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    Eat the Rich: Lobster, Burning Man, and 7 Other Things Rich People Have ‘Ruined’

    As soon as natural wine bars start cropping up in your neighborhood, it’s already too late. Prepare yourself for boring mid-rise developments, market lights, an onslaught of “creatives,” and sizable rent increases. The rich people have landed, and they won’t…

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    Tom Hanks’ Most Regrettable Movies

    Tom Hanks, who turns 67 on July 9, may be the best-loved American actor currently working, with more than 80 movies and counting to his credit. With the combination of his nice-guy rep, his comedic chops, and some now-classic films,…

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    Are Rice Krispie Treats the New Protein Bar for Gymgoers?

    Big-name protein bars like Clif, Quest, and Pure Protein run about $10 for a box of anywhere between 4-6 bars. That’s a lot of loot for a little protein punch before a workout. Still, gymgoers make no qualms about shelling…

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    Did You Know There’s a Tiny Trader Joe’s Just for Kids?

    Grown-ups love Trader Joe’s. They may say they’re just picking up some groceries, but the truth is, they love wandering the aisles, sniffing the low-priced flower arrangements, and perusing all the snacks and cheeses. They invariably pick up more than…

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    I Gained 25 Pounds — and I’ve Never Been Happier With How I Look

    An Unhappy History I’ve always known that I was fat. While, in retrospect, I suppose I’ve mostly been on the chubby side of average, you wouldn’t know it from the feedback I got from friends and family. As a child,…

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    Report: Your Fourth of July Cookout Will Cost Almost $70 This Year

    We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your Fourth of July cookout will still be pricey this year. According to a new report by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), families will pay close to $70 for their…