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Discha-AS/istockphoto Restaurant Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Appetite
You’ll want to eat at home after reading these stories of filthy kitchens, horrible service, restroom mishaps, and sky-high bills that sent customers into a frenzy. From bugs swimming in soup bowls to kitchens crawling with rats, these restaurant horror…
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Zillow Cool Barn Conversions Across America
Barn conversions have become a popular trend, with farms dating as far back as the 1700s getting transformed into magnificent homes, restaurants, and venues. Many of these spaces retain traditional architecture features barns are known for — wood sliding doors,…
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Supercel7/istockphoto 50 Tourist Hot Spots and the Fascinating Stories They Tell
America’s popular summer tourist spots — whether visited in person via a virtual road trip — are often destinations imbued with layers of history, symbolism, memorable moments and sometimes, just plain ol’ surprises. Join us as we traverse the country…
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kzenon/istockphoto 12 Budget Vacation Destinations for Seniors
Seniors with time on their hands and an itch to explore will find that these destinations offer plenty to do and places to stay, all at affordable prices.
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Yulia Mayorova/shutterstock 30 Signs You’re a New Yorker
Being from New York gives you a certain attitude, fast-paced and totally unique, even a bit rough around the edges. There are aspects to everyday life that get so ingrained, it can be easy to forget that they don’t apply…
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Hero Images/Getty Images What to Know When Buying a House After 50
For retirees moving instead of aging in place, some critical things to think about before buying include income, home size, and access to health care.
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DuxX/istockphoto Things Americans Obsess Over That Puzzle the Rest of the World
In many countries, Americans are painted with a broad and not-so-nice brush. We are loud, opinionated, and a little too casual in dress and manner. So, it’s no wonder that…
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Frazer Harrison/Staff/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images North America Easy Ways to Keep Up With the Kardashians for Less
This famous family isn’t going anywhere, between their constant presence online, their business ventures, and their show on Hulu. If you dream of a life like Kim, Kylie, Khloe, and the…
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Amusement Parks: Then and Now
When you were a kid, amusement parks seemed gigantic. If revisiting the same parks seems different now, it’s not just your childhood memories that have changed. Theme parks are under…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Wedding Horror Stories That Made Industry Professionals Cringe
Getting married brings out the best in some people — and the worst in others. Add to that the possibility of scheduling mix-ups, technical difficulties, and plain bad weather and…
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In the Car Wash! by Günter Hentschel (CC BY-ND) 4 Things to Know Before Using the Costco Car Wash
Costco Wholesale is known for its bargain prices, bulk products, inflation-proof hotdogs, and cheap gas. But did you know the warehouse retailer also offers affordable car washes? If the answer…
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Cheapism Ice Cream Trucks Selling Musk and Zuckerberg Pops Let Customers ‘Eat the Rich’
Ice cream trucks in New York and Los Angeles have been selling “Eat the Rich” ice pops named after five of the world’s top tech magnates: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates,…
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adisa/istockphoto 25 Cities With Great Public Transportation
Renting a car during a city-focused vacation can be a drag. Not only is renting a car outrageously expensive, but having to be responsible for parking and navigating traffic and…
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Ian Smith / Flickr & Wikimedia Commons Famous Roles That Almost Went to Someone Else
Can you imagine anyone else playing Indiana Jones besides Harrison Ford? It almost happened, but lucky for us, the superstar, who’s celebrating his 80th birthday today on July 13, landed…
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Getty Images Entertainment 25 Things Elon Musk Promised and Didn’t Deliver
Elon Musk has forged his way into the American consciousness with his bold vision for electric vehicles and his relentless pursuit of diverse, outrageous projects such as colonizing Mars, infusing…
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Georgette Douwma / Stone / Getty Images CC These Companies Offer Surf Breaks and Other Unusual Employee Perks
Most of us work at jobs where benefits are pretty standard: health coverage, paid time off, sick leave, and the like. But there are companies that take a decidedly more…
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August Hausman These Stunning Custom Airstream RVs Are Perfect for a Summer Getaway
Few American products are as iconic as the Airstream. Introduced in the 1930s with the Clipper model, not many trailers have invoked as much American nostalgia as these. But recognizable…
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kate_sept2004/Getty Images Jobs With Flexible Hours and Great Hourly Rates
The pandemic didn’t just show how many jobs didn’t need in-office face time to meet deadlines — it made workers realize how reluctant they were to return to 9-to-5 grinds.…
