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ShopSmart Decodes Tricky Food Labels
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Is it safe to mix alcohol and antibiotics?
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Tesla Model S aces government crash test
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LED & CFL Bulbs Use 75 Percent Less Energy than Traditional Incandescents in...
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Frigidaire's first toasters are top picks
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