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vgajic/istockphoto Urgent Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens Dozens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of almonella linked to whole cucumbers. So far, dozens of people across the country have become ill, and there’s been a number of recalls linked to fresh cucumbers. Here’s what…
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Farhan S. / Yelp The Best National Hamburger Day Deals at Fast-Food Chains
Hamburgers go back to the late 1800s, when beef patties started showing up between buns at diners and food carts. Today, Americans eat around 50 billion burgers a year. That’s roughly three burgers a week per person. And while burgers hardly…
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Debra L Rothenberg/Getty Images Collectibles From the ’70s That Are Now Worth a Fortune
It always feels great to discard old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until years later, when you’re browsing through an antique store or online auction and realize those items you discarded are worth a…
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Ravsky/istockphoto 50 Cheap and Easy Chicken Recipes
Love chicken but tired of the same old recipes? In honor of National Chicken Month — yes, it’s a thing — we’ve gathered some of the cheapest, most convenient, and tastiest chicken recipes that can be made with a slow…
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u/Tenshin_Ryuuk via Reddit.com Popular European Fast-Food Chains America’s Missing Out On
American fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have spread across Europe without much resistance. But that doesn’t mean Europeans are only eating Whoppers and Crunchwraps. The continent has its own fast-food scene, with homegrown chains serving everything…
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Cheapism We Tried 25 Popular Hot Sauces — This Is the Best
Hot sauce is a more-than-$1-billion industry in the United States, and it’s only expected to get more popular. Chile heads shake and pour their favorite sauces on anything, not just cuisines known for spicy foods. If you’ve ever wandered through the…
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eBay 15 Vintage Photos of A&W Drive-ins
Founded in 1919, A&W has given us over a century of memories — and still counting. Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known…
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Gilman, Colorado by genericprofilename (CC BY-NC-ND) 25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company
The sad tale of a firetruck plant shutting down in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania — taking hundreds of jobs and the town’s identity with it — illustrates the painful truth of company towns: Being…
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Estradaanton/istockphoto The Worst Steakhouse Chains in America
A steakhouse dinner should be a sure thing — a big, juicy cut, buttery sides, maybe even a loaded baked potato to round it out. But according to many Yelp…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 29 Classic Station Wagons That Will Take You Back
The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long since passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced…
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Rachel Schneider/Cheapism / MivPiv/istockphoto ‘The Deepest Pain I’ve Ever Felt’: A Reminder of the True Meaning of Memorial Day
In these days leading up to Memorial Day, you’ll see sales at every retail giant under the sun and grocery ads geared toward backyard barbecues. You’ll roll your eyes when…
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manyakotic/istockphoto 25 Easy Recipes With Only 3 Ingredients
Cooking at home is pretty much always healthier and cheaper than going out, but the rising cost of eating out makes quick and easy recipes more essential than ever. Forget about hunting…
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hapabapa/istockphoto 10 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Set Foot in Costco
For some, Costco is a wonderland of giant jars of pickles, large inexpensive bottles of liquor, and pillow-size bundles of cheap socks. But while there are obvious benefits to shopping…
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Staten Island Boat Graveyard by Bob Jagendorf (CC BY-NC) 20 Unusual Abandoned Places Across America
The allure of exploring unusual and abandoned places is hard to resist, and many curiosity-seekers make it a hobby. Such sites, however, may contain hazards, so it’s important to heed…
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Cheapism The Best Store-Bought BBQ Sauces, Ranked
Americans love their barbecue and BBQ sauce, no matter what state they live in. Just look at the shelves upon shelves of sauces at the local grocery store. So. Many.…
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m-imagephotography/istockphoto 21 Delicious Casseroles Our Grandmothers Made
Some things never go out of style, and casseroles are one of them. Baked dishes are homey, comforting, and usually simple to make, and they got even easier once canned…
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Helin Loik-Tomson/istockphoto Bathroom Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
Frugal folks know there are a ton of products that make little sense to buy. Of course, they’re in every room of the home, including the one where we primp,…
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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A by Greg Gjerdingen (CC BY) 15 Cars of the 1970s That Ruled the Streets
In the ’70s, some motorists got stars in their eyes when they looked at muscle cars, while others gravitated toward supercars or even subcompact models. While what’s “cool” just depends…