Week of October 30, 2023
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Mouse Print*-- NyQuil Honey... Where's the Honey?
In a 15-second commercial for NyQuil Severe Honey, they say the word "honey" (or a variation of it) six times. That certainly might lead the average viewer to conclude that honey, a time-honored home remedy for coughing and a sore throat is a key ingredient. Let's check the label.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
How to Store Produce for Lasting Freshness
With the price of fresh fruits and vegetables skyrocketing, you need to find ways to keep them from spoiling at home. Here's one example of an unusual trick among the almost two dozen tips this story suggests. To keep apples fresh, wrap each in a slightly damp paper towel, and store in the refrigerator in a plastic bags with some small holes. Who knew?
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9 Ways to Repurpose an Old Cellphone or Tablet
If you're like MrConsumer (perish the thought), you have a small pile of no longer used cellphones in the house. This article suggests some new uses for that old technology like using them as a listening device, a security camera, a remote control and more.
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Which Glass Cleaners Work Best?
Consumer Reports tested a whole bunch of glass cleaners to see which ones worked best on windows. They recommend two brands in this story.
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Chipotle's Annual Boorito is $6
From 3 p.m. until closing on Halloween, participating Chipotle restaurants are running their annual Boorito promotion. This year, like last year, it will cost you $6 for any type of burrito or burrito bowl. You must use app or online ordering, and guacamole and extra meat are extra. Use promo code BOORITO to get the discount.
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Heavy Metals Found in One-Third of Chocolate Samples
New tests by Consumer Reports found heavy metals not just in dark chocolate products as they found previously but now also in milk chocolate bars, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mixes, and more.
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