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Yummy pic/istockphoto 9 Egg Substitutes For When You’re Not Paying $10 a Dozen
Egg prices have been so high for so long that they’re now out of many families’ budgets. Many breakfast routines and meal plans have changed, and some people have stopped baking as much as they used to. But as vegans…
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MachineHeadz/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never Order at a Restaurant
In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, those who serve the food often have unique insights into the dishes they wouldn’t dare order themselves. These industry insiders, armed with behind-the-scenes knowledge about preparation, freshness, and handling of food items, tend…
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releon8211/istockphoto Security PIN Codes You Should Never Use
Four digit PIN codes protect everything from your bank account to your cell phone. But if you choose your PIN yourself, chances are your money and data isn’t as safe as you think. ABC News Australia analyzed 29 million PIN…
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Subway Restaurants Subway’s Next Big Thing: Footlong Nachos. Here’s How to Try it Free
Subway’s been dabbling in foot long foods for a while now, and there’s been everything from 12-inch cookies to cheese roll ups. But their latest creation seems like a big departure from anything else the sandwich chain offers: Doritos Footlong…
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niksinka/istockphoto Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Complete Waste of Money
There are plenty of fabulous appliances and accessories that can make specific food-related tasks just a little bit easier, but others are likely to do little more than squander your money and your storage space. From sneakily mainstream to the…
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The Unhealthiest Fast-Food Cheeseburgers, Ranked
There’s no place American cheese feels more comfortable than between a bun and a patty. The cheeseburger is a fast food staple — and one of the unhealthiest things on the menu. A study by PlushCare ranked popular fast food…
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Cheapism 23 Costco Foods With Cult Followings
Costco’s recent entry into the chicken-sandwich wars — sadly, only in Canada — has U.S. Costco devotees taking to social media to express their jealousy. The uninitiated may wonder what…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 20 High-Protein Breakfasts That Are Easy and Delicious
Most Americans aren’t getting enough protein at breakfast. That’s a problem, according to the American Society for Nutrition, which says that high-protein breakfasts are associated with a long list of…
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Diy13/istockphoto Chocolate Recall: Tony’s Chocolonely Bars May Contain Small Stones
Easter is coming up soon, and people are buying all kinds of chocolate for it. But one candy company, Tony’s Chocolonely, just announced a recall of some of its popular…
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97/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
In our “I-want-it-now” culture, you’re only too happy to pay full price if it means getting what you want when you want it. But if you can exercise a little self-restraint,…
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Arizona State Archives 95-2431 The Oldest Bar in Every State
With a mixed bag of histories from raucous, Prohibition-era speakeasies to exclusive establishments that brag of hosting presidents and celebrities, the oldest bars in the United States are as diverse…
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Derek White / Getty Images Fast Food Chains With the Best Customer Service, Ranked
Fast food might come in a paper bag, but the service can still make or break the meal. Based on the 2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index, which surveyed U.S. consumers…
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u/Jackkandi456 via Reddit.com Far Out Breakfast Cereals We Miss From the 1970s
The world of breakfast cereal is a lawless desert of chaos, with flavors, mascots, and ideas that rarely feel cut from the same cloth. In the 1970s, it was even…
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Milan Markovic/istockphoto 13 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
For years, people everywhere have recommended vinegar for several different cleaning hacks. While it might be tried and true in some areas, there are a handful of things around your…
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John M. Chase/istockphoto / Cheapism Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Here’s What Customers Can Expect
If it seems like chain restaurants are dropping like flies, it’s because they are. Just last week, Bar Louie filed for bankruptcy and started closing locations. Last year, half a…
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AleksandarNakic/istockphoto 17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
It pays to be vigilant about whom we hire and how much we pay — and plumbing is a profession fraught with potential for deceit and ripoffs, since most consumers…
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u/ItsZaTime via Reddit.com 15 Unexpected Recipes You Can Make in a Muffin Tin
Muffin pans are incredibly versatile, and while you can make about as many different types of muffins as you can dream of, you can also make countless other goodies. From egg…
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The Original McDonald’s by Tripp (CC BY) Photos of Fast Food Restaurants Then and Now
A look back at fast food restaurants throughout the years reveals some big changes in what they look like and what they serve. How many of these iconic designs and menus do…