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E.J. Dickson

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    A woman died of a brain-eating amoeba infection. The suspect: her neti pot.A woman died of a brain-eating amoeba infection. The suspect: her neti pot.
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    A 69-year-old woman died of a brain-eating amoeba infection that scientists suspect she got from using the device incorrectly.

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    The controversy over Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s wedding, explainedThe controversy over Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s wedding, explained
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    They love each other. They also love brands.

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    The dangerous rise of vaginal lightening
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    You can have the “perfect” vagina, but it’ll cost you.

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    How Jameela Jamil built a brand around body positivityHow Jameela Jamil built a brand around body positivity
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    And why she’s facing backlash for it now.

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    An ad agency created a “smart dress” to prove women get groped at clubsAn ad agency created a “smart dress” to prove women get groped at clubs
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    It’s just one more example of post-#MeToo brand wokeness.

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    The elite cabal of mall Santas making up to $20,000 every Christmas season
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    You don’t choose the Santa life. The Santa life chooses you.

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    Sex doll brothels are now a thing. What will happen to real-life sex workers?Sex doll brothels are now a thing. What will happen to real-life sex workers?
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    The Rent the Runway of sex dolls may pose some real competition.

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    The decline of David’s Bridal says a lot about millennial attitudes toward weddingsThe decline of David’s Bridal says a lot about millennial attitudes toward weddings
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    The bridal retail chain just filed for bankruptcy. It’s been in trouble for a long time.

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