Lifestyle
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Getting the Bugs Out: 22 Cheap, Natural Ways to Rid Your Home of Pests
Fleas, spiders, termites, flies, centipedes, ants, bedbugs, cockroaches … these tenacious intruders won’t give up, so we humans have to fight for our living spaces. In the quest to keep their homes clean and bug-free, many people don’t want to…
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O.J. Simpson and Other Athletes Who Ruined Their Reputations Later in Life
Athletes earn fame – and often fortune – during their playing days. Many live the rest of their lives basking in that glory, but a number of athletes — like O.J. Simpson, who died Wednesday — have ruined their reputations…
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12 Mistakes You’re Making at the Dog Park
While dog parks provide an excellent way for Fido to socialize and exercise, they can also pose challenges to well-meaning pet owners and their fur babies. These shared spaces often harbor diseases that can spread through communal water bowls or close contact…
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10 Things You Should Never Clean With Bleach (and What To Use Instead)
You might be able to buy bleach by the gallon at virtually any store around town, but that doesn’t mean it’s A-OK to use it on any and everything. Looking to keep your socks nice and white? A capful of…
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Dangerous Kids Activities in the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s That We Could Never Get Away With Today
In previous generations, childhood cultivated a spirit of wild, unfettered freedom that is a lot less common today. “Just be home by dinner,” our parents would say before we’d run off in search of the most epic adventures with our friends.…
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7 Foods You Should Be Eating for a Healthy Gut, According to a Nutritionist
These days, folks are becoming a lot more in-tune with how taking care of their gut can benefit their overall health. But beyond those probiotic sodas that are taking the world by storm, what else should you be consuming to…
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10 Homemade Dog Food Recipes That Are Cheaper Than Kibble
If you’re trying to veer away from store-bought dog food (which seems to be getting more and more expensive) in favor of homemade iterations, there are tons of recipes to…
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The Most Ridiculous Fast-Food April Fools’ Day Pranks From Your Favorite Chains
Every year around the first of April, at least a few fast-food joints dish up some absurd gimmick, trying to pass it off as the latest and greatest menu item.…
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Blockbuster Bids: 8 Movie Props That Sold for Millions
There are collectors, and then there are collectors. A lot of the time, iconic movie props end up getting auctioned off, and as long as you’re a millionaire, they’re easy…
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If You Like These 10 Easter Candies … Well, You Might Just Be the Only One Who Does
Everyone flocks to the candy aisle when Easter comes near in search of those delicious egg-shaped Reese’s (seriously, why are they so superior in egg form?) and their favorite unique…
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Upgrade Your Jarred Tomato Sauce With These 12 Tried-and-True Tips
While store-bought pasta sauces offer a convenient way to make a variety of quick and easy meals, they can fall flat with texture and flavor. Many of these jarred concoctions…
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9 Little Luxuries the Middle Class Won’t Be Able To Afford in 5 Years
Though inflation in the U.S. has slowed from its peak of 9.1% in 2022, very few people are feeling any kind of relief on their wallets. Prices continue to rise in…
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From Cadillacs to iPhones: Luxury Status Symbols Over the Decades
In any given year, there are obvious signs that someone is wealthy, like flashy cars and giant houses. But there are also subtle signs that indicate a positive financial well-being.…
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10 Things Gen Z Will Sadly Never Get To Experience
Just as older generations aren’t used to documenting every mundane aspect of one’s day (thanks TikTok), Generation Z also missed out on their fair share of cultural moments. Think watching…
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11 Ways You’re Ruining Your Frozen Pizza (Plus How To Cook It Right!)
You’d think heating up a frozen pizza is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just toss it in the oven and bam, dinner is served. As it turns out, we…
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Mapping Mortality: This Is the Leading Cause of Premature Death in Every State
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. since 1921, but what about preventable, premature deaths? According to the CDC, between 20% to 40% of premature…
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These Vintage Items Hanging Around Your Kitchen Could Be Worth a Fortune
Few things can end up brightening your spirits like learning that an old and weathered vintage item you purchased years ago is now worth a small fortune. Time takes its…
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10 Tips for Training a New Dog or Puppy
One of the biggest challenges of bringing a puppy or rescue dog home is training them properly so they don’t ruin your furniture, rugs, and other belongings. Training a puppy or…
