Things That Can Kill You

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Sinkhole Opens Up Under Guatemalan Woman’s Bed

Today in news that you will recall just as you've brushed your teeth, put on your pajamas and finished up your Sleepytime Tea tonight, a Guatemalan woman discovered that the Earth was trying to eat her... by way of ... continue

Taco Bell lawsuit drops, chain taunts law firm in full page ad

Back in January, Taco Bell and a southern law firm got completely embroiled in a very public drama over the contents of Taco Bell's beef taco filling. The firm alleged that the stuff in Taco Bell's tacos was ... continue

‘Casual relationship’ found between unemployment and early death

Earlier this week: too much work can kill you. Middle of the week- no work can also kill you. Researchers have found a "causal link" between unemployment and early or premature death, in a study published in the ... continue

Salmonella fears prompt Skippy Peanut Butter recall in 16 states

For the second time in as many years, a massive recall of a popular brand of peanut butter is underway due to fears of salmonella contamination. The recall only affects two reduced-fat varieties of the nationally distributed product. ... continue

Study: Shopping carts teeming with fecal bacteria

It's not just reusable grocery bags conspiring to infect you and your kids with dangerous, disgusting fecal germs- shopping carts are also a breeding ground for nasties normally found in excrement, according to a study. If you thought ... continue

Group urges FDA ban of caramel coloring in cola

Okay, I am beginning to think this is a personal vendetta merely to deny those of us who drink Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi our beloved sole beverage of choice, or maybe some big conspiracy on the part ... continue

Today in ‘can kill you’: not getting enough sleep

You might want to put down your death-inducing diet soda and take a look at this- it seems researchers have found that insufficient sleep can lead to an early demise as well. Researchers in the UK reviewed data ... continue

Daily consumption of Diet Soda linked to stroke, ‘cardiovascular events’

Researchers are quick to point out that although the behaviors have been "tied" together, causation has not been proven- but still... a link has been established between drinking a nice, cold, calorie-free diet soda daily, and "vascular events," such ... continue

Senator calls for bath salts ban due to hallucinogenic effects

So, you've been dissolving bath salts in your hot baths for a relaxing bathing experience? It would appear that you are, in fact, doing it wrong, as calls to ban the substance because it can get you super-high ... continue

Taco Bell huffs that their meat is actually 88% meat, vows to fight lawsuit

A few days ago, stoners across the nation became collectively concerned that the ground beef served at Taco Bell locations across the United States may be comprised heavily of things other than beef. Outcry on the internet- where ... continue

Taco Bell beef is actually 64% other things

Been looking for something to ferry you away from "The Border" as efficiently as possible but unable to break the late night cheap food fix at Taco Bell? Gizmodo posted a PSA yesterday about the true contents of ... continue

Study: Pets in your bed could make you sick

A study in the medical journal Emerging Infectious Diseases has come to a startling conclusion- on the subject of pets at bedtime, you cannot has. Or at least, you should strongly reconsider. Dr. Bruno Chomel is a professor ... continue

Moderate computer use or TV time linked to early death

The bi-monthly reports on seemingly benign activities and dying early are in, and this time it's not "sitting" that kills, and men are included in the at-risk group. Blogger? Computer programmer? Administrative assistant? Hopefully getting old isn't on ... continue