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Chemist James Schlatter licked powder off his finger in 1965, accidentally discovering aspartame

Aspartame, the ubiquitous and controversial sugar substitute, was discovered by accident. Chemist James Schlatter was ...
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Washing machine day: Five laundry myths fact-checked

More detergent makes things cleaner? The quick program saves electricity? And vinegar replaces fabric softener? Many myths circulate around the washing machine. For Washing Machine Day, here's the ...