Lifestyle
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Treat Your Pup to a Special Snack on National Dog Day
To celebrate National Dog Day, some restaurants are offering special treats for your furry pal. Chains across the country, including Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Sonic, are offering dog-friendly snacks such as doughnut-shaped biscuits, puppy lattes, and salt-free burger patties. If you…
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‘Brain Freeze,’ 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America’s First Convenience Store
Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world’s largest convenience-store chain has some secrets unknown to even its most loyal customers, including a newly launched line of clothing and other merchandise for…
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Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More
Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses and their willingness to learn what humans want them to…
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25 Places to Take the Family Now That Disney Is So Expensive
To ease crowding, Disney raised the price of admission to its theme parks last year, with even children’s tickets exceeding $100 a day. The increased rates may inspire budget-minded travelers to seek another vacation spot for a few days of…
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A Measure of Relief: Gas Prices Start to Cool After Overheating in June
Consumers across America are feeling a little less pain at the pump. Gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days, marking the second-longest streak in U.S. history since 2005. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.82 a gallon…
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10 Uses for Pool Noodles
We may float with a pool noodle in the water occasionally, but kids are far more creative — they use them to squirt each other, build shapes, and stage mock sword fights. If we can take a cue, these long,…
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These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion…
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Kevin Hart Is Opening a Vegan Fast Food Restaurant
Kevin Hart is joining the ranks of celebrities with restaurants — by opening a vegan fast food joint in Los Angeles. Hart House has an entirely plant-based menu featuring burg’rs,…
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Fascinating Funeral Traditions Around the World
Funeral traditions vary all across the world. Some are ancient religious practices, while others are new ideas made possible because of technological advancements over the past 50 years. One thing…
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Why Frugal Fashionistas Are Turning to Costco
Costco is well-known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by…
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Calvin Klein Joggers, Banana Republic Polos, and Other Style Finds at Costco
Costco is well known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven…
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Celebs With Prestigious Degrees You Didn’t Know About
Sure, some movie stars might study film or theater in college to develop their talents, and musicians might pursue higher education to perfect their craft, but celebrities typically don’t need…
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24 Things You Should Never Buy at Kohl’s
Online shopping gets easier and easier, and at this point, it’s generally far more preferable to visit a store’s online presence than their real one. Kohl’s is a prime example…
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Subway Just Made This Big Change to Its Daily Operations
Subway plans to add automatic slicers to all 22,000 of its restaurants in an attempt to improve business — and be more competitive with rivals such as Quiznos. The slicers…
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Shortest Celebrity Marriages: Till Death Do You Part? Hardly.
We’ve looked at those celebrity unions that stood the test of time, defying the odds to last for decades. Now, we turn the spotlight on the polar opposite, celebrities whose…
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The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life
The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach…
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Classic Cars That Made a Comeback
Cats have nine lives, but what about cars? Automakers have revived a lot of famous marques over the years, not always successfully (hello, ’90s Mercury Cougar). But the reintroduction of the…
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Worst Reboots of Beloved TV Shows
Television reboots are tricky — they have to live up to the original while standing out on their own. They have to be unique but can’t stray too far from…
