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FatCamera/istockphoto 18 Proven Strategies to Teach Kids To Handle Bullying
Sadly, the majority of the world’s youth are exposed to bullying in some way. According to the U.S. Department of Education, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 U.S. students are bullied, with the most common occurrence of bullying happening…
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Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/communityhistorysa/ Things They Don’t Teach in School Anymore — and What Kids Are Learning Instead
Most everyone agrees it’s important to be educated, but what we’re educated about is a subject up for constant debate. Accordingly, national, state, and local school curriculums have changed a great deal over the decades thanks to many influential factors,…
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Reiko Nakagawa/EyeEm/gettyimages Vintage School Supplies: These Traditional Must-Haves Take Us Back to Childhood
Back-to-school shopping remains as much of a ritual as ever, but the gear that’s filling today’s backpacks looks a little different than it did several decades ago. Whether you learned to read with Dick and Jane, brought your PB&J in…
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powerofforever/istockphoto 22 Beautiful Destinations Threatened By Overtourism — and Where to Go Instead
Overtourism has become an increasingly serious problem in recent years and months, leaving iconic destinations throughout Europe and Asia struggling to respond and implement regulations to help manage a rising tide of visitors. The challenge facing such popular destinations is…
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stock_colors/istockphoto 7 Unexpected Things You Can Clean With Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil is a surprisingly versatile cleaning tool that can help rejuvenate a number of household items. Thanks to its abrasive texture that helps remove tough food particles, the shiny stuff can also be used to restore silverware or clean…
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Juanmonino/istockphoto 21 Tasty Places to Eat for Cheap in NYC
New York restaurants are infamous for being expensive, with multi-course tasting menus costing hundreds of dollars per person. Still, by exploring the variety of cuisines, international influences, and under-the-radar eateries, residents and visitors can sample some of the city’s best…
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Bloomberg Creative / Getty Images The Worst Wildfires in U.S. History
Over the past few years, millions of acres of land have been destroyed by deadly wildfires, whether manmade or due to weather. Currently, Hawaii is battling the deadliest U.S. wildfire…
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Leo’s Taco Truck Al Pastor by T.Tseng (CC BY) Discovering California’s Best Cheap Eats: A Guide to Affordable Dining
As one of the most expensive states in the country, you wouldn’t think that California would be a hotspot for cheap restaurants. After all, The Golden State is home to…
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Nikada/istockphoto Experience Authentic German Cuisine in Colorado: Top German Restaurants You Must Visit
From bratwurst and schnitzel to pretzels and sauerkraut, German cuisine has found a flavorful second home in Colorado’s mountain towns.
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NoDerog/istockphoto ’Putrid,‘ ’Horrible,’ ‘Disgusting’: Redditors Share the Worst Foods They’ve Bought at Costco
Take one look at TikTok or Reddit and you’ll see how beloved Costco is by most Americans. Whether it’s a bulk item or something you never knew you needed until…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism The 13 Best Celsius Flavors, Ranked
If you haven’t yet heard of Celsius — the zero-sugar energy drink that’s picked up a whole lot of steam amongst college students across the country — you may be…
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David Redfern / Staff / Redferns / Getty Images CC 50+ Famous Left-Handed People Who Changed the World
The world’s left-handed people have always been in the minority — southpaws make up just about 10 percent of the population. Being in the minority didn’t hold back countless left-handers…
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caughtinthe/istockphoto Chili’s Wedding Trend: How Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ with Fajitas
While your wedding is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life, planning it can sometimes feel like a nightmare. From seating charts and venue availability…
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TimAbramowitz/istockphoto From Farm to Table: 20 Irresistible Peach Recipes for Summer
Cooking with seasonal fruit is not only smart and economical but also pretty darned tasty. Read on for a sampling of some of the best peach recipes that feature the…
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Magone/istockphoto Finding the Sweet Spot: I Banned Sugar From My Diet for a Week and Here’s What Happened
I don’t think of myself as having a sweet tooth. Sure, I enjoy some ice cream every now and again, but do I have an issue with sugar? No way.…
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Art Wager/istockphoto A New California Costco Would Be the World’s Largest — How Big Will It Be?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever strolled through Costco and thought, “This is nice. Could be a couple of football fields bigger in size, though.” Anyone? No? Yeah, we can’t…
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Wolterk/istockphoto Herbalife, Savers, and 6 Other ‘Evil Companies’ That People Don’t Talk About Enough
Amazon is so evil that it’s almost too on the nose. To begin with, the e-commerce giant is helmed by an out-of-touch billionaire who wants to colonize space. And then there…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism ‘Churn Back Time’: We Tried Cher’s New Gelato Truck — Here’s the Verdict
If you’re a fan of decadent frozen desserts and the “Goddess of Pop,” you’ll be thrilled to know that Cher has launched Cherlato, a food truck serving artisanal gelato —…
