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Mouse Print* -- Here We Downsize Again - Spring 2022, Part 1

We're in the middle of a tidal wave of shrinkflation where more grocery store products are being downsized. Over the next two weeks we'll show you example after example of products that are shrinking in front of your eyes as a sneaky way for manufacturers to pass on a price increase. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

How to Skip Long TSA Check-in Lines Free

Flying has been anything but pleasant lately particularly because of thousands of cancelled flights. But if long check-in lines at airport security is your problem and you don't want to pay to get on the express line via paid services like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, there is a new free service you can try. It is called Whyline and it is available at over half a dozen airports so far.

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20 Cars That Last 200,000+ Miles

Recently we provided a video from Consumer Reports spotlighting five cars that can last 200,000 or more mile. Now the auto enthusiast site, HotCars, has a list of 20 vehicles that can really go the distance.

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Tricks of the Trade

How They Make Food in Advertising Look Better Than It Really Is

Recently a number of fast food restaurants have been sued because the food that is actually served looks nothing like the quantity and quality they represent it as in advertising. Now a food stylist shares the tricks that photographers use to make the food look so good.

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