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Tainted Dip

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Your favorite dips might be the culprit of nearly 1 out of 25 foodbourne illnesses between 1998 and 2008. Time to put down Gumby’s ranch dip.

Biowaste Energy

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A new U.K. power plant will turn beer and local food waste into renewable gas and eventually liquid fuel. The plant deserves a big “green” thumbs up.

Lottery Winner

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She won again? Joan Ginther, 63, hit four Texas Lottery jackpots for a combined nearly $21 million since 1993. Can she share her lucky numbers, already?

Skinterns

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You might have landed a sweet internship this summer, but don’t cut it short wearing inappropriate duds. Leave the rompers for the weekend.

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