Advertising - Packaging

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( Advertising) Packaging

On Earth packages are commonly labeled "This Side Up". Would it make any difference out in space? (Contributed by Anonymous)
You know how most packages say Open here. What is the protocol if the package says Open somewhere else? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why do they mark containers "This end up?" If you can read the marking isn't that end already up? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why is it that international magazines that advertise products will have the same description of something in different languages but the description of each language is written in english? Who's that supposed to benefit? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why is it that if a package says Easy open package then its almost assured that it is not easy to open? (Contributed by Chatzie Massey)
Why do they put a warning on the outside of a box of light sensitive photographic paper that reads "OPEN ONLY IN TOTAL DARKNESS. SEE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE"? (Contributed by Lynn S.)
On a bottle of children's antihistamine tablets why do they show the warning 'May cause drowsiness do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol'? Is this medicine only for people who let their little children drive their vehicles? Or drink their booze? (Contributed by Julie Perham)
If truth in packaging works shouldn't it be beans with pork instead of pork and beans? (Contributed by Jim Adams)
Why do they call the largest size King Size when in fact most kings were pretty small? (Contributed by Jim Adams)
On the cereal box why doesn't Captain Crunch have any teeth? (Contributed by The Vent on AccessAtlanta.com)
Nytol is a sleep aid medicine right? So why do they put a warning on it's label that reads 'May cause drowsiness'? (Contributed by Blated)
On some food boxes why do they have the words 'Do not turn upside down' printed on the bottom of the box? (Contributed by Bob Dickson)
If the product says 'Do not use if seal is broken' how are you supposed to open it and use it? (Contributed by Brain Candy)
Before they printed the warning labels were plastic bags common childrens toys? (Contributed by Renfairboy)
What does 'shake well' really mean? Is it the same for whipped cream oven cleaner and hair mousse? Does someone actually test the product to determine the number of required shakes for the product to work properly? If so why don't they print that number on the can? (Contributed by Leigh)
On the Healthy Choice sandwich boxes why do they proudly proclaim that the sandwich within was made with 'oven-baked bread'? Is this any different from other sandwiches? What do they bake their bread on? The engine block of a truck or something? (Contributed by Lisa Fournier)
Why do some strings of Christmas lights have warning tags that read 'For indoor or outdoor use only'? What else is there? (Contributed by Jordan)
In Canada all products being sold are required by law to have all wording on the product in both English and French. So why doesn't this apply to automobiles? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why do new hammers have a sticker that says "Caution - Do not use this hammer to strike any solid object"? Just what are suppose to use them for? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why do the little washer towels that some restaurants provide you with after you have had something messy to eat say "Open unfold and use"? What else would you do with them? (Contributed by Anonymous)
Why is it that only adults have difficulty with childproof bottles? (Contributed by Anonymous)
What's the point of the 'do not eat' warning on the little packets in shoe boxes? If a child is so young that they'll eat things out of a shoe box, then they're probably too young to read the warning message, right? (Contributed by Sue G.)
Why, on a box of Ibuprofen tablets, does it read 'do not take if allergic to ibuprofen'? (Contributed by Richard W.)
Why does ginger ale (and other relatively clear sodas) come in green bottles? (Contributed by Ladyhawk)
Why do Campbell's soup cans always say to mix the milk and condensed soup 'slowly'? What happens if you mix them quickly? (Contributed by Tom Luckett)
Why do they sell vasoline in such big containers? Who's ever gonna use that much vasoline? (Contributed by Jess)
If you read the small print on a cassette or CD, it tells you not to duplicate the music because it's illegal. So why is it that if you buy a stereo, you get instructions on how to do exactly that? (Contributed by Laurel)
Can we really be a technologically-advanced society, if we need detailed instructions and warnings printed on things like bars of soap and boxes of toothpicks? (Contributed by Mark Bakke)
Why do they put recipes on the backs of can labels and then make it so you can't get the label off without ripping up the recipe? (Contributed by Kristy)
How does a child-proof cap know who's trying to open it? (Contributed by Bill Keane)
The wrapping on some 6 inch diameter candles give the instruction 'To Extinguish Candle, Blow Out The Flame'. Is this really necessary? Should they be selling candles to people who don't know this? (Contributed by Pat F.)
A warning on a can of insect spray says 'This Product Not Tested On Animals'. If this is true then how do they know if the product works? (Contributed by Jolene)
On Mr. Bubble bubble bath, why do the instructions on the box say 'Keep Dry'? How are you supposed to use it if you don't get it wet? (Contributed by Danno)

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