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Wal-Mart launches new contest

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Wal-Mart's launching a new contest where its customers can create the merchandise. It's known as the "American Idol" for inventors.

It's called the "Get it on the Shelf" competition.

All contestants have to do is make a YouTube video of that product and submit it online. All entries must be in by Feb. 22.

According to Wal-Mart, the product can be in any category, such as clothing, household items or electronics.

There will be two rounds of voting in March and April, then the winning product will be put on Wal-Mart's shelves.

Two runner-up products will also be sold online.

Click on the link here to submit your product.

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