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paintball104/Reddit.com 10 Discontinued Frozen Desserts You’ll Never See Again
Maybe it’s just nostalgia talking, but the frozen aisle used to feel more daring — more unhinged. It used to take more risks. We all know it’s not the healthiest option, so while you’re at it, make it fun. And…
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Sisoje/istockphoto Amazing Places to Learn About Black History on Juneteenth
To celebrate Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday on June 19 that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, Americans across the country can visit museums, historical sites, and landmarks dedicated to the sacrifices and contributions of Black Americans, from slavery…
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Kroger / Walmart Pre-Made Meals Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled After 3 Reported Deaths
Several deaths and illnesses have been linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold across the country, according to a recall alert from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service. Here’s what you need to know about the deadly recall, including how…
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doble-d/istockphoto 11 Things You’ll Regret Not Packing for a Cruise
Seasoned cruisers know all the tips and tricks for having an amazing vacation — not to mention what not to do on the ship. But cruise newbies usually need to get a couple sailings under their belt before they know…
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Siarhei Khaletski/istockphoto 20 Easy Microwave Recipes That Are Actually Delicious
A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it’s the only method of heating and cooking food. Fortunately, time- and money-saving staples including pasta and…
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ClassicStock/Getty Images 15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Are Now Obsolete
Technology makes head-spinning advancements every year at an exponential rate, so not all that seems perfect at the moment will live forever. In the 1960s, there were tons of gizmos and gadgets that seemed essential, but have been lost to…
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Steven Gottlieb/Getty Images Iconic TV Dinners That Once Ruled American Living Rooms
Most people over a certain age have memories of eating frozen TV dinners. For some, it’s laughing at Lucy and Ricky while chewing on a hunk of gravy-slathered turkey. For…
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eBay Over 1.1 Million Power Banks Sold at Costco Recalled for Fire Hazard
With so many portable electronics in our lives, it seems like everyone has a couple power banks around for charging them on the go. One popular brand of portable chargers…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Rite Aid Closing 100+ More Stores. Here’s the Full List
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last month, and since then, there’s been a new list of store closures seemingly every week. This trend is not unique, though, because they’re joining…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto At Home Files for Bankruptcy, Closing 26 Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve recently browsed aisles of throw pillows or oversized clocks, this might hit close to home. The retail apocalypse just claimed another big-box victim. At Home filed for bankruptcy…
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venakr/istockphoto Buying a Boat Can Be a Huge Mistake — Here’s Why
The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 9 Fast-Food Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ranked
The number of fast-food joints that sell chocolate chip cookies is pretty surprising; even most pizza chains have a family-sized cookie that feeds a crowd. But if you’re grabbing a…
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Antonio_Diaz/istockphoto 25 Etiquette Rules No One Follows Anymore
The older we get, the more we realize the world has definitely changed. Sure, progress is welcome, but when basic niceties fall by the wayside, it’s hard not to get…
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Kanawa_Studio/istockphoto 8 Steakhouse Chains That Serve the Highest Quality Beef
If Americans love anything as much as mom and apple pie, it’s a proper steak dinner — the kind where legal vices arrive on sizzling plates. Luckily, there’s no shortage…
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Eva-Katalin/istockphoto 23 Work-From-Home Jobs That Just About Anyone Can Do
Since the beginning of the pandemic, working from home has become a new normal for many career paths. To help you take advantage, Cheapism gathered tips from employment experts and researched…
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Arkadiusz S. / Yelp 12 Local Burger Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
Not all fast food burgers are on a level playing field, and as Americans we pride ourselves on the delicious quirks of our local burger joints and feel the rest…
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University of Southern California/Getty Images 18 Vintage Photos of Classic Drive-Ins Restaurants
Whatever happened to drive-in culture? You’d cruise your car to the restaurant (not to be confused with drive-in theaters, though those two together made for perfect date nights), flash your…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 20 Easy Cracker Barrel Recipes to Make at Home
It’s no surprise that a quick search yielded numerous copycat recipes for Cracker Barrel’s beloved Hashbrown Casserole. It’s cheesy, comforting … and possibly not very good for you. But that’s…
