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1944: Sawyers View-Master model B y 2004: View-Master 65th Anniversary by Coleccionando Camaras (CC BY-NC-ND) Collectibles You Probably Tossed That Are Now Worth a Fortune
It always feels great to discard your old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until 10 or 20 years later, when you’re browsing an antique store or online auction site and realize those items you…
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kckate16/istockphoto The Best Fast-Food Soft Serve Ice Cream, Ranked
The fast-food burger-and-fries debate will rage on forever. By this point, most people are extremely brand-loyal in the fast-food world when it comes to the entree. But one thing you don’t hear too much debate about? Soft serve. Many fast-food…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 30 Costco Grocery Items That Offer the Biggest Savings
At Costco, you’re here to do two things: Sample something delicious and save money. Once you’ve had your little mac and cheese ball or new flavor of hummus and pita chips, it’s time to get to the saving money part…
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Legitimate_Diver_699/Reddit.com Rite Aid Closing 152 More Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
Since filing for bankruptcy in May, pharmacy chain Rite Aid has been spiraling down the drain. The company has closed hundreds of locations every month, leaving many people scrambling to get their prescription medications from other pharmacies that might not…
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svetikd/istockphoto 8 Things Boomers Are Still Paying for That No One Else Is
Progress is great — unless you’re a Boomer. While the rest of the world is streaming, tapping, scrolling, and cashless-paying their way through life, many Baby Boomers are out here keeping landlines, photo albums, and wall calendars alive like it’s…
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ALLEKO/istockphoto 40 One-Pot Meal Recipes to Always Keep on Hand
Just because a meal is inexpensive and simple to prepare doesn’t mean it can’t also be satisfying and delicious. No-fuss, one-pot recipes offer a great option for everyone, from retirees to young families with kids and no time, as well…
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gilaxia/istockphoto 20 Cleaning Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
Like so many other things you don’t need to buy, many cleaning products simply don’t work well, do more harm than good, or can be skipped in favor of a…
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ALLEKO/istockphoto Unique Comfort Food From Every State
Comfort food is a concept everyone understands: It makes you feel better when you’re sick, it cheers you up when you’re feeling down, and it reminds you of home. But…
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tmrusk/Reddit.com Where Middle-Class Families Went Out to Eat in the ’70s
Though it wasn’t an every-night occasion, going out to dinner wasn’t unheard of when you were growing up in the middle class in the 1970s. But when it happened, for…
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Kanawa_Studio/istockphoto Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles That Blinded Two People
Reusable water bottles are a must-have accessory for almost everyone nowadays. But would you believe that your water bottle could actually result in vision loss? That’s what’s happening with some…
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NicolasMcComber/istockphoto Target Opening New Stores Across 22 States. See Full List
Target is going big this summer, and not just on patio furniture and pool floats. The retailer is opening eight new stores across the country in July and August, with…
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Brittany T. / Yelp Best German Restaurant in Every State
Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best comfort food around. Luckily,…
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Justin Sullivan / Getty The Only Fast-Food Tacos Worth Your Money
Mexican-style fast-food restaurants cover just about every inch of this country. Taco Bell has over 8,000 locations alone — in most cases, it’s easy to grab some fast-food tacos. But…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto 15 Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner Ideas
The sheet-pan dinner is a beautiful concept. For those of us who are short on time or just love a good lazy man’s hack, sheet pans can get a whole…
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Lucky Charms by Sarah Mahala Photography & Makeup Artistry (CC BY) Popular Foods That Will No Longer Have Artificial Colors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in a war against synthetic food dyes, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though there is no outright ban on most…
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mediaphotos/istockphoto 32 Retro Recipes for an Old-Fashioned Summer Luncheon
Getting together for a leisurely lunch is an old-fashioned pastime that needs to make a comeback. Luncheons bring up warm feelings, elegant vibes, and — of course — a lovely…
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RealPeopleGroup/istockphoto 14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the…
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Miladin Pusicic/istockphoto 20 Signs You’re Being Too Stingy in Retirement
Few of us can afford to splurge day in and day out, especially on the fixed income of retirement. Even seniors who have good savings are watching their wallets more…