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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 15 Strange Food Fads Over the Decades
Food trends have come fast and gone faster forever, but in the age of TikTok, they’re nearly impossible to keep up with. Ever wonder what kind of food trends existed pre-TikTok? Here are 15 of them, ranging from the 1700s…
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ilbusca/istockphoto Jobs That Have Disappeared From American Life
If you’re in the market for a job, the news is pretty promising: Workers are in astronomical demand, and wages are rising in an effort to attract — and keep — talent. It hasn’t always been this way. For many…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 20 Twists on Buffalo Chicken for a Spicy Super Bowl Party
Move over wings, because we put Buffalo wing sauce on everything now. Try these spicy hot sauce-laden recipes for your next football shindig.
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Azurita/istockphoto Mac and Cheese, Queso, and More Irresistible Velveeta Recipes
Velveeta, that familiar rectangular box of processed cheese — beloved in some homes, banned in others — is having a bit of a comeback. Who are we to argue? Anything cheesy (even a processed cheese product) is a “win” in…
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Rainer Puster/istockphoto The 25 Best Cheap or Free Things to Do in New Orleans
Zesty seafood, live music, and elegant architectural gems converge in New Orleans. The city was battered in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina, but has made a comeback. Tourists are again indulging in a vibrant culinary scene and the legendary annual Mardi…
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Cheapism The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Every State
Hot sauce loyalty runs deep, and thanks to Instacart’s 2025 report, we now know which brands are winning the spice game across the U.S. The grocery delivery giant analyzed purchase data to find the most-bought hot sauce in every state, and…
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istockphoto 13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Allergies
We generally associate allergies with what’s happening outside — pollen, ragweed, etc. But what about when you’re indoors, windows and doors shut, and you still feel sniffly? If you know it’s…
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u/Rough_Custard1 via Reddit.com 14 Once-Loved Fast-Food Chains That Are Gone Forever
Today’s fast-food staples are pretty universally known. After all, do you know anyone who hasn’t heard of McDonald’s? But before the industry was dominated by the likes of the Golden…
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mphillips007/istockphoto The Most Popular Super Bowl Snacks in Your State
We’ve got another Super Bowl coming up, stewing away like a big pot of game day chili. What snacks are you preparing? Are they in line with what everybody else…
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SouthWorks/istockphoto Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes
Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto Waffle House Adds Surcharge to Every Egg You Order
You’re not the only one feeling the pinch as egg prices go up. Restaurants and diners that serve a lot of eggs are too, including Waffle House, a famous (or…
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chinaface/istockphoto 12 Foods Grown in Unexpected Places
Iceland can grow fruits and vegetables associated with warmer climates because the Nordic nation has geothermal energy that heats greenhouses. That’s unexpected. So was the propagation of such items as…
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shironosov/istockphoto 15 Cities Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last 15 Years
A sad truth is that we live in a nation where homes are considered unaffordable in 99% of the country. There is no city immune to the shocking increase in…
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zkruger/istockphoto I Tried Meatball Subs From 5 Popular Chains, and I Only Liked One of Them
There is nothing like a saucy, cheesy, meatball parm. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to hit a great Italian deli and get the real, unadulterated thing, and every now and…
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Xsandra/istockphoto Costco’s Food Court Has a New Drink (and We Don’t Mean Coke)
A stop at the food court to score a $1.50 hot dog combo or a slice of pepperoni pizza is a Costco shopping trip necessity. It’s a super cheap and…
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Credit:Prostock-Studio/istockphoto / Cheapism FDA Updates Walmart Broccoli Recall to ‘Deadly’ Risk
Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart in 20 states are now under a Class I recall, the highest-risk level issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to potential…
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Motortion/istockphoto These States Are the Best at Teaching Personal Finance to Students
With fewer Americans in pension plans, these states stand out for promoting strong financial literacy and personal finance education.
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Candice Bell/istockphoto 11 Unexpected Vanilla Ice Cream Toppings That Are Surprisingly Delicious
Vanilla ice cream may be a safe, if bland option, but all the magnificent ways you can dress it up are far from bland. This flavor is a canvas, and…
