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Daniel B. / Yelp Hooters Abruptly Closes Dozens of Locations in 12 States. Here’s Where
Restaurant chains seem like they’re dropping like flies lately. Earlier this year, Bar Louie suddenly closed locations after filing for bankruptcy, and Bahama Breeze just shut down a third of its restaurants. Now Hooters, the controversial sports bar known for…
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SolStock/istockphoto The 20 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in America, Ranked
For as many millions of ice cream flavors in this world as there are, there is a person that loves that flavor more than anything. Our preferences for ice cream are as different as anything, but where’s our common ground?…
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u/GovernaleJP via Reddit.com 25 Vintage Photos of Growing Up Middle Class in the 1970s
There are plenty of things parents today probably do better — snack labels, helmets, sunscreen, fewer choking hazards. But then you see a photo from the 1970s and think, these kids look so happy. The birthdays were simple. The outfits…
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kali9/istockphoto 10 Gen-Z Wellness Hacks That Boomers Can Benefit From
Gen Z is leading the way in health and wellness, with a significantly higher percentage of young people emphasizing the importance of taking care of their mind and body than was seen in previous generations. Studies show that more than…
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chas53/istockphoto Bubble-Up Bakes: Easy Casseroles with Biscuits
Bubble-up bakes turn simple casseroles into comfort food classics by topping them with fluffy refrigerated biscuits. Discover why this trend lasts.
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ChayTee/istockphoto Where to Get Free Donuts This Friday for National Donut Day
We don’t know who comes up with silly food “holidays,” but we do love the free food that often accompanies them. This Friday, June 6, is National Donut Day, and there are lots of bakery chains giving away free or…
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McDonalds Snack Wrap Mini Meal by Michael Ocampo McDonald’s Discontinued Snack Wraps Are Returning to the Menu
After years of “bring back the Snack Wrap” petitions, social media pleas, and mild public unrest, McDonald’s finally gave in. Next month, the fast-food giant is bringing back the discontinued…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 18 Pepperidge Farm Cookies, Ranked
It’s been nearly 100 years since Margaret Rudkin and her family moved into Pepperidge Farm and created a legacy. With a portfolio bigger than it has any right to possess,…
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Cheapism 19 Kirkland Signature Products You Should Never Buy at Costco
Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand has some serious fans, and rightfully so. Many of the store’s brand items deserve their cult-like following. However, sometimes even Costco strikes out. Shoppers say these…
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Tom Kelley Archive/istockphoto 15 Groovy Photos of Middle-Class Kitchens of the ’70s
From today’s beige, sleek, and everything-must-match perspective, the 1970s kitchen feels like another planet. Back then, everything was a focal point at once, and yeah — it was kind of…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Beloved Burger Chain Culver’s Opening Locations in 14 States. Here’s the Full List
While some chain restaurants and retail outlets are failing (we see you, Joann and Big Lots), others are expanding. One of those successful chains is Culver’s, which is bringing its…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto Classic ’80s Recipes You Know You Still Love
The ’80s were known for a lot of things (can you say The Brat Pack, Madonna, and shoulder pads, for starters?), but we bet you didn’t know its cuisine was…
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miodrag ignjatovic/istockphoto 10 Best States for Seniors Who Can’t Afford to Retire
There’s a hard reality that comes when you reach retirement age, but you can’t afford to retire. Having to work in your golden years can be harder than it sounds.…
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images The Only Coffee You Should Be Buying at Costco
With third-wave coffee joints aplenty, it’s hard to find a solid, straightforward cup of coffee these days. Making it at home is one affordable alternative, especially for shoppers who buy…
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Michael Vi / iStock Walgreens Closing More Stores This Month. Here’s the Full List
Pharmacy chains are closing locations at an alarming rate this year, depriving people in some areas of a much-needed service. CVS is closing hundreds of stores this year, and Rite…
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Mario Tama/Getty Images IKEA, Walmart, and More Retailers Raise Prices Due to Tariffs
Almost a dozen companies have stated that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have compelled them to increase prices.
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malerapaso/istockphoto 23 Vintage Photos of Middle Class Vacations in the 1950s
Everything in this world is more and more expensive, and even the simplest of vacations seem like they cost an arm and a leg. Even a day at Disneyland is…
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Jason M. / Yelp Famous Foods From 32 American Cities
Sampling local cuisine is a priority for most travelers, and certain foods are so synonymous with their native cities that it ought to be illegal to visit without eating them.…
