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Diy13/istockphoto The 10 Best Summer Beers to Buy at Trader Joe’s
When temps hit the triple digits and venturing outdoors feels like an extraterrestrial traverse across Venus, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold one. But with tens of thousands of unique brews, choosing the perfect summer beer isn’t easy.…
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EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/istockphoto 40 Iconic and Beautiful Boardwalks Across the Country
Boardwalks are bastions of American culture and consumption, where prime beachside properties are used to cram in as many thrill rides, midway games, fast-food stands, and other attractions as physically possible. Take a stroll through our list to see what makes…
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Smith Collection/Gado/Contributor/Getty Futuristic Car Features We Could See in the Next Decades (And One We Won’t)
We’ve come a long way from the first autos with vehicles that are now far, far safer and smarter than their predecessors. Innovations such as automatic emergency braking, land-departure, and blind-spot warnings, rear-view-assist cameras, and adaptive headlights are now standard…
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Chris Browne/istockphoto Historic Battle Reenactments Across America
The Revolutionary War, Civil War, and other monumental battles fought on American soil are squarely in the past, but try telling that to the reenactors that fire muskets or cannonades over storied battlefields. Across the country, history comes alive through…
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ferrantraite/istockphoto The Best and Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to a Major Customer Survey
Opening a fast-food bag after you pull away from the drive-thru is often an unsatisfying experience. Did they forget an item? Give you someone else’s order completely? Are the fries ice cold? All those metrics and more, including food quality,…
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domoyega/istockphoto Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun
In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade or so, a new generation discovers how much fun it…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto 25 Quirky Small Towns Across America
Many small towns have a certain undeniable charm, whether it’s because they’re a perfect slice of Americana, surrounded by incredible scenery, or have a thriving Main Street. Other tiny towns,…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto The Biggest Summer Anthems From the Past 50+ Years
There’s something about music — the way it can evoke a time, a place, a feeling, even years after you first hear it. It’s often regarded as the closest thing…
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AdrianHancu/istockphoto Companies With Outstanding Customer Service
After the initial blow from the COVID-19 pandemic did its damage to small businesses and international companies alike, many businesses have struggled to find workers at all, let alone reliable…
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Sunset Boulevard/Contributor/Getty The Most Patriotic Films of All Time
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, it’s time to kick back and enjoy some of these films about freedom, duty, and undying love for one’s country. Grab a cold…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand
Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…
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Wikimedia Commons Red Flags That Make Home Inspectors Cringe
In today’s competitive real estate environment, many buyers waive home inspections with the hope their offer becomes the winning bid. But skipping an inspection means homebuyers miss out on getting…
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jhorrocks/istockphoto Dog Breeds So Ugly They’re Cute
There’s a new winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and he is an eye-catcher. “Mr. Happy Face” is an elderly Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation and…
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Pan American World Airways by JetPix (CC BY) High-Flying Airlines That Went Out of Business
The aviation business is difficult to navigate. Between fluctuating fuel costs, accidents, hijackings, and trying to keep passengers happy while squeezing every dime out of them, many airlines just don’t…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 21 Creative Ways to Spice Up Leftovers
Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to family meals, it’s important to break up the routine with interesting new dishes. Avoid burning out on classics like…
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Markue/istockphoto The Best of California for Budget Vacations
The cost of living in California ranks among the highest in the country. But visitors don’t need a movie star’s net worth to enjoy the wealth of attractions the state…
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Maridav/istockphoto 20 Bucket-List Cruises Worth Saving For
There’s more to cruising than the Caribbean, crowded buffets, fruity drinks, and over-the-top onboard amenities. Today’s cruise companies have itineraries for nearly everyone — even the most-jaded cruise skeptics —…
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Lands’ End Stores With Comfortable Clothes That You Can Wear for Years
At a certain point, we all grow tired of chasing trends, or spending good money on clothes that don’t hold up for more than a season. After all, a cheap…
