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  • Hanging out on a Californian beach, 1965.
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    39 Vintage Beach Photos of Summer Fun

    History isn’t just stuffy old books and Civil War reenactments. History is also beaches, where humans have gathered since the dawn of time. While beach attire has certainly changed, the innate desire to stare out into the endless sea has…

  • A person’s hands are counting a stack of US $100 bills over a table with more money scattered below. The bills prominently feature Benjamin Franklin’s portrait.
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    24 Passive Income Ideas to Pad Your Retirement Fund

    “Passive income” has become quite the buzzword. With the rise of the internet age and the sharing economy, the ways to earn income while you sleep (or lounge on the beach) appear to be multiplying by the day. This is…

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    The Best Biscuits From Fast-Food Chains

    Sometimes, all you want is a biscuit. Nothing can compare to that tender, pillowy snack, whether you slather it in jam, gravy, or just plain butter. But unless you’re lucky enough to have a Southern grandma in your kitchen every…

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    Costco’s New Member Perks Are Only For Some Customers. Here’s Who

    Costco members love everything about the store, from the massive key lime pies to the $1.50 hot dog combos in the food court. And for some members, things are going to get a little better thanks to a couple new…

  • Indianapolis, US - June 3, 2016: Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Ollie's Carries a Wide Range of Closeout Merchandise II
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    40 Former Big Lots Stores to Become Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Here’s Where

    It’s been a rough year for retailers. Some, like Joann, have filed for bankruptcy and gone out of business completely, while others, including Rite Aid, are closing locations left and right. When Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, it seemed like…

  • Montgomery Ward department store
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    19 Iconic Department Stores That No Longer Exist

    Today, it’s easy to go on a shopping spree without leaving your couch, but it wasn’t long ago that shopping was an event, and heading to a fancy department store might even require getting dressed in your Sunday best. Sadly,…