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MIT researchers are using radio waves to detect if people are happy, sad or excited. We hope these radio waves are helping you with the happy part.

AAA says U.S. drivers wasted $2.1-billion last year because they bought premium gasoline. When asked for a comment, a Shell spokesman said, "Shhhhhh."

Music streaming site Spotify and dating app Tinder are combining to connect users based on their musical tastes. In a way, it saddens me to think that my perfect Polka Princess could still be out there.

Comcast is going to launch a wireless phone service next year. That's when they figure they will have used up all of their existing excuses for your bill constantly going up.

A study says people with alcohol dependence who want to quit get the best results with abstinence. Oh, wait. I thought it said "absinthe." Never mind...

A study says that drinking beer makes people happier, friendlier and sexier. The study was paid for by NAUP, the National Association of Ugly People.

Tim Tebow is insisting his attempt at baseball is "not a publicity stunt." Says so right in his press release.

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