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  • Chef and television personality Guy Fieri holds hamburgers in the kitchen during a welcome event for Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar at The Quad Resort & Casino on April 4, 2014 in Las Vegas
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    10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Guy Fieri

    There are certain things we all know about Food Network’s ultimate megastar, Guy Fieri — even if you’ve been living under a rock. He loves bleaching his hair and cruising in his Camaro, which takes him to every greasy spoon…

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    9 Foods You Didn’t Know Had Artificial Dye in Them

    There’s a lot of controversy swirling around about artificial food dyes and the ways in which they impact our health these days. Plenty of other countries have outlawed dyes that are found in an alarming number of food products at…

  • 8 McDonald's Menu Items You Can Only Find in Hawaii, like Taro Pie and Saimin
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    8 McDonald’s Menu Items You Can Find Only in Hawaii

    McDonald’s doesn’t have the exact same menu everywhere. That’s a given when you’re talking about international locations, but there are regional variations in the U.S., too.  McDonald’s restaurants in Hawaii have some of the most interesting local menu items. They’re…

  • 15 Best Costco Frozen Desserts to Beat the Heat, like Nestle Drumsticks and Oreo Ice Cream Cookies
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    15 Best Costco Frozen Desserts to Beat the Heat

    There’s nothing better than grabbing a cold dessert from the freezer when it’s a humid 90 degrees out. This summer might be a scorcher, so it’s time to stock up on frozen treats. There’s no better place to do that…

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    Weird and Surprising Things That Celebrities Collect

    Stars have quirks, too, just like you. The only difference is they can splurge on typewriters, model trains, or even actual planes. And when they collect weird stuff, it’s not “hoarding” — it’s a hobby. Here are nine weird things…

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    8 Name Brands You Should Never Buy at Aldi

    Here’s the head highlight of Aldi: It’s the place to shop if you’re looking for the best deals. The store offers a range of unique and familiar food products that are often better and almost always cheaper than other big-name…

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    Say So Long to Soggy Lettuce: Genius Tips for Meal Prepping Your Salads

    Salad is such a great go-to for lunch. It’s (generally) healthy, capable of being packed with loads of different nutrients, and it’s not that difficult to prepare unless you despise…

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    10 Health Lies You’ve Been Told Your Whole Life

    A wise person once said, “Don’t believe everything you hear” — and that’s especially true when it comes to questionable health information you hear on the internet and social media.…

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    12 Things You Should Never Do While Traveling With Your Dog

    If you’re loath to leaving Fido at home while on vacation, you’re not alone. While traveling with your pooch can be a joyful experience — full of new bonding experiences…

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    Food Flavors That Don’t Belong Together

    The world of food is full of strange and daring combinations, pushing the limits of what we consider tasty or even edible. From a cheeseburger donut to a sardine and…

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    10 Outdated Baby Boomer Beliefs That Need to Die Off

    A generation gap has always existed, but it may be more obvious now than it’s ever been. Boomers clash with younger adults often, and both sides blame the other for…

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    Annoyed by Political Campaign Spam Texts and Calls? Here’s What You Can Do

    As election season heats up, so does the influx of unsolicited political campaign texts and calls. While these communications are often legal, they can intrude on personal time and space…

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    Blasts from the Past: What We Packed for a Beach Day in the 1980s

    Is it just me, or did everyone look really glamorous while going to the beach in the ’80s? Maybe it stems from what we’ve seen on TV (ahem, “Baywatch”), but…

  • Man with phone headset at a computer in one image and two woman on a couch talking on a phone and looking at a credit card.
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    The 10 Most Annoying Types of Spam Calls Americans Receive

    If you’re often getting sketchy calls from unknown numbers, you’re not alone. Spam calls are a common nuisance for Americans — with millions of complaints recorded each year. According to…

  • Products That Are Still Made the Same Way They Have for Decades, like Rolex watches and Weber grills
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    Products That Are Still Made the Same Way They Have for Decades

    Everyone knows someone who has had the same washing machine for 20 years. It’s like there is a cutoff that exists for appliances — if they were made within the last…

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    The Only Snacks You Should Be Buying at Aldi

    Aldi does a lot of things right from its take and bake pizzas to its frozen food section. But one of the grocer’s biggest highlights as far as we’re concerned is…

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    Nostalgic Beach Destinations Across America

    In the early 20th century, American families started flocking to sandy shores for sun, sea, and a break from the daily grind. Today, some of the oldest beaches in the…

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    From BBQ to Polka: America’s ‘Capitals of the World’

    In addition to well-known state capitals like Austin, Texas and Atlanta, the U.S. is also home to a treasure trove of underrated “capital cities.” Celebrated for their unique cultural, historical,…