Retail giant Wal-Mart is the world's largest public company, and whether or not you're a fan of shopping at the House that Sam Walton Built, you've got to admit that the store stocks just about everything. But not quite, though. There are a number of things that Wal-Mart has banned from its stores at some point. Let's take a look at a few of them. 1. Barbie's Pregnant Pal In 2002 Wal-Mart cleared its shelves of Barbie's pregnant friend, Midge. The doll,... READ ON

By David Goldenberg and Eric Vance People have been lifting ideas from Mother Nature for decades. Velcro was inspired by the hooked barbs of thistle, and the first highway reflectors were made to mimic cat eyes. But today, the science of copying nature, a field known as biomimetics, is a billion-dollar industry. Here are some of our favorite technologies that came in from the wild. 1. Sharkskin—The Latest Craze in Catheters Hospitals are constantly worried about germs. No matter how often... READ ON

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to seek out covert items at fast food chains around the country. Be warned, this mission includes very real dangers such as hardening arteries and skyrocketing cholesterol. But we know you won't let us down. We've compiled a list to get you started. 1. This one might be my favorite. At Fatburger, you can order a Hypocrite — a veggie burger topped with crispy strips of... READ ON

Think quickly about what types of insurance you have. Health (if you're lucky), renter's/homeowner's, car, and maybe a few other policies, right? If you think you've got as much coverage as you could ever need, think again. What happens if you get bitten by a werewolf? In fact, there are many other facets of your life you could be insuring. Here are a few of our favorites. 1. Body... READ ON