Lifestyle
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19 Vintage Photos of McDonald’s Birthday Parties in the ’80s
McDonald’s just doesn’t hit the same as it did in the 1980s. Now it’s got overpriced burgers, cranky, underpaid employees, and fries that are no longer cooked in beef tallow. But to kids, it used to be a magical place…
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22 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress at Home for National Relaxation Day
In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to let go of stress can be crucial. Whether you’re looking…
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9 AOL Dial-Up Internet Memories as the Service Says ‘Goodbye’ for Good
34 years ago, America Online changed just about everything. The day AOL arrived (how did the L in online get its own letter in the acronym?) was like the first day of a brand new Wild West. So much exploration…
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23 Surprising Things About Left-Handed People for International Lefthanders Day
Left-handed people, who account for roughly 10% of the world’s population, experience distinct challenges, benefits, and quirks of daily life that most right-handed people usually never even consider. Over the years, there have been plenty of myths and theories —…
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Dial-Up Modems and Other Obsolete Things Boomers Took for Granted
If your vision of the Big Apple still includes bright yellow taxi cabs, flashing lights, and a phone booth on every corner, it’s time to recalibrate. The city just moved its last freestanding payphone from the street to a museum.…
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16 Obsolete Office Supplies and Devices That Have Disappeared From Desks
The modern office is always changing. Truly, always. Just think about where we were five years ago, when we were all actually in an office. Tech advances at a rapid rate, and no matter how good an invention may be…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This…
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16 Most Amazing Lego Sets of All Time, According to Collectors
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire…
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17 Everyday Things From the ’80s That Seem Fancy Now
The 1980s were a time of big hair, neon colors, and bold choices, and filled with everyday items that, looking back, have taken on a new life as cherished relics. Items that…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Summer Vacations in the ’70s
Travel was cheaper and easier back in the 1970s, and if you grew up in the middle class, there were a handful of family vacations that everybody kept on standby.…
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15 Costco Products To Buy If You Live Alone
We all know Costco is great for families, but what about those who only have to feed and clothe themselves? Does the bulk buy warehouse have anything worth the time…
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13 Vintage Photos of Low-Budget Weddings in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Weddings were typically less of a to-do back in the day for most people, that’s for sure. Before it was an Instagram contest to get the most likes, people would…
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20 Things People Regret Doing (or Not Doing) When They Were Younger
Some regrets come with age, and some come with experience Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials . Here are a few that might ring a bell or, if you’re young enough,…
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10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Sink
You might pour certain substances down the drain out of convenience or habit — think draining your pasta or rinsing batter off your hands as you’re making fried chicken. But…
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30 Affordable Tricks To Make Your Home Look Fancier
If you want your home to feel like you’re sitting in the lap of luxury, there are some smart yet cheap ways to achieve an expensive look. From your window…
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How to Avoid Prevent Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion as the ‘Heat Dome’ Sizzles
As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much…
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20 Vintage Photos of People Keeping Cool in the Summer Without A/C
It’s the height of summer, and air conditioners are running at full blast in most of the country. It’s hard to imagine life without A/C now, but people had to…
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17 Retro Infomercial Products That Were Hard to Resist
Before “influencer” was a job title reserved for the likes of social media personalities marketing different products to folks scrolling aimlessly at home, infomercials existed to turn us into suckers…
