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FDA to Ban Food Dyes Found in Cheetos, Skittles, and Other Popular Foods by 2026
If your snack drawer looks like a bag of highlighters, enjoy it while you can. The FDA just announced it would be phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026. This includes common…
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15 Strange and Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Candy
Right up there with otters holding hands and double rainbows, candy is one of those things in life that just makes you happy. Candies have existed for thousands of years, long before vending machines and Halloween buckets. Ancient cultures boiled…
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Home Depot Opening New Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
It seems like stores are closing locations all the time these days, and you rarely hear about companies opening new ones. But Home Depot is bucking that trend by opening 13 new stores this year, including 11 in the U.S.…
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What Americans Would Choose for Their ‘Last Meal’ in Each State
If you’ve ever been part of the “Last meal” conversation, you know that it’s something to take seriously. What would be your final meal before you shuffled off this mortal coil? What’s your ultimate comfort grub? Choice Mutual put together…
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8 of the Most Common Money Myths Debunked
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance, that you skip a doctor’s appointment to avoid the copay,…
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10 of the Oldest Desserts in History
A sweet treat at the end of your meal is timeless, especially when you consider how long people have been enjoying it. Dessert stretches as far back into the past as we’re able to look, and though many have died…
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Target Baby Food Recalled for Lead Contamination
It seems like nothing you buy at the grocery store is safe anymore, and now that unfortunately includes baby food. Target quietly issued a recall on some of its store…
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Skip the Road Trip: Bake Your Way Across America With These 12 Legendary State Pie Recipes
From Alaska’s campfire salmon pie to Florida’s no-bake Key Lime, these regional desserts prove there’s a lot more to America than apple and pumpkin.Pie is as American as, well, you…
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5 Name-Brand Items That Are Always Superior
A wise person once said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” They were certainly onto something with that wisdom-soaked sentiment, and it’s never rung more true. In this day…
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Why Women Are Taxed More on Underwear Than Men
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff…
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The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Retirement
Trying to decide where to spend your Golden Years? Take a look at the best states for retirement, and which ones you might avoid.
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21 Creative Twists on Easter Ham
Easter is right around the corner, which for many people means ham will soon be appearing on the family dinner table. Whether you’re partial to a traditional glazed, baked ham…
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14 Easter Brunch Casserole Recipes Passed Down By Grandma
Casseroles are a crowd-pleasing way to feed lots of people during holiday gatherings, and considering the amount of casserole recipes in grandma’s recipe box, she knew that too. For Easter,…
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Which Aldi Foods Taste Like Name Brands — and Which Definitely Don’t
With food prices going up, more shoppers seem to be heading to stores like Aldi in search of cheaper groceries. The discount chain is opening new stores nationwide and foot…
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12 Famous Recipes That Haven’t Changed for Decades
The food landscape is always changing, but some recipes don’t need to. Some things were perfected a long time ago, and when it comes to the classics, they’re great exactly…
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Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week
Update: Big Lots Is Reopening 132 Stores in May. Here’s the Full List It’s been a long, bumpy road for Big Lots. The chain that sells everything from gourmet pasta to…
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The Best Trader Joe’s Cheeses, According to a Professional Cheesemonger
There are so many things that Trader Joe’s does well, but the cheese section can often be overlooked. Usually stuffed with tons of imported products, you can find a lot…
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150 Macy’s Stores Are Closing. Here’s the Full List So Far
Retail chains are closing locations all over the place. Just recently, Joann went out of business completely, Big Lots closed most locations in bankruptcy, and Kohl’s closed over two dozen…
