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Unknowing Questions from Readers: How to tell if my neighbors are raptors

Excellent question! I wish I could help.  I try to guage my neighbors by walking around wearing my shirt with the below logo. My friend Jonathan got it for me as a goodbye gift — even though he was the one who was leaving! Anyway, when your neighbors see you in this shirt and run away, that is a pretty good sign that they might be raptors. Also, it is currently up for debate as to whether or not raptors can pick locks. So be careful.

New feature – Unknowing Questions from Readers: Is it okay to eat outdated oatmeal?

I am adding a brand new feature to this blog — Unknowing Questions from Readers.  As you might have read in an earlier post, I like to read what search terms people use to find my blog. Now I will use this information and answer the searches that are in the form of questions. I am an advice columnist to unknowing lost souls!

Today’s question: Is it okay to eat outdated oatmeal?

Well, internet searcher, the answer is a resounding NO. It is not okay to eat any outdated food at all. Sure, there’s a chance the food is fine — after all, what is the difference between oatmeal on December 25 and oatmeal on December 26. But, the date was chosen for a reason, and for the sake of your tummy I think it would be best to stick to that date!

And I would like to thank you, searcher, because your question inspired me to check my old boxes of Oatmeal for their expiration dates. I was saving them for when my stomach got better, but I realized I should give them to my friend Melissa who would eat them up.

My boxes of oatmeal

As it turns out, all were expired except for the best – SMART BALANCE. They have until January 16, so I will be sure to get them to Melissa before then!

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