A collection of stories tagged 'caveat' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:38:58 EST The Latin phrase caveat emptor means let the buyer beware. In New York movie theaters, the rule is caveat eater. Steve Kaplan was eating popcorn while watching the movie "Superbad." He chewed an unpopped kernel and hurt his tooth. He sued for $1,250 in dental repairs. But a judge says you can't reasonably expect every kernel to pop. So Mr. Kaplan gets nothing. On top of that, he says "Superbad" was really bad. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/56578 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95204058&ft=1&f=1051 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT A recent study by Clemson University questions the scientific validity of the "Five-Second Rule." The frequently cited rule claims that so long as dropped food is picked up off the floor in five seconds, it is OK to eat. Guests and callers discuss the many caveats to this less-than-foolproof approach to food safety. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/36824 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11882532 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:14:00 EDT Seems like just moments after moving into your new home, letters offering home equity lines, and hot refinance rates start pouring in. But take note: If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/33138 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9473954 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT