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Aohata peach jam is so good I now subscribe to it on Amazon
The “Marugoto Kajitsu” white-peach jam is hard to find in stores. It’s mellow, not too peachy, and available as a 4-pack Subscribe & Save.
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Taming outlet clutter with a cable box—options beyond Bluelounge
Hiding power strips cuts dust and tracking-fire risk, but Bluelounge boxes are pricey and yellow with UV. Here’s what I learned from my own boxes and cheaper alternatives.
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Butter coffee for weight loss—does it work? At least it tastes good.
I tried the “bulletproof” butter/MCT coffee trend from the Silicon Valley diet book. The hype is shaky, but the drink is tasty if you use unsalted butter.
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A bit more about Seirogan and Taiko Pharmaceutical
Seirogan (the “trumpet mark” stomach pill) has a quirky history. I skimmed Taiko Pharmaceutical’s lineup, odd PR stunts, and the laxative-name battle with Lion’s “Stopper.”
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McDonald’s Happy Meal Plarail: triangle driver and battery swap steps
Happy Meal Plarail trains use tamper-resistant triangle screws so kids can’t open them. Here’s the exact driver size and a photo guide to replacing the tiny LR41 batteries.
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Papier d’Arménie: vanilla-scented paper incense (and a name I kept misreading)
Found this paper incense in a fancy-goods shop. I misread the French name at first; it’s actually “Papier d’Arménie,” a classic vanilla-ish deodorizer with some quirky history.
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Norovirus prep for homes with small kids: what to keep on hand
Norovirus is brutal for two days, highly infectious, and shrugs off alcohol. I pulled together a home kit and notes on what actually works (heat, bleach) and how to handle vomit/poop.
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Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) kills norovirus—and it’s banned for sesame
Kitchen bleach uses sodium hypochlorite, which inactivates norovirus. While researching, I stumbled on odd rules (no bleach on sesame) and a bunch of related disinfectant trivia.
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Do "space disinfectant" gadgets really stop flu? (Spoiler: no)
Those chlorine-dioxide badges and gels looked tempting each winter. Regulators called out 17 companies for exaggerated claims—effectiveness is unproven.
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Why restaurants whisk away the menu after you order
I hate losing the menu before dessert, so I asked why. Staff shared the unglamorous reasons: damage, theft, not enough copies, and space for plates.