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In the Car Wash! by Günter Hentschel (CC BY-ND) 4 Things to Know Before Using the Costco Car Wash
Costco Wholesale is known for its bargain prices, bulk products, inflation-proof hotdogs, and cheap gas. But did you know the warehouse retailer also offers affordable car washes? If the answer is no, don’t beat yourself up. Costco car wash services…
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Cheapism Ice Cream Trucks Selling Musk and Zuckerberg Pops Let Customers ‘Eat the Rich’
Ice cream trucks in New York and Los Angeles have been selling “Eat the Rich” ice pops named after five of the world’s top tech magnates: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg. At $10, the…
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adisa/istockphoto 25 Cities With Great Public Transportation
Renting a car during a city-focused vacation can be a drag. Not only is renting a car outrageously expensive, but having to be responsible for parking and navigating traffic and unfamiliar city streets adds unnecessary stress to what should be…
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Ian Smith / Flickr & Wikimedia Commons Famous Roles That Almost Went to Someone Else
Can you imagine anyone else playing Indiana Jones besides Harrison Ford? It almost happened, but lucky for us, the superstar, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday today on July 13, landed the iconic role. It’s indicative of the small world in Hollywood,…
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Getty Images Entertainment 25 Things Elon Musk Promised and Didn’t Deliver
Elon Musk has forged his way into the American consciousness with his bold vision for electric vehicles and his relentless pursuit of diverse, outrageous projects such as colonizing Mars, infusing the human brain with artificial intelligence, and creating driverless cars…
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Georgette Douwma / Stone / Getty Images CC These Companies Offer Surf Breaks and Other Unusual Employee Perks
Most of us work at jobs where benefits are pretty standard: health coverage, paid time off, sick leave, and the like. But there are companies that take a decidedly more innovative and generous approach to letting their employees know how…
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August Hausman These Stunning Custom Airstream RVs Are Perfect for a Summer Getaway
Few American products are as iconic as the Airstream. Introduced in the 1930s with the Clipper model, not many trailers have invoked as much American nostalgia as these. But recognizable…
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kate_sept2004/Getty Images Jobs With Flexible Hours and Great Hourly Rates
The pandemic didn’t just show how many jobs didn’t need in-office face time to meet deadlines — it made workers realize how reluctant they were to return to 9-to-5 grinds.…
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Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Laps of Luxury: The World’s Most Amazing Pools
Most of us understand the enticement of pretty much any swimming pool if the sun is beating down upon us and the temperatures are soaring. But there are pools, and…
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©TripAdvisor The Most Beautiful Restaurant in Every State
We rely on our favorite restaurants for a delicious meal, especially when they’ve reached iconic status. But some gorgeous restaurants serve up a feast not just for the taste buds,…
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Nanjing Subway by vanhalligan (CC BY-NC) You’ll Never Believe What You Can Buy From These Vending Machines
Vending machines are known for dispensing cheap treats such as candy bars, chips, and soda — but pretty much anything can fit in one. In Japan, there is said to be a…
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imagestock/istockphoto Banks’ Most Embarrassing (and Expensive) Mistakes
Sometimes banks make mistakes — and they’re usually extremely costly, to the tune of millions or even billions of dollars. Take a look at some of the craziest bank mishaps,…
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tupungato/istockphoto Subway Is Giving Away a Million Free Subs — Here’s How to Get Yours
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, unless you stop at Subway Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon local time. Subway franchises will be giving away up to 1…
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MediaProduction/istockphoto 21 Bucket List Experiences for Adrenaline Junkies
Traveling is enough of a thrill for most people, but some adrenaline junkies thirst for a more heart-pounding experience than placid sightseeing trips. Adventures abound all over the world, even…
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Modernica Furniture Brands That Are Made in America
Brands in This Article: Artifox Maiden Home Roger + Chris Simplicity Sofas Modernica Stickley Vermont Woods Studios Vaughan-Bassett BenchMade Modern Furniture of America Made in America and Made to Last…
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ehughes/istockphoto 30 Classic Drive-In Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Costco Brand Products to Avoid, According to Shoppers
Costco is great for bulk buying, and customers can be fanatically loyal to products such as Kirkland Scotch whisky or the store’s signature balsamic vinegar. But devoted Costco shoppers know…
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romankosolapov/istockphoto Where to Get Help Paying the Cost of Abortion Care
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court erased a 50-year precedent recognizing a federal right to abortion. President Joe Biden signed an executive…
