Lifestyle
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The Best Plant Subscription Boxes for Plant Parents and Flora Fans
Whether you buy plants online or at a nursery, sometimes the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Should you get a succulent or a spider plant? A monstera or a string of pearls? An easier option: Sign up for…
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Cult Favorite TV Shows That Were Canceled After One Season
Fans might have loved them — and maybe even a few critics, too — but there are quite a few television shows that failed to last longer than a season. Read on for a sampling of some of the many…
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Surprising Uses for WD-40 (And When Not to Use It)
Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for “water displacement, 40th attempt.” Today the most common use for WD-40 is to protect metal parts from getting…
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The Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America
Everyone has different needs later in life, be it assisted living, memory care, or maintaining independent living. Some communities specialize in providing these services in lavish settings with spectacular, luxury senior living amenities, including perks such as fine dining, swimming…
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Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000
There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less. You’ll have to pay for shiny and new (although sometimes…
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Breakfast Foods With Sky-High Calorie Counts
From doughnuts to breakfast burritos, we ranked popular morning foods by calorie count to reveal which ones pack the biggest punch.
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Actors Who Gained or Lost Insane Amounts of Weight
Some stars rely on good looks or a cut physique to stay in demand in Hollywood. Kim Kardashian recently admitted she lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to slip into…
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20 Products That Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Oasis
Over the last couple of years, a lot of people have invested more in their outdoor spaces. A backyard oasis can do a lot of things: furnish a space for…
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Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants That Celebrities Love
Stars can often be found grazing in 5-star establishments and swanky hotels in Los Angeles and New York. But which low-key, under-the-radar joints do celebrities prefer when they’re hoping to…
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21 Cheesecake Factory Dishes With More Calories Than the Cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory isn’t exactly known for restraint – and we admire the mind-boggling variety – but if you think the most calorie-laden thing on the menu is the decadent…
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Song Lyrics Everyone Gets Wrong
Maybe the enunciation isn’t so great. The mix might be off. Don’t feel bad — there are a lot of perfectly valid excuses for totally messing up a song as…
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I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.
My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at…
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The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America
For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of…
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Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging
Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General…
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This Is Why Shoppers Are Addicted to Costco
Legions of consumers happily pay the (minimum) $60 annual fee for the privilege of shopping at Costco. In 2021, there were more than 111 million cardholders, according to the company’s…
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Best and Worst States for Older Workers
While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the…
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The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement
When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to…
