Lifestyle
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This can lead to the deterioration or cross-contamination of food items…
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16 Most Amazing Lego Sets of All Time, According to Collectors
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire of theme parks, movies, and, of course, bricks. Explore some…
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17 Everyday Things From the ’80s That Seem Fancy Now
The 1980s were a time of big hair, neon colors, and bold choices, and filled with everyday items that, looking back, have taken on a new life as cherished relics. Items that were once viewed as standard and affordable have now become…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Summer Vacations in the ’70s
Travel was cheaper and easier back in the 1970s, and if you grew up in the middle class, there were a handful of family vacations that everybody kept on standby. Whether it was a trip to the beach, a hiking…
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15 Costco Products To Buy If You Live Alone
We all know Costco is great for families, but what about those who only have to feed and clothe themselves? Does the bulk buy warehouse have anything worth the time and money of a single person? Grocery prices have ballooned about 24 percent…
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13 Vintage Photos of Low-Budget Weddings in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Weddings were typically less of a to-do back in the day for most people, that’s for sure. Before it was an Instagram contest to get the most likes, people would DIY their weddings on a much smaller budget. Miss those…
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20 Things People Regret Doing (or Not Doing) When They Were Younger
Some regrets come with age, and some come with experience Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials . Here are a few that might ring a bell or, if you’re young enough,…
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10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Sink
You might pour certain substances down the drain out of convenience or habit — think draining your pasta or rinsing batter off your hands as you’re making fried chicken. But…
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30 Affordable Tricks To Make Your Home Look Fancier
If you want your home to feel like you’re sitting in the lap of luxury, there are some smart yet cheap ways to achieve an expensive look. From your window…
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How to Avoid Prevent Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion as the ‘Heat Dome’ Sizzles
As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much…
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20 Vintage Photos of People Keeping Cool in the Summer Without A/C
It’s the height of summer, and air conditioners are running at full blast in most of the country. It’s hard to imagine life without A/C now, but people had to…
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17 Retro Infomercial Products That Were Hard to Resist
Before “influencer” was a job title reserved for the likes of social media personalities marketing different products to folks scrolling aimlessly at home, infomercials existed to turn us into suckers…
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10 Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chains In America, Ranked
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly…
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20 Cleaning Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
Like so many other things you don’t need to buy, many cleaning products simply don’t work well, do more harm than good, or can be skipped in favor of a…
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Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles That Blinded Two People
Reusable water bottles are a must-have accessory for almost everyone nowadays. But would you believe that your water bottle could actually result in vision loss? That’s what’s happening with some…
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14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the…
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22 Celebrities Who Died Broke (or Close to It)
Performers aren’t usually known for their money management skills, no matter how much they cash they make. Some who earned millions in their lifetimes have also lost it all. Here…
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20 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations From the 1920s to the 1980s
Nobody’s happy to be at a gas station, but maybe that’s a recent development of society. Back in the day, gas stations were a nice, relaxing break. You could unwind,…
