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Maeve S./Yelp Cool and Classic Bowling Alleys Across America
Flashbacks to loud, bustling bowling alleys are some of the most vivid, nostalgic memories we have. After all, in the late 1970s, more than 9 million of us were members of a bowling league. Though for a while it seemed…
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Ali Majdfar / Moment / Getty Images CC 20 Small Towns That Shaped the Course of American History
Philadelphia has the Liberty Bell. New York has Ellis Island. San Antonio has the Alamo. U.S. history isn’t just confined to its metropolises, though. Foundations and turning points can be found in the most unlikely of places, including small towns…
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Delmaine Donson/istockphoto TikTok’s ‘Quiet Quitting’ Trend Is Changing the Way We Talk About Work
Amid an uptick in unionization efforts, a tight labor market, and growing employee disengagement, an internet trend called “quiet quitting” has ignited another debate between old and young, boss and worker. But the phenomenon isn’t entirely new, and it’s not…
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Pizza Hut in Moscow just before the opening in 1990 by GeorgeLouis (CC BY-SA) 37 Bizarre Celebrity Product Endorsements
If you’ve ever watched a commercial featuring a celebrity endorsement, you may have wondered why the star was encouraging you to buy a specific product. (We’re still thinking of that Mikhail Gorbachev Pizza Hut commercial). Yes, the market is still flooded…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto Sam’s Club Membership Is About to Get More Expensive
Soon it won’t be quite as cheap to shop at Sam’s Club anymore. CNBC reports that the Walmart-owned warehouse store will be hiking annual fees to $50 from $45 for club members and to $110 from $100 for Plus members,…
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©TripAdvisor This Trapdoor Waterslide in Switzerland Is Absolutely Terrifying
Waterslides tend to be tamer than roller coasters, their terrestrial counterpart. But a trending TikTok video of the Booster Loop trapdoor waterslide at Aquaparc, a popular water park in Port-Valais, Switzerland, shows that aquatic rides can be just as stomach-churning…
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Stefanie Keenan/Getty 10 Must-See Movie Museums for Film Fans
While we may be in the era of streaming, the golden age of cinema still lives on behind the walls of museums across the globe. Although Los Angeles remains film’s…
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WinThom/istockphoto The Best — and Worst! — Fast-Food Sauces
While there are a few staple dipping sauces that most fast-food chains offer (think ranch, barbecue, and honey mustard), the reality is that most of those condiments taste pretty much…
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Cheapism Awesome Gift Ideas Under $250
Stuck for a great gift? We’ve got plenty of ideas under $25 and under $50 if you need to pinch pennies, but if you have a little more to spend,…
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evrim ertik/istockphoto 25 Old-Fashioned Barbershops Across America
Shave and a haircut — two bits. Like the nostalgia of that barbershop-inspired call and response? Then you’ll likely love the tradition and history — or the recreating of history…
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Pexels The Wildest and Craziest Camping Disaster Stories
Ah, camping: A relaxing opportunity to sleep under the stars and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Exposure to nature has been shown to pack a slew of health…
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Cheapism Holiday Gifts Under $25 That Still Feel Thoughtful
Shopping for kids, parents, spouses, or co-workers? Budget-conscious shoppers can find just the right Christmas gift at the right price right here — all for $25 or less.
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Maegan89/istockphoto TikTokker Explores Abandoned Plane Wreckage in the New Hampshire Wilderness
A little-known plane crash is trending on TikTok after a hiker posted a video of the airplane’s abandoned fuselage on Mount Success in Coos County, New Hampshire. In the viral…
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Cheapism Ideas for Filling a Gift Basket on a Budget
Sure, it’s easy to buy a holiday gift basket and give it to a friend or loved one, but it’s so … impersonal. And expensive. Instead of spending a small…
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Cheapism / MoviePass /David K./Yelp / Starbucks 25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could Deliver
Most companies want nothing more than to drum up demand. Special promotions and flashy launches are one way to create buzz, even if the product ends up flopping. Other times,…
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skodonnell/istockphoto Starbucks Raised Pumpkin Spice Prices — Where to Get Your Fall Fix Instead
Starbucks is bringing back the seasonal favorite that America can’t get enough of: the pumpkin spice latte. Like seemingly everything else, though, it’s fallen victim to inflation. The popular drink…
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caughtinthe/istockphoto The Best Places to Buy and Sell Used Wedding Dresses
As the saying goes, one bridal tradition is to wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on the couple’s wedding day. What if that “something old” is a…
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Cheapism/ Steve Jennings, Rachpoot/Getty 15 Celebrity Comebacks That Will Make You Believe in Second Chances
The ultimate celebrity comeback. R.D.J., Britney Spears, and other stars who overcame major public scandal to successfully rebuild their Hollywood careers.
