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Let The Biter Beware

Sep 30th, 2008 · The Latin phrase caveat emptor means let the buyer beware. In New York movie theaters, the rule is caveat eater. Steve Kaplan was eating popcorn while watching the movie "Superbad." He chewed an unpopped kernel and hurt his tooth. He sued for $1,250 in dental repairs. But a judge says you can't reasonably expect every kernel to pop. So Mr. Kaplan gets nothing. On top of that, he says "Superbad" was really bad.

Keywords: New York · CA · dental · Theater · movies · Latin · buyers · eater · popcorn · Kaplan · biter · caveat

Study Debunks the Five-Second "Rule" **

Jul 11th, 2007 · A recent study by Clemson University questions the scientific validity of the "Five-Second Rule." The frequently cited rule claims that so long as dropped food is picked up off the floor in five seconds, it is OK to eat. Guests and callers discuss the many caveats to this less-than-foolproof approach to food safety.

Keywords: Food · Safety · callers · scientific · validity · Clemson University · foolproof · caveat · Second Rule · Five Second Rule

Mortgage Mail Offers: Caveat Emptor

Apr 9th, 2007 · Seems like just moments after moving into your new home, letters offering home equity lines, and hot refinance rates start pouring in. But take note: If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Keywords: Mortgage · equity · refiners · caveat · emptor