Lifestyle
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How Meat Loaf Went Broke Despite Making Millions
Meat Loaf scored one of the top five best-selling albums ever with ‘Bat Out of Hell” in 1977. It sold 43 million copies and earned platinum status 14 times over, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, and continues…
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2 Out of 3 Americans Aren’t Comfortable Traveling Yet
While there have been plenty of reports about canceled flights and cruises due to the coronavirus, the question remains: How many people are actually willing to leave their homes and explore amid the ongoing pandemic? With more than 800,000 new…
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M&M’s Characters Get a ‘Progressive’ Makeover
M&M’s candy characters are getting a makeover, although you may not even notice the subtle differences intended to promote inclusivity. The anthropomorphic M&M’s characters, which were first introduced in 1954 and updated in the 1990s, are all getting new shoes.…
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Hard-to-Believe Facts About the White House
These White House facts reveal strange details, famous moments, and overlooked history inside America’s most iconic address.
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Comedians Who Give Back: Charity Work You May Not Know About
For many comedians, joking around is just a part of their lives. Once off the stand-up stage, sitcom set, or big screen, many of the celebrities who crack us up have proven they also have a serious side. Read on…
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20 Ways People Waste Money on Pets
Pets are much-loved members of many families. They’re also big business. The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet owners spend nearly $60 billion a year on their furry friends. Although it’s fun to treat Fluffy and Fido to the…
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The Worst Clint Eastwood Movies Ever Made, According to Critics
As the squinting, scowling, charismatic star of many a testosterone-laden action flick in the ’60s and ’70s, Clint Eastwood’s star power has filled theater seats. He may go down in…
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests: How User-Friendly Are They?
With the omicron variant spreading and driving record outbreaks of COVID-19, home antigen tests are becoming more popular. The tests provide results in under an hour, alleviating the need to…
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Pandemic Phrases That Have Infected Our Vocabulary
Like so many other parts of life, how we talk and the words we use have been rapidly and profoundly affected by the pandemic. While some of the words are…
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11 Ways to Get Exercise While Just Going About Your Day
Forget the gym — you can stay in shape without committing large blocks of time (or large amounts of money) to the battle of the bulge by trying some creative…
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Mercedes Unveils EV Concept With a 620-Mile Range
Mercedes’ latest all-electric concept car has a staggering 620-mile range on a single charge, but that may not even be the most unique thing about it: It’s also made up…
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How Presidents Changed the Look of the White House
Every family changes the way a home looks after they move in, and presidents are no different. While some first families have been content to rearrange the White House furniture and…
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Draft Dodgers: Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Winter’s Chill Out of Your Home
We all know that once you catch a chill, it can be hard to shake it. Your home can also suffer seasonal chills. There are, though, countless products designed to…
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20 Weirdest Contests You Can Enter
You don’t have to be a top athlete to compete for national titles, championships, and prizes. Thanks to these weird contests, everyday and unusual skills like throwing fish and toe…
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Celebrity Scars and the Stories Behind Them
From childhood accidents to wild bar fights, these celebrity scars come with stories that are surprising, funny, and sometimes shocking.
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The Real War on Christmas and Other Weird Holiday Laws
If you buy into the annual “War on Christmas” argument, a 65% supermajority of the population is being persecuted by secular culture warriors who want to destroy the best holiday…
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50 Classic Albums Turning 50 Years Old
Was 1971 the best year for rock ’n’ roll ever? That’s what some critics and fans argue — and with good reason. Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and The Who…
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38 Cheap or Free Family Traditions for the Holidays
The holidays are a time to give thanks, appreciate what you have, and (if the pandemic allows this year) spend time with loved ones. Creating and participating in family traditions…
