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tracielouise/istockphoto Sugar Gliders and Other Exotic Pets You Really Can’t Afford to Own
Animal ownership laws vary greatly depending on where you live —some states are quite strict, while others could care less. Alabama, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin, for example, have absolutely zero rules about what animals you can and cannot own.…
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Cheapism Gifts for True-Crime Fanatics That Will Slay — in a Good Way
Most of us have someone in our lives who can’t stop binging episodes of “Unsolved Mysteries,” who’s forever streaming the latest true-crime podcast from their phone, or just eagerly awaiting the latest Netflix documentary in that genre. If you’re looking for…
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Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha by Calgary Reviews (CC BY) Forget Pumpkin Spice, These Are the Starbucks Items Customers Really Want Back
While the media has been abuzz about the pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks devotees on Reddit have been waxing poetic about some of the chain’s discontinued items. Who could forget the Thanksgiving-themed turkey and stuffing sandwich, the sweet and savory salted…
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16th Street Mall Denver by Dough4872 (CC BY-SA) Which Stores Are Open (and Closed) on Labor Day?
If you’re looking at a leisurely, long Labor Day weekend, you may also be thinking it wouldn’t be so bad to get through some errands or even (gasp) shop for fun. If you’re worried that stores will be closed for…
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Cheapism 50 Gifts for $50 or Less
As the gift-giving rush begins, chances are you’ve got a ton of people to shop for, but barely enough time and money to get it all done. Whether you need ideas for kids, coworkers, a spouse, or someone else, we’re…
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Cheapism The Best Gifts for Men Who Like to Cook
To heck with those minimalists who insist on tidy kitchens. There’s always room for more gadgets, tools, and cookbooks, not to mention edible gifts. One of these gift ideas is sure to satisfy any man who loves to cook. Prices…
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Maeve S./Yelp Cool and Classic Bowling Alleys Across America
Flashbacks to loud, bustling bowling alleys are some of the most vivid, nostalgic memories we have. After all, in the late 1970s, more than 9 million of us were members…
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Ali Majdfar / Moment / Getty Images CC 20 Small Towns That Shaped the Course of American History
Philadelphia has the Liberty Bell. New York has Ellis Island. San Antonio has the Alamo. U.S. history isn’t just confined to its metropolises, though. Foundations and turning points can be…
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Delmaine Donson/istockphoto TikTok’s ‘Quiet Quitting’ Trend Is Changing the Way We Talk About Work
Amid an uptick in unionization efforts, a tight labor market, and growing employee disengagement, an internet trend called “quiet quitting” has ignited another debate between old and young, boss and…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Emergency Supplies to Stock Up On at Costco and Sam’s
Whether it’s another pandemic, dangerous weather, or some other disruption to everyday life, Costco and Sam’s Club have a lot to offer anyone who’s preparing for an emergency. From toiletries…
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Pizza Hut in Moscow just before the opening in 1990 by GeorgeLouis (CC BY-SA) 37 Bizarre Celebrity Product Endorsements
If you’ve ever watched a commercial featuring a celebrity endorsement, you may have wondered why the star was encouraging you to buy a specific product. (We’re still thinking of that Mikhail…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto Sam’s Club Membership Is About to Get More Expensive
Soon it won’t be quite as cheap to shop at Sam’s Club anymore. CNBC reports that the Walmart-owned warehouse store will be hiking annual fees to $50 from $45 for…
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©TripAdvisor This Trapdoor Waterslide in Switzerland Is Absolutely Terrifying
Waterslides tend to be tamer than roller coasters, their terrestrial counterpart. But a trending TikTok video of the Booster Loop trapdoor waterslide at Aquaparc, a popular water park in Port-Valais,…
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Stefanie Keenan/Getty 10 Must-See Movie Museums for Film Fans
While we may be in the era of streaming, the golden age of cinema still lives on behind the walls of museums across the globe. Although Los Angeles remains film’s…
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WinThom/istockphoto The Best — and Worst! — Fast-Food Sauces
While there are a few staple dipping sauces that most fast-food chains offer (think ranch, barbecue, and honey mustard), the reality is that most of those condiments taste pretty much…
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Cheapism Awesome Gift Ideas Under $250
Stuck for a great gift? We’ve got plenty of ideas under $25 and under $50 if you need to pinch pennies, but if you have a little more to spend,…
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evrim ertik/istockphoto 25 Old-Fashioned Barbershops Across America
Shave and a haircut — two bits. Like the nostalgia of that barbershop-inspired call and response? Then you’ll likely love the tradition and history — or the recreating of history…
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Pexels The Wildest and Craziest Camping Disaster Stories
Ah, camping: A relaxing opportunity to sleep under the stars and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Exposure to nature has been shown to pack a slew of health…