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Team Romney Mistakenly Leaks Victory Website
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If, as some pundits claim, gaffes were responsible for Mitt Romney’s failed presidential bid, then this surely won’t change that assertion. At some point after losing the election to Barack Obama, Romney’s camp accidentally leaked a victory website promoting a win that never happened. It’s the ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ of the digital age.
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Do Kids Really Want Less Candy for Halloween? — Survey of the Day
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While children still seem to unanimously agree that Halloween is one of their favorite holidays, a new survey by the American Dental Association and PopCap Games shows that kids’ perception of the holiday is changing in several surprising ways.
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What American Cities Have the Cleanest Air?
iStockphotoTired of breathing air clouded by pollen, pollution, secondhand smoke and harmful ozone? You may want to consider Honeywell’s AirGenius Awards list of the top 10 cities in America with the cleanest air.
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Now It’s a Trend: A Third Airline Slaps Passengers With Carry-On-Bag Fee
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On flights, it used to be that carry-on luggage was as free as a complimentary bag of peanuts, but that’s all starting to change. In fact, a third small airline just added a fee for passengers who wish to bring a carry-on bag.
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Can Milk Prevent HIV?
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As the old saying goes, milk does a body good. But in addition to strong teeth and healthy bones, milk may also have the power to protect against HIV.
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FDA Investigates Possible Link Between Monster Energy Drink and Five Deaths
Today, highly caffeinated drinks are more popular than ever, especially among teens. But one leading energy drink, Monster, is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration for a possible link to five deaths.
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The Magazine in Your Doctor’s Office Can Make You Sick
During a visit to the doctor, we almost always grab a waiting-room magazine to take our mind off what’s to come. But health officials say those very periodicals could pose a health risk and actually make people sick, particularly if they’re left out for a lengthy period of time and handled by multitudes of people.
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Need a Boost of Creativity? Take a Power Nap
We all run out of steam from time to time at work. Usually we just fight through it with a third cup of coffee, but there may be a better idea: Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently discovered that short naps may improve the function of the right brain.
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That Pirate Costume You Bought Might Be Poisonous [VIDEO]
Halloween is supposed to be about harmless scares and fun, but the holiday took a truly frightening turn when Federal inspectors recently seized more than a thousand Chinese-made costumes for lead contamination.
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Apparently You Shouldn’t Use Facebook to Get Breast Milk
Breast milk can provide a range of health, growth and immunity benefits for infants, but some moms are offering unregulated breast milk for sale online despite serious warnings from health officials.