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Hamburger Helper, 1994 by Roadsidepictures (CC BY-NC-ND) 20 Meals Middle-Class Kids Loved in the ’90s
We often reminisce about ‘90s boy bands, friendship bracelets, and movies, but the foods we ate while enjoying all of those things deserve some love, too. It was a time of convenience foods and microwave meals, and we all loved…
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Underwood\’s Cafeteria / Yelp America’s Best Old-School Cafeterias
Does the word “cafeteria” make you think of lunch ladies, sloppy joes, and stinky kids? Think again. Cafeteria-style restaurants remain an under-the-radar staple for many diners, especially in the South. The common themes: often family owned, been around for decades,…
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Sephirot17/istockphoto Five Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled After Nine Children Drowned
It’s the height of summer, when families spend lots of time in their backyard pools. However, millions of above-ground pools from four popular brands have been recalled, according to a recall notice by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s…
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Secha6271/istockphoto 24 Depression-Era Desserts Worth Making Today
It’s a good bet that no one would guess that the sublime Sugar Cream Pie traces its roots back to the Depression era. The favorite of many a family is one of countless recipes from that period, a collection often…
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lovelymissbliss/Reddit.com 12 Discontinued Foods From the ’90s Most People Forgot About
The 1990s was a very bizarre decade, with fads and trends sprouting up and dying faster than anybody could keep track. Often themed with wild colors and wacky fonts, the most popular foods of the ‘90s tended to reflect the…
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gg-foto/shutterstock 20 Reasons Not to Put In a Backyard Pool
Backyard pools seem like an ultra-convenient way to cool off and welcome friends — certainly less of a schlep than going to the beach or to a community pool. Think twice, though: Despite all their warm-weather appeal, pools have some…
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FG Trade/istockphoto The 5 Worst Restaurant Ripoffs, According to Chefs
We understand that restaurants have an overhead to consider when setting their prices. It’s not free to run a restaurant, after all. We can also wrap our brains around the…
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ClassicStock/Getty Images 17 Vintage Photos of Soda Fountains From the 1890s to the 1950s
The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages,…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 13 Discontinued Taco Bell Items Customers Want Back the Most
Taco Bell is famous for changing its menu, featuring some items only for a short period as part of its marketing strategy. The approach generates a ton of buzz and…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 50 Easy and Delicious Sunday Dinner Ideas
For families everywhere, Sunday is the day of rest and relaxation before beginning a new week. Whether your Sunday dinner is your way of capping off the weekend with a…
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fizkes/istockphoto 7 Biggest Ripoffs To Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a house is a serious adulting goal. But the complexity of the home-buying process — which most people navigate only a few times in their lives — presents numerous…
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u/Okama_G_Sphere via Reddit.com 15 Snacks Every ‘80s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
Kickball was a competition, sure. So were the actual academics of school, in some ways. But the one true competition? The one you always wanted to win, every single day? …
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Taco Bell Taco Bell Opening 30 New Live Más Cafés This Year
Last year, Taco Bell began testing its beverage concept, Live Más Café. Distinct from the chain’s upscale, adult-oriented Cantinas, the cafes have been focusing on non-alcoholic drinks and a younger…
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MCCAIG/istockphoto Why You Should Avoid These RV Brands
As summer nears, you probably think of campfires, s’mores, and RVing — which lets you camp and enjoy the great outdoors without having to sleep in it. Buying a poor-quality…
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Pappas Bland/EyeEm/Getty The Best Fast-Food Cheeseburger, According to Our Taste Test
If there’s one guilty pleasure food that reigns supreme, it is undoubtedly the fast-food cheeseburger. Chances are high that if you’ve chosen to eat one, you’re not worried about what’s…
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Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images 25 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco
There are many reasons to love Costco, and it’s difficult to leave the store without spending $100 on things you didn’t have on your list. But there are some things…
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Tom Kelley Archive/Getty Images 14 Iconic Sandwiches That Defined Lunchtime in the 1950s
The 1950s were a peak era for sandwiches. With mass-produced bread in every kitchen and convenience foods flooding the market, sandwiches became a fixture of everyday life. Some were built…
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Kate R. / Yelp Best National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies to Grab This Weekend
I scream, you scream, we all scream for free ice cream! That could be your mantra this weekend as fast food restaurants and other chains celebrate National Ice Cream Day…
