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(Ben Schumin)

Could Aerosol Deodorants Catch On Again In The United States?

Do you have difficulty applying your deodorant and/or antiperspirant without getting it on your clothes? Unilever thinks that you do. After spray-on personal care products applied to the armpits faded from the United States market in the ’80s when aerosol propellants were shown to be harmful to the planet. They’re still on the market, but Americans prefer our gels and sticks. For now. [More]

Fred Meyer Recalls Stuffed Chicken That Plays Excessively Loud Chicken Dance Song

Fred Meyer Recalls Stuffed Chicken That Plays Excessively Loud Chicken Dance Song

Did you know that there’s an upper volume limit for how loud a noise-making toy can be before it’s considered a hazard to your hearing? It’s true. Despite what some toddlers’ parents might think, most toys that beep, talk, or play music don’t come close to the standard. One Easter toy sold at Fred Meyer stores does, though, and the chain has issued a recall to save everyone’s ears. [More]