalapeño which contains the same salmonella strain (Salmonella Saintpaul) that has been responsible for the recent salmonella outbreak in the United States. Health officials found the offending Mexican-grown jalapeño in a Texas plant. However, there are still many questions which need to be answered. More »
—>Eating healthy and dining out may be two unrelated concepts in your world. But with the help of Debra L. Gordon and David L Katz, M.D., authors of "Stealth Health," these two concepts can work together in harmony. Readers Digest has assembled 20 tips to eating smart when dining out which are excerpts from the aforementioned book. See some of our favorite tips, inside... More »
—>You may be familiar with the TSA's new rules that went into effect June 21st regarding travelers who try to fly without identification. These travelers are essentially made part of a mini game show where they are the subject of all the questions. Your prize, if you answer correctly, is that you are allowed to board your flight. If you need to travel without ID, Wired magazine has assembled some items which if committed to memory, might help you get through the (game show) process more easily. More »
—>Reader Patrick wrote to us about a scam involving the "Awesome Auger." After finishing his transaction on their website, Patrick thought that his total price came to $28.98, but he soon came to realization that the only thing awesome about the "Awesome Auger" was the amount that they charge for "shipping and processing" on the auger's "free" items. All said and done, Patrick was billed $56.80 on his credit card. Patrick's letter inside... More »
—>Yes, OFF! FamilyCare Smooth and Dry insect repellent contains cornstarch. Reader Michelle found out about this fact the worst way possible—not through an ingredient label of which there is none that mentions cornstarch, but by inadvertently inhaling the stuff one evening and suffering an allergic reaction which lasted a few days. Michelle's letter, inside... More »
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Commented on The 15 Grossest Stories We've Posted On Consumerist This Year
Lol. WTG Alex. That Sears story was one of the first articles I ever wrote, good times....
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Commented on The Incredible Shrinking Water Bottle
@Ben Popken: What about normal plastic?...
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Posted UPDATE: Primo's VP Of Marketing Responds To The Incredible Shrinking Water Bottle to The Consumerist
Yesterday, we received a letter from Primo's Vice President of Marketing and PR. He wanted to chime in on Primo's unique bottle qualities and dispel any assumptions that a heated Primo bottle could somehow release toxic chemicals. His letter, inside...
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You can hear Ben here if you select the July 24th show and skip ahead 23 minutes into the program....
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Posted Domino's Tests The Limits Of What Humans Will Eat to The Consumerist
Most people don't realize that scientists at Domino's are working overtime to discover the absolute limit of what humans will consume. "The Domino's scientists now believe a certain percentage of human beings may have a genetic predisposition to eat unhealthy foods made from other even unhealthier foods." See the Onion video, inside...
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Posted Expert Says Gasoline Prices Could Drop To $3.50 Per Gallon By Labor Day to The Consumerist
According to Phil Flynn, Vice President and Senior Market Analyst at Alaron Trading, gas prices nationwide have been recently reduced about $.05 per gallon and he says this is just the beginning. He predicts that gas prices could go down to $3.50 a gallon by Labor Day (Sept. 1st).
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Posted The Incredible Shrinking Water Bottle to The Consumerist
Reader David wrote in to show us the transformation of his incredible shrinking water bottle. The bottles used by Primo bottled water are made from plant by-products which degrade easily compared to normal plastic, making them more eco-friendly. However, as David found out, they shrink to nearly half their size when exposed to sunlight and the heat from inside a car which could easily result in a watery mess. David's letter and photo, inside...
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Posted 6 Plants That Will Grow Almost Anywhere to The Consumerist
Imagine how much money you could save by growing your own herbs or cherry tomatoes? That's just one of the benefits you can reap by using this list by Leslie Land, blogger for the Daily Green and lead author of "1000 Gardening Questions and Answers." All you need is some water, a safe outdoor spot and you're in business, according to Land. Check out some of our favorite easy-to-grow plants, inside...
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Posted Health Officials: We Finally Found Salmonella In A Jalapeño! to The Consumerist
Government inspectors finally stumbled across a jalapeño which contains the same salmonella strain (Salmonella Saintpaul) that has been responsible for the recent salmonella outbreak in the United States. Health officials found the offending Mexican-grown jalapeño in a Texas plant. However, there are still many questions which need to be answered.
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Posted 20 Tips To Eating Healthy When Dining Out to The Consumerist
Eating healthy and dining out may be two unrelated concepts in your world. But with the help of Debra L. Gordon and David L Katz, M.D., authors of "Stealth Health," these two concepts can work together in harmony. Readers Digest has assembled 20 tips to eating smart when dining out which are excerpts from the aforementioned book. See some of our favorite tips, inside...
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Posted Things You Should Memorize When Flying Without Identification to The Consumerist
You may be familiar with the TSA's new rules that went into effect June 21st regarding travelers who try to fly without identification. These travelers are essentially made part of a mini game show where they are the subject of all the questions. Your prize, if you answer correctly, is that you are allowed to board your flight. If you need to travel without ID, Wired magazine has assembled some items which if committed to memory, might help you get through the (game show) process more easily.
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Posted Beware of Awesome Auger's Awesome Shipping And Processing Fees to The Consumerist
Reader Patrick wrote to us about a scam involving the "Awesome Auger." After finishing his transaction on their website, Patrick thought that his total price came to $28.98, but he soon came to realization that the only thing awesome about the "Awesome Auger" was the amount that they charge for "shipping and processing" on the auger's "free" items. All said and done, Patrick was billed $56.80 on his credit card. Patrick's letter inside...
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Commented on Do Not Use OFF! FamilyCare Smooth And Dry Insect Repellent If You Are Allergic To Cornstarch
@basket548: Cornstarch is not mentioned on the label....
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Posted Do Not Use OFF! FamilyCare Smooth And Dry Insect Repellent If You Are Allergic To Cornstarch to The Consumerist
Yes, OFF! FamilyCare Smooth and Dry insect repellent contains cornstarch. Reader Michelle found out about this fact the worst way possible--not through an ingredient label of which there is none that mentions cornstarch, but by inadvertently inhaling the stuff one evening and suffering an allergic reaction which lasted a few days. Michelle's letter, inside...
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Posted Google: Of Course [Our Advertisers] Are Seeking To Hijack Or Divert Consumers to The Consumerist
American Airlines has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against the all-powerful Google Inc. The lawsuit stemmed from the fact that the search engine allows search terms like "AAdvantage," the trademark name of its frequent flier program, to be linked competitors' sites that have no connection with American. If there was ever any doubt that Google sells out "proper" net searches to the highest bidder, let that doubt be forever melted away.
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Posted UBS Closes Fancy Swiss Bank Accounts For American Tax Evaders to The Consumerist
Recently, we told you that Senator Levin recommended that the UBS not patronize American citizens who are trying to evade taxes. His wish has come true--UBS has announced plans to close the Swiss bank accounts of such American customers and will lift the cloak of anonymity which has protected its customers for centuries. Details, inside..
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Posted McDonald's Robber Is Finalist For McDonald's Jingle Contest to The Consumerist
Perhaps in attempt to restore his McDonald's karma, a man who once held up a McDonald's at gunpoint is now one of two South Florida finalists in a McDonald's jingle contest. Tamien Bain, age 29, held up a McDonald's store when was 14 and served 12 years for the crime. Want to hear his jingle?
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Commented on Do Warning Labels On Flashlights Really Mean Anything?
@Daemon_of_Waffle: It's not just flashlights. Flashlights are simply one example of silly labels....
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Posted Do Warning Labels On Flashlights Really Mean Anything? to The Consumerist
Reader Bill wrote to us wondering about some cheap flashlights he bought from Amazon. Their warning label says to "Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this product...Normal everyday use of this product is likely to expose the user to dust and microscopic particles containing lead and other chemicals known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm." Should Bill be worried about the cancer risk and reproductive harm of his flashlights?
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Posted Walmart To Unleash Its Own "Geek Squad" In Dallas to The Consumerist
What began as a troubling rumor has evolved into a troubling fact. Walmart will soon be launching its own version of the Geek Squad as pilot program in 15 stores in the Dallas area. The new "Solution Stations" will supposedly help customers with such tasks as flat panel TV installation and computer repair and will be managed with Dell Inc. Details, inside...
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Posted 10 Most Disturbing Spa Treatments to The Consumerist
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Commented on 20 Creepy Baby Products
@aloe vera: It tastes like candy, but it's snot....
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Posted 5 Steps To Take If Your Identity Is Stolen to The Consumerist
The website DebtConsolidationCare receives letters like this all the time, "O Heavens! I found that my master card has been stolen from my purse when I had gone to a party. Someone took out $500 from it. I found it out when I saw the billing statement. What shall I do now? What shall I do to get out of this whole thing? I am planning to close the account. What else should I do?" According to their statistics, every minute, 20 people are affected by identity theft which adds up to about 10 million a year. To help people like these, DebtConsolidationCare has put together a list of 5 steps you should take if your identity is stolen. Check out the list, inside...
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Posted 20 Creepy Baby Products to The Consumerist
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Posted The Post Office Wants Their Penny Dammit! to The Consumerist
Reader Joe wrote to us with a heads-up about not short-changing the U.S. Post Office. His postman left him a serious-ass invoice charging Joe with 1¢ postage due. According to Joe's rough numbers, the PO spent at least $.25 to pay the postman for the estimated minute it took to write the invoice. Joe's letter and photos, inside...
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Commented on Bear Breaks Into Circuit City, Has As Much Luck Locating An Employee As You Do
Bear sez, "Who do I have to maul to get service around here?"...
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Commented on 15 Ways To Beat Jet-Lag
@Antediluvian: I can tell you quite honestly that Ben's article had nothing to do with me writing this article. Thanks for playing....
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Commented on KFC Hands You Biscuits And Says "Here. This Is Just So You'll Get The Fuck Outta' Here!"
Commenters: Yes this situation could probably have been avoided but the same could be said for most situations. The OP should have received the proper order from KFC without any special prodding or enhanced ordering techniques. Yes, mistakes happen, however,...
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Commented on What's In This Box?
It's a single cell organism packed by the stupid shipping gang....
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Posted 15 Ways To Beat Jet-Lag to The Consumerist
Summer is one of the most popular times of year to take a vacation. If you have ever traveled overseas, or just across many time zones, you have probably experienced jet-lag. For the uninitiated, jet-lag is that zombie-like sensation which could be considered akin to the feeling of starting the day with no sleep. To help prevent you from turning into a zombie at your travel destination, Reader's Digest has compiled a list of 15 ways to fight jet-lag which are excerpts from the book "Sleep to be Sexy, Smart, and Slim" by Ellen Michaud. Check out some our favorites from the list, inside...
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The 15 Grossest Stories We've Posted On Consumerist This Year
Lol. WTG Alex. That Sears story was one of the first articles I ever wrote, good times.