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Kashi GOLEAN waffles

Not just a breakfast cereal company, Kashi has come a long way since its roots in 1980s Southern California.

Suzanne Raga








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Alan Moore's <em>Watchmen</em>, which was published by DC Comics between 1986 and 1987, has been hailed as one of the great achievements in storytelling. At the time of its creation, artist Dave Gibbons was more concerned about getting the "understated ge

Jake Rossen
Christie's auctioneer Tash Perrin conducts a sale.

Sometimes, they stick their tongues out and recite Humpty Dumpty before a big auction. But there's a good reason for that.

Emily Petsko


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Barbie has been a cultural icon since she hit runway—er, toy aisles—60 years ago. Now, Mattel is going all out to celebrate her diamond jubilee.

Stacy Conradt










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When Tylenol and Advil don't cut it for your aches, you might need a technological intervention. Here are some drug-free devices you can buy to ease the pain—while using up your annual FSA funds in the process.

Scott Beggs




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Since 1912, Oreo has shuttled billions of cookies into our stomachs. But not all of their flavors have been a success.

Jake Rossen