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One of the very first articles we published way back in 2008 was a fun look at some of the “worst products for men.” A year after, we created another such list with even more wacky products we had discovered. These gems have been gathering dust in the archives, so we dusted off our favorites from each list and then added a bunch of new ones we’ve unearthed since the aughts to create a comprehensive, all-in-one exhibit of these oddities. Below you’ll find some of the funny, dorky, disturbing, and just plain out-there products that were pitched to the men of yesteryear — often playing on male insecurities like hair loss and impotence — that aren’t due a comeback anytime soon. Window shop at your pleasure, and your risk! Male Virility and General Groinal Health Radioactive Jockstrap Radioactive materials were once thought to impart healing and vitalizing powers. Radium was infused into drinking water, baths, toothpaste, and, though the advertisement above doesn’t come right out and say it...

The crisis in social care is laid bare today as a report reveals how vulnerable people are forced to eat evening meals in the middle of the afternoon so overstretched care workers can cram in home visits. The report exposes how elderly, sick and disabled people are often left stranded without food or vital medication – including insulin for diabetes – for hours as care workers are delayed or miss appointments altogether . Families said many care workers were so poorly trained they lacked essential skills such as being able to boil an egg or wash somebody. miss appointments altogether " class="blkBorder img-share" /> The report exposes how elderly, sick and disabled people are often left stranded without food or vital medication – including insulin for diabetes – for hours as care workers are delayed or miss appointments altogether Experts warned that the report, by independent care champion Healthwatch England , was ‘yet another warning signal’ that the ‘crumblin...

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Welcome to Cruise Critic; we're happy you decided to register to become a Cruise Critic Member . Forum Rules Important: Do Not Use Your REAL NAME as your USER NAME Important: Please disable your email verification software so that you receive our activation e-mail. Please add @cruisecritic.com to your email safelist. Please respect that this is a MODERATED community for people who absolutely LOVE cruise travel or want to learn about cruise travel. Registration to Cruise Critic's Cruise Community is free! We require that you use a valid e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail asking you to verify your e-mail address before you are allowed to login and post on the boards. Again, please disable your spamblocking or verification software so that you receive our activation e-mail. Also, as a member of Cruise Critic you will receive copies of our weekly newsletter plus our "Cruise Sails" and one "Member Offer" mailing. Should you not want to continue to rec...

When you think of bathroom essentials you usually think of toilet paper holders  or squeegees for the shower glass. But your bathroom doesn’t need to be a sterile place for efficiency only–getting ready with girlfriends while sharing the vanity is amongst my favorite memories. From showers to overall convenience, there are some items you never knew you needed until you have them. Each of the products below will change your bathroom routine for the better. Now is the time to welcome a more upbeat, productive and relaxed day! iShower2 One of the annoying realities of modern life is the fact that smart phone speakers aren ’t very powerful. Almost certainly you will have a hard time hearing them from a safe distance while you are showering, meaning you can’t skip that song or fast forward over ads in your favorite podcast. So what can you do? Check out the iShower2. You just pop in some AA batteries in the waterproof casing, hang it in your shower, easily connect via Bluetooth and commenc...

I used to love long road trips where I would stare through the car window at the hypnotising landscape. I’d only wake at the next toilet stop for snacks for the rest of the trip ahead and continue the same nap exercise all over again. Nowadays, my patience for sitting in the same position for anything longer than one hour is waning. However, the scenic drive to the Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) brought back my childhood memories. SANParks invited the media to view the park and the new accommodation set to open next month. I was already excited as I boarded the afternoon flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Port Elizabeth since I had never been to the Eastern Cape port city before. The flight took just over an hour. On arrival, after picking up a minivan rental, we began the two-and-a-half-hour journey to Cradock and from there, the final 25km lap to the MZNP. © Provided by The Star PEACEFUL: The cottages at the Mounain Zebra National Park . Picture: SANParks On our...

Ted Marules' new bathroom is neither subtle nor cheap. "We had visions of grandeur," he says of the $20,000 renovation to his Houston-area home. "We planned to have some wonderful moments in there." Marules and his wife sprung for all the frills: special- order Spanish tile , marble floors, gold faucets and the Texas- sized whirlpool bathtub . "We got some really nice, fancy stuff, and we spent the damned money for it," says the 53-year-old accident reconstruction expert . "Looks like a Roman whorehouse, but it's beautiful." The centerpiece of Marules' marble palace is the hourglass tub, a 10- jet Jacuzzi mounted like an acrylic altar at one end of the room. It set him back $1,897.70. In its promotional materials, Jacuzzi says the tub Marules bought , the Real model, "surrounds the bather in sumptuous curves for an exceptional bathing experience ." Through the Magic Touch controls and PowerPro jet system , it promises ...