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Vera_Petrunina/istockphoto 27 Things You Didn’t Know About Bananas
The grocery-store staple known as the banana is not as unassuming as one might imagine. This fruit — well, more specifically, this berry — is an everyday item that’s surprisingly versatile (it even makes great ice cream) and is definitely…
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r/notevenwordshere via Reddit.com / r/TsirkovKrang via Reddit.com 16 Discontinued Sodas We Can’t Believe Are Gone
The beverage world is the Wild West — perhaps even doubly so for soda. Countless sodas have been introduced to us over time, but not all of them stick around. Curious about some of the wackiest, strangest sodas that have…
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RichLegg/istockphoto / gpointstudio/istockphoto 15 Things You Should Never Do on the Subway
When it comes to living in a city or traveling to one, riding the subway is often a necessary evil. Even when there are no delays and your trains all connect, it still may not be the most pleasant experience,…
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Cheapism / Delaware North for Atlanta Braves Truist Park / Aramark 30 Craziest Foods Worth Trying at Stadiums Across America
It’s that glorious time of year when baseball and football seasons overlap, so it’s peak eating-crazy-stadium-food time. Both MLB and NFL stadiums have knocked it out of the park this year, with more carnival-like food than ever. Here are some…
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Abandoned Six Flags by Erik Zeterberg (CC BY-SA) 20 Abandoned Theme Parks Across America That Have Been Left to Rot
When you think of a theme park, images of crowds, roller coasters, and fun times probably fill your mind. But a theme park is a business and like other businesses, can be forced to close due to financial troubles, dwindling…
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NickyLloyd/istockphoto FDA Alert: Dog Food Recall Over Salmonella, Listeria Fears — What Owners Must Do Now
Before you feed your dogs, check to be sure they’re not eating something that could potentially make them ill. The FDA has tested samples of Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products and found salmonella and listeria. Answers voluntarily withdrew…
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Deli meat in case by Natalie Maynor / Flickr (CC BY) Boar’s Head Recall: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination,…
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brazzo/istockphoto Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water…
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bhofack2/istockphoto Chili Casserole and Other Creative and Unexpected Chili Recipes
As we inch further into fall, a warm, hearty pot of chili has never sounded more appetizing. But with so much more chili, er, chilly weather on the horizon, you…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Is Costco Worth It for Singles and Couples?
Shopping at Costco and other warehouse stores often seems like it would be best for large families and businesses. A package of a dozen giant muffins calls for many mouths,…
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jenifoto/istockphoto Snack Recall in 10 States: Do Not Eat and Request Refund
Another day, another food recall. Snack manufacturer Truly Good Foods has recalled some of its Grabeez snack mix sold in grab-and-go cups. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the…
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Blakelee Bartik / Cheapism All the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Treats You Should Put In Your Cart
It’s that time of year again: Pumpkin spice season! If there’s any grocery store that really goes all out with the PS stuff, it’s Trader Joe’s. You can find the…
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eggeeggjiew/istockphoto 13 Things You Should Never Clean With Window Cleaner
We all have that blue bottle in our bathrooms — window cleaner. It seems like the right stuff to tackle grime, and sometimes it is. But sometimes it’s not, and…
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Milk Aisle Grocery Store by AshokaJegroo (CC BY-SA) Milk Recalled In 27 States: Don’t Drink And Return For A Refund
Drinkers of Lactaid Milk take note: The manufacturer is recalling the product in over half the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Sept. 20, 2024,…
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Cheapism / Breawna Smith/istockphoto / felixmizioznikov/istockphoto The Most Devastating Hurricanes to Ever Hit the U.S.
When September rolls around, the hurricanes start showing up. And while few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in…
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IMDb / 20th Century Fox / Miramax Films 30 Cliché Movie Lines That Have Been Done to Death
We get it! Screenwriting is hard, especially when it feels like every line has been done before. Trying to compete with timeless quotes like “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give…
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Presidential Humble Beginnings by Nixon White House Photographs/White House Photo Office Collection / PhotoQuest/Getty Images 11 Presidents Who Came From Humble Beginnings
It takes a lot of money to run for president and win, and indeed some people who have tried to reach the land’s highest office have come from wealthy backgrounds.…
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto & Cheapism 12 Foods That Can Cause a Headache or Migraine
Of all the “aches,” a headache is probably the most annoying in terms of discomfort — it’s where your brain is, for Pete’s sake, and it hurts. A headache happens…
