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Peeps Fans Sweet on Easter

Jane Yager — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:30:36 CDT

Brightly colored, sticky-sweet marshmallow Peeps have spawned a cult following unparalleled in the candy world. Aficionados of the line of Easter treats—ranging from sun-yellow chicks to bunnies and tulips—have created bizarre videos, Internet fan sites, diorama contests, and a microwave jousting game, the Palm Beach Post reports.

GE Recalls 92,000 Ovens Over Fire Risk

Wesley Oliver — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:01:02 CST

GE recalled 92,000 microwave ovens today because the appliances pose a fire hazard, the government said. The ovens, sold at department and appliance stores between January 2000 and December 2003, were sold as GE, GE Profile, and Kenmore products. The company reported no injuries stemming from oven use, but...