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Monday, December 12, 2005

The power of the "Top Ten" list

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They're rampant this time of year: 'Best Of' or 'Top Ten' lists to help us choose from the vast array of stuff out there. But how much do they actually affect what people choose to buy? Ashley Milne-Tyte investigated.

Photo: Tim Sloan © Getty Images

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