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The 10 Most Annoying Types of Spam Calls Americans Receive
If you’re often getting sketchy calls from unknown numbers, you’re not alone. Spam calls are a common nuisance for Americans — with millions of complaints recorded each year. According to a study by QR Code Generator (pdf) using data from the…
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Money Woes of the Rich and Famous: 11 Celebrities Who Filed for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a financial nightmare that can affect anyone, even the rich and famous. Despite their often lavish lifestyles and staggering earnings, numerous celebrities have faced hefty financial difficulties, with many having no other option than filing for bankruptcy. This…
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The Top 10 Highest-Paid Players in the MLB
Major League Baseball continues to captivate fans with its thrilling games, legendary players, and, of course, staggering salaries. As we look at the 2024 season, the financial landscape of the sport reveals the extraordinary earning potential for top-tier talent. The highest-paid…
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8 Ridiculous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme challenges that dare one to not use the bathroom (why,…
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As Another Price Hike Looms, Here’s Why the Cost of Stamps Has Risen Over the Years
The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise postage costs for a second time this year on July 14 with the price of a first-class stamp rising to 73 cents from 68 cents. In January, the price of first-class stamps…
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Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Ridiculous — a Timeline
As the excitement for Super Bowl LVIII builds in Las Vegas, so does the anticipation of the event’s astronomical ticket prices. With an average price of over $12,000, Super Bowl LVIII is poised to break the record for the most…
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True Love Delivered: 11 Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Your Valentine
Though a heart-shaped pizza isn’t exactly a romantic gift for your sweetheart, it’s still a fun, light-hearted, and tasty treat for Valentine’s Day, especially for kids. It’s such a popular…
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Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been…
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Household Tasks That Burn Major Calories (and Some Too Dangerous To Do Yourself)
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
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Fast-Food Menu Items You’ll Find Only Abroad
Just because some of the world’s biggest fast-food chains originated in the U.S. doesn’t mean the iconic food items they created were perfected there. Predictably familiar names, such as McDonald’s…
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12 Common Things You’re Doing That Are Probably Illegal
Believe it or not, some things that we do in our everyday lives may actually be falling on the wrong side of the law. Unbeknownst to many people, certain commonplace…
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You Won’t Believe How Much These Collectibles Fetched at Auction
Collectors pay shockingly high prices for rare versions of otherwise common things. This can range from coins and stamps to bobblehead dolls and Beanie Babies, and they can sell for impressive…
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Weird and Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Purchases
Almost everyone has fantasized about being rich, but few ever find out how they’d spend the money. Priorities can get a little skewed, it turns out, leading some celebrities and…
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7 Signs That Woman Ruled the World in 2023
“Pink tax” and gender gaps, be damned! In 2023, women were steadily throwing rocks at glass ceilings, finding new ways to stimulate and dominate the economy. From entertainment and retail…
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The Cost of a Beer and Hot Dog at Every NFL Stadium
Each year, sports-business data firm Team Marketing Report releases its NFL Fan Cost index, which gauges what it costs a family of four to attend a stadium game. It looks at…
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The Most Unnecessary Flavors From Classic Food Brands
In today’s more-is-more world, basic foods no longer seem to cut it. From outrageous concoctions like turkey-flavored candy corn to earnest but questionable attempts at flavor innovation (chocolate hummus, anyone?), familiar…
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Unbelievable Airline Incidents Through the Years
Inflight entertainment used to mean watching the latest out-of-theaters rom-com, but lately, it seems like airline passengers are witnessing more attention-grabbing events in the aisles than onscreen. Let’s all put…
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Buyer Beware: Never Fall For This Predatory Black Friday Trap
If you plan to shop Black Friday deals this year, there’s one thing you’ll definitely want to skip: deferred interest credit card offers. With their enticing 0% intro APR rates,…
