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VICTOR de SCHWANBERG/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/iStock/Cheapism 12 Dangerous Food Hacks You Should Never Try at Home
The internet is full of inventive cooking ideas. From innovative products to hacks that save you time in the kitchen, you can learn tons of handy tips. But don’t take everything you see on the internet at face value. These…
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Floriana/istockphoto ‘Overpriced and Useless’: Here’s Why Costco Fans Say HexClad Cookware Is Overrated
HexClad’s product is compelling. The cookware startup is the first company to combine stainless steel with PFOA-free nonstick technology, making for durable, easy-to-clean pots and pans that you can throw in the dishwasher. At least, that’s the sales pitch. Costco…
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Liudmila Chernetska/istockphoto Grapes, Avocados, and 13 Other Things You Should Never Feed Your Dog
While it might be tempting to share everything with your dogs — including your leftovers — there are certain indulgences that should never be extended to our canine friends. Most pet owners know, for instance, that human medicine and chocolate…
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Elena K. / Yelp What Starbucks Baristas Really Think When You ‘Pay it Forward’ at the Drive-Thru
Many Starbucks customers would likely agree that it’s a sweet feeling when you roll up to the Starbucks drive-thru, order your favorite drink or snack, and then have the barista tell you that the person ahead of you already paid…
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BRANDON AGUILAR PHOTOGRAPHY Over-the-Top Celebrity RVs
Celebrities do everything bigger than the rest of us. Bigger homes, bigger vacations, bigger clothes, and of course bigger vehicles. It’s not just the fancy cars they drive, but some celebrities have ridiculous trailers, RVs, and tour buses for life…
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Orbon Alija/istockphoto Unbeatable Food Deals Near You: September’s Top Picks
As much as we’d all like to cook wholesome, homemade meals every night, few people have the time, energy, or know-how to put together seven dinners a week. And so we eat out … and bleed money. But if you…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Is Costco the Best Place To Buy a Car?
Many U.S. consumers don’t like haggling over car prices. Nearly half (48%) of shoppers say negotiating the price of a new car is the worst part of going to a…
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Uwe Krejci/Getty Images Best Urban Parks: 33 Idyllic Parks That Bring Nature to the City
Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted said every city should have a large park for “unbending of the faculties.” He designed some of America’s most famous, beginning with New York…
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Jaguar Land Rover North America Luxury Cars Under $50K That Are Totally Worth Owning
You know Camrys and Accords are reliable, last forever, have good resale value, offer prudent fuel economy, and, of course, are affordable — and that’s why they’re everywhere. But not…
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doble-d/istockphoto The Ultimate ‘Go Bag’ Checklist: 9 Essentials To Always Pack for an Emergency
In an ever-changing world, natural disasters and emergencies can strike without warning — leaving those who are unprepared at a disadvantage. Preparedness isn’t just about ensuring the safety of yourself…
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chopped veggies by Angele J 10 Vegetable Chopper Recipes for Quick and Easy Meals, According to Redditors
Veggie choppers, if you don’t already know, are great. They can reduce your kitchen prep time by a huge amount, and better yet, you’ll always get a nice, even dice.…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Tried Chick-fil-A’s New Honey Pimento Sandwich And This Hack Makes It Taste Better
Chick-fil-A doesn’t have a large menu. Unlike other fast food chains, they pretty much stick to one thing — chicken — and do it really well. So when there’s a…
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kali9/istockphoto No One Tips 15% Anymore – and Which States Tip the Most (and Least)
Leaving a 15% tip on your restaurant bill was the standard for years, but that seems to be changing — and, for servers, it’s a change for the better. Though…
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natmint/istockphoto The Biggest Volcanic Eruptions in Human History
Volcanic eruptions can cause disaster on a shocking scale, as the 2022 eruption on the South Pacific island of Tonga showed. The underwater eruption was so intense that it propelled enough…
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Cecilie_Arcurs/istockphoto 20 Ways a Relationship Can Hurt Your Mental Health
The people with whom we spend the most time often end up exerting a powerful influence over our perceptions. This can sometimes be a good thing, but it’s no wonder…
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seb_ra/istockphoto 12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items…
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Sezeryadigar/istockphoto Which State Has the Highest (and Lowest) Minimum Wage?
President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Celebrities Who Shop at Walmart, Target, and Costco
Walmart, Target and Costco locations are found nearly everywhere around the country, offering a wide selection of goods at often quite attractive prices. While we might frequent these big-box retailers…
