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MILWAUKEE -- A whopper about a devious baby and his diapers is the top lie of 2008, an organization of champion fibbers declared Monday.

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  1. noun A folded piece of absorbent material, such as paper or cloth, that is placed between a baby's legs and fastened at the waist to contain excretions.
  2. noun A similar piece of material, worn by incontinent adults.
  3. noun A white cotton or linen fabric patterned with small, duplicative diamond-shaped figures.
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  • There are also some flushable diapers (G-diapers, I think??), but I believe they are pricey. —  Toytown Germany - Germany feed
  • MILWAUKEE -- A whopper about a devious baby and his diapers is the top lie of 2008, an organization of champion fibbers declared Monday. —  The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Front
  • MILWAUKEE | A whopper about a devious baby and his diapers is the top lie of 2008, an organization of champion fibbers declared Monday. —  Unpartisan.com
  • MILWAUKEE (Jan. 6) - A whopper about a devious baby and his diapers is the top lie of 2008, an organization of champion fibbers declared Monday. —  AOL News
  • As a father and pediatrician, I've changed many diapers-enough to teach me that diapers are a daily reminder that as humans we deplete resources as we consume, and we make messes with our waste. —  Green SAHM
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