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[15 June 2009 | by Warren | 3 Comments | ]
Berry Disappointed: Crunch Berries Not Actual Fruit

A California woman sued the makers of Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries” when she found out that a crunch berry isn’t a real fruit. Unfortunately for her, an activist Judge threw out the case with a ruling that basically said, “Duh!”
What? Crunch berries aren’t a real fruit?!? Next you’ll tell me that Lucky Charms aren’t lucky or that Fruity Pebbles aren’t made from real pebbles. My whole world has just been turned upside down.
For four years this woman thought the crunchy, dry, brightly colored bits in her cereal were actually pieces of …

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[15 June 2009 | by Kara | Leave Comment | ]
I’ll Just Stay Right Here … When Morbid Obesity Makes the News

The inklings of my fascination with morbid obesity started while I was working at summer camp. I was super active all day long and as a result was hungry all the time. I would eat two giant servings at every meal, then polish off the leftovers of all of the children at my table. What?  That food was delish!  Anyway, midway through the summer, I turned and felt the strangest sensation. My skin was touching itself! I had grown back fat. I was fascinated, and felt compelled to point it …

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[14 June 2009 | by Dr. Honor | Leave Comment | ]
From the WTF?!? Department

Panasonic has released a new concept in remote controls. This new remote is made out of a flesh-like gel material and lies flaccid, peacefully “breathing” a pulse-like breath of inner light until the touch of a human hand excites it. With the, um, stroke of a human hand, the remote grows rigid and stiff, springs to life, ready to serve.
No information as to what kind of batteries this thing will take, but I guarantee you that whoever buys one will probably be fairly well stocked with options . . .