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World's Wackiest Vending Machines
Posted: 01/11/10 12:26PM
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Main, Weird Financial News
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Umbrellas, bread, books and hot meals. All of these items and more are being dispensed in vending machines. We take a look at the most unique examples from around the world.
Men Only Buy Underwear to Impress Women
Posted: 11/13/09 2:21PM
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Main, Consumer News, Weird Financial News
A recent study has found that men only buy underwear to impress women. (andreasmarx, Flickr.com)
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Finally, a survey confirms what women may have suspected all along: Dudes only drop dough on drawers when they're searching for a mate. A British retailer conducted a study which found that male shoppers don't buy their own underwear until they reach the ripe old age of 19. Who keeps them stocked in skivvies before that? Mom.
Lottery Tourists Flock to Italy
Posted: 08/19/09 2:32PM
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Main, Weird Financial News
The town of Outlook, Sask., continues to buzz with news that a multi-million dollar lottery ticket had been purchased at a local convenience store.
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Europeans are flocking to Italy for their chance to win big in an unprecedented national lottery.
Almost 90% Of US Paper Money Has Traces Of Cocaine
Posted: 08/17/09 1:39PM
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Main, Weird Financial News
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File this in Weird News, but a high percentage of greenbacks traded in U.S. cities bear traces of the white stuff. Are we back in the Eighties or what?
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