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filadendron/istockphoto States That Eat the Most Fast Food
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts analyzed some data on the number of fast-food restaurants in each state, as well as general fast-food consumption across the country, and gave each state a score (for the full, complicated methodology, check here). Want…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Why McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Never Work
Every few weeks, usually at night, I have a sudden craving for vanilla soft serve from McDonald’s. But just as I start to fantasize about the immaculate, snow-white swirl, I remember the futility of it all: A working McDonald’s soft-serve…
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Frederick Breedon / Getty Images 20 Restaurant Chains Open on Easter Sunday (and Which Are Closed)
Easter Sunday might be a time for church, egg hunts, and awkward family photos, but it doesn’t mean the whole country shuts down. While some restaurant chains close up to give their staff a well-earned break, plenty of spots will…
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Ravo Y. / Yelp This Is Your Breakfast Burger Bucket List
Biting into a breakfast burger stuffed with oozing eggs and crispy bacon makes for a memorable way to start the day when you’re craving a savory breakfast. Across the country, food trucks, restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall eateries are whipping up breakfast-inspired…
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Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images How Much A Dozen Eggs Cost The Year You Were Born
In 2025, egg prices have gone through the roof, with some stores charging over $10 per dozen. The reason is a massive avian flu outbreak that’s wiped out millions of hens, sent supply chains into chaos, and left empty shelves everywhere.And while today’s…
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designer491/istockphoto 28 Ways Your Tax Return Could Trigger an IRS Audit
For most taxpayers, it’s unlikely that they will be audited by the IRS. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely out of the question. While the number of audits has dropped dramatically in recent years, the IRS knows that every $1…
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Recollection Road / YouTube Once-Popular Pizza Chains That No Longer Exist
Everybody likes pizza. So naturally, if you want to open a food spot, you go for the obvious: pizza. Because duh, demand. But the thing is, when everyone loves pizza,…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 5 Name-Brand Items That Are Always Superior
A wise person once said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” They were certainly onto something with that wisdom-soaked sentiment, and it’s never rung more true. In this day…
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto The Best Sports Bars in America, Ranked
When playoff time hits, sometimes watching the game at home doesn’t really do the trick. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by strangers, slapping five with people who have been…
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DepositPhotos.com The Best Fast-Food Chicken Chains, Ranked
Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options…
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Publishers Clearing House Publishers Clearing House Files for Bankruptcy, But Will Still Run Sweepstakes
Publishers Clearing House commercials — you know, the ones where they’d show up at someone’s door with a giant check — were inescapable in the 1980s and 1990s, but you…
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Chalffy/istockphoto 16 Rare Vinyl Records That Can Be Worth a Lot Today
If you’ve got a box of old records lying around, it might be a good time to check what’s actually in there. While not every dusty LP is a hidden…
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grinvalds/istockphoto Why Women Are Taxed More on Underwear Than Men
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff rate on…
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James Andrews/istockphoto American Cities With the Most Expensive Pizza
When you’re hungry, don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to spend a lot of money, pizza is the perfect choice. It’s cheap, readily available, and can feed a whole…
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jacoblund/istockphoto 11 Foods You Should Never Order At A Diner
There’s plenty to love about a diner. Your standard diner will have all your bases covered for comfort food and an encyclopedic menu. It’s easy to get lost in the…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Retirement
These days, retirement seems like more and more of a myth, but if you’re able to secure it, the battle isn’t over. It’s expensive to retire in this great big…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Easter Brunch Casserole You Can Make Ahead of Time
I am all about make-ahead holiday meals. It’s very satisfying to make a dish the day before you need it in order to spend more time with family and not…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto 21 Creative Twists on Easter Ham
Easter is right around the corner, which for many people means ham will soon be appearing on the family dinner table. Whether you’re partial to a traditional glazed, baked ham…