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'Crazy ants' drive southeastern U.S. nuts (Video)

Forget the fire ant. It's time to worry about "crazy ants," according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Colgate-Palmolive seeks patent for toothbrushes that deliver caffeine, meds

A new patent filed by Colgate-Palmolive aims to make this hygienic step pack more punch by offering caffeine, pain relief or appetite suppressants.

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How to work with obnoxious coworkers

Coworkers fall into several common office personalities. Here are some tips for handling them.

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Big-and-tall men: A commercial fit for you (Video)

Big-and-tall men know that being "larger than average" doesn't mean being built like a football player.

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Caffeinated snack foods the new energy craze

While the industry of caffeinated food products is still small compared with energy drinks, The Wall Street Journal reports sales in the U.S. have increased nearly 50 percent to $1.6 billion since 2008.

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Japanese drink infused with wasps is stinging

Like vodka? If the answer is yes, and you have some backbone, you may want to try this Japanese beverage.

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Turn up the temperature for office productivity

New research may trump the debate over the where to set the office thermostat.

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Race, religion no longer important factors in dating, survey finds

A new survey from Oxygen Media shows that religion and race aren't important factors like they once were.

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How to tell if Fido is the next Michael Phelps

All dogs go to heaven, but do all dogs know how to swim?

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'Poople Maps' aims to shame some pet owners

Tired of seeing doggy droppings accumulate in your neighborhood? There's a new app to the rescue.

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