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  • A close-up of a baked rotini pasta casserole with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and fresh parsley in a glass dish, with a serving spoon lifting out a portion.
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    Easy Dump-and-Bake Casseroles for Busy Weeknights

    Casseroles are great family comfort food. But sometimes they get complicated with lots of precooking and pans required to bring the components together. That’s where “dump casseroles” come in. The unusual name just means that you don’t have to do…

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    New RV Owner Regrets: What To Know Before Buying

    Thousands of people have flocked to RVing over the past couple of years. With so many gorgeous, under-the-radar RV destinations to visit, it’s really no surprise. Before you join the ranks, though, consider the many things new RVers wish they’d…

  • Dillon, South Carolina, USA, March 23, 2019-Garish colors on the famous South of the Border restaurant draw travelers in on Route 95 just South of the North Carolina border.
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    Tourist Traps to Avoid in Every State

    For better or worse, tourist traps are part of the American landscape. Countless overhyped, colorful, quirky, and sometimes downright mystifying spots draw sightseers nationwide — at least, when a pandemic isn’t making travel too dangerous and complicated for such silliness.…

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    10 Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chains In America, Ranked

    Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly 98 million (38%) have prediabetes. To figure out which chains…

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    Costco Opening New Locations This Month. Here’s the Full List

    People can’t seem to get enough of Costco, with its cavernous warehouse stores, cheap gas stations, generous return policies, and busy food courts. So the company is giving people what they want: more locations.  New openings are on the way…

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    16 Fast-Food Restaurants That Use Real Cheese

    Sadly, we’ve come to expect fast-food restaurants to cut corners and use processed (aka fake) cheese, but you might be delighted to discover that a few places still use the real deal. Real cheese comprises four primary ingredients: milk, starter…

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    Collectibles You Probably Tossed That Are Now Worth a Fortune

    It always feels great to discard your old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until 10 or 20 years later, when you’re browsing an antique…

  • A Rite Aid store with a large yellow "Store Closing" sign and posters reading "Everything Must Go!" and "Entire Store 60% Off." Two cars are parked in front of the entrance.
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    Rite Aid Closing 152 More Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List

    Since filing for bankruptcy in May, pharmacy chain Rite Aid has been spiraling down the drain. The company has closed hundreds of locations every month, leaving many people scrambling to…

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    40 One-Pot Meal Recipes to Always Keep on Hand

    Just because a meal is inexpensive and simple to prepare doesn’t mean it can’t also be satisfying and delicious. No-fuss, one-pot recipes offer a great option for everyone, from retirees…

  • Popular Scandinavian food Lutefisk cod with pea puree, baked potatoes and bacon close-up on a plate on the table
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    Unique Comfort Food From Every State

    Comfort food is a concept everyone understands: It makes you feel better when you’re sick, it cheers you up when you’re feeling down, and it reminds you of home. But…

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    Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles That Blinded Two People

    Reusable water bottles are a must-have accessory for almost everyone nowadays. But would you believe that your water bottle could actually result in vision loss?  That’s what’s happening with some…

  • Target super store entrance facade with sign, photographed in San Jose, California on boxing day.
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    Target Opening New Stores Across 22 States. See Full List

    Target is going big this summer, and not just on patio furniture and pool floats. The retailer is opening eight new stores across the country in July and August, with…

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    15 Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner Ideas

    The sheet-pan dinner is a beautiful concept. For those of us who are short on time or just love a good lazy man’s hack, sheet pans can get a whole…

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    Popular Foods That Will No Longer Have Artificial Colors

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in a war against synthetic food dyes, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though there is no outright ban on most…

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    32 Retro Recipes for an Old-Fashioned Summer Luncheon

    Getting together for a leisurely lunch is an old-fashioned pastime that needs to make a comeback. Luncheons bring up warm feelings, elegant vibes, and — of course — a lovely…

  • Woman holding a soapy sponge above a kitchen sink, preparing for dishwashing. Dish soap and dirty cups clutter the background, highlighting daily cleaning routines in a home setting
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    14 Household Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

    No matter how much of a neat freak you are, your house is a germ-ridden minefield. And while most of us are quick to blame the usual suspect — the…

  • 17 Irresistible Ice Cream Flavors You Can Get at the Grocery Store
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    Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with the Best Flavors at the Grocery Store

    With so many brands and flavors of ice cream on the shelves, deciding what to pick up at the store can seem overwhelming. Plus, the options seem to get weirder…

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    The Most Popular French Fry Cut in Every State

    There are so many kinds of french fries in this world, and they’re an essential part of many of our favorite meals. Can’t have a burger without ‘em. Can’t have…