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Apostolos Giontzis/istockphoto 16 Cool Pedestrian Malls Across America
Outdoor pedestrian malls reached peak popularity during the ’60s and ’70s, but have become more of an oddity since then. One of the pandemic’s silver linings has been a renewed appreciation for visiting outdoor public spaces, leading to a revival…
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Cheapism / Ron Adar, Kathy Hutchins, Featureflash Photo Agency/shutterstock 25 Celebs Whose First Job Was Worse Than Yours
It wasn’t always champagne and caviar for the celebs we see traveling to Cannes by private jet. While it’s impossible to say all celebrities are just like the rest of us (we’re looking at you, Gwyneth Paltrow), at least some…
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IP Galanternik D.U./istockphoto The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life
Ikea is best known for sleek chairs, cheap couches, and even its legendary meatballs. But that’s not all it has in store. If that spring-cleaning itch has you longing to bring some order to the chaos of your home, Ikea…
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Marcus Millo/istockphoto The Best Cheap Tires
Planning to buy new tires? Choosing quality tires means more than just finding the best tire prices online. Experts say choosing the right all-season tire depends on the kind of car you own, how aggressively you drive, and the climate…
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I Tried Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream — Here’s What Happened
Is there ever a bad time to eat ice cream? We savor scoops of the creamy dessert when we’re happy, when we’re sad, when we’re celebrating, when we want to get a little … high? Yup, it’s true: Cannabis-infused ice…
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MilanMarkovic/istockphoto 25 Lies You Tell Yourself To Avoid Working Out
Most people would love to have the fit, toned physique of a supermodel or pro athlete — not to mention their salaries, designer wardrobes, and sprawling homes, too. When it comes down to it, few people actually want to put…
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svetikd/istockphoto ‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Cause Harm
Having a healthy lifestyle seems like an easy goal to achieve — but not necessarily. There are some seemingly healthy habits that can actually do more harm than good. Others…
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White Houseboat, on the Left, Close to the Shore of Lake Powell, Arizona, Red Rock Mountains by Dave Minkel (CC BY-NC-ND) 19 Destinations Where Houseboat Rentals Beat the Beach
Anyone can spend a week at the beach, but renting a houseboat combines a bit of adventure with the comforts of having a private, floating hotel suite. Houseboats typically come…
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ljubaphoto/istockphoto Three Popular Brands of Spray Deodorant Recalled Over Cancer Fears
Another brand of aerosol deodorant spray has been recalled because of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. Related: Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled The newest recall affects Suave deodorant. It comes…
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Private Islands Inc. Private Islands You Might Actually Be Able to Afford
Owning a private island has practically become commonplace among the world’s richest citizens (Think Richard Branson’s Necker Island and Johnny Depp’s Little Hall’s Pond Cay.) But you don’t have to…
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Too Good To Go I Tried Too Good To Go, a Food Waste App. Here’s What Happened
It’s a staggering statistic: In the United States, 40% of the food produced every year is ultimately wasted, both in restaurants and our own kitchens. Fortunately, there has been a…
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Cheapism / McDonald’s / Burger King These Are the Best (and Worst) Fast-Food Fish Sandwiches
Spring is seafood season at fast food restaurants. In addition to any year-round fish sandwich offerings, they roll out all kinds of limited time fish specials. But like all fast…
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Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images 17 Beloved Classic TV Shows You Can Still Watch
Remember when there were only three networks and you had to get up and cross the room to change the channel on your television? While not every show has survived…
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GrapeImages/istockphoto 45 Great Jobs for Retirees
After the pandemic stirred a wave of early retirements, many folks are deciding that maybe retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The proportion of retirees heading back into the…
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Cheapism / mrcmos, Plez/istockphoto Route 66: Then and Now
Route 66 had had a major impact on American history in the 20th century. Long before the interstate highways were a twinkle in Dwight Eisenhower’s eye, it connected many previously…
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Zillow / MLS Now Massive Homes Across America Listed for Less Than $100k
Real estate prices have skyrocketed in much of the country, with many would-be sellers staying put because of the pandemic. While it’s true that your dollar will buy less and…
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Courtesy of target.com TurboTax Gets Sued for ‘Free’ Tax Filing Promises
It turns out those TurboTax ads promising “free free free free free” tax filing aren’t just annoying — they may also be intentionally misleading, according to the Federal Trade Commission. …
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Finn Hafemann/istockphoto Getting Spam Texts From Your Own Number? Join the Club
If you’ve been getting spam texts from what appears to be your very own cell number recently, you’re not alone. Related: How to Recognize IRS Fraud, Vaccine Cons, and Other Big…
