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‘Atmospheric Rivers’ and Other Truly Bizarre Weather Phenomena
Boring weather isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the forecast doesn’t always oblige. Freaky weather isn’t only the stuff of dramatic headlines like the lightning strikes that killed three people and left one survivor in Washington, D.C., or the bomb…
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Revolver Just Sold for Nearly $1M
Though some might consider owning a piece of history priceless, others are willing to put a price on objects that once belonged to historical figures to call them their own. Case in point: A Smith & Wesson New Model No.…
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Visit Many National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2023
From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful (or maybe even all) of the nation’s finest parks is…
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Samsung Washing Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Samsung washing machines sold at Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot, and other stores nationwide have been recalled due to a risk of fire caused by the control panel overheating. Samsung has received reports of 51 of the washing machines smoking,…
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Instacart Offering SNAP Users Discount on Annual Membership
If you used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase groceries via Instacart within the last six months using an electronic benefit transfer card, the grocery delivery service is offering a tantalizing deal: A yearlong Instacart+ membership for half price.…
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Weird and Wacky Property Listings That’ll Leave You Scratching Your Head
The overheated housing market is beginning to cool, giving anxious buyers a bit more breathing room before having to make one of the biggest commitments of a lifetime. Still, there are some unique abodes that fall under the category of,…
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Will Costco Raise Membership Fee in 2023? All Signs Point to Yes
The fee for the privilege of loading your cart with $5 rotisserie chickens and bulk toilet paper at Costco is likely to go up in 2023. Right now, a basic…
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Horror Stories From Notoriously Toxic Workplaces
The video game industry has been held out as an example where frat-boy culture is pervasive and can lead to accusations of sexism, harassment, and bullying, including at big-name companies.…
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Pharmacies Limiting Children’s Pain Medicine
Pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS have implemented purchase limits on children’s pain relief and fever-reducing medications due to a surge in demand during a bad season for multiple respiratory illnesses.…
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Overpriced Items Redditors Say They’re Still Spending Money On
Redditors often share tips on how to score deals and save money, but what about when there aren’t any deals to be found? In a recent Reddit thread that drew more…
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Dark Chocolate Bars Found To Contain Unsafe Amounts of Lead and Cadmium
Dark chocolate is commonly heralded as a heart-healthy sweet and is known as a nutritious — and delicious — source of antioxidants. Whether you indulge in dark chocolate for the sake of…
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Walmart Customers Can Now Shop by Text
Add shopping at Walmart to the things you can now do by simply sending a text message. The world’s largest retailer’s latest way to shop is available to both iOS…
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Sports Collectibles That Scored Big at Auction
Michael Jordan’s jersey was recently nabbed at auction for an eye-watering amount and though Lebron James’ jersey is only expected to score half the price at an upcoming auction, the…
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Celebrities That Have Their Own Private Planes
If you were as rich as Elon Musk or as famous as Kim Kardashian, would you still catch commercial flights? They are just two among many celebrities who travel the…
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Taco Bell Might Make This Fan Favorite a Permanent Menu Item
Taco Bell CEO Mark King made a bombshell announcement this week that might change the way you think of the taco- and Crunchwrap-slinging fast-food chain. The company is looking at…
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Nordstrom Employee Steals $165,000 in One Month
Police arrested an 18-year-old former Nordstrom employee in Lynwood, Washington for theft of about $165,000 from the retail chain. The theft took place over a one-month span in Nordstrom stores…
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Where To Order a Stress-Free Holiday Takeout Meal
Half of consumers plan to order restaurant takeout or delivery during the holidays, according to a recent survey. And why not? The holidays can be one of the busiest and…
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Amazon’s Newest Feature Gives Off Serious TikTok Vibes
From the “Buy it Again” feature to the “Buy it Now” button, Amazon offers more than a few tactics to make its site user-friendly and to entice shoppers to spend…
