I love Apple as a brand. It makes great products, it has tremendous loyalty, but could I go as far as to tattoo the famous Apple logo on my body to get a lifetime discount? Well, t
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Did I say 'shoes'? [more]
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Leave Marley in the Movies: Why Buying a Trendy Pet Makes No Sense
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How to Spot Lousy Investment Advisers
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MegaMillions - Mo' Money Mo' Problems?
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Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
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