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The Most Searched Recipes of 2022, According to Google
Between restaurants, social media, TV shows, and movies, there’s no shortage of recipe inspiration swirling around, leaving home chefs to take to the internet to track down their newly favorite dishes. The most searched recipes of the year, according to…
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The Most Popular Retailers for In-Store Holiday Shopping
Typing the gift you’re after into a website search bar, clicking “add to cart,” and entering your payment and shipping information can be easy and convenient, leaving many shoppers to rely on the internet for holiday shopping rather than facing…
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The Craziest Customer Requests on Uber Eats in 2022
Ordering restaurant and retail delivery through third-party apps exploded during the pandemic as consumers hunkered down, and the convenient service remains popular. Uber Eats, one of the most popular apps, just released data about its 2022 deliveries, which includes some…
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These Are Stores’ Most-Stolen Items
If the word “shoplifting” brings to mind an image of teens slipping packs of gum into their pockets, it’s time for a reality check. Increasingly organized crime rings are helping thieves make big bucks by reselling stolen goods. According to…
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Miller Beer’s Latest Boozy Contraption Draws Inspiration from ‘A Christmas Story’
With the recent release of “A Christmas Story Christmas,” the reboot of the classic holiday flick, Miller Brewing Co. is embracing the nostalgia with its own boozy spin, unveiling a leg lamp beer tower. The beer giant’s lamp isn’t an exact…
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Toys for Tickets Programs Offer Drivers an Alternative to Paying Fines
You might have misjudged the amount of time left on the meter or inadvertently parked in a fire lane, but whatever the violation, parking tickets are a nuisance — more so during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If…
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Wendy’s Best Freebie Deal is Back – and It’s a Treat
No, it’s not your imagination: Deals in the fast-food world are getting less notable. Dollar menus are long gone, 2-for-$4 deals are suddenly 2 for $6, and you need to…
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Beloved TikTok Pug Noodle Dies and Leaves Behind an Empire
TikTok star Noodle, a 14-year-old pug, has died, but the dog’s fans can take heart — they can still buy merch and even a children’s book devoted to the dog,…
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At This New McDonald’s, a Conveyor Belt Brings Your Food to the Drive-Thru
Pulling ahead in the drive-thru to wait a few more minutes for your food while workers tend to the build-up of cars behind you is pretty well the norm nowadays.…
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Get in the Christmas Spirit with Mariah Carey’s ‘Ultimate Holiday Experience’ Getaway in NYC
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might not exclusively recognize Mariah Carey as the “Queen of Christmas,” but she’s still widely regarded as such, courtesy of her 1994 hit “All I…
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Pepsi Pushes ‘Pilk:’ A Pepsi Cola and Milk ‘Dirty Soda’
Milk and cookies is so last Christmas — well, it is if you ask Pepsi, anyway. The soda company just launched its Pilk (Pepsi with milk) and Cookies campaign, asking Pepsi…
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Panda Express Will Give You a Free Meal To Try Vegan Orange Chicken
Panda Express wants you to try its new plant-based orange chicken so much that it’s giving you a free meal to do it. Some eaters might be hesitant to try…
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Elvis Presley’s Private Jet Is Going Up for Sale (Again)
The King lived a lavish, fast life — and so did his private jet. Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar was the cream of the crop when he bought it for…
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What’s in Chipotle’s Mystery Boxes? Maybe $500, Maybe Stinky Soap
Chipotle is selling mystery boxes, and it’s a gamble whether you’ll end up with something worthwhile — or something that makes you cringe. Starting Dec. 1 at noon ET, you…
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Subway Debuts Mouthwatering Footlong Cookies – but There’s a Big Catch
Subway is baking up some over-the-top footlong cookies, but good luck getting one of them. Unlike its regular round cookies, the footlong versions are available in just one location for…
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How To Turn Culinary Catastrophe Into a Free Pizza Hut Meal
Pizza Hut’s Triple Treat Box has resurfaced for the holidays and has been met with its usual fanfare. Patrons of the Hut go gaga over the deal, which includes two…
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Pass the Maple Syrup: HelloFresh Is Offering a Buddy the Elf-Inspired Spaghetti Kit
You can cover all of the main elf food groups with HelloFresh’s limited-edition Buddy the Elf-inspired spaghetti dinner kit. Just like in “Elf,” the kit includes everything you need for…
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So Long, Mall Santa: Kids Have Virtual Visits With Kris Kringle Now
The pandemic has changed a lot in our lives, and as Christmas approaches, one of them seems to have staying power: virtual visits with Santa Claus. Zoom or social media…
