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NICOLAS TUCAT / Getty Secrets of People Who Lived Past 100
Living to 100 or more may be a matter of genes or luck, but those who’ve achieved the milestone have their own secrets to a long life.
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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 — especially when it’s an older man and a younger woman.…
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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 meat in the microwave. While there is a right way…
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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 is at Mexican restaurants, and salsa dethroned ketchup as the…
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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 are worth trying and which ones are better off avoiding…
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ljubaphoto/istockphoto 10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
Reddit’s r/BuyItForLife community is a great resource to find well-made products that will last, but some favorites aren’t worth the extra cash, members say.
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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. Â 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
