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If you have trouble getting to sleep quickly, whether at night or nap time, try this little mind hack: Imagine your body feeling like it does when you're completely, going-to-pass-out tired.

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You know what they say about people who live in Brooklyn townhouses with glass showers? Everything. Seriously, if your neighbors can see into a place where you are naked, you will be the talk of the local sewing circle. [ more › ]

Oh Gilmore Girls, how we miss you. The love and friendship between Lorelai and Rory was so much fun to watch for those six seasons. 

Another thing that was fun to watch? Lorelai Gilmore take down an order of fries like it was her job.

Over at HuffPo Celebrity, they took it upon themselves to see just how many calories the average Gilmore consumed in a day.

Check out the story below!

3,790 calories!!! 

Although when you spend so many years flirting with a diner owner, that number really isn't that surprising. Plus, it's TV where you can eat pizza and cake and onion rings in one sitting and never once reach for the Tums.

This is the most incredible thing you'll see all year.

In the following video, a snake that has just had its head cut off by a man in Huntsville, Alabama remains alive, slithering around slowly while its rather important body part just sits idly by.

UNTIL THE HEAD UP AND BITES ITS OWN BODY!

We repeat: the decapitated head bites its own body. The video may give you nightmares for the next six weeks, but it's an absolute must-watch. Prepare yourself and do so now:

Courtesy Jennifer Loomis Photography

Taking homemade photos of your growing belly can be a beautiful way to document the evolution of your pregnancy, especially during your last trimester. But sometimes it’s tough to capture really flattering shots.

That’s why we’ve asked author (Portraits of Pregnancy: The Birth of a Mother) and photographer Jennifer Loomis — she’s photographed over 1700 expecting moms during her career! – to share her ideas on how to best visually document your road to motherhood.

Because even though you may not want to hang them on the wall, an artfully taken maternity pic can be a special memento you and your family will appreciate for years to come.

From choosing the right clothing to making the experience fun, check out her tips below:

Enlist help from family or friends. It’s almost impossible to take a good photo of your own belly — selfies definitely don’t count. So ask a friend or your partner to help you, both with taking the photos and coming up with creative ideas for poses.

Take time to set the stage. Choose a simple, uncluttered area (think blank wall or window) for a backdrop. Distracting objects like a plant or painting won’t really add to your photo.

Pay attention to lighting. If the room is too dark, then your photos might appear out of focus. Using natural light, such as near a window, is ideal, but be careful to avoid direct sunlight because it creates too much contrast. I’d also avoid using the flash only if you must — natural, indirect light is much more flattering.

Show off your bump. That’s the whole point so choose clothing that exposes your belly in an elegant way. Form-fitting pieces in a solid color are very chic. Drape-y silhouettes are also a good option. But if you’ve got a big personality, try a bright color or fun accessories to make the experience more enjoyable.

Courtesy Jennifer Loomis Photography

Go light with make-up. You mainly want to focus on evening out your complexion. Don’t go too heavy, because everything appears darker in images. Even a small amount of makeup will make a difference.

Experiment with poses. I suggest looking at different websites for inspiration. Hands on the belly or arms lifted up are two of my favorites. Also, why not include your dog, cat or child in a few frames? Take a risk. Be unique.

Consider photo composition. Taking the time to ask yourself a few questions (should the focus be on the belly or full body, how your head should be angled and more) before you start really makes a difference on how the finished product will look. You might want to also consider if you want to hide your blemishes including stretch marks or other body parts that make you uncomfortable. The last thing you want is to look awkward in your photos.

Have fun. I love the idea of photographing your belly every month in the same spot and putting the images together. Have an interesting dream during pregnancy or are you craving certain foods? Use it as inspiration. You’re the artist in charge so you can really do whatever you want. The key is to tastefully capture the moment. You only have nine months.

Courtesy Jennifer Loomis Photography

In this "Planet Money" report, we learn about a man many call an outlaw. His crime? Growing raisins and then selling them all. For the last 10 years, he's violated the law and gone against the Raisin Administrative Committee.

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Usually when you say "catfight" it's a silly fight between two women, done most often over Facebook or in homeroom. 

Now there is a Catfighting sport that involves hair-pulling, smacking, and professional wrestling moves.

We are not making this up.

Seriously? I'm sure I'm not the only woman that gives this the definite side-eye.

Crawl around in a ring and smack each other if you like, but let's not go so far as to call it a sport.

The fact that this exists in one place is disturbing enough, but apparently it is not just in England. 

The video above features women from the Wildcatz group in Nottingham, England and there is another such group in Lansing, Michigan that goes by the name of Klaw Mark Kittens.

When talking to the Huffington Post, the group's leader, Autumn Luciano, called what they do, "vintage burlesque wrestling."

While the participants insist the sport is not sexual, I think we can all agree they are just missing a couple boxes of cherry Jello.

PSA: There is now a Hey Girl Chrome extension that will turn every image on your computer screen into an image of Ryan Gosling, with the simple click of a pink heart. Which means we're probably not that far away from being able to drape real humans in a digital overlay of Ryan Gosling. What a wonderful world it will be. But until then, we've got that pink heart that let's us do this to The Internet: [ more › ]

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Punky’s pregnant — again!

Soleil Moon Frye and husband Jason Goldberg are expecting their third child, she announced on Today Wednesday. The happy news coincided with the release of her new app, Moonfrye.

The couple, who married in October 1998, are already parents to daughters Jagger Joseph Blue, 5, and Poet Sienna Rose, 8 this month.

“I have a very big announcement: We have a newest addition to the family here,” Frye said on the show. “Two girls and now a new baby to join the family. Poet and Jagger are so excited. I’m so excited I can actually touch my belly now, I’ve been hiding it for so long.”

Another child has been on Goldberg, a film and television producer, and Frye’s mind since last fall.

“I want a third! I just feel like if I have a third it will be another girl and I would be so into it,” she told The Bump in October. “And then maybe the fourth would be a boy. Fingers crossed within the next year!”

Frye, 37, who made a name for herself on the ’80s sitcom Punky Brewster, went on to costar on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She’s since transitioned to a career as an author — her book, Happy Chaos, is out now, and her next tome,  Let’s Get This Party Started, will be released Oct. 15. She’ll also host Home Made Simple on OWN later this year.

Courtesy Soleil Moon Frye

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Taco Bell doesn’t offer ChocoTacos anymore, but they’re now giving you some of the ingredients to make your own dessert taco at home with their Chocolate Taco Dessert Kit. Just bring the ice cream, whipped cream, and shame, and Taco Bell provides the rest. (Spotted by Leah at Walmart.)

It is shocking that El Monterey decided to put the flavor on the outside of their Shell Shockers. It’ll also be shocking when I secretly wipe off all the flavor if someone brings this to a party. (Spotted by Richard at Walmart.)

I wonder how many of these Starburst Minis will fit into a mouth. I could figure it out on my own, or just wait for someone on YouTube to find out. (Spotted by Sara at Target.)

As I stare at these Totino’s Bold Rolls bags, that come in overused flavors, I can’t help but think that the only thing “bold” about them is the font they used on the bags. (Spotted by Marvo at Safeway.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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Laura Prepon is reportedly leaving Orange is the New Black, the Netflix original series taking place inside a women's prison, in which she plays inmate Alex.

The actress, 33, will no longer be a series regular in Season 2, however she will return to tie up any loose ends in her storyline, according to reports.

There also remains the possibility of a full-time comeback in the future.

"Our season is still developing and nothing is confirmed," a Netflix rep said in a statement regarding the second season, which is currently in production.

Orange is the New Black Season 2 will return in 2014.

It is not clear if Prepon decided to leave or if the show's arc requires her exit. Alex is a love interest of the main character, Piper, played by Taylor Schilling.

The news comes on the heels of a few other big exits this TV offseason, such as Sandra Oh leaving Grey's Anatomy and Cote de Pablo leaving NCIS.

We've all been there, right?

We've been traveling for days, we're suffering from a bit of jet lag and we've been driving for six hours through the Scottish countryside with our girlfriend and her two kids.

It can be enough to make you throw some hot pizza and pasta at your partner... at least if you're Wolfgang Gruelich.

The 57-year old German tourist was arrested this week for just such an act, but fortunately he reached a "gentleman's agreement" with local police and agreed to simply fly home by himself as soon as possible, avoiding any jail time in the process.

“It’s very fair to say he is very remorseful about what happened and it is not something he ever expected to do," said Wolfgang's attorney, making Gruelich pretty much the complete opposite of Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Breastfeeding three children at the same time is not for everybody, mentally or physically, but that's what Wales mother Samantha Williams proudly does.

She announced this last week, with an interesting footnote:

Only one of the three kids is a baby.

Samantha is nursing her 7-month-old. Her 3-year-old. AND her 5-year-old, She uses a technique called "tandem nursing" of her baby and two older kids.

Only two can latch on at any one time, after all.

Naturally, reaction to her story was mixed. Is she a poster woman for breastfeeding? Taking it too far with the older kids? A little of both, perhaps?

Do children three and five years old, happy as they seem above, require nursing at that stage of life? Does it hold them back, rather than help them?

Regardless of the varying opinions on whether breastfeeding children until ages three and five is smart, some questioned its impact on the 7-month-old.

Is it better to have a mother whose body is working overtime for three kids in every way? Is having a mom who never gets to just shut off a benefit?

It's her choice, regarding the toll it takes on her own body, but is it fair to the kids? Spreading herself too thin has to be a concern, doesn't it?

Follow the link to read Williams' defense of her unorthodox approach, then share your comments on this story with us in the comment section below ...

Russell Simmons is apologizing after the "Harriet Tubman Sex Tape" posted on his All Def Digital YouTube channel came under scrutiny this week.

Yes, you read that correctly.

The "Harriet Tubman Sex Tape" depicts an actress portraying the famous abolitionist who illegally freed hundreds if not thousands of slaves in the 1800s.

Only here, the fictional Tubman (1820-1913) is seen having sex with her slave "Massa" in order to allow her to run the famed Underground Railroad.

The video has since been taken down.

Simmons issued an apology on Globalgrind (dot) com in which he says he was contacted by his "buddies" at the NAACP asking for removal of the video.

"I'm a very liberal person with thick skin," wrote Simmons.

"My first impression of the Harriet Tubman piece was that it was about what one of actors said in the video, that 162 years later, there's still tremendous injustice."

The 55-year-old entrepreneur continued:

"With Harriet Tubman outwitting the slave master? I thought it was politically correct. Silly me. I can now understand why so many people are upset."

"I have taken down the video. Lastly, I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry."

Chipotle has made a very big deal out of its commitment to using only "naturally raised beef" from cows that aren't pumped full of antibiotics. The move hasn't hurt business—sales have more than doubled to $2.73 billion in 2012, and the chain is becoming an increasingly ubiquitous fast food presence across the country. There's just one problem; as Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold put it, "We're growing faster than the supply of natural beef." [ more › ]

I fart, you fart, he farts, she farts.

Let’s not deny it, people. Farting is a regular, healthy, and hilarious part of life. Squeezing out big plumes of noxious gas doesn’t always smell good, but it generally feels mighty fine.

Now think back for a second to the last time you saw a tiny baby pop out a stinky heater. I’m betting after they filled the air they just stared at you with a blank expression that seemed to say “Yeah, it was me. So what?”

And maybe that’s a good thing.

Maybe when your boyfriend’s snuggling with you under the blanket and there’s a few chirps from the back of his pants, that’s good. Maybe when Grandpa leans back on his rocker and lets one rip during Sunday dinner, that’s good. Maybe when your wife nonchalantly blasts one while barbecuing on the balcony, that’s good.

And maybe it’s especially good when everyone laughs afterwards.

Because hey, it just means we’re comfortable being ourselves and relaxed enough to know farting is a natural and normal part of life. Nobody chooses farting as a hobby but it’s part of what makes us human. Tuba scales, silent stink bombs, machine gun blasts, whatever you’re putting out there that’s fine, that’s fine, that’s perfectly fine.

Now, we’re not advocating a world of no limits. There’s nothing wrong with keeping some personal space, either. After all, maybe you do your nose-picking in the car, shower behind a curtain at the gym, or burp quietly into a fancy cloth hankie. If so, that’s cool too.

All we’re saying is that if you get to the point where you’re comfortable farting around each other, it means you’re family, you’re friends, or you’re completely in love.

So just relax and let it out.

AWESOME!

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Three years after he declared that the Internet is over (really), Prince is finally on Twitter. And what a grand entrance he made to social media this week.

Tweeting through the account of his band 3rdeyegirl, his first two Tweets were "PRINCE'S 1ST TWEET... TESTING 1, 2..." and "PRINCE'S 2ND TWEET."

Having apparently grasped the concept, the 55-year-old music legend then did what any good Twitter user does and posted a photo of his dinner. The caption:

"PRINCE'S 3RD TWEET: DID EYE ADD 2 MUCH PEPPER?"

Not sure about the pepper, but that is a nice-looking salad.

Rather than call it quits while he was ahead, Prince kept on Tweeting, bestowing upon the universe his "1st SELFIE" ... which is just a picture of some smoke.

Dude, Prince. You have to be in the pic.

For proper selfie demonstration, we recommend:

• Jenelle Evans photos
• Justin Bieber pics
• Rihanna pictures

That is how it's done. Unless you were going for a performance-art style Tweet and implying that you ARE smoke. In which case, well played Prince.

Miley Cyrus has another message for her haters.

This time, though, the singer isn't telling critics that she's won. Instead, she's lashing out over specific criticism, namely that Cyrus thinks she's African-American.

In response to online hate over her collaboration with French Montana on a remix of his single "Ain't Worried About Nothin" (below), Cyrus Tweeted yesterday:

“I know what color my skin is. you can stop with the friendly reminders bitch.”

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Reminding folks that she cannot be tamed, Miley then posted an image carrying the slogan, “It’s My Mouth I Can Say What I Want.”

She can also wear what she wants. Did you catch Miley's outfit at this week's Teen Choice Awards?!? Yikes.

In this "Planet Money" report, we learn about a man many call an outlaw. His crime? Growing raisins and then selling them all. For the last 10 years, he's violated the law and gone against the Raisin Administrative Committee.

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We were not kidding, THGers.

The Man With The 132 Lb Scrotum really is coming to TLC.

On August 19, the network will air a special dedicated to a man named Wes... a man who has a 132-pound scrotum.

And in anticipation of the giant event, TLC has released the following sneak peek, which makes clear just how difficult life is for a man with such a large scrotum. Watch him attempt an everyday activity such as lying down in the following clip:

Josh Duhamel, meanwhile, appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and went undercover as a guy with a 132-pound scrotum.

Watch him gain a new appreciation for the challenges such an individual faces now:

Maria Menounos is ready to lace 'em up once again inside the WWE squared circle.

The Extra host was challenged on Twitter to team up with Natalya and compete on the SummerSlam pre-show this Sunday against the Bella Twins, an event that will take place outside Staples Center prior to the company's major pay-per-view that evening.

Menounos has made numerous appearances with WWE, debuting as a competitor in 2009 when she teamed with Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim to defeat Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox.

She also joined forces with Kelly for Wrestlemania XXVII last year.

Menounos competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2012 as well, but there's no truth to the rumor that her finishing move will be a paso doble.

The first thing you need to know about Cotton Candy Grapes is that they are not the product of some underground frankenfood genetics laboratory functioning deep below the Iowa State Fair. The all-natural grapes are the result of plant-breeding, according to California's Grapery. The plant breeder offering up the treat says the Cotton Candy Grape was created by cross pollinating wild grape species—this is their first commercial harvest. But do they really taste like the puffy pink stuff of your childhood? [ more › ]

One is a beautiful singer with truth-telling hips.

The other is a gorgeous tennis star with the career Grand Slam.

And both are showing off their bodies on the covers of magazines this month, with Shakira making Self readers melt and Maria Sharapova doing the same for Shape subscribers.

Compare these sexy women now, watch a video of Sharapova's photo shoot and decide: Who would you rather give it to?

Michelle Obama is about to drop KNOWLEDGE on you ... in the form of a 19-track hip-hop album geared toward children and focusing on her signature issues:

Eating healthy and exercising regularly.

The First Lady of the U.S. teamed up with a handful of big names in the music business, including Jordin Sparks, Ashanti, and DMC to record the album,

Its title: "Songs for a Healthier America."

Michelle Obama, who does not rap or sing on the album, is releasing the collection in conjunction with her “Let’s Move” program, which she formed in 2010.

Its goal is to help fight childhood obesity, as is Partnership for a Healthier America, an independent group she's also working with to solve the issue.

Partnership for a Healthier America Chief Marketing Officer Drew Nannis said:

“The simple act of getting up and dancing is a great way to be active. We are bringing together music and activity in a way we felt people could identify with.”

The organizations will release 10 music videos from the album by next summer, which will be distributed to schools in New York and other large cities.

The first, for a song sung by Jordin Sparks titled “Everybody,” was released Tuesday and features a number of other celebs, including Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Oz.

Check it out below:

Hot beats and healthy recipes? What's not to love??

The album also spans other genres, like pop and country, featuring songs like “U R What You Eat,” “Veggie Luv,” “We Like Vegetables,” and “Get Up, Sit Up.”

The full album is set for free download on September 30.

[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]

Cookies filled with extra dark chocolate chips and buttery toffee get a boost from fleur de sel.

Note: If you can't find toffee bits, simply place toffee in a zip lock bag and smash with a rolling pin until it is coarsely ground.

About the author: Carrie Vasios is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios

Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!

Special equipment: baking sheets, parchment paper, stand mixer, cookie scoop

Ingredients

serves makes about 30 cookies, active time 10 minutes, total time 25 minutes

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (such as Guittard Extra Dark Chocolate Chips)
• 1/4 cup toffee bits (see note)
• Fleur de sel

Procedures

1. Adjust oven rack to upper and lower middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter, dark and light brown sugars, and sugar, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and beat until incorporated, then add water and vanilla and beat to combine. Add dry ingredients and beat just until evenly incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips and toffee.

4. Drop dough with 2 1/2 ounce cookie scoop (or by rounded tablespoon) onto prepared baking sheets. Top each cookie with a sprinkle of fleur de sel. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Lourdes Leon was seen taking a walk with friends in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France on Sunday (August 11).

The 16-year-old wore jean shorts and a gray tank over a red bikini top.

She recently blogged about dealing with summertime.

The teen wrote on Material World, “Hi everyone and happy summer! I find that now that summer is here, and the sun is LITERALLY blazing on my face and body, I really appreciate winter. I mean…my hair gets hot…my hair!  Despite the excess back sweat one gets from walking two blocks, it’s nice to get some vitamin D and be able to go to the beach and hang out outside, obviously. Ironically, my friends and I always plan to hang out in the park and end up at someone’s house with air conditioning.”

Last month she attended her dad Carlos Leon’s wedding to Zac Posen designer Betina Holte in Denmark.

He has said of Lola, “I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change anything. I got the best thing out of that relationship (with Madonna), and that’s my daughter. My daughter is everything to me.”

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Halloween is right around the corner…if you consider “right around the corner” synonymous with “weeks from now.”

I’ve never been one to come up with a crazy costume idea for Halloween, but this year is going to be different. Instead of donning my traditional “Who Farted?” shirt, my forty-nine friends and I had planned on wearing grayscale jumpsuits of varying intensities. (We were going to be Fifty Shades of Grey.) Then I realized I don’t have forty-nine friends, so I’ve decided to wear no costume at all. (Literally, no costume. I’m going as one of the models in the music video for Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines.)

I like to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters based on the creativity and originality of their costumes. Last year, I gave king-sized Dove chocolate bars to six middle schoolers dressed as the Village People. Every child that showed up as Psy from Gangnam Style went home with a handful of candy corn, raisins, and pennies.

I spent this morning browsing the aisles at my local Rite Aid in hopes of replenishing my supply of crappy candies. (Shopping seventy-nine days in advance provides ample time for them to become stale.) Next to the Smarties and Bit-O-Honey, I spotted a bag of Brach’s S’mores Candy Corn. Could the addition of s’mores flavoring bring forth a new era of acceptance for this polarizing candy? I had to know! I swiftly grabbed a bag and hurried back home to taste the goods.

As I opened the bag, I instantly noticed the pungent aroma of candy corn wafting through the air. Unlike the traditional variety, the scent of these s’mores flavored candy corn is tinged with the fragrance of chocolate.

Brach’s S’mores Candy Corn comes in the standard shape and size of traditional candy corn. Each candy kernel features three colors: a brown base, a white center, and an orange tip. I assume the brown represents the chocolate flavor, the white represents the marshmallow, and the orange represents…the graham cracker? C’mon, Brach’s. I know that’s the original orange candy corn dye you’re using. Fess up.

Texturally, s’mores candy corn possesses the same waxy form and consistency as its traditional counterpart. When eaten whole, the candy features a sugary chocolate taste strongly reminiscent of chocolate cake frosting. However, chocolate is largely the only flavor experienced; any marshmallow and graham cracker flavors present in the candy corn are imperceptible to the tongue. Nevertheless, the chocolate quality is palatable and sugary sweet in all the right ways.

Hoping to better discern the fusion of flavors, I decided to experience the color components of the s’mores candy corn individually. As expected, the brown section tastes strongly of the aforementioned chocolate cake frosting. In comparison, the white section has a more subtle sweetness with a creamier quality, but its flavor profile lacks any resemblance to marshmallow. Sadly, the orange tip failed to impress with its dearth of flavor, tasting merely of generic sugar.

Unfortunately, Brach’s S’mores Candy Corn suffers from the same fatal flaw that plagues traditional candy corn: eating more than five pieces in a short period of time is disagreeable. Consuming excess amounts of s’mores candy corn leaves a strange scratchy sensation in the back of the throat. Therefore, it’s best not to binge eat this candy corn.

Despite its failure to provide a suitable imitation s’mores flavor, I found Brach’s S’mores Candy Corn to be a unique and satisfying take on traditional candy corn. In moderation, its sugary chocolate flavor was pleasing to the taste buds. Those who bitterly loathe candy corn might be somewhat disappointed in Brach’s product, but I highly recommend s’mores candy corn as a tasty deviation from the norm during the upcoming Halloween season.

Happy Halloween, weeks in advance.

(Nutrition Facts – 19 pieces – 140 calories, 0 calories from fat, 0 grams of total fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 70 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 28 grams of sugars, and 0 grams of protein.)

Item: Brach’s S’mores Candy Corn
Purchased Price: $1.69
Size: 9 oz. bag
Purchased at: Rite Aid
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Palatable chocolate flavor. Same candy corn texture. Unique deviation from the norm. Halloween, seventy-nine days in advance.
Cons: Marshmallows and graham cracker flavors are imperceptible. Provide scratchy sensation in throat. Way too many kids dressed as Psy.

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