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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto 32 Lies Your Mechanic Could be Telling You
Car owners place a lot of trust in mechanics to limit maintenance and repairs to what a vehicle needs. But when there’s a sizable knowledge gap between vehicle owner and mechanic, that trust can be betrayed by unscrupulous mechanics. That’s…
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©TripAdvisor Unique American Donut Styles You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
If you think the tempting array of donuts on display at your local bakery is a lot, imagine if it included varieties you’ve never heard of before. There’s a whole world of sweet fried dough in America, and many local…
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looster2018/Reddit 17 Once-Loved Grocery Stores That Are Gone Forever
Countless grocery store chains have come and gone over the years, many that were household names at one point in time. With competition from upstarts, razor thin profit margins, and the changing retail landscape and shopping preferences across America, stores…
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IN’N OUT by ekkun (CC BY-NC) The Best Things to Order From In-N-Out’s Secret Menu
The late chef Anthony Bourdain, a New Yorker through and through, famously said that In-N-Out was his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. “This is like a ballistic missile … a perfectly designed protein delivery system,” Bourdain told Eater in 2015…
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FG Trade/istockphoto Avoid These 7 Oil Change Scams and Problems
Although doing your own car maintenance might be tough for apartment dwellers and the mechanically inexperienced, changing your oil at home makes sense. The process itself is cheap and easy, and more importantly, you can guarantee that you’re doing honest…
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traveler1116/istockphoto 28 Delicious Spam Recipes Even the Haters Will Love
Love it or hate it, Spam has developed a cult following since it was invented in 1937. Though the salty canned meat may be off-putting to some, its versatility, convenience, and flavor can be used to elevate a great number…
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Radist/istockphoto Tomatoes Recalled For Salmonella in 14 States. Here’s Where They Were Sold.
As summer approaches, so does the height of tomato season. However, if you recently purchased tomatoes at the grocery store, you’ll want to read on. There are currently two recalls…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism We Tried 23 Hostess Snacks, And These Are the Best
Hostess has delighted us with sweet treats since 1919, and even after all these years: Nobody does snack cakes better. I myself have had a deep love affair with Hostess for…
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Buckner’s Family Restaurant/Facebook The Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Every State
Sometimes, you just want to stuff yourself silly, and a good all-you-can-eat meal is just the ticket. While some of the nation’s best buffets are always a safe bet, your options…
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Winnie Y. / Yelp 19 Foods You’ve Never Heard Of Unless You’re From New England
New England is not all clam chowda and lobsta rolls. It’s a lot of that, granted, but not all. The region’s real food identity is built on traditions that rarely…
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Bob’s Discount Furniture Store Sign by Mike Mozart (CC BY) Bob’s Discount Furniture to Open 20 New Stores Nationwide. Here’s the Full List
Though many retailers have closed their doors for good this year (we’re looking at you, Joann), there are some bucking that trend. Bob’s Discount Furniture just announced that it’s planning…
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Sviatlana Barchan/istockphoto 23 Things That You Should Never Do on a Cruise
From the peril of reckless selfies to the nuances of interacting with staff, and the absolute necessity of not missing the muster drill, cruise ship etiquette extends far beyond the…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism The Only Costco Food Court Menu Items We’d Ever Eat
There’s a slew of reasons to go to Costco, and buying things in bulk isn’t even the best one. Whether you’re a little kid jamming on a slice of pizza while…
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Sara S. / Yelp Famous Pizzerias That Aren’t Worth Visiting (and Where To Go Instead)
Fact: There’s a lot of delicious pizza to be had across the country. Also a fact: There are some pizzerias that have become famous when they, well, maybe shouldn’t have. Customers…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com Unusual Fast-Food Sandwiches from the ’70s That Disappeared
The ’70s were weird, fearless times. Fast-food chains were riding that same “why the hell not” wave and made some questionable menu decisions — ones that would raise more than…
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto Why It’s So Hard to Sleep as You Get Older
Even if you’re not up all night still worrying about war, inflation, or politics, that doesn’t mean you’re sleeping. For many folks over the age of 50, there is no precious dream…
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Lya_Cattel/istockphoto Weight Watchers Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Focus on Weight Loss Drugs and Telehealth
There’s been a lot of big business bankruptcies this year, from Big Lots to Publishers Clearing House. The latest to hit the news cycle is Weight Watchers, which just filed…
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Rolfe S./Yelp The Ultimate Bucket List Sandwich in Every State
Diehard fans of a truly well-crafted sandwich will tell you that one of the best places to enjoy that favorite meal is a well-researched deli. Whether it’s a classic Jewish…