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Butter coffee for weight loss—does it work? At least it tastes good.
I tried the “bulletproof” butter/MCT coffee trend from the Silicon Valley diet book. The hype is shaky, but the drink is tasty if you use unsalted butter.
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A bit more about Seirogan and Taiko Pharmaceutical
Seirogan (the “trumpet mark” stomach pill) has a quirky history. I skimmed Taiko Pharmaceutical’s lineup, odd PR stunts, and the laxative-name battle with Lion’s “Stopper.”
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McDonald’s Happy Meal Plarail: triangle driver and battery swap steps
Happy Meal Plarail trains use tamper-resistant triangle screws so kids can’t open them. Here’s the exact driver size and a photo guide to replacing the tiny LR41 batteries.
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Papier d’Arménie: vanilla-scented paper incense (and a name I kept misreading)
Found this paper incense in a fancy-goods shop. I misread the French name at first; it’s actually “Papier d’Arménie,” a classic vanilla-ish deodorizer with some quirky history.
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Norovirus prep for homes with small kids: what to keep on hand
Norovirus is brutal for two days, highly infectious, and shrugs off alcohol. I pulled together a home kit and notes on what actually works (heat, bleach) and how to handle vomit/poop.
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Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) kills norovirus—and it’s banned for sesame
Kitchen bleach uses sodium hypochlorite, which inactivates norovirus. While researching, I stumbled on odd rules (no bleach on sesame) and a bunch of related disinfectant trivia.
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Do "space disinfectant" gadgets really stop flu? (Spoiler: no)
Those chlorine-dioxide badges and gels looked tempting each winter. Regulators called out 17 companies for exaggerated claims—effectiveness is unproven.
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Why restaurants whisk away the menu after you order
I hate losing the menu before dessert, so I asked why. Staff shared the unglamorous reasons: damage, theft, not enough copies, and space for plates.
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How many sugar cubes are in this juice? A reality check on carbs
Sugar-shock photos pile cubes next to soda, but rice and bread are “cube bombs” too. A quick walkthrough of carbs vs sugars, daily calories, WHO limits, and why cube math without context misleads.
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Jumping made my upper molar ache—but it wasn’t a cavity
A dull ache in my upper molar showed up only when I jumped or shook my head. Turned out to be sinus-related (maxillary sinusitis), not a hidden cavity.