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Cheapism Horrifying and Hilarious Halloween Lawn Decorations to Wow the Neighbor Kids
Halloween might still look a little different this year thanks to the pandemic, but that’s all the more reason to go big with decor. Sure, you could whip up something homemade, but it’s already crunch time. Whether you’re looking for…
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Brandon Bell / Getty Walmart Employees Share Their Biggest ‘Pet Peeves’
It’s rare that you hear what employees really think because, well, they don’t want to lose their jobs. That’s why the customer is always right. But what if workers had a place to air their grievances anonymously? That’s precisely what…
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Mark Kauffman/Getty Images Best Movie Musicals of the Past 7 Decades
If you enjoy seeing actors suddenly burst into song and dance in the middle of a scene, chances are you’ve seen a movie musical or two. Most film musicals were adaptations of popular stage productions, with many taking full advantage…
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Johnnieshin/istockphoto A Guide to the Best Korean Food in America
Asian food has become an all-American culinary trend, and Korean food is no exception. The flavor profiles cover all the bases from sour and savory to sweet and spicy, and menu items range from kimchi and bulgogi to barbecue and…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto Five-Ingredient Soups and Stews for an Easy Meal
Making a tasty and filling meal is easy if you have unlimited time, money, and ingredients to work with, but doing this from a limited selection of ingredients is far tougher. Here’s a list of tasty, nourishing soups and stews…
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Robert Alexander / Getty This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the busiest shopping day of the year, the company will pay…
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Rivian This Car Manufacturer Just Recalled Nearly All Its Electric Vehicles
Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has recalled more than 12,000 pickups and SUVs, almost the entirety of the 15,300 vehicles that have rolled off its assembly lines since it started production…
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ablokhin/istockphoto ‘Pancake Spaghetti’ Is Having a Moment on TikTok
TikTokkers have moved on from NyQuil-soaked “sleepy chicken” to another bizarre trend: “pancake spaghetti.” The novel dish went viral at the end of September, when Briana Archuleta posted a video…
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Supersmario/istockphoto The Truth About Rats and Car Engines
Few species are more reviled than rats. The mere sight of one can trigger gasps and shrieks. Insatiable eaters and prolific procreators, rats are associated with disease, rot, filth, death,…
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izusek/istockphoto The Oldest Breweries in America
In 1915, there were roughly 1,300 breweries in the United States. That number dropped to zero with the arrival of Prohibition in 1920. And although a handful survived the Volstead…
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Cheapism/ Bex Walton (CC BY)/ Wayne Hsieh (CC BY-NC-SA) The Most Terrifying Places in America
Even those who don’t believe in ghosts must admit that tales of the supernatural can be particularly gripping, and certain places just have a general eeriness about them. Throughout the…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Target Recalls This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Item Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a…
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Cheapism / GMVozd/istockphoto / Rawpixel/istockphoto / staciepeterson/istockphoto Cozy Fall Comfort Foods You’ll Want To Cook Up ASAP
Fall is the prime time for cooking comfort foods. As the weather gets colder, hearty soups, stews, and recipes that simmer for hours are finally welcome. Meals that are eaten…
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McDonald’s McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Halloween-Themed Happy Meal Pails
Gen Xers, get ready for a piece of childhood to return because the rumors are true: McDonald’s Happy Meal Halloween Pails are coming back this year. The pails, first offered in the mid-’80s,…
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alvarez/istockphoto The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure
The number of Americans dealing with high blood pressure is inching closer and closer to half of the adult population, making it more important than ever to explore new ways…
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scgerding/istockphoto 32 National Monuments Everyone Should Visit at Least Once
If you’ve ticked off every destination on your national parks bucket list, then this list is for you: 32 national monuments across the U.S. that showcase the nation’s history, wildlife,…
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4kodiak/istockphoto These Companies Are Hiring Seasonal Workers for the Holidays
Major retailers and shipping services like Target and UPS are beginning seasonal hiring sprees ahead of the holidays, when they’ll need all the help they can get. Looking for a…
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FrankyDeMeyer/istockphoto Kids Use Landline Phone For the First Time, and It’s Making People Feel Old
Families used to gather around the telephone just to marvel at the technology, the magical ability to talk to someone across the globe. While we might take Alexander Graham Bell’s…