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    11 Top Latin American Restaurants Across the U.S.

    South of the U.S. and Mexico lies a wealth of delicious cuisine, from the arepas of Colombia and Venezuela to the expertly cooked steaks of Argentina. Exciting flavors also come when these culinary traditions are fused together, combining flavors whose…

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    40 Restaurants Where You Can See Dazzling Fall Foliage

    Leaf-peeping season is just around the corner, a time that inspires nature lovers to hit the road in search of the season’s vibrant displays of color in picturesque and bucolic settings. While driving along famed foliage routes is one way…

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    42 Happy Hour Hot Spots Worth Leaving Work Early For

    A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round for your friends or even pick up the tab if…

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    24 Things to Do Before the End of Summer

    Summer ends Sept. 23, and although it seems like the season flies by, there’s still time for summery activities. Take advantage of free and low-cost offerings in your area, and get some practical stuff done. Here are 24 things to…

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    15 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Visit New York City

    Any New Yorker will tell you that there is a real love-hate dynamic about living in the city. The glamorous nightlife, delicious cheap eats, and one-of-a-kind boutiques come with a price, namely never-ending construction, traffic, high prices, and a fast-paced…

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    11 Steps to Combating Fall Allergies

    The lovely weather and landscapes of fall come at a price: allergies. Ragweed and mold thrive when temperatures drop and the leaves turn, triggering allergy symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing, and coughing in millions of people. Fortunately, preventing and…

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    17 Trendy Fall Fashions for Women Over 50

    Even if you’ve not been in a classroom for decades, there’s a back-to-school feel to this time of year that adds a spark to shopping for fall fashions. The worst…

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    10 Highly Rated Medical Alert Systems for Health and Safety

    Medical alert systems might seem antiquated in the digital age — after all, almost everyone has a cellphone that offers a direct line to 911. But if your phone is…

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    42 Metro Areas Where New Home Construction Is Booming

    Looking for a brand-new home? Home builders have been busy this year. For home buyers on the hunt for new construction, Texas is the place to be. Three of its…

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    The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss and How You Can Avoid Them

    Hearing loss is an invisible impairment that affects millions of people across the country and around the world. While it often goes undetected or untreated, it can have significant effects…

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    I Love My Botox — and Wish I Could Be More Open About It

    I heard about Botox while reading a beauty magazine in the early 2000s, before “Botched Botox” slide shows featuring the frozen faces of celebrities were everywhere on the internet. The…

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    12 Tips and Tricks to Make Grocery Pickup Worth Trying

    Curbside grocery pickup may have been a novelty a couple years ago, but today, it’s a staple at many supermarkets across the country. Still wondering whether it’s for you? In…

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    Where to Find a Good, Cheap Breakfast Across Canada

    You don’t have to break the bank on the most important meal of the day. That’s especially true in Canada, a nation with an evolving food scene bolstered by countless…

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    22 Insanely Expensive Electronics You Don’t Actually Need

    Among those for whom money is no object, there’s a whole world of toys and gadgets to be purchased that many of us can only dream about owning. This is…

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    Don’t Overlook These 15 Great Perks and Resources for Seniors

    The golden years bring golden opportunities. Many cultural institutions, retailers, supermarkets, and travel companies offer discounts to seniors. There are also many services available to help people navigate tricky issues…

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    50 Student Discounts You Don’t Want to Miss

    Money is scarce for many college students, so finding ways to save is key. Many merchants offer discounts aimed at students, whether on clothes, electronics, textbooks, or even movie tickets,…

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    Bizarre College Classes That Will Make You Want to Go Back to School

    About 17 million undergrad students are expected to arrive on U.S. college campuses soon, likely armed with an optimistic desire to improve the world, some dorm essentials, and maybe a…

  • a student takes a plate during lunch time at a secondary school on december 1, 2014 in london, england
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    What Kids Eat for Lunch Around the World

    You can tell a lot about a culture by the way it eats, and the way it treats kids. For this list, we took a look at both factors, focusing…