Buyer Beware: Misleading Product Ads You Should Watch Out For
cong1. Black Sabbath Hat Cost: $7* Created by: Amazon Merchant Acquired via Amazon If they were familiar with Black Sabbath, they would undoubtedly find this humorous. Over the years, Black…
Bait and Switch: Products That Didn’t Match the Advertisements
1. Installing sprinklers Price range: $15–$40* Designed by: Confidential Purchased through Amazon We can't exactly blame this toddler if he doesn't appear very impressed. He's all set to go, dressed…
Deceptive Marketing: Products That Looked Better on Paper
1. Kim Jong Un T-Shirt Cost: $5–$10*; produced by: Unknown bought from: AliExpress Iain Q. Blank claims on Twitter that when he made this transaction, China really "trolled" him. He…
Advertising vs Reality: Products That Fell Short of Promises
1. The Sheer Audacity! Cost: not specified Created by: Not sure Origin of purchase: unknown Another story about expectations versus reality in online purchasing is making the rounds on the…
Expired Everyday Items You Should Toss Immediately (For Your Safety)
1. Acrylic Paint Expires in: 5–10 years following opening; if sealed and unopened, it lasts longer. Average Cost per Tube: $1–$6* The longevity of acrylic paint is contingent upon the…
Watch Out! Using These Common Household Products Past Their Expiry Can Be Risky
1. Rubber Gloves Duration: 1 to 3 years Cost on average: $1–$10* Since the early 20th century, rubber gloves have been a common home item. They often last from one…
Don’t Use These Expired Items
1. Hairbrushes Ends in: A year $5* is the average price. Most people use a hairbrush once a day or more, but did you know that we also ought to…
The Dangers of Using Expired Products
1. Ibuprofen Duration: 4–5 years The average cost is $6. Some customers are fortunate enough to take medications like Pfizer's Advil infrequently, so there can be a pack sitting in…
Expired Products Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
1. Antifreeze Ends After: Five Years (Opened) * Average Cost: $100–$150 Antifreeze can be stored forever if left unopened. You can use it for five years after you open it,…
How to Keep Track of Expiration Dates
1. Contact Lens Cases Ends in three months Cost on average: $7.99* Like eye drops, contaminated contact lenses can cause everything from discomfort to blindness. You are presumably aware of…