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Olga Yakovleva/istockphoto The Best American-Made Watches
Two countries come to mind when people think of watches: Switzerland and Japan. But the United States has a notable watchmaking history, too, with early companies like the Waltham Watch Co. and the Elgin National Watch Co. selling hundreds of thousands…
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patty_c/istockphoto How McDonald’s Restaurants Have Changed Inside and Out
Walk into your local McDonald’s, and head to the counter to order a meal. Well, you can, but it seems preferred that you place your order at a kiosk, pay by a cashless option and then dine within sleekly updated…
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DanielBendjy/istockphoto The 10 Best and Worst States for Military Retirees
Whether they’ve been out of the service for decades or are newly retired from the military, America’s veterans need places to live where they have abundant access to quality health care, opportunities to find work, and low risk of becoming…
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Susanne Neumann/istockphoto 30 Beatles-Inspired Destinations Fab Four Fans Will Love
People might mock how even a rumored connection to Founding Father George Washington gives historic cred to sites across the country, even centuries after his heyday. Well, if someplace has a connection to the Beatles, it holds the same kind…
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Amazon These Are the Worst Movies Based on TV Shows (and the Best), According to Critics
Ahead of Netflix’s remake of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion,” one ardent Austenite said that the film’s writers deserved “jail time” for their editorial transgressions. No surprise there, as readers find books tend to be better than their adaptations and rabid fans…
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JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images 31 Simple Ways to Save Money Every Day of the Month
If you’re looking for ways to slash spending, even small adjustments can add up. Cutting back and saving can be surprisingly simple, and with this compilation of easy-to-incorporate tips, there’s a way to save every single day of the month, which…
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Karwai Tang/Contributor/Getty Celebrities Who Were Surprisingly Good Athletes
One of the pathways to becoming a celebrity, whether as a film star, a singer, or even the president of the United States, is through sports. It’s the first big…
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Cheapism/ djedzura, sshepard / istockphoto RV Horror Stories
RVs are loads of fun — until they’re not. If you’re debating whether or not to hit the road in an RV, consider some of the nightmare stories that can happen…
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shaunl/istockphoto The Vehicles Most Likely to be Stolen
Is your car more likely than others to disappear? Possibly — if you drive one of the cars on this list, at least. The National Insurance Crime Bureau crunched the…
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Target Target Is Selling Its Own $5 Version of Ikea’s Famous $1 Bag
Nobody is safe from 2022’s wave of inflation — not even shoppers at Target, with all its great deals, and not even when the retail giant is trying to do…
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Costco by Mike Mozart (CC BY) 20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Costco
Costco seems to have a magnetic pull for shoppers and business experts around the world. For those who study retail, analysis of the company’s strategy has become something of a cottage…
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kitzcorner/istockphoto Travel Agencies and Other Businesses That Are Disappearing
With the Great Resignation afoot and unemployment at an impressive 3.6% nationwide, it seems like jobs are for the taking. But it’s not like anyone can get any job they…
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Dean Fikar/shutterstock 50 Tourist Traps That Locals Still Love
As a tourist, it’s tough to separate must-see attractions from those that just leave your wallet a little emptier. Businesses in every state try to lure out-of-towners with promises of…
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Allard1/istockphoto Places to ‘Travel Abroad’ Without Leaving the U.S.
Overseas travel will always be the best way to get a feel for other cultures, but the cost of plane tickets, accommodations, and sightseeing can put it out of reach…
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Airbnb Harry Potter-Themed Airbnbs and Vrbos of All Snapes and Sizes
It’s been 25 years since Harry Potter donned the Sorting Hat and joined the ranks of Gryffindor, and yet people still can’t get enough of the wizarding world. That staying…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Walmart-Exclusive Bike Helmet Recalled Due to Head Injury Risk
Walmart customers who purchased a Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmet have been warned to stop using it immediately. The Walmart-exclusive helmet is being recalled because it doesn’t comply with…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto The Best Places to Buy Plus-Size Swimsuits Online
In This Article: Swimsuits For All Penningtons ModCloth Torrid Meet.Curve Alexiss Swimwear Where to Buy Plus-Size Swimsuits While plus-size clothing has been around since the 1920s, it was only recently…
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drbimages/istockphoto The Best Countertop Ice Makers at Every Price Point
Before the days of freon and Frigidaire, American refrigeration was powered by ice. Across the coldest regions of North America, harvesters would clean, measure, and carve the frozen gold out…
