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Burger King Halloween Whopper by Mike Mozart (CC BY-NC-ND) The Biggest Fast-Food Flops of All Time
Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of the Big Mac, Whopper, or Frosty. Whether they missed the…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto 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 traffic has increased. One of the first things newbies notice…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Wendy’s Frosty Is Getting Fancy. Here’s Every New Flavor
Wendy’s Frosty may be one of the best frozen fast-food treats. It’s better than a shake and tastier than boring old soft serve. Lately, the chain has been switching up its usual chocolate and vanilla Frosty flavors for options like…
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nazar_ab/istockphoto The Top 10 Most Popular Cuisines in America
Americans might argue over politics, parking spots, and pineapple on pizza — but when it comes to food, they’re pretty united in one thing: global flavors run the table. A recent study by restaurant furniture company Seating Masters dug into…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto 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 as they are. Why update them? Looking to whip something…
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CreativaStudio/istockphoto 14 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Bedroom
If your home is supposed to be a haven, your bedroom is its inner sanctum — a place to relax, recharge, and forget about the day’s worries. If it doesn’t feel that way, you may need to take a more…
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sturti/istockphoto Mistakes Seniors Should Avoid When Downsizing Their Home
Downsizing can be an exhilarating process that leaves you with more financial freedom and fewer pesky household chores. But as with any major life decision, there are plenty of pitfalls…
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Big Lots Closing by Kipp Teague (CC BY-NC-ND) 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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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto 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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Carlos Pascual/istockphoto Common Retirement Regrets You’ll Want to Prevent
Time and careful planning are what you need to retire and live happily ever after, but many retirees wind up with regrets. We’ve talked to senior financial planning experts and…
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GreenPimp/istockphoto Your State’s Favorite Local Restaurant Chain
Chain restaurants elicit strong reactions in people. Sometimes it’s ire and criticism, but sometimes it’s adoration. Many people love small chains that have a long local history, serve beloved foods…
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u/searching_for_flow via Reddit.com 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…
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LindasPhotography/istockphoto Last-Minute Potluck Ideas: 34 Quick and Easy Appetizers, Entrees, and More
In This Article: What Are the Easiest Things To Bring To a Potluck? Last-Minute Appetizers Last-Minute Sides Last-Minute Entrees Last-Minute Desserts Even if you normally go all out for potlucks,…
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frantic00/istockphoto The Spiciest Food in America
Some studies suggest that eating extremely spicy food can make you feel high. When capsaicin — the compound that makes chili peppers spicy — hits your pain receptors, your brain…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto How Much Money a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Each State, Ranked
It costs far too much to live in this country, and that’s just for one person. When you’re raising a family, those costs shoot up, up, and up. Just how…
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Outer_Accelerator/Reddit.com 17 Vintage Lunchboxes That ’70s Kids Will Remember
Strutting into school with a slick new lunchbox was one of the greatest feelings alive, especially if you had one of these vintage lunchboxes from the ’70s.
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coldsnowstorm/istockphoto 7 DIY Car Maintenance Mistakes That Can Cost You
While going to the mechanic can be one of the most classic ways to blow money that there is, that doesn’t mean it’s always unnecessary. Mechanics have a lot of…
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OlgaMiltsova/istockphoto 10 Best Grocery-Store Brands of Mac and Cheese, Ranked
Kraft introduced its iconic macaroni and cheese boxed dinner way back in 1937, but these days, Kraft faces plenty of competition from grocery store versions of this family favorite. And…
