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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images CC 20 Crazy-Expensive Cars Destroyed by Hollywood
There’s nothing quite like a car chase to get your heart racing at the movies, especially when it ends with a spectacular crash or explosion. From silent-era comedies to modern blockbusters, Hollywood has gleefully destroyed some of the most collectible…
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andykatz/istockphoto Costco Employees Dish on the Most Outrageous Revoked Membership Stories
Costco is known for its generous return policy, which allows customers to return just about any purchase — regardless of its condition — and without a receipt. The big-box retailer even cancels and refunds membership fees for some dissatisfied customers.…
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Kypros / Getty Celebrity Marriages That Have Stood the Test of Time
Actor Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl Berkoff recently celebrated more than three decades of marriage, an achievement that’s proven unattainable for many couples, regardless of their ties to Hollywood. And Lowe and Berkoff aren’t alone. Though we’re used to…
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Harley-Davidson The Best Motorcycles for Weekend Warriors
For weekend warriors, Friday evening comes with a Clark Kent-esque transformation from mundane four-wheel commuter to insta-biker. And when they unleash their inner free spirits and speed demons, they sometimes do it on big, beefy touring bikes built for comfort…
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vitapix/istockphoto Exercises That Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Simply getting motivating to work out can feel like an achievement — yet all of that dedication and hard work can be derailed if you’re not exercising correctly. Without learning proper form for even simple exercises, you run the risk of…
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AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images 26 Actors Who Absolutely Nailed the Icons They Portrayed
Taking on the role of a real person — especially someone as iconic as Freddie Mercury, Queen Elizabeth, or Martin Luther King Jr. — can be overwhelming. But many actors have stepped up to the plate, including Austin Butler, who…
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NICOLAS TUCAT / Getty Secrets of People Who Lived Past 100
The oldest known person in the world died at 118, far exceeding the United Nation’s world life expectancy of 72.98 years. But living past 100 isn’t the rarity it once…
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Jason Merritt/TERM/Staff/Getty 15 Age Gaps in Movies That Raised Some Eyebrows
Ah, the May-December romance. Out in the real world, stark age differences between couples can sometimes prompt raised eyebrows, whereas on-screen love interests with decades between them are often forgiven…
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eBay The Price of Bacon the Year You Were Born
It’s safe to say America is obsessed with bacon. We’ve long enjoyed delicious strips of bacon with our eggs and on our burgers, but now we’re finding increasingly creative ways…
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MurzikNata/istockphoto Why You Should (Almost) Never Defrost Meat in the Microwave
Defrosting a big hunk of meat takes time and patience. But given that those are in short supply for a lot of working people, it can be tempting to defrost…
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ALLEKO/istockphoto 17 Delicious Tex-Mex Recipes Your Family Will Love
Even if you’ve got picky eaters to contend with, Tex-Mex is the one cuisine that family members universally love. Taco Tuesday is as ubiquitous at family dinner tables as it…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism 20 Faygo Soda Flavors, Ranked — And The Best One Shook Me
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Faygo Beverages, Inc. offers a winding road of flavors from classic to unorthodox. We set out to discover which flavors from the Sultan of Soda’s lineup…
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ljubaphoto/istockphoto 10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
With the rise of niche subreddits like r/FrugalMaleFashion and r/BuyItForLife, consumers are turning to Reddit for shopping advice, treating the forums like highly specialized review sites. The appeal is that…
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Cheapism Best Frozen Waffles: We Tried 8 — These Are the Best
Frozen waffles are a perfect way to enjoy a warm breakfast when you don’t have time to cook. But with so many brands to choose from, it can be pricey…
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Photographee.eu/shutterstock 11 Grilling Recipes That Showcase Summer Produce
With inexpensive fresh vegetables plentiful throughout the summer, grilling season is by no means limited to meat. Markets offer a bounty of tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, summer squash, and so…
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georgeclerk/istockphoto 21 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
Gas prices are already high thanks to rampant inflation, and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine is pushing them even higher. The national average is now over $4.50 a gallon,…
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urbazon/istockphoto Ways You’re Ruining Your Car and Don’t Even Know It
Everyone knows to get their oil changed, to pump the right kind of gas for their vehicle, and not to crash into things whenever it’s avoidable — but you might…
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spflaum1 / istockphoto Meal Deals: Secrets for Better, Cheaper Meals at Your Favorite Chains
We all stop at fast-food restaurants now and again, especially if we’re in a hurry. But the money you’re spending on all those trips to the drive-thru can add up…
