Week of October 30, 2023
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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.
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?
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.
Consumer Insight
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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