Lifestyle
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From Bologna to a Dead Mouse, Redditors Share Their Worst Mother’s Day Gifts
Ah, Mother’s Day — the chance to finally honor mom for all that she does. So why do so many partners (and kids, too) perpetually get it wrong? Mom isn’t asking for a lot — just some peace, quiet, and…
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Why Air-Drying Clothes Is Superior in Almost Every Way
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t buy as many dryers — but it’s become a cultural…
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Holy H-E-Double Hockey Sticks: Some NHL Players Make $110k+ Per Point
If you had athletic aspirations as a kid, chances are you dreamed of throwing touchdowns and shooting hoops. Ice hockey likely didn’t cross your mind. But once you find out how much players make per point — we’re talking as…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while others say casinos and bottled water are the ultimate waste…
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It’s Funny ‘Cause It’s True: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Being Broke We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy capitalist who wanted to keep the little guy down, because…
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Eerie Beauty: Stunning Abandoned Dream Homes Across America and Beyond
When you’re searching for a new place to live, it can sometimes feel like all the great homes are taken. Thankfully, however, there are still some formerly gorgeous homes out there — they just need a little (okay, major) TLC.…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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The Largest Dogs in the World
We like big mutts and we cannot lie. Owning a big dog means there is more to love … but it also means making sure there’s enough space, as well…
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Work Less, Live Better: Here’s What Redditors Have to Say About Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance
In the quest for a harmonious work-life balance, many of us turn to mindfulness practices and self-help books, or resort to consuming copious amounts of caffeine. (I would swim in…
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Play and Get Paid: 10 Ways To Turn Your Gaming Habit Into a Lucrative Hobby
When adults give bright-eyed, impressionable children career advice, they’re likely to repeat Mark Twain’s quote about work: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work…
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Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores — and What the Hell Do They All Mean?
With all the different credit bureaus and ratings, it can be hard to know which credit score to trust. Should you focus on your FICO score or VantageScore? And what…
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Which States Care the Most About Its Lawn Care? The Answer Might Surprise You
Spring is springing, and that means a lot of people are getting outdoors and, in some cases, tending to a lawn. But not everyone in every state is willing to…
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Living Small: Charming Tiny Home Communities Across America
If social and economic anxieties have you thinking about the ultimate in lifestyle downsizing, you are not alone. The disruption of the pandemic had many wanting to spend less, own…
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Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
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‘Taco Bell at Their Peak!’: 20-Year-Old Menu Sparks Serious Nostalgia on Reddit
Someone posted a picture of an old Taco Bell menu board on Reddit, and hoo boy, it’s stirring up some feelings. The menu is from 2003, which brings up the…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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Drive-Thru Etiquette: Should Kids Be Allowed to Order For Themselves? Many Say — Emphatically — No
We’ve all heard the phrase, “That’s a face only a mother can love,” right? Well, it’s widely applicable to other situations in motherhood, too. What Mom might think is adorable,…
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Angry Mom ‘Reprimanded’ For Sending Her Son To School With Food For Hungry Friend
If you saw someone choking and you knew the Heimlich, you’d jump into action, right? If you were sitting next to your friend at an outdoor event during a rainstorm…
