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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 8 Frugal Sins You Should Never Commit
If you’re committed to the frugal life, there are certain things you just can’t afford to do. Unfortunately, it’s hard to avoid falling into all kinds of sneaky marketing ploys, subscription traps, and discounted items that are hardly discounted at…
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iStock-Laura Ragsdale / Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Anthony Quintano (CC BY) 9 Absolutely Bananas Details and Rumors About Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii Compound
Channeling his inner secret agent, Mark Zuckerberg’s new Hawaii-based compound is top-secret and completely over-the-top with bonkers features including an underground lair and a web of treehouses in the woods surrounding the compound. WIRED obtained plan documents and talked to…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 12 Hearty Chowder Recipes That Go Way Beyond New England Clam Chowder
When winter wraps its chilly arms around us, there’s nothing quite like a steaming, hearty bowl of chowder to chase away the cold. Versatile and easy to whip up, chowder is ideal for those who aren’t huge fans of cooking.…
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AHMET YARALI/istockphoto The Greatest Football Movies of All Time, According to Critics
At their best, football flicks from “Rudy” to “The Waterboy” transcend the sport and go on to highlight the greatest aspects of the human condition.
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator 12 Cheap and Easy Desserts for a Crowd That Will Score Big on Game Day
If you’re hosting a crowd for the big game, your brain might be lost in a whirlwind of what appetizers to try out, what type of pizza you should order, and what toppings you need to lay out for the…
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iStockphoto/Cheapism 10 Products That Have Actually Gotten Better Over The Years
While there are plenty of products that don’t work as well as they should, there have also been plenty of remarkable product innovations over the years that have made our lives easier. Whether it’s the fact that a car engine…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 of the Most Obscenely Expensive Beaches To Visit in the US
In the market for a beach vacation, but not sure where to start? Packing up and heading to one of the country’s most storied and beautiful beaches is usually easy…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Tech Gadgets That Used To Be Cool but Aren’t Anymore
As technology rapidly evolves, it can be hard to imagine a time when we couldn’t just Google everything. Yet, as convenient as our smartphones and laptops are, they still can’t…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 15 Drivers That Left Mechanics Dazed and Confused
It’s a wonder how some people are able to get their drivers license at all. Unfortunately, you’ve probably shared the road with one senseless driver at some point or another.…
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somchaij/shutterstock 32 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Las Vegas
If this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas has you dreaming of a trip to America’s gambling mecca, we have a few frugal suggestions. While Las Vegas may be made…
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Cheapism/roman tohtohunov/GMVozd 10 Food Court Dishes You Should Never Eat
While the mall food court can be a welcoming place where fatigued shoppers eat to their heart’s content, there are plenty of items you’d be wise to avoid. That suspicious-looking…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Chicken Fried Steak and Other Incredibly Indulgent Breakfast Recipes
While we’re all for eating healthy, we have to admit that good-for-you breakfast dishes can be lackluster. Sometimes plain toast and a bowl of Cheerios just doesn’t cut it — and…
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Cheapism How Does a Pricier Weighted Hula Hoop Compare to My $10 Version?
I am admittedly a fan of the weighted hula hoop trend — though I’m not a fan of the $75+ price tag on the official Infinity Hoop version. The good news…
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Cheapism/Bing Image Creator 10 Things You Should Never Eat on an Airplane
Just as there are unwritten rules in the office break room about microwaving fish, there are also rules about what you shouldn’t eat on a plane. Some of them are…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 of the Best American-Made Whiskeys Under $100
Looking for a high-quality American bourbon that you can enjoy like a true connoisseur without breaking the bank? There are a lot more options than you think, so there’s no…
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iStock / Cheapism 8 Foods You Should Eat Every Single Day of Your Life
You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Easier said than done. But while you might not be eating a minimum of 365 apples every year,…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 12 Costly, Dumb, and Deadly Mistakes To Avoid While Camping
Spending time in the great outdoors is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It allows us to unplug, breathe in fresh air, and immerse…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 9 Hotel Red Flags You Can’t Afford To Ignore
You need to keep your wits about you any time you check into a new hotel. With AI-generated content flooding the online world, it’s not at all far-fetched to suggest…
