Lifestyle
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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, have somebody else pump your gas, enjoy a snack, and…
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Celebrities That Are Rich, Famous — and Cheap
Private jets, luxury cars, and designer clothes may seem like everyday comforts for the rich and famous, but that’s not always the case. Many celebrities are frugal despite their wealth, an attribute often acquired during a humble upbringing. Remember, when…
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37 Best Costco Appetizers and Party Foods
Entertaining is always easier when you plan a finger food menu instead of a big, complicated sit-down meal. Everyone will find something they like and eat as little or as much as they want, all while mingling and drinking. For…
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23 Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s
From gargantuan TV consoles to now-archaic answering machines, there were plenty of things you could find in just about every house during the 1980s. Here are some of the most nostalgic and iconic staples. VCR & VHS Movies Blu-Ray, DVD…
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9 Things You Should Never Do During a Heat Wave
The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just be a fact of life now, no matter when in…
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31 Spectacular Fourth of July Desserts
July 4th is just around the corner, and while we’re celebrating America’s independence, why not celebrate your natural gifts for making very impressive desserts? Oh, you’re not a naturally gifted dessert-maker? No matter. We’ve rounded up dozens of over-the-top desserts…
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23 Vintage Photos of Fourth of July Celebrations
This holiday weekend, as you fire up the grill and wave sparklers through the air, think about how generations of Americans have celebrated the Fourth of July before you. Parades,…
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8 Once-Loved Music Stores That No Longer Exist
Remember record stores? They mostly exist today as a novelty and an excuse for people to brag about their sound wave knowledge, but there is nothing like the feeling of…
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Beloved American Traditions That Are Practically Gone Now
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress,…
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15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Are Now Obsolete
Technology makes head-spinning advancements every year at an exponential rate, so not all that seems perfect at the moment will live forever. In the 1960s, there were tons of gizmos…
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Buying a Boat Can Be a Huge Mistake — Here’s Why
The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain…
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25 Etiquette Rules No One Follows Anymore
The older we get, the more we realize the world has definitely changed. Sure, progress is welcome, but when basic niceties fall by the wayside, it’s hard not to get…
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24 Workout Myths That Are a Waste of Time and Energy
The pursuit of physical perfection (or simply good health) is fraught with half-truths, myths, and urban legends. We asked personal trainers from around the country to weigh in on some…
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14 Mall Stores From the 1980s That No Longer Exist
If you had any amount of independence in the 1980s, you probably spent a ton of time at the mall. In those glorious days, the mall was your town’s heartbeat.…
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Costco’s New Member Perks Are Only For Some Customers. Here’s Who
Costco members love everything about the store, from the massive key lime pies to the $1.50 hot dog combos in the food court. And for some members, things are going…
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21 Frozen Meals You Should Never Buy
There’s been long debate about whether it’s a good idea to eat frozen foods. Simply freezing food is not what makes it less healthy — some leading health organizations say frozen…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Birthdays in the 1980s
‘Go big or go home’ seemed to have been the motto of birthday parties in the 1980s. Every party, whether for a 3-year-old or an adult, was themed, and families…
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20 Risky Home Projects You Should Never Try to Do Yourself
Home improvement looks so easy on TV, and going the DIY route is a real money saver when facing labor costs that can turn a leaky $11 toilet fill valve…
