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jamsven/shutterstock 55 Surprising Facts About America’s Beaches
Think you know all there is to know about America’s beaches? Think again. From UFOs and green sand to nude sunbathers and wild horses, the beaches of the United States contain a diversity of attractions almost as varied as its…
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Tiger Woods by Keith Allison (CC BY-SA) The Most Lopsided Victories in Sports History
Cantankerous Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, seeking revenge against rival Michigan, ran up the score in their 1968 encounter, going so far as to try a two-point conversion near the end of the game when the Buckeyes were already…
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Grafissimo/istockphoto Beautiful Short-Haul RV Trips for a Memorable Summer Weekend
Recreation vehicles might conjure images of weeks on the road during cross-country treks checking out America’s many RV parks. But you don’t need to block out a month to enjoy the country one spectacular chunk at a time. These are…
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SimonSkafar/istockphoto Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an E-Bike
The pandemic caused a biking boom. Bicycles became popular as people searched for ways to stay fit outside gyms, as well as for public transportation alternatives. E-bikes led the pack, with sales rising 145% from 2019 to 2020 — twice…
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ESSE Purse Museum by Toniklemm (CC BY-SA) The Best Museum Gift Shops Across America
Not all gift shops are created equal. Wander around most of them, and you’ll likely find hokey keychains or branded T-shirts, but some shops go the extra mile — so much so, in fact, that they might be worth a trip…
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pawel.gaul/istockphoto These Are the Worst (and Best) States for Camping
What makes a location an ideal camping destination? Beautiful views are certainly part of it, but that’s not all. In a 2022 study, the site Lawn Love ranked each state on its camping desirability. Results are based on access, affordability,…
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sanfel/istockphoto States With the Most Speeding Tickets in 2022
Nothing quite matches the dread of seeing flashing police lights turn on as you drive by. But do some states crack down on speeding more than others? A study by…
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Cheapism Movie Remakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary
“Father of the Bride” is the latest among countless films that have been revived, some more than once. It may surprise fans of the Steve Martin version that critics did…
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Ford Motor Company World Headquarters by Steve Shotwell (CC BY-SA) 30 of the Oldest Companies in America
Companies come and go, but a few have been able to survive — and even thrive — over the long haul, usually with some twists and turns along the way. Here’s a…
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Juliana C./Yelp Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Haves From Costco
Cleaning can be time consuming, but for Costco shoppers, it doesn’t have to be expensive. The warehouse store has low prices on supplies such as sponges and vacuums to tackle…
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Room 76/shutterstock 20 Cheap Imported Beers Better Than Budweiser
It’s easy to find good domestic beer at a fair price. But what about imported beer? Some might think it’s like craft beer — expensive and sometimes esoteric — but…
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Santa Clarita, California by Jeff Turner (CC BY) The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities,…
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_jure/istockphoto 33 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes for Cooking in a Camper
Just because you’re traveling on the road with limited kitchen space doesn’t mean you have to forgo delicious home-cooked meals. Based on tips from RV lifestyler Susan Teich and blogs…
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jmoor17/istockphoto You Can Join Sam’s Club for Under $10 Right Now
As July Fourth nears, many retailers are rolling out big sales to entice shoppers. For its part, Sam’s Club is offering huge savings on items such as grills, coolers, and…
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Tim Y. / Yelp Costco Sued Over Rotisserie Chickens
You know those coveted $4.99 rotisserie chickens that shoppers flock to at Costco? Two shareholders are suing the retailer for mistreating the chickens before they were seasoned and spinning. The…
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wundervisuals/istockphoto Best Road Trip Apps to Help Plan and Save on Your Vacation
There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always…
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Robert Przybysz/shutterstock First Aid Myths You Should Always Ignore
It’s important to know how to identify and treat minor accidents and injuries, but common knowledge in first aid isn’t immune to myths — most of which have circulated for…
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nicolamargaret/istockphoto Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Solstice
So you’ve heard of the summer solstice but you’re still not sure what it’s about? Read on for some facts and trivia about how the arrival of summer is —…
