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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 26 of the Grossest Recipe Cards I Found In the Old Green Betty Crocker Box
Remember the Betty Crocker recipe box? That off-putting, snot-colored container from the ’70s that storied all of Ms. Crocker’s most fantastical and wicked delights? Well, I went on Etsy and bought one, complete with the entire recipe card library inside. Here…
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Rimma_Bondarenko/istockphoto 20 Best Hot Dog Recipes to Try for National Hot Dog Month
We’ve rounded up a bunch of no-bun-required recipes to get your creative juices flowing. Think hot dog sushi, stroganoff, pizza and more.
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Bettman/Getty Images Star-Spangled Birthdays: 31 Famous Americans Born on the Fourth of July
While the Fourth of July is most famous for being the date on which 13 colonies declared their independence from England and eventually formed the United States, this legendary party day also happens to be the birthday for a long…
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Courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org 15 Strange Facts About the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July isn’t simply a day off for grilling and chilling. For many of us it’s a time to reunite with friends and family, and celebrate the history and independence of the United States. And yet, for all…
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Bettmann/Getty Images 30 Famous UFO Incidents Throughout History
Is it a bird, a plane, or something else entirely? Whatever they are, the Pentagon last year shared two newly declassified videos of unexplained phenomena. The “modern era” of unidentified flying objects — or unidentified aerial phenomenon, if you prefer the current…
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Melinda Podor / Moment / Getty Images CC 17 Dangerous Mistakes People Make Around Fire and Fireworks
Summer is a time for outdoor fun like campfires, grilling, and fireworks. While most people have no problem pulling off these activities safely, fire has inherent risks that occasionally bring catastrophic results. Here are some of the most common mistakes…
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Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment 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…
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iStock / Cheapism 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…
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Cheapism; Thao N. / Yelp; Keiki-O-Kalani A. / Yelp 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…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 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…
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Left: John Bauld / Wikipedia, Right: solidcolours / iStock 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…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 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…
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iStock / Cheapism 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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SIphotography / iStock 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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Cheapism / LauriPatterson/istockphoto / worldveganguides/TikTok 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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Cheapism / BrianAJackson/PeopleImages/istockphoto 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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kool99/istockphoto 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…
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Cheapism / sturti/RainStar/istockphoto 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…
