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10.9.09 5:00 PM EDT By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup
Why American Credit Cards Suck
11 Things Banned By Walmart
Where Has This UPS Envelope Spent The Last 14 Years?
Chick-Fil-A Has The Best Drive-Thru
Ralph Lauren Is As Weirded Out By This Ad As We Are
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