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chat9780/iStockPhoto 10 Things You Should Never Eat in the Morning
Starting each morning with the right breakfast is crucial to help you feel energized, invigorated, and ready to tackle the day. Just like you wouldn’t put the wrong kind of gas in a car, you also shouldn’t eat certain foods…
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J. Michael Jones/istockphoto Rite Aid Closing 361 Stores Amid Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List
Update:Â Rite Aid Closing Hundreds More Stores. Here’s the Full List The list of Rite Aid closures continues to grow after the pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in early May, the second bankruptcy for the company in less than a year.…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 15 Vintage Fast-Food Ads From Simpler Times
Fast-food ads today are all over the map. Whether it’s Chick-fil-A trying to convince you that their employees offer the world’s greatest customer service, Taco Bell aiming for people on their way home from the bar, or McDonald’s collaborating with…
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John_Brueske/istockphoto Why Pennies Still Exist and Other Money Trivia
The concept of money replaced primitive bartering around 3,000 years ago. Since then, the universal purchasing medium has often been shrouded in secrecy and surrounded with mystery. In America, many little-known facts, misconceptions, and rumors have emerged as we’ve gone…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried All 9 Burgers From Burger King ( and Only Recommend 3)
It can be nerve-wracking to venture outside of your lane when it comes to fast food, and that’s probably because there’s so much to lose. If you’re stuck between order paralysis and wanting to try something new, it can leave…
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vgajic/istockphoto Urgent Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of almonella linked to whole cucumbers. So far, dozens of people across the country have become ill, and there’s been a number of recalls linked to fresh cucumbers. Here’s what…
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Farhan S. / Yelp The Best National Hamburger Day Deals at Fast-Food Chains
Hamburgers go back to the late 1800s, when beef patties started showing up between buns at diners and food carts. Today, Americans eat around 50 billion burgers a year. That’s…
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Debra L Rothenberg/Getty Images Collectibles From the ’70s That Are Now Worth a Fortune
It always feels great to discard old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until years later, when you’re browsing through an antique store or online…
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Ravsky/istockphoto 50 Cheap and Easy Chicken Recipes
Love chicken but tired of the same old recipes? In honor of National Chicken Month — yes, it’s a thing — we’ve gathered some of the cheapest, most convenient, and…
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u/Tenshin_Ryuuk via Reddit.com Popular European Fast-Food Chains America’s Missing Out On
American fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have spread across Europe without much resistance. But that doesn’t mean Europeans are only eating Whoppers and Crunchwraps. The continent…
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Gilman, Colorado by genericprofilename (CC BY-NC-ND) 25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company
The sad tale of a firetruck plant shutting down in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania — taking hundreds of jobs and the town’s identity with it — illustrates the painful truth of company towns: Being…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 29 Classic Station Wagons That Will Take You Back
The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long since passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced…
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Rachel Schneider/Cheapism / MivPiv/istockphoto ‘The Deepest Pain I’ve Ever Felt’: A Reminder of the True Meaning of Memorial Day
In these days leading up to Memorial Day, you’ll see sales at every retail giant under the sun and grocery ads geared toward backyard barbecues. You’ll roll your eyes when…
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manyakotic/istockphoto 25 Easy Recipes With Only 3 Ingredients
Cooking at home is pretty much always healthier and cheaper than going out, but the rising cost of eating out makes quick and easy recipes more essential than ever. Forget about hunting…
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Staten Island Boat Graveyard by Bob Jagendorf (CC BY-NC) 20 Unusual Abandoned Places Across America
The allure of exploring unusual and abandoned places is hard to resist, and many curiosity-seekers make it a hobby. Such sites, however, may contain hazards, so it’s important to heed…
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m-imagephotography/istockphoto 21 Delicious Casseroles Our Grandmothers Made
Some things never go out of style, and casseroles are one of them. Baked dishes are homey, comforting, and usually simple to make, and they got even easier once canned…
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Helin Loik-Tomson/istockphoto Bathroom Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
Frugal folks know there are a ton of products that make little sense to buy. Of course, they’re in every room of the home, including the one where we primp,…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 20 Vintage Photos of Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days?…
