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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Why McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Never Work
Every few weeks, usually at night, I have a sudden craving for vanilla soft serve from McDonald’s. But just as I start to fantasize about the immaculate, snow-white swirl, I remember the futility of it all: A working McDonald’s soft-serve…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 5 Name-Brand Items That Are Always Superior
A wise person once said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” They were certainly onto something with that wisdom-soaked sentiment, and it’s never rung more true. In this day and age, companies near and far compete with each other…
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto The Best Sports Bars in America, Ranked
When playoff time hits, sometimes watching the game at home doesn’t really do the trick. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by strangers, slapping five with people who have been doing nothing but eating fried food and licking their fingers.…
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DepositPhotos.com The Best Fast-Food Chicken Chains, Ranked
Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options within driving distance. Here are the best fast food chicken…
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Publishers Clearing House Publishers Clearing House Files for Bankruptcy, But Will Still Run Sweepstakes
Publishers Clearing House commercials — you know, the ones where they’d show up at someone’s door with a giant check — were inescapable in the 1980s and 1990s, but you probably haven’t seen one in years. If you’re wondering what…
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Chalffy/istockphoto 16 Rare Vinyl Records That Can Be Worth a Lot Today
If you’ve got a box of old records lying around, it might be a good time to check what’s actually in there. While not every dusty LP is a hidden gem, a few of them have gone for the kind…
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grinvalds/istockphoto Why Women Are Taxed More on Underwear Than Men
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff…
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James Andrews/istockphoto American Cities With the Most Expensive Pizza
When you’re hungry, don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to spend a lot of money, pizza is the perfect choice. It’s cheap, readily available, and can feed a whole…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Retirement
Trying to decide where to spend your Golden Years? Take a look at the best states for retirement, and which ones you might avoid.
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Easter Brunch Casserole You Can Make Ahead of Time
I am all about make-ahead holiday meals. It’s very satisfying to make a dish the day before you need it in order to spend more time with family and not…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto 21 Creative Twists on Easter Ham
Easter is right around the corner, which for many people means ham will soon be appearing on the family dinner table. Whether you’re partial to a traditional glazed, baked ham…
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AegeanBlue/istockphoto 14 Easter Brunch Casserole Recipes Passed Down By Grandma
Casseroles are a crowd-pleasing way to feed lots of people during holiday gatherings, and considering the amount of casserole recipes in grandma’s recipe box, she knew that too. For Easter,…
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Burger King Halloween Whopper by Mike Mozart (CC BY-NC-ND) The Biggest Fast-Food Flops of All Time
Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto Which Aldi Foods Taste Like Name Brands — and Which Definitely Don’t
With food prices going up, more shoppers seem to be heading to stores like Aldi in search of cheaper groceries. The discount chain is opening new stores nationwide and foot…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Wendy’s Frosty Is Getting Fancy. Here’s Every New Flavor
Wendy’s Frosty may be one of the best frozen fast-food treats. It’s better than a shake and tastier than boring old soft serve. Lately, the chain has been switching up…
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nazar_ab/istockphoto The Top 10 Most Popular Cuisines in America
Americans might argue over politics, parking spots, and pineapple on pizza — but when it comes to food, they’re pretty united in one thing: global flavors run the table. A…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto 12 Famous Recipes That Haven’t Changed for Decades
The food landscape is always changing, but some recipes don’t need to. Some things were perfected a long time ago, and when it comes to the classics, they’re great exactly…
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CreativaStudio/istockphoto 14 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Bedroom
If your home is supposed to be a haven, your bedroom is its inner sanctum — a place to relax, recharge, and forget about the day’s worries. If it doesn’t…
