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Jeff C. / Yelp The 8 Absolute Worst Chicken Chains in America
Fried chicken is an American classic in all its forms, from crispy, bone-in chicken drumsticks straight from a cardboard bucket to the trendy spicy chicken sandwich. Many chain restaurants specialize in chicken, but they’re not all created equal. Next time…
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TY Lim/shutterstock The Only McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Items Worth Your Time
A lot of people know just how much firepower the McDonald’s breakfast menu packs, but where do you start your order? There are plenty of options, ranging from pancakes to breakfast sandwiches. Let’s take a look at the McDonald’s breakfast…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism The Most Overrated Fast-Food Burgers
We all love a good fast-food burger now and again. Everyone has their favorite chains, but some of those chains seem to be coasting on reputation alone instead of a quality product. Maybe you’ve been eating the burger for decades,…
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Joel Carillet/istockphoto 14 Kinds of People Who Should Never Go on a Cruise
With a new year approaching, it’s natural to start dreaming of our next vacations. Cruises can be a budget-friendly choice for vacationers who want to unpack once and relax, and veteran cruisers know all sorts of tips and tricks to make their trips…
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u/Quick_Presentation11 via Reddit.com Vintage Photos of McDonald’s in the 1970s
Remember the good old days? The days of birthday parties and “orange drink”? The days of Grimace and Mayor McCheese? McDonald’s was a different beast in the 70s — what most people might even consider a delightful experience. How times have…
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Joshua Blanchard / Getty The Best-Selling Menu Item at Every Major Fast Food Chain
Americans eat fast food an average of 1 to 3 times a week, and when they do, they usually stick to what they know. But it’s not always the flashy burgers or buzzy limited-time drops that win out. In many…
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semenovp/istockphoto 7 Foods to Never Eat If You Have High Cholesterol
If you’re struggling with high cholesterol, it’s really important you pay attention to what foods you’re eating to understand how they can impact your levels. While you might find some…
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Columbia Pictures/Fotos International/Getty Images Vintage Photos of Diners in the 1970s
Diners are magical places, spirit realms really; houses made with walls full of souls, stories, and legends. These magical luncheonettes, breakfast nooks, and late-night watering holes have been around forever…
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nycshooter/istockphoto Addictive Costco Snacks Worth Buying in Bulk
Buying snacks in bulk makes sense when you consider that they usually have long shelf lives and let’s face it — we all go through them pretty quickly anyway. So…
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shironosov/istockphoto 12 Things to NEVER Buy at a Garage Sale
Garage sale shopping either gives you chills of excitement or completely repulses you. There’s no doubt that used or unwanted items can offer some great deals if you’re willing to…
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u/Dornanian via Reddit.com Things the Middle Class Spent Money on in the ’70s
The 1970s were no freewheeling economic joyride for the American middle class. For the average household, life was a mix of post-war frugality, rising consumerism, and a very different idea…
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JIM WATSON/Getty Images Subway Has Closed 1,645 Locations. See Which States Lost the Most
Retail chains seem like they’re dropping like flies. Joann, a popular craft store, is going out of business completely, and Big Lots closed most locations after bankruptcy as well. But…
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Erika N. / Yelp The Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State
There are people out there who don’t eat seafood, and that’s really a bummer for them. Life is a lot less wonderful without the ocean’s bounty. If you’re a seafood…
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Wendy’s Frosty by bark (CC BY) Fast Food Items That Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most
We all know fast food isn’t great for you. It’s bad, like really bad, but ignoring that fact is too easy. It gets even spookier once you decide to really…
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onfilm/istockphoto How to Score Deals at Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Whether it’s Macy’s, Joann Fabrics, Kohl’s, or Dollar General, retailers have been announcing store closures left and right with no sign of slowing. And with so many major retailers on the ropes,…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto Rite Aid Closing 115 Locations Following Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List
UPDATE: Rite Aid Closing Hundreds More Stores. Here’s the Full List Things aren’t looking good for Rite Aid. The pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy on May 5, the second time in…
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wsfurlan/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never Eat on a Cruise
Vacations are a time for indulging, especially cruises. You’re surrounded by restaurants and buffets 24/7, but over-indulging too many times is one thing you don’t want to do on a…
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Jana Murr/istockphoto 15 Genius Ways to Travel Cheaply (Without Sacrificing the Fun)
Traveling well doesn’t have to mean spending big. Whether it’s snagging a free stopover, sipping homemade espresso instead of overpriced lattes, or staying in university dorms over pricey hotels, savvy…
