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NewSaetiew/istockphoto Fasten Your Seatbelts: These 5 Fast-Food Drive-Thrus Offer the Fastest Service in 2023, According to New Study
In 1948, In-N-Out came up with the most quintessentially American technology: the modern drive-thru. With its intercom ordering system and promise of fast service, the drive-thru successfully tapped into America’s obsession with cars, convenience, and efficiency. That culture endures today.…
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Sunset Boulevard/ Getty Beloved ’80s Movies That Critics Hated
It’s no secret that film critics commonly have different opinions about movies than the general public — that’s been true since the dawn of Hollywood. Movies that critics ripped to shreds in reviews during the 1980s had quite substantial fan…
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Cheapism / SDI Productions/istockphoto Things Poor People Have More Of Than The Rich
This is one of those seemingly divided AskReddit threads where you might find yourself surprised by some of the answers. On the one hand, in an era of existence where the cost of living continues its steady climb thanks to…
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Cheapism/Torresigner/istockphoto Affordable Things From 20-30 Years Ago That Are Now Luxuries
You’ve probably heard one person or another from an older generation rap off an overused sentiment about how they remember the olden golden days from their past. Like when movie tickets and an ice cream cone from their favorite ice…
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Chipotle by Proshob/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) ‘Chipotle Is a Joke Now’: Fans Respond to Chain’s 4th Price Hike in 2 Years
After news broke that Chipotle is set to raise prices for the fourth time in two years, fans on Reddit are saying they’ll take their business elsewhere. “Bye. Was teetering on going back, but not now,” a Redditor wrote on…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Ranked 8 McDonald’s Dipping Sauces — Including 2 Brand New Ones
Chicken McNuggets are famous in the fast-food world, but what you never really hear too much about are the dipping sauces McDonald’s has lined up for them. McDonald’s rarely makes a fuss about its sauces. It’s not very often the…
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Laughably Overpriced Items That People Still Buy
Okay, it’s an AskReddit thread like the one we have here that can make you feel reassured in knowing that you’re not hopelessly alone when it comes to caving to…
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Cheapism/skynesher/istockphoto Simple Words That People Keep Mispronouncing
So, it turns out that no one may be safe in this enlightening reality check of an AskReddit thread that has people angrily expressing their various grievances with the different…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Big-Ticket Impulse Buys That Costco Superfans Say They Love
While it’s easy to wince after impulsively buying a big-ticket item, not everything has to be accompanied by buyer’s remorse. In fact, that’s the hallmark of a good purchase: Despite…
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Drew Angerer/Getty 27 Infamous Hot Mic Moments
The public spotlight can feel hot enough as it is, but it can get downright blistering when a live mic, still-rolling camera, or supposedly private text catches politicians, celebrities, or…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism You’ll Never Order From Whole Foods’ Hot Bar After You Learn This Hack
It’s a classic story. An unassuming shopper goes to the Whole Foods hot bar, fills their container with a modest amount of food, and then recoils in horror when they…
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Ferrari 308 GTS from ‘Magnum, P.I.’ by zombieite (CC BY) 29 Legendary Vehicles From ’70s and ’80s TV Shows
Ever hear of a car getting top billing on a TV show? Well, when it comes to the scene-stealing General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazzard,” such recognition wouldn’t have…
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carlosbezz/istockphoto 28 Things You Never Knew About Pumpkins
Autumn traditions are back to front and center, and rivaling the popularity of apple picking, football games, and raking leaves — well, maybe more popular than this — is the…
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Newman Studio/istockphoto 13 Things to Do With Pumpkin Guts After Carving
What to do with the pile of seeds and slime left over from carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns? It’s a waste to toss it all when there are plenty of ways…
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Cheapism/umdash9/istockphoto Hobbies That People Spend Unjustifiable Amounts Of Money On
There’s no denying the fact that some hobbies can be absolutely instrumental in instilling a deeper level of balance in your life. Without a hobby or two that you can…
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agrobacter/istockphoto How To Make Money in One Hour: 25 Proven Ways To Boost Your Income
With more than half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, most people could use a little extra cash. So whether your landlord is breathing down your neck or you’re interested…
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Cheapism / Ivan-balvan/istockphoto Careers Many Believe Are Massively Overpaid
Many of us have that one family member or friend that we find ourselves regularly appalled and mystified over trying to figure out just how they ended up making the…
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South_agency/istockphoto Rocket Money Review: App Offers Easy-To-Use Budgeting Tools but Isn’t Without Problems
Tech companies don’t have your best interests in mind. There’ve been enough privacy settlements, data breaches, and data mining scandals to prove that. It’s normal, then, to wonder if you…
