Pepsi Is Launching Its Most Outrageous Product Yet

Soda brands like Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper have perfected the art of turning their fan-favorite beverages into popular non-drinkable merchandise, and now Pepsi is jumping on the bandwagon. Introducing Pepsi Wild Cherry Body Wash and Pepsi Vanilla Slushie Body Scrub. The new body wash features 16.9 ounces of soda-scented soap inspired by the beloved Pepsi Wild Cherry flavor. It even looks like the soda with a dark brown hue and bubbles that resemble carbonation. The body scrub, on the other hand, is a foaming sugar scrub reminiscent of a vanilla-flavored Pepsi. Both products will retail for $12.

 

 

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New Jersey Officers Dress Up As Shrubs To Catch Distracted Drivers

Police in Dunellen, New Jersey, have come up with a unique way to catch drivers using their cellphones: shrubbery. No, they don’t hide behind the shrubbery………they ARE the shrubbery. Officers stationed — or should we say “planted” — on North Washington Avenue, a highly trafficked, pedestrian-heavy downtown area, issued 74 citations to drivers they say were distracted by their devices within a 6-hour period. This is just one of the methods police are using to enforce New Jersey’s Handheld Cell Phone Law. "While it was a fun thing, the underlying mission is incredibly serious,” said Det. Sgt. Nicholas Goldman. "For a one-square-mile town, we have a relatively high number of accidents, and we were looking for a unique enforcement method.” You can’t get more unique than dressing up like a shrub.

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The Weirdest Cars From the 1960s

The 1960s gave us some of America’s most-loved classic cars, but alongside icons like the Mustang and Corvette, there were vehicles that looked truly unusual. Car makers were chasing the space age aesthetic and experimenting with bold new ideas, testing anything that felt futuristic. What made these cars so strange wasn’t just their appearance, it was the daring concepts behind them. Engineers tried everything from jet-style engines to cars that could float. Looking back, these forgotten models show just how willing automakers were to push the boundaries. The ’60s weren’t only about style, it was a decade when almost any idea could end up on four wheels.

 

Peel P50 (1962-1965)

Built by the Peel Engineering Company, this three-wheeled microcar was later recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest production car ever made. Designed to carry one adult and a single bag of groceries, it famously had no reverse gear.

Amphicar Model 770 (1961–1968)

Manufactured in Germany, the Amphicar was both a road vehicle and a boat. It used propellers and its front tires as rudders to cruise on water at up to seven knots. Nearly 4,000 were built, making it the most commercially successful amphibious civilian car in history.

Reliant Regal (1962–1973)

This three-wheeled British car was built to dodge stricter tax and licensing rules. It leaned alarmingly in corners and later gained fame as Del Boy’s car in Only Fools and Horses.

Subaru 360 (1958–1970)

Nicknamed the ladybug for its rounded shape, this tiny Japanese car weighed under 1,000 pounds. Its rear-mounted two-stroke engine made it surprisingly popular in the U.S. during the late 1960s.

Messerschmitt KR200 (1964)

Built by a company once famous for fighter planes, the KR200 featured a bubble canopy, tandem seating, and handlebar steering. Its narrow design made it exceptionally fuel-efficient.

Studebaker Avanti (1962–1965)

With a fiberglass body and airplane-inspired dashboard, the Avanti was Studebaker’s bold attempt to survive. Though it didn’t save the company, its futuristic styling lived on through hand-built versions for years.

Zündapp Janus (1957-1958)

The Janus seated passengers facing opposite directions, split by a mid-mounted engine. Entry was through doors at each end, creating one of the strangest layouts ever.

 

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Raspberry Scones

There’s nothing more delectable than a scone fresh from the oven. Whether you’re taking a break on a crisp fall afternoon, or having a friend over for tea, these raspberry scones fill the bill in every scenario. They’re so easy to make, even if you’re a terrible baker. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or as a snack.

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ⅓ cup shortening, cubed

• ¾ cup buttermilk

• Softened butter

Directions:

• • Preheat oven to 375º F.
• • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• • Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• • Stir in buttermilk and eggs until moistened.
• • Add raspberries and incorporate.
• • Turn onto a lightly-floured surface and knead gently 10-12 times or until dough is no longer sticky.
• • Gently pat or roll dough into a 6½-inch circle.
• • Cut into 6 wedges.
• • Separate wedges and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
• • Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
• • Cool on a wire rack.
• • Split scores horizontally and spread with butter.

 

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