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Will New Square Milk Jugs At Wal-Mart, Costco Save The Planet? Or Spill Your Milk?

Wal-Mart and Costco have something new they'd like you to try— a square milk jug. The NYT says the new square jugs "are cheaper to ship and better for the environment, the milk is fresher when it arrives in stores, and it costs less." So what's the catch? Apparently, while the new jugs are helping cut costs, they kind of suck at pouring milk. More »

12:49 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Meg Marco
16,632 views, 168 comments

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Meet Your New $5 Bill

If you liked Harold And The Purple Crayon, boy are you going to love the new $5 bill. Lincoln's last stand after the penny will inherit the same counterfeiting countermeasures found on more valuable bills, and will come bruised with a large purple five "to help those with visual impairments distinguish the denomination.' That's right, never again will you confuse a $5 bill for a $50 bill.

We match purple ties to green shirts without pause, but does the pairing work for currency? Tell us what you think in our poll, after the jump.

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9:34 AM on Sat Mar 15 2008
By Carey
11,698 views, 109 comments

Latest by hibiscusroto: FIVE!!!! more »

Verizon is now offering 7.1Mbps downstream, 768kbps upstream DSL, but only to new customers. [Broadband Reports] (Thanks, Edju!)

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Police Blotter On Demand? Comcast Helps Catch Bank Robbers Thanks To Bored People

Comcast has issued a press release claiming that they're helping to solve crimes with something called "Police Blotter On Demand" a trial program launched in the Philadelphia area. More »

12:42 AM on Tue Nov 13 2007
By Meg Marco
3,769 views, 15 comments

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Walmart Sanctifies The Toy Aisle With Talking Jesus Action Figures

The Des Moines Register would like you to know that Walmart is test marketing some talking Jesus action figures. The dolls will set you back $14.97. More »

12:44 PM on Tue Oct 16 2007
By Meg Marco
17,052 views, 87 comments