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- Sep 30, 2026
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- Aug 16, 2026
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3 Strange Secrets to Longer-Lasting Flowers (opens the original)
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Dear Joey: Do you have any clever ways to keep freshly cut flowers alive longer in a vase? —Melba J.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="971" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gGDs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_au
More Mail-Order Madness (opens the original)
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Why settle for ordinary products that merely solve humdrum problems? Instead, consider these ingenious inventions, meticulously designed by bored engineers to provide solutions to urgent quagmires no one has ever placed in a suggestion box. Every item has been developed, tested, and focus-grouped in accordance with the highest standards of corporate overthinking, and we guarantee complete satisfaction or your money will be swiftly deposited into our Swiss bank account. The Microwave Lunch Box<a
Defog Your Bathroom Mirror in 30 Seconds (opens the original)
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Dear Joey: I enjoy taking long, steamy showers, but when I get out of the shower, the bathroom mirror is all fogged up, making it difficult to shave. Got any wacky solutions? —Kevin H.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal"
Finger Lickin’ Bad? (opens the original)
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I spotted a strange white powder on our kitchen counter.My mind immediately began narrowing down the possibilities: Ajax? Drywall dust? Anthrax? Cocaine? Or maybe a dash of someone’s cremated remains?Naturally, I did what any mature, responsible adult would do.<
Turn Your Yard Into a No-Mole Zone (opens the original)
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Dear Joey: Moles have invaded our backyard, and mounds of dirt keep popping up everywhere. How can I get rid of these pests without harming them in any way? —Julia R.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="728" src="
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