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Umaibō by 天然ガス (CC BY-SA) 40 Foods That Americans are Missing Out On
Discover some of the tastiest international snacks not yet available in U.S. stores, from unique chips to beloved sweets around the world.
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vm2002/istockphoto 25 Annoying Airline Upcharges That Are Actually Worth It
Fees are the price travelers pay collectively for accessible air travel, where there’s little mercy for checked luggage and more airlines charge for a carry-on. Are the fees worth paying? Is a little bit of luxury worth forgoing the absolute…
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Johnson & Johnson The Surprising Reasons These Companies Changed Their Brand Names
Companies’ reasons for choosing new names and logos vary from the banal — corporate restructuring — to the extraordinary: fraud, disasters, or scandal. Changing a company’s long-standing name isn’t without risk, and these days rebranding comes with a fair amount…
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Justin Sullivan/Staff/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America I Quit Facebook for a Month and This Is What Happened
There’s a good chance you’ve had your fill of Facebook, the social media platform created by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. Of course, the platform has evolved, adding features, targeted ads, and a lot of users — though that might be…
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Sean Rayford / Getty Florida Residents Are Sharing Terrifying Videos of Hurricane Ian’s Destruction
Hurricane Ian battered Florida’s southwestern coastline on Thursday, leaving 2.7 million people without power and flooding homes across the state. Experts classified the tropical storm as one of the strongest to ever hit the United States, and Florida’s Gov. Ron…
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Sarah J Lee/istockphoto The Deadliest Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters in the U.S.
From deadly wildfires and heat waves to hurricanes, all forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes, natural disasters seem to be on the upswing — with more to come. Hurricane Ian is barreling down on Florida, with an…
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slobo/istockphoto Will Costco Stock Benefit From a Recession? Experts Weigh In
Consumer confidence is low, prices are up, and talk of recession is in the air. That explains why some shoppers are trading down, meaning that they’re purchasing cheaper versions of…
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gorodenkoff/istockphoto Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Experts Say
In This Article: What Is Blue Light? What Are Blue Light Glasses? Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Sleep Quality Eyestrain Eye Health The Bottom Line Frequently Asked Questions There’s no…
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ScareHouse/Yelp The Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in America
You could put on some scary face paint and celebrate Halloween with some mild, even family-friendly spookiness at a theme park, or throw on one of this year’s most popular…
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Cliff Hawkins / Getty Images The Brands Behind Trader Joe’s Most Popular Products
Trader Joe’s may seem like an easygoing, carefree brand, but the higher-ups at corporate treat its inner workings more like an intelligence agency than a grocery store. Case in point:…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto Medicare Part B To Cost Seniors Less Next Year
Starting next year, retirees will spend less on monthly premiums for Medicare’s Part B plan — the first time there’s been a decrease in a decade. The 3% decrease also affects…
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NicholasBPhotography/istockphoto We Tried 23 Brands of Edible Cookie Dough and These Are the Best
There are two types of people: those who can’t help but taste the raw cookie dough when they’re making cookies, and those who don’t eat cookies. Edible cookie dough is…
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rilueda/istockphoto 26 Reasons Why Staying at a Hotel Beats a Vacation Rental
Whether you’re Camp Hotel or Camp Airbnb/Vrbo, there are pros and cons when booking either option for your vacation or business trip. For some, hotels have been priced out of…
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Costco by Anderson Depp (CC BY-NC) Is Costco’s Members-Only Citibank Card Worth Your Time?
A cash-back or rewards credit card can be an effective part of your money-saving toolbox. But while you may be tempted to sign up for the shiniest, most dazzling card,…
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SchulteProductions/istockphoto Chipotle Employees Dish on How Customers Can Make Their Jobs Easier
Between the rude customers, fast-paced work environment, and low pay, it’s clear that food service is hard work — and Chipotle is no exception. As any Chipotle customer has seen,…
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Thank you for your assistant/istockphoto Giant Companies You Didn’t Know Are Family-Owned
Believe it or not, some companies so big that they can dominate our lives and thoughts are even today owned and run by members of a single family
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Bettmann / Getty Images Celebs Who Have Married Again and Again (and Again)
Hollywood is known for stars who love (and leave) significant others quickly. Here are some celebrities who weren’t afraid to walk down the aisle over and over again.
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Cheapism Awesome Gifts for 12-Year-Old Girls
No longer kids and not yet teens, 12-year-old girls can be challenging to shop for. But fear not: We’ve compiled a long list of gifts that will have her glowing…
