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u/Patrick86br via Reddit.com 9 Fast-Food Chains with a Cult-Like Following
There are people who eat wherever’s convenient, and then there are those whose favorite fast-food chain is basically a personality trait. The kind of fans who will drive an extra 20 minutes, wait hours in line, and argue with strangers…
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fizkes/istockphoto 13 Things You Should Absolutely Never Say to Your Server
The brief social interaction between you and your restaurant server is a necessary part of eating out. But after waiting tables for years, service industry folks tend to hear the same things over and over again from customers, and many…
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Wirestock/istockphoto Once Popular Tourist Hotspots That Are Now Totally Abandoned
What would a popular tourist destination look like without the crowds? From ghost towns and desolate amusement parks to deserted resorts and radioactive cities, these destinations around the world were once thriving tourist hotspots but have been abandoned for years. The…
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Rachel R. / Yelp Kroger to Close 60 Locations. Here’s the List So Far
Many retail companies are closing stores across the country, if not just shutting down completely. Earlier this year, Joann filed for bankruptcy and went out of business, and pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens are shuttering locations on a large…
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Shyanne G. / Yelp The Best Chili Joints in America
Chili is one of America’s more controversial culinary topics: With beans, or without? Vegetarian or con carne? Texas, New Mexico, Cincinnati, or Coney-style? Is it a standalone food, or a condiment topping other food? “Chili” is not a single foodstuff,…
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Frazao Studio Latino/istockphoto 9 ‘Polite’ Things People Do At Restaurants That Are Actually Rude
You probably think you’re an absolute peach when you dine out — and kudos if you are. But a lot of those little habits we swear are helpful or polite don’t always come off that way. In fact, some of…
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Robert Natkin / Getty Beloved American Traditions That Are Practically Gone Now
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress,…
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Maridav/istockphoto Best (and Worst) Cities to Survive on an Entry-Level Job
Nailing the intersection of cities that have a lot to do and are still affordable is a difficult balance. With the biggest cities in the world charging arms and legs…
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Tonya P. / Yelp 18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try
Hot dogs are an American culinary staple, but how many of us truly appreciate the regional flair each state or city imparts to this classic dish? Just as the United…
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Craig T Fruchtman / Getty Images 10 Biggest Chain Restaurants in America
How much do mega-chains like Olive Garden and the Cheesecake Factory actually pull in? A lot, actually, and according to Restaurant Business, Texas Roadhouse is now the biggest casual chain…
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©Tripadvisor Famous Fried Chicken Spots Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great fried chicken is worth traveling for, but with a food so timeless and trendy, there are hundreds of spots doing incredible stuff across the country. Why get caught waiting…
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StefaNikolic/istockphoto How Long Leftovers Lasts in the Fridge
What’s the use of putting perishable food in the refrigerator if you’re just going to let it perish? Even the best of us have turned the far corners of our…
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Eva-Katalin/istockphoto 10 Gen-Z Money Habits That Older Generations Could Benefit From
The younger generations tend to get a lot of flack from those who have been there before — but as it turns out, there are a lot of budgeting and…
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slobo/istockphoto 5 Costco Copycat Recipes to Make at Home
While it’s not hard to find a Costco in a state like California or Texas, not everyone has access to the wholesaler’s bulk goods, affordable food court, or bakery. We…
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littleny/istockphoto 22 Home Organization Products That Are a Waste of Money
A quick walk through the home aisles of your local big-box store may convince you that just a few more key purchases are all you need to declutter your space…
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MSPhotographic/istockphoto Jell-O Salad and Other Retro Summer Recipes We Secretly Love
Summer is the season for cookouts and potlucks — where everyone is invited as long as they bring a dish to pass — even if some gatherings remain limited to…
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©TripAdvisor Iconic Old-School Steakhouses Across America Worth a Visit
The fine-dining steakhouse experience is a restaurant style forged in the last century — and it’s one that transcends the standard service levels of today. True professionals in the art of…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Companies’ Most Cringeworthy Public-Relations Failures
Big companies are no strangers to very public mistakes: Tone-deaf advertising, faulty products, and corporate scandals are just a few of the most common. Some notable public relations crises that…
