Lifestyle
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How to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply)
Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won’t be easy escaping critters in your own backyard. An invasive…
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50 Surprising Things Made in Each State
America is no longer the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still make things. While it seems we mostly make entertainment and gourmet foods these days, each state retains and exhibits its unique personality through the products…
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How to Keep Your Backyard Pool Crystal Clear All Summer Long
It wasn’t long ago that COVID-19 severely restricted one of summer’s greatest pleasures — plunging into a body of water on a scorching day — and sales of pools nearly doubled from one year to the next. If you’re among…
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15 Celebs Who’ve Lied About Their Age
Sometimes to get a job, actors will shave off a few years (or add some) to be more perfect for the part. Here are some stars who felt the need to round up or down
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The 24 Most-Watched TV Show Finales
NBC drama “This is Us” ended its six-season run with a tear-jerking series finale that had devoted viewers emptying entire tissue boxes — nut it still isn’t one of the most viewed iever (blame streaming). Here’s a look at the most-watched…
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Great Summer Festivals in All 50 States
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to summer, not the least of which is the endless variety of festivals that take place in every state in the country. From music and film festivals to celebrations of aviation and…
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Strange Last Wishes: Funerals with Bizarre Twists
The majority of people stipulate how to distribute their assets to their loved ones in their will and wind up with a mundane, run-of-the-mill funeral when they die. But there…
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Products and Services to Make Seniors’ Lives Easier
Older adults, people with disabilities, and folks recovering from injury can all benefit from products to make everyday tasks easier. From bathroom aids and medication management to kitchen gadgets and…
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20 Beloved Sitcoms That Are Worth Rewatching
Sitcoms have been with us since the 1950s, filling our evenings with must-watch television. Many of us grew up watching them, and the sitcoms we loved as kids and teens…
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13 Private Islands and Resorts Owned by Cruise Lines
Cruises lines are constantly competing for the best new amenities, and the rush to recover from the pandemic’s catastrophic effect on business has made it even more important to lure…
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The Rainiest Place in America Isn’t Where You Think
If asked to picture the rainiest place in the U.S., you might immediately summon images of the Pacific Northwest where the fog seems to hover nearly every day and the…
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So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home
It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house.…
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Dog Breeds That Live the Longest
TobyKeith may sound like a new country music star, but he’s actually a sprightly Chihuahua who recently broke the record in the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
