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    The Biggest Diet and Exercise Fads of the Past Century

    Americans have always had an insatiable appetite for diet and exercise programs. A few have staying power — for example, the Mediterranean Diet, which was recently named U.S. News & World Report’s best diet for an impressive seventh year in…

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    Towns With Oddball Names in Every State

    From Eek, Alaska, to Christmas, Florida, American towns have taken on some unusual names over the years. Sometimes they pay tribute to an early founder.  Sometimes they reflect the local geography. And sometimes — more often than you’d think —…

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    21 Things You Should Never Say to Your Doctor

    Doctors are doctors thanks to years of education and training. A strong relationship with your doctor thrives on respect for that dedication and over time also helps develop a good rapport and real trust. These days, when healthcare visits of…

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    The Planet’s Most Mind-Blowing Destinations

    Our planet is indeed a beautiful place, but it can also be strange and more than a little mysterious. From unexplained ancient structures to fantastical flora, fauna, and geologic formations, here are destinations on almost every continent — including one…

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    Gen Zers Should Follow These 5 Strategies To Avoid Permanently Renting

    Gen Z kids were born between 1997 and 2012, which means that as of 2023, the age range for Gen Z falls anywhere from 11 to 26 years old. Gen Z is looked at by older generations with both alarm…

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    Costco Is Testing Out a New Way To Check Membership Cards

    In case you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know you need a membership to shop at Costco. That said, there apparently are enough Yahoos heading into the wholesale club without a card (or perhaps more likely, with someone…