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  • Indianapolis - Circa May 2021: McAlister's Deli Fast Casual Restaurant. McAlister's serves their Famous Sweet Tea.
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    Beyond the Club: Here Are 8 Things To Try From the McAlister’s Secret Menu

    Club sandwich love is real at McAlister’s Deli, a Mississippi-born sandwich chain that’s alive and well in the South. With over 20 sandwiches on the menu — seven of which are club sandwich variations — there are a lot of…

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    Twisted Tea Rocket Pop: Popsicle Nostalgia in a Can

    Twisted Tea‘s Hard Iced Teas are available in a variety of flavors, many of which you might typically associate with your standard, non-boozy iced tea, like peach, raspberry, and half-and-half (you know, half lemonade, half iced tea — aka an…

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    I Tried 6 Tic Tac Flavors, and Only 2 of Them Will Freshen Your Breath

    Since Tic Tac first dropped in 1969, it’s been a struggle for other mints to keep up with just how ubiquitous the company has become. The low-calorie mint that lines the checkout aisles of grocery stores and pharmacies has released…

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    21 Great Car Museums and Car Shows Worth The Drive

    Summer is the perfect time to take a road trip in search of classic cars, car shows, and car museums. Whether you want to see Elvis Presley’s Cadillac, learn about the history of the auto industry, or just want to…

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    Things You Should Never, Ever Do on a Plane

    Can’t wait to get on a plane and go somewhere, anywhere? Before you grab your carry-on, know that air travel has changed. From essential safety rules and new in-flight expectations to practical recommendations from industry insiders, here’s a handy guide…

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    I Tried Immi Ramen, the High-Protein, Plant-Based Noodles, Here’s My Honest Review

    I have been hammered over and over (and over and over) again with ads for Immi ramen, a new plant-based, high-protein ramen brand, so I finally buckled. I was a good mark for this stuff anyway.  Read on for my…

  • 8 varieties of snack pack juicy gels
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    Are Snack Pack Juicy Gels Better Than Jell-O? I Tried 8 Flavors and Found Out

    We’re not saying Jell-O brand gel cups are expensive, but they’re certainly not the cheapest options out there. At half the price, Snack Pack’s Juicy Gels are gluten-free, kosher, and…

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    Workplace Traditions That Are Gone Forever

    For generations, having a job meant traveling to an office or other workplace where we saw the same co-workers every day and the boss hovered nearby. The big break in…

  • Portrait of a Latin American woman at home ready to open her piggy bank - home finances concepts
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    Report: Surprise! Alabama is the Most Financially Disciplined State

    On a scale of 0-100, how financially disciplined would you say you are? How does one even measure such a thing? Forbes Advisor conducted a study to determine which states…

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    The Healthiest Taco Bell Items, According to Redditors

    Known for its cheese-encased burritos, greasy chalupas, and dye-filled freezes, Taco Bell isn’t exactly healthy (duh). That said, a bean burrito is a whole lot better than some of the…

  • San Francisco, CA, USA - Feb 8, 2020: A DoorDash delivery worker walks his bike along the road in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
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    EBT on DoorDash: Here’s What You Need To Know

    Born a decade ago as a restaurant delivery service, DoorDash has since grown to become a global marketplace delivering everything from food and groceries to personal care products across more…

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    Unveiling the Best Italian Cuisine: Top Italian Restaurants in Dallas

    Known as one of the fastest-growing food capitals in the U.S., Dallas’s penchant for international cuisines is palpable. Celebrated for its rich tapestry of cultures, the city is rich with ample…

  • A multi-ethnic group of friends enjoy tacos and chips at a Mexican food cart in downtown New York City, New York.  They laugh and talk while eating their food, having fun sharing life and culture.  Horizontal image.
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    Savoring Arizona: Your Guide to the Best Cheap Eats

    Inflation hit restaurants hard, with menu prices rising 7.1% over the past 12 months. While that’s lower than previous increases, consumers are still feeling the squeeze at restaurants across Arizona.…

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    Most Sinful Cities in America

    While Las Vegas is legendary for all things sinful and scandalous, it’s not the only place in America where people indulge their wilder sides. “From beer-loving Milwaukee to hedonistic New…

  • Closeup of crock-pot mac & cheese on a fork over a white porcelain bowl of it, selective focus on a white table
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    Recipes That Won’t Heat Up The Kitchen

    Whether you don’t have access to an oven and stovetop or simply don’t want to heat up your house in the summer, you can prepare diverse and satisfying recipes without…

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    Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living

    It’s rare that the media accurately portrays what it’s like to live cheaply, but this collection of movies, books, and series on frugal living offers a genuine look at life…

  • Sweet Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
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    Two Ice-Cream Sandwich Brands You Should Stay Away From

    Nothing says summertime quite like a cold ice cream sandwich in your hand. All that creamy vanilla ice cream wedged between two chewy, chocolatey sandwich cookies … Yum! To find…

  • Road closed with flooded waters, near marina with lines of boats, palm trees scattered around, on a sunny day
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    16 Hurricane Essentials You Don’t Want to Be Without

    Hurricane Hilary is racing toward California, and millions of people in the Southwest could soon be dealing with its impact. If it makes landfall in California as a tropical storm,…