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Report: 89% Of Suzy Qs Never Make It Out Of Gas Station Parking Lots

issue 4532 | 08.03.09 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON—According to a Commerce Department report released Friday, nearly nine out of every 10 Hostess Suzy Qs—the... more»
Blue Food Dye Helps Spinal Injuries

issue 4532 | 08.03.09 | American Voices

Researchers have found that the blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade may help new spinal injuries heal. What do you think? more»
Sanyo Praying Area Man Doesn't Send In Rebate Form

issue 4532 | 08.03.09 | News

OSAKA, JAPAN—Company accountants have determined that Sanyo would need to sell at least two more phones or six clock radios to offset the... more»
Tropical Storm Brings Deadly Cloud Of Worthless Knickknacks Up The East Coast

issue 4531 | 08.01.09 | Radio
Apple To Rescue Album Sales

issue 4531 | 07.31.09 | American Voices

Working in conjunction with four major music labels, Apple plans to bundle the digital albums it sells with interactive booklets that include liner... more»
The Onion On Breast Cancer

issue 4531 | 07.31.09 | Sunday Magazine

Is It Tasteful To Have A Cover Photo Of A Woman Performing A Breast Self-Exam With A World Map Superimposed On Her Body As A Metaphor For Breast... more»
Apple Claims New iPhone Only Visible To Most Loyal Of Customers

issue 4531 | 07.28.09 | News

SAN FRANCISCO—“Not only does it look awesome, but it can do pretty much anything you want as long as you believe in it,” said Paul Conrad,... more»
Space Suit Still Smells Like Wet Astronaut

issue 4531 | 07.27.09 | Radio
Bad Lab Results Often Unreported

issue 4530 | 07.24.09 | American Voices

A review of more than 5,000 medical records from doctors' offices across the nation revealed that bad test results were not reported to patients 7... more»
Computer Injuries Sharply Increase

issue 4530 | 07.23.09 | American Voices

Between 1994 and 2006, acute injuries from computers have risen 800 percent. What do you think? more»