Hot Article! Special note to those who choose to "ween" themselves from full-sugar to diet soda: In 1973, G.D. Searle, founder of aspartame, failed to secure FDA approval of this toxic slop EIGHT times. In 1977, the U.S. attorney assigned to begin grand jury proceedings against Searle was offered employment by the very law firm representing Searle. His resignation as U.S. attorney caused such a delay in the case that the statute of limitations ran out. The case was subsequently dropped. He then accepted the position at Searle... Thanks for helping to keep the floodgates open on this subject Keri!