Why Clothes Shrink
Dec 27th, 2008 · Your mother spent weeks knitting that new Christmas sweater, only for you to throw it into the wash and ruin it. What is it that turns your new duds into shrunken chic?
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Buying Bob Hope's Stuff
Oct 18th, 2008 · When the comedian died in 2003 at the age of 100, he left behind almost a century of stuff: signed photos, golf clubs, cuff links from presidents, costumes, and golf sweaters. This weekend, a lot of those items are on the auction block.
Taking Over the World One Sweater at a Time **
Mar 13th, 2008 · Photos of Leslie Hall in bejeweled sweaters turned her into an Internet star. But an influx of fans left her in debt, so she squeezed into a gold lame bodysuit and started rapping.
The Blessing of the Best-Dressed Pets *
Mar 11th, 2008 · In California, there is an annual blessing of the cars. And also a blessing of the animals. The faithful in Nicaragua have taken the celebration of animals one step further: At the annual mass of St. Lazarus, they light candles and pray for their pets. They also hold a contest for best-dressed pet. Churchgoers included a pig in a sweater and dogs dressed up like babies and clowns. And one in a tiny military uniform.
New York Real Estate Focus of European Shopping Spree
Jan 3rd, 2008 · European shoppers are having a field day in New York, and they're not just buying sweaters. With the Euro hovering around a dollar and a half, and the pound around two dollars, there's been a noticeable surge in purchasing real estate. Greg Heym, chief economist for Halstead Property, talks about the recent growing trend and how it effects the housing market.
Bolivian Leader's Sweater Prompts Fashion Frenzy ***
Jan 24th, 2006 · Bolivia's new president Evo Morales' much-photographed sweater is making a big fashion statement. The sudden popularity of the multicolored, striped sweater has inspired a La Paz manufacturer to turn out a thousand sweaters like it.
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