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Seniors Slugging Energy Drinks; ‘Use-by’ Dates Kind of a Scam

• Seniors are getting into energy drinks! Just be sure to warn Gramps to stay away from the Four Loko. [WSJ]

• Maybe those crazy Dumpster divers have the right idea: “Use-by” dates are simply “guidelines” (i.e., kind of a scam), but they result in tons of food waste. [MSNBC]

• “Writers” apparently know all the best spots for outdoor drinking. Hey, what are they trying to say?! [NYDN]

• Picky diners are becoming more demanding and driving everyone crazy, including us. [Boston.com]

• Too much caffeine might prevent women from getting knocked up. [Healthland/Time]

• That E. coli outbreak that’s ravaging Europe “is a mutant form of two different E. coli bacteria, with aggressive genes.” Awesome! [AP]

Seniors Slugging Energy Drinks; ‘Use-by’ Dates Kind of a Scam