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Sliced Bread

Dog food, Diet fizzy drinks, MouthwashDog food, Diet fizzy drinks, Mouthwash

Released On: 11 Aug 2022

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Sliced Bread
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Perfume
Do so-called 'clone' perfumes smell as good as the originals for a fraction of the price?
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Batteries
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Cold Defence Nasal Sprays
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Shampoo
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Energy Drinks
Do energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull really give you a boost and keep you alert?
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Petrol
Is paying more for premium petrol worth the extra pennies?
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Eco Laundry Products
Are the Ecoegg, laundry sheets and microfibre filters really better for the environment?
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Painkillers
Can they target pain and work faster for a higher price?
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Bottled Water
Is bottled water cleaner and better for you than tap?
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Conditioners and Heat Protection Products
Can conditioners 'condition' our hair? And can we protect our hair from heat?
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Mattresses
Is it worth spending money on an expensive mattress?
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Herbal Sleep Aids
Can teas, herbal tablets and oils or sprays send us to sleep?
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Toothpaste
Do toothpastes promising to repair enamel and help with sensitive teeth really work?
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Mascara
Can it deliver longer, fuller or curlier lashes – and at what cost?
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Sourdough
Is sourdough the best thing since sliced bread?
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Snoring Products
Can sprays, strips and other devices stop you snoring?
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Low and No Alcohol Beer
Are no or low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?
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Hay Fever Treatments
What works to help with the symptoms of hay fever?
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Reusable Nappies
Are reusable nappies cheaper and more environmentally friendly than disposable nappies?
28 mins
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Outdoor Clothing
Do fabrics that promise to wick away sweat and keep you comfy whatever the weather work?
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UV Sterilisers
Do UV sterilisers really clean your belongings by shining a light over them?
28 mins
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Cycle Helmets
Which cycle helmets give you the best protection?
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Dog Poo Bags
Are biodegradable dog poo bags the best thing since sliced bread?
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Barefoot Shoes
Are barefoot shoes better for your feet?
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Mosquito Repellents
Are mosquito repellents 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Which ones really work?
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Vapes
Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?
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Induction Hobs
Are induction hobs 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
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Weighted Blankets
Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?
27 mins
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Motion Sickness Remedies
Motion sickness remedies promise to ease queasiness but which ones are proven to work?
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Smart Thermostats
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Eco-friendly toilet paper
Is eco-friendly toilet paper 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
27 mins
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Ice Baths
Do the claims made about ice baths hold water?
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Sports Bras
Are expensive sports bras worth the money?
36 mins
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Vacuum cleaners
Corded, cordless or robot - which vacuum cleaners are 'the best thing since sliced bread'?
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Christmas Trees
Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?
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Bedding
Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment?
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Toast - Commodore Computers
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Face Creams
Are more expensive face creams worth it?
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Dog dental chews
Can dental chews really clean your dog's teeth?
29 mins
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Pots and Pans
What cookware is best for your kitchen?
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Fitness trackers
How accurate are fitness trackers?
27 mins
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Milk Alternatives
Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?
32 mins
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Tens machines and circulation boosters
How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?
32 mins
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Dishwashers
Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?
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Mushroom Coffee
Is mushroom coffee really good for us?
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