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Things You Didn’t Know About Mushrooms
It’s neither plant nor animal, it can glow in the dark, and it can be deadly. No, not aliens. We’re talking about mushrooms — those strange, mouthwatering morsels that grow in the depths of the forest. But the more you…
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Cheaper Alternatives to Popular Products That Won’t Disappoint
Some products inspire a fanatical devotion among fans — but that makes them an easy target for other companies who want a piece of the pie. Often, knockoffs and lookalikes suffer in comparison to the product they imitate, but in…
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We Tried 19 Kinds of Beef Jerky and These Are the Best (And Worst)
Beef jerky is odd. Like a lot of other dried food, it thrives as a snack, and when you’re in the snack game the competition is fierce. There are so many brands, so many logos, so many flavors! You may…
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The Aldi Family Feud And Its Connection to Trader Joe’s
From Rubble to Riches On the heels of World War II, brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht returned to their war-torn hometown Essen, Germany, and transformed their mother’s corner store into a multinational grocery empire. They called it Aldi, short for…
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The Best American-Made Watches
Two countries come to mind when people think of watches: Switzerland and Japan. But the United States has a notable watchmaking history, too, with early companies like the Waltham Watch Co. and the Elgin National Watch Co. selling hundreds of thousands…
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The Vehicles Most Likely to be Stolen
Is your car more likely than others to disappear? Possibly — if you drive one of the cars on this list, at least. The National Insurance Crime Bureau crunched the most recent data (from 2023) on the cars that are…
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Target Is Selling Its Own $5 Version of Ikea’s Famous $1 Bag
Nobody is safe from 2022’s wave of inflation — not even shoppers at Target, with all its great deals, and not even when the retail giant is trying to do…
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20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Costco
Costco seems to have a magnetic pull for shoppers and business experts around the world. For those who study retail, analysis of the company’s strategy has become something of a cottage…
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Walmart-Exclusive Bike Helmet Recalled Due to Head Injury Risk
Walmart customers who purchased a Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmet have been warned to stop using it immediately. The Walmart-exclusive helmet is being recalled because it doesn’t comply with…
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The Best Places to Buy Plus-Size Swimsuits Online
In This Article: Swimsuits For All Penningtons ModCloth Torrid Meet.Curve Alexiss Swimwear Where to Buy Plus-Size Swimsuits While plus-size clothing has been around since the 1920s, it was only recently…
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The Best Countertop Ice Makers at Every Price Point
Before the days of freon and Frigidaire, American refrigeration was powered by ice. Across the coldest regions of North America, harvesters would clean, measure, and carve the frozen gold out…
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Easy Ways to Keep Up With the Kardashians for Less
This famous family isn’t going anywhere, between their constant presence online, their business ventures, and their show on Hulu. If you dream of a life like Kim, Kylie, Khloe, and the…
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4 Things to Know Before Using the Costco Car Wash
Costco Wholesale is known for its bargain prices, bulk products, inflation-proof hotdogs, and cheap gas. But did you know the warehouse retailer also offers affordable car washes? If the answer…
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Furniture Brands That Are Made in America
Brands in This Article: Artifox Maiden Home Roger + Chris Simplicity Sofas Modernica Stickley Vermont Woods Studios Vaughan-Bassett BenchMade Modern Furniture of America Made in America and Made to Last…
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Costco Brand Products to Avoid, According to Shoppers
Costco is great for bulk buying, and customers can be fanatically loyal to products such as Kirkland Scotch whisky or the store’s signature balsamic vinegar. But devoted Costco shoppers know…
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The Most Expensive Items Our Readers Have Bought on Amazon
Just because you’re a loyal Cheapism reader doesn’t mean that you’re, well, cheap. You just know a bargain when you see one, even if it’s an expensive item on Amazon.…
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The Best Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s
As any Trader Joe’s fan knows, each turn in the weather ushers in a new array of seasonal goodies. Summer is no exception, and shoppers who keep their eyes peeled…
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Best Outdoor Gear for Summer at Costco
Summer’s scorching temperatures may make an afternoon at an air-conditioned Costco sound tempting, indeed — especially now that free samples are back. But during your quest for rotisserie chickens and…
