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Cheapism We Tried 25 Popular Hot Sauces — This Is the Best
Hot sauce is a more-than-$1-billion industry in the United States, and it’s only expected to get more popular. Chile heads shake and pour their favorite sauces on anything, not just cuisines known for spicy foods. If you’ve ever wandered through…
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eBay 15 Vintage Photos of A&W Drive-ins
Founded in 1919, A&W has given us over a century of memories — and still counting. Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known for its homemade root beer, drive-in culture, and classic diner…
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Gilman, Colorado by genericprofilename (CC BY-NC-ND) 25 Towns Devastated by Losing a Single Company
The sad tale of a firetruck plant shutting down in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania — taking hundreds of jobs and the town’s identity with it — illustrates the painful truth of company towns: Being so closely entwined with a single employer poses a big…
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Estradaanton/istockphoto The Worst Steakhouse Chains in America
A steakhouse dinner should be a sure thing — a big, juicy cut, buttery sides, maybe even a loaded baked potato to round it out. But according to many Yelp reviews, Reddit threads, and just about every steakhouse ranking out…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 29 Classic Station Wagons That Will Take You Back
The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long since passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced by minivans and SUVs. “There are not a lot of…
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Rachel Schneider/Cheapism / MivPiv/istockphoto ‘The Deepest Pain I’ve Ever Felt’: A Reminder of the True Meaning of Memorial Day
In these days leading up to Memorial Day, you’ll see sales at every retail giant under the sun and grocery ads geared toward backyard barbecues. You’ll roll your eyes when gas prices surge in time for the weekend travel surplus.…
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manyakotic/istockphoto 25 Easy Recipes With Only 3 Ingredients
Cooking at home is pretty much always healthier and cheaper than going out, but the rising cost of eating out makes quick and easy recipes more essential than ever. Forget about hunting…
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hapabapa/istockphoto 10 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Set Foot in Costco
For some, Costco is a wonderland of giant jars of pickles, large inexpensive bottles of liquor, and pillow-size bundles of cheap socks. But while there are obvious benefits to shopping…
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Staten Island Boat Graveyard by Bob Jagendorf (CC BY-NC) 20 Unusual Abandoned Places Across America
The allure of exploring unusual and abandoned places is hard to resist, and many curiosity-seekers make it a hobby. Such sites, however, may contain hazards, so it’s important to heed…
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m-imagephotography/istockphoto 21 Delicious Casseroles Our Grandmothers Made
Some things never go out of style, and casseroles are one of them. Baked dishes are homey, comforting, and usually simple to make, and they got even easier once canned…
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Helin Loik-Tomson/istockphoto Bathroom Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
Frugal folks know there are a ton of products that make little sense to buy. Of course, they’re in every room of the home, including the one where we primp,…
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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A by Greg Gjerdingen (CC BY) 15 Cars of the 1970s That Ruled the Streets
In the ’70s, some motorists got stars in their eyes when they looked at muscle cars, while others gravitated toward supercars or even subcompact models. While what’s “cool” just depends…
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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 20 Vintage Photos of Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days?…
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Cafe Sierra / Yelp The Most Indulgent Buffet in Every State
Buffets can be divisive — while some would-be customers love the variety, others hate the crowds and would rather sit and relax during their meal. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s…
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u/fastlanekj via Reddit.com Big Lots Is Reopening 78 More Stores in June. Here’s the Full List
Retail chains are dropping like flies this year, but one company is making a comeback. Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy last year, originally announced that it would close almost…
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Elton H. / Yelp Famous BBQ Joints Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great barbecue is all about patience. We all know how much patience it requires to cook it, but it also requires a ton of patience to eat it. You need…
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u/RedKittieKat via Reddit.com 10 Frozen Foods Only People Who Grew Up in the ’70s Will Remember
We’ve been living the good life of frozen food for about 80 years, and in the 1970s, things weren’t too different from what they are now. We’ve still got Stouffer’s…
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Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty I Joined Costco. Here’s What I Wasn’t Expecting
Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially for groceries — and stocking up on essentials in one quick trip, from toilet paper to frozen pizza. I…
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