Breakfast Buffet: Thursday, 01/22

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The next big weight-loss craze could be purposely ingesting bacteria. Remind us how this is any different from losing weight due to illness? [Time]

Smoking therapies are about to undergo a revolution now that scientists have positively identified nicotine receptors in humans’ taste buds. [Scientific Blogging]

Toothpaste erases crayon marks. Nail polish tightens screws. From Woman’s Day, it’s great uncommon uses for 16 ordinary household products. Errr…not that I read Woman’s Day. [Woman’s Day]

An ode to melted cheese. Actually, that’s incorrect. It’s an ode to a melted cheese-like substance from outer space called Velveeta. [NPR]