Lifestyle
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Amusement Parks: Then and Now
When you were a kid, amusement parks seemed gigantic. If revisiting the same parks seems different now, it’s not just your childhood memories that have changed. Theme parks are under constant evolution — a giant new Wonder Woman roller coaster…
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Wedding Horror Stories That Made Industry Professionals Cringe
Getting married brings out the best in some people — and the worst in others. Add to that the possibility of scheduling mix-ups, technical difficulties, and plain bad weather and it’s amazing anyone has a snag-free wedding at all. We…
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Ice Cream Trucks Selling Musk and Zuckerberg Pops Let Customers ‘Eat the Rich’
Ice cream trucks in New York and Los Angeles have been selling “Eat the Rich” ice pops named after five of the world’s top tech magnates: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg. At $10, the…
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Famous Roles That Almost Went to Someone Else
Can you imagine anyone else playing Indiana Jones besides Harrison Ford? It almost happened, but lucky for us, the superstar, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday today on July 13, landed the iconic role. It’s indicative of the small world in Hollywood,…
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You’ll Never Believe What You Can Buy From These Vending Machines
Vending machines are known for dispensing cheap treats such as candy bars, chips, and soda — but pretty much anything can fit in one. In Japan, there is said to be a vending machine for every 34 people, and the nation has…
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Furniture Brands That Are Made in America
Brands in This Article: Artifox Maiden Home Roger + Chris Simplicity Sofas Modernica Stickley Vermont Woods Studios Vaughan-Bassett BenchMade Modern Furniture of America Made in America and Made to Last Before Ikea took over the world with its cheap assemble-at-home…
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Where to Get Help Paying the Cost of Abortion Care
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court erased a 50-year precedent recognizing a federal right to abortion. President Joe Biden signed an executive…
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The Most Expensive Items Our Readers Have Bought on Amazon
Just because you’re a loyal Cheapism reader doesn’t mean that you’re, well, cheap. You just know a bargain when you see one, even if it’s an expensive item on Amazon.…
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Movies That Make Boomers Cry
Sometimes you just want to escape into the magic of the silver screen and have a good cry, even if it’s courtesy of your own TV or laptop. There are…
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Things You Didn’t Know About the U.S. Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is part of our national heritage going all the way back to the Revolutionary War. The Founding Fathers believed a postal system to be so…
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Smart Celebrities Who Made Cool Stuff
We don’t often think of celebrities as people who might be hard at work tinkering in a workshop or lab, but plenty of stars have made multimillion-dollar deals for things…
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AMC Brings Back $5 Movies for Summer
With blockbuster movies such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” hitting the big screen, AMC Theatres is bringing back a pre-pandemic perk: $5 movies on Tuesdays all…
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26 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
Visiting Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California is practically a childhood rite of passage. The magic isn’t lost on adults, many of whom enjoy returning year after year…
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Watch Out for These Scams Targeting Seniors
Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI. They’re also less likely to report fraud and tend to be less familiar…
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11 Hot Tips to Make Your Grill Last
There’s nothing like firing up the grill when the weather starts to sizzle. Since grills are meant to be investments that last for years, knowing how to properly store and…
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25 Amusement Parks That Aren’t Horrible for Parents
Theme parks are built around an idea of “fun” that aims at kids but eludes many parents. The cost of admission, the lines, the additional cost of admission to skip…
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13 Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn
If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden…
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The Most Patriotic Place in Each State
With the Fourth of July approaching, America is about to enter peak patriotism mode. But there’s more to celebrating the nation’s birthday than just barbecue and fireworks. Take a look into…
