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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Everything You Need to Know About the Sriracha Shortage (and 3 Great Substitutes to Try)
Facing empty shelves? Here’s what’s behind the Sriracha shortage, what Huy Fong says, and the best substitutes to try now.
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studiocasper/istockphoto Here’s Why You Should Always Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds
The diamond industry is a sordid business, one built on backbreaking child labor, bloody civil wars, and earth-warming greenhouse gasses. Given those thorny ethical issues, you’d think that lab-grown diamonds — visually and chemically identical to mined diamonds — would…
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Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Remember CB Radios? They’re Back, 10-4
CB radios were — and still often are — a practical tool on the road, especially in a trucker’s life. But back in the 1970s and ’80s these portable communication devices were at the heart of a pop-culture craze. Suburban…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 17 Historic and Unique Post Offices Across America
Do you ever go to the post office anymore? Today, of course, we have electronic bill payments and emails instead of greeting cards, but what one person considers progress might elicit wistfulness in another. No matter the technical threats and general…
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fcafotodigital/istockphoto These Vegetarian Potluck Dishes Travel Incredibly Well, According to Redditors
Finding the perfect veggie dish to bring to a potluck can be tricky — especially if you’re looking for options that aren’t just tasty and budget-friendly, but can also withstand the journey without a heat source or ice packs. After…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 9 Cheap Sandwich Ideas So You Don’t Blow Your Budget on Boar’s Head
Whether you work from home or brown bag it at the office, sandwiches are still the king of lunchtime. There aren’t many foods more humble or delicious, and making them at home has always been a frugal eater’s delight. How…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Cheese Curds Schmeese Curds: Culver’s Sides, Ranked
Culver’s is so well known for its butter burgers and frozen custard that the chain has expanded to 26 states, mostly in the Midwest and South. But if you never…
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Giselleflissak/istockphoto Budget Travelers Share Their Best-Kept Secret: Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels may not be as posh as Hilton’s collection or as ubiquitous as Motel 6s, but budget travelers say they are the best-kept “secret” for traveling on the cheap.…
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Wei C./Yelp ‘Don’t Bring Wine to a Hot Dog Barbecue,’ and Other Unhinged Etiquette Rules From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
I really thought I knew all I needed to know about eating hot dogs, but as it turns out, I’m wrong. Despite hot dog consumption being one of my top…
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LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures : Vacation Batman by Chris Christian (CC BY-NC) Strangest Things That Have Washed Ashore
The ocean is full of mystery, not all of it marine in nature. Given the right conditions, some of that mystery washes ashore at random times, bewildering beachcombers, locals, and…
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Dan Dalton/istockphoto This Company Is Fighting Food Waste by Making Fabric Out of Your Leftovers
Did you know the fashion industry is slowly killing our planet? Fashion contributes to roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and many of the clothes we wear (about 60%) are…
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FangXiaNuo/istockphoto ‘Skiplagging’ Hack Makes Headlines After American Airlines Bans 17-Year-Old. Here’s How It Works — and Why It’s Not Worth the Trouble
American Airlines has banned a 17-year-old traveler from flying for three years after he planned to take advantage of a money-saving hack called skiplagging this week. Skiplaggers save money by…
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Jason P./Yelp Movies, Popcorn and Passion: The Best Drive-In Theaters in America
Drive-in theaters may not be as numerous as they were when car culture first took off in the 1950s, but many are still around to provide an inimitable viewing experience,…
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arinahabich/istockphoto 13 Ground Turkey Recipes To Help Clear Out the Freezer
Looking for recipe ideas with ground turkey? Explore our 13 delicious dishes, from lasagna to stir fry, and transform your meals with this versatile meat.
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alpaksoy/istockphoto We Tried Making the Viral Oreo Mug Cake From TikTok
Because I’m a grumpy chef, my kids tend to look for easy recipes that might quell the hunger pangs that befall them at odd hours when I’m absolutely not going…
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Cheapism I Tried Oprah’s Favorite Adaptogenic Lattes — but Did They Deliver?
While most Gen Z kids probably aren’t all that interested in Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things, the talk show icon and young, brand-obsessed digital natives do have one thing in common:…
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LPETTET/istockphoto Why You Should Never Play the Lottery
The lure of the lottery is powerful. Just pony up a few bucks for a ticket while you’re buying a coffee at the corner store, and a few days later,…
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MaximFesenko/Getty Images 28 Cool Secret Restaurants and Speakeasies Across America
Once you’ve grabbed a meal or a drink at the nation’s most iconic restaurants, you may be in the mood for something a little more exclusive. And while there are…
