Lifestyle
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9 Things You Should Never Do During a Heat Wave
The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just be a fact of life now, no matter when in…
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31 Spectacular Fourth of July Desserts
July 4th is just around the corner, and while we’re celebrating America’s independence, why not celebrate your natural gifts for making very impressive desserts? Oh, you’re not a naturally gifted dessert-maker? No matter. We’ve rounded up dozens of over-the-top desserts…
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23 Vintage Photos of Fourth of July Celebrations
This holiday weekend, as you fire up the grill and wave sparklers through the air, think about how generations of Americans have celebrated the Fourth of July before you. Parades, fireworks, and picnics have always been standard patriotic celebrations —…
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8 Once-Loved Music Stores That No Longer Exist
Remember record stores? They mostly exist today as a novelty and an excuse for people to brag about their sound wave knowledge, but there is nothing like the feeling of popping your favorite record on. And from the ‘50s to…
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Beloved American Traditions That Are Practically Gone Now
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress, many say, but others might beg to differ on a…
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15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Are Now Obsolete
Technology makes head-spinning advancements every year at an exponential rate, so not all that seems perfect at the moment will live forever. In the 1960s, there were tons of gizmos and gadgets that seemed essential, but have been lost to…
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Buying a Boat Can Be a Huge Mistake — Here’s Why
The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain…
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25 Etiquette Rules No One Follows Anymore
The older we get, the more we realize the world has definitely changed. Sure, progress is welcome, but when basic niceties fall by the wayside, it’s hard not to get…
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24 Workout Myths That Are a Waste of Time and Energy
The pursuit of physical perfection (or simply good health) is fraught with half-truths, myths, and urban legends. We asked personal trainers from around the country to weigh in on some…
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14 Mall Stores From the 1980s That No Longer Exist
If you had any amount of independence in the 1980s, you probably spent a ton of time at the mall. In those glorious days, the mall was your town’s heartbeat.…
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Costco’s New Member Perks Are Only For Some Customers. Here’s Who
Costco members love everything about the store, from the massive key lime pies to the $1.50 hot dog combos in the food court. And for some members, things are going…
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21 Frozen Meals You Should Never Buy
There’s been long debate about whether it’s a good idea to eat frozen foods. Simply freezing food is not what makes it less healthy — some leading health organizations say frozen…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Birthdays in the 1980s
‘Go big or go home’ seemed to have been the motto of birthday parties in the 1980s. Every party, whether for a 3-year-old or an adult, was themed, and families…
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20 Risky Home Projects You Should Never Try to Do Yourself
Home improvement looks so easy on TV, and going the DIY route is a real money saver when facing labor costs that can turn a leaky $11 toilet fill valve…
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10 Everyday Items You’re Using Totally Wrong
Life can be a tricky thing to navigate, and it just so turns out that many of us really could do well by having some kind of universal instructional how-to…
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10 Gen-Z Wellness Hacks That Boomers Can Benefit From
Gen Z is leading the way in health and wellness, with a significantly higher percentage of young people emphasizing the importance of taking care of their mind and body than…
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13 HOA Red Flags That Could Cost You
Homeowners associations (HOAs) may keep neighborhoods looking neat and tidy, and your house value intact, but they can also come with a long list of restrictions that feel more like…
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15 Groovy Photos of Middle-Class Kitchens of the ’70s
From today’s beige, sleek, and everything-must-match perspective, the 1970s kitchen feels like another planet. Back then, everything was a focal point at once, and yeah — it was kind of…
