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coldsnowstorm/istockphoto 15 Fast-Food Restaurants That Don’t Use Real Cheese
Think you’re getting all-natural, authentic ingredients when you bite into a burger from your favorite fast food restaurant? Think again. While some fast-food chains use real cheese, many use processed cheese that contains preservatives, fillers, and artificial flavors and colors…
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Fertnig/istockphoto 10 Jobs We Took as Teenagers That Taught Us Responsibility
When you’re a teenager with a job, the power that goes along with an adult needing something from you feels enormous. When you’re an adult, teenagers with jobs are the only thing standing between you and happiness. Either way, certain…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 8 Best Dill Pickles at the Grocery Store, Ranked
To transform a cucumber into the salty, sour, shelf-stable snack we’ve all come to love is an art. A little bit of dill, vinegar, and Kosher salt is only the beginning of most pickle recipes; every brand and every company…
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VioletaStoimenova/istockphoto The Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Every State
The Mediterranean Sea spans quite a big region, and the food from the places along its coast is some of the best in the world. The region includes a diverse array of cultures and distinctive cuisines, including portions of Southern…
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Pree R. / Yelp The Best Biscuits and Gravy Across America
The expression may suggest things go together like salt and pepper or peanut butter and jelly, but if you ask us, it should also be biscuits and gravy. The two are a heavenly force to be reckoned with when done…
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u/kawi-bawi-bo / Reddit.com 6 Fast-Food Chains That Only Serve Freshly Cut Fries
You don’t have to be a fast-food fanatic to know that even the most mouthwatering, life-changing burger would be “just fine” without a great fry to back it up. And while most run-of-the-mill fast food joints don’t go out of…
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valentinrussanov/istockphoto 16 Things You Should Never Overlook When Checking into a Hotel
On the surface, your hotel room might seem clean … but if you take the time to really inspect it, you might be surprised at how dirty it actually is.…
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Cheapism 37 Best Costco Appetizers and Party Foods
Entertaining is always easier when you plan a finger food menu instead of a big, complicated sit-down meal. Everyone will find something they like and eat as little or as…
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RgStudio/istockphoto 12 Things You Should Never Buy on a Vacation Abroad
Few things in life are more fun, exciting, and adventurous than a vacation in a foreign country. And if you want to remember your trip long after you come home,…
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SrdjanPav/istockphoto 12 Grilling Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookout
Few things epitomize summer as much as a good cookout with family and friends. But while grilling provides a great way to enjoy our favorite meats and veggies, even the most…
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Stetson 72 Products That Are Still Made in America
As the economy becomes increasingly globalized, it’s more difficult to find products made in the United States. Yet for many consumers, “Made in USA” is a mark of quality that…
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9Sandwiches/Reddit.com 23 Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s
From gargantuan TV consoles to now-archaic answering machines, there were plenty of things you could find in just about every house during the 1980s. Here are some of the most…
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invizbk/istockphoto 9 Things You Should Never Do During a Heat Wave
The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just…
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pjohnson1/istockphoto We Tried 10 Hot Dog Brands and These Were the Best
A lot of my personal and professional life centers around specialty food. But can I tell you a secret? Hot dogs have always been one of my favorite things to…
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Joel D. / Yelp 10 National Fried Chicken Day Deals to Score This Weekend
Chicken lovers get hyped, because this Sunday, July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day. To celebrate this “holiday” (we use that term loosely), lots of chain restaurants are running great…
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WendellandCarolyn/istockphoto Del Monte Files For Bankruptcy. Here’s What It Means for Shoppers
Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned food brand behind your peaches, peas, and pineapple slices, just filed for bankruptcy. Here is everything you need to know. What Happened to Del Monte?…
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rajurahman85/istockphoto Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Risk
If your family eats a lot of bacon, it might be time to check your fridge and freezer. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products have…
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vgajic/istockphoto Never Make These 13 Mistakes When Grilling Hot Dogs
As American as apple pie, hot dogs are a cornerstone of the country’s pride. Especially on the Fourth of July, when the grill becomes sacred ground and messing them up is…