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KenTannenbaum/istockphoto Social Security Just Got More Inclusive
The Social Security Administration is now allowing Americans to choose their gender — with “male” and “female” as the options — when applying for a Social Security card. Americans can update their Social Security records to align with their gender…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Walmart Employees and Superfans Share Their Controversial Opinions
Superfans and employees on Reddit’s Walmart-focused forum recently shared their most controversial opinions about the superstore, discussing the retailer’s work culture, products, and management. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many comments were critical of Walmart — the subreddit’s mascot…
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aquaArts studio/istockphoto This Is the Busiest Grocery Chain in Your State
This country’s grocery chains are a lot more abundant than you might think: many of the most popular stores vary greatly from state to state. Using DataHerald as our source, we took a look at the most popular grocery chains…
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SL_Photography/istockphoto 22 Beautifully Serene Lakes Around the World
Old-school lake vacations are an annual tradition for many. But if such a trip isn’t on your horizon this summer, you can “visit” some of the world’s most beautiful lakes without leaving your own home. In the mood for a little…
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Abandoned Williams Grove Amusement Park, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Dramatic View of a Small Roller Coaster with Overgrown Plants by dfirecop (CC BY-ND) 17 Abandoned Theme Parks for Thrills, Chills, and Nostalgia
Amusement parks usually conjure up images of soaring, spinning thrill rides, invigorating roller-coasters, and stately Ferris wheels. But sometimes theme parks suffer unwelcome thrills of their own — from natural disasters to human tragedy to insolvency — and are forced…
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Fotos International / Getty Celebs Who Got Canceled — and Probably Deserved It
Everyone makes mistakes — but when celebrities blunder badly, it can be a media brouhaha or even a career killer. While some offenses are relatively minor (but get an outsized public response), some are truly criminal. Here are just a…
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Andrew Renneisen / Contributor / Getty Images News / Getty Images North America / Getty Images CC Walmart, Kroger, and Other Grocery Rewards Programs That Will Save You Money
Loyalty programs — almost a given at major supermarkets — are a win-win: Customers get access to special deals and discounts, while stores keep them spending in one place and…
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Pgiam/istockphoto The IRS Is Giving You a Break Next Year
Dread the thought of coughing up more money when next year’s tax bill comes due? Good news: The Internal Revenue Service is making its largest adjustment to the standard deduction…
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nkbimages/istockphoto Old Levi’s Found in Mineshaft Fetch $87,400 at Auction
A pair of vintage Levi’s sold at auction on Oct. 1, and it’s not just the winning $76,000 bid that’s turned heads, but the jeans’ provenance, the young buyer who…
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Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean Unveils New Decked Out Cruise Ship — and It Looks Unreal
If you’re looking for an exhilarating vacation aboard a cruise ship that also doubles as the largest at-sea waterpark, Royal Caribbean’s newly unveiled Icon of the Seas may be right…
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NUOVO Pasta Productions Costco’s Popular Pumpkins and Bats Ravioli Are Back for Spooky Season
Alongside Costco’s popular pumpkin pies, the warehouse chain is offering another seasonal fall favorite: pumpkins and bats ravioli. The festive pasta pockets — filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago…
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Costco Wholesale Costco History: How the Retailer Went From ‘Price Club’ to a $200 Billion Company
Costco is the king of warehouse stores. Not only is the members-only discounter the third largest retailer in the country, but it’s also a leader abroad with 268 international stores.…
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Costco The Top Home-Organizing Essentials From Costco
Got an itch to throw open every cabinet and closet, get rid of things you don’t need and meticulously organize the rest? If you need a little help channeling your…
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Brooks Kraft/Getty The Fast Food Meals Celebrities Can’t Resist
It turns out that celebrities, despite the pressing need to remain in camera-ready shape, don’t eat healthily all the time. Like the rest of us, many of them have a…
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Cheapism / Glennia (CC BY-NC) / Gage Skidmore (CC BY) Celebrities Who’ve Been Candid About Addiction Struggles
Celebrities can drop ridiculous amounts of money on outlandish things, fly in private jets, and live in some truly luxurious homes. But there’s a dark world that’s easily accessible to…
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Cheapism The Best Gifts for 11-Year-Old Girls
Finding the perfect gift can be tough, and it can be even more difficult when you’re looking for something for an 11-year-old. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for…
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jxfzsy/istockphoto The McRib and Other Infamous Market-Manipulating Tricks
There are plenty of ways to get ahead in business, but few as effective as manipulating the market to create artificial demand. Though all companies want consumers to pay as…
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P. Kijsanayothin/istockphoto Airports of the Future: Game-Changing Features That Would Make Travel More Pleasant
The pandemic may have shut down travel for a spell in 2020 and 2021, but the world’s busiest airports used the time productively, adding amenities and sanitation measures, while upgrading the…