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Vlad Dmytrenko/istockphoto Cult Favorite TV Shows That Were Canceled After One Season
Fans might have loved them — and maybe even a few critics, too — but there are quite a few television shows that failed to last longer than a season. Read on for a sampling of some of the many…
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Home Depot Surprising Uses for WD-40 (And When Not to Use It)
Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for “water displacement, 40th attempt.” Today the most common use for WD-40 is to protect metal parts from getting…
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Map of the Santa Fe Trail by Robert McGinnis (CC BY) 30 Beautiful Road Trips That Celebrate American History
The story of America is one of territorial expansion and exploration, so it only makes sense that the best way to relive it is by traversing the land. Automobiles and industrialization may have transformed the landscape, but the places where…
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lucentius/istockphoto 20 Bucket-List RV Road Trips Around the World
If you’re ready to hit the road for an epic RV adventure, there are plenty of beautiful places to travel. Although RVing is extremely popular in the United States, there are many worldwide RV destinations you won’t want to miss.…
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trekandshoot/istockphoto Common Household Items You Can Sell for Cash
You may feel the itch to declutter your home, but it’s worth giving even seemingly worthless items a once-over to see if they’re worth selling. According to a Nielsen survey conducted for eBay, the average home has $3,100 worth of…
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Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000
There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less. You’ll have to pay for shiny and new (although sometimes…
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iShootPhotosLLC/istockphoto The Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America
Everyone has different needs later in life, be it assisted living, memory care, or maintaining independent living. Some communities specialize in providing these services in lavish settings with spectacular, luxury…
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PeteerS/istockphoto Breakfast Foods With Sky-High Calorie Counts
Breakfast is one meal that we often don’t give much thought to as we’re rushing to get out the door. And while nutritionists continue to debate whether the first meal…
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Gatorade, 1970’s by Roadsidepictures (CC BY-NC) The One Iconic Food That Was Launched the Year You Were Born
Happy birthday, McRib! The polarizing McDonald’s sandwich is turning 40 this year, having made its debut as a test item in 1981. As history has shown, the saucy, sloppy seasonal…
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Jag_cz/istockphoto These Are the Best Places to Order Steak, Pork, and Other Meat Online
Holiday season is here, and with it comes celebrations full of juicy prime rib, pork roasts, and other tasty slabs of meat. If you can’t find your favorites at the…
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Cheapism / Michelle T./Yelp / spflaum1/istockphoto Restaurants That Changed American Dining Forever
There are few things more central to a culture than what we eat, and over time a handful of influential restaurants have inspired a significant shift in how we eat.…
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Amazon Actors Who Gained or Lost Insane Amounts of Weight
Some stars rely on good looks or a cut physique to stay in demand in Hollywood. Kim Kardashian recently admitted she lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to slip into…
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Bill Chizek/istockphoto The 40 Best Places in America to Travel Back in Time
Learning about history can take place outside of the shushed halls of a traditional museum. Instead of gazing at dusty artifacts behind glass, immerse yourself in a different era by…
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Johner Images / Getty Images CC 20 Products That Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Oasis
Over the last couple of years, a lot of people have invested more in their outdoor spaces. A backyard oasis can do a lot of things: furnish a space for…
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ac_bnphotos/istockphoto The Strangest Things You Can Make With Your Slow Cooker
It’s no secret slow cookers are ideal for making soups, stews, and pot roasts. After all, slow cookers are sealed at the top, which allows moisture to baste ingredients and…
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Sean Pavone/istockphoto Cities With the Highest Tax Rates (and the Lowest)
From property and auto taxes to sales and local income tax, sometimes it feels like the money we earn isn’t as much as we expected. (And of course, all this…
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Antonistock/istockphoto Foods That Are Getting More Expensive
Inflation has spread its wings out and touched just about every industry imaginable, causing prices of gas, lumber, and even groceries to skyrocket. But inflation isn’t the only reason why…
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AnjelikaGr/shutterstock Delicious Uses for Cereal Besides Breakfast
Cereal is a convenient food that makes for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Available in a wide variety of grains and flavors, ready-to-eat cereals can also be used…
