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By Steve Levenstein

Most decorative garden statues can improve the look and appeal of any home or garden. Not these 10, though. Running the gamut from facepalm to faceplant, the only limitation these statues face is the size of one's yard, wallet and ego.

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Isn't it about time we got back to the fashion-conscious '60s when people -- at least women -- didn't go out and do sports, cycle, ski, whatever, without looking their best? Here, in this 1964 Popular Science article, the revolutionary and under-appreciated 'hair helmet' is displayed and touted. It was just for women then -- according to the article, a helmet made of nylon hair to wear "on any occasions"...including presumably...read more

Customer: This is 50% off?

Sales Clerk: Yes.

Customer: Of what?

Sales Clerk: The original price.

Customer: Last month it was the same price, before you put up the sale sign.

Sales Clerk: No, the original price, before the other price.