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    Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More

    Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses and their willingness to learn what humans want them to…

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    Is This the Most Hated Taco Bell Item?

    Fans of Taco Bell are some of the most devoted in the world of fast food — you might even call them superfans. They get married at a Bell-themed wedding chapel in Las Vegas, make road trip pilgrimages to locations that…

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    25 Places to Take the Family Now That Disney Is So Expensive

    To ease crowding, Disney raised the price of admission to its theme parks last year, with even children’s tickets exceeding $100 a day. The increased rates may inspire budget-minded travelers to seek another vacation spot for a few days of…

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    Fast Food Sauces We Loved (and Loathed) That Have Been Discontinued

    Are you still mourning a sauce sold all too briefly by a fast food chain? See if this list includes the favorite snatched from you by some tasteless exec.

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    A Measure of Relief: Gas Prices Start to Cool After Overheating in June

    Consumers across America are feeling a little less pain at the pump.  Gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days, marking the second-longest streak in U.S. history since 2005. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.82 a gallon…

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    10 Uses for Pool Noodles

    We may float with a pool noodle in the water occasionally, but kids are far more creative — they use them to squirt each other, build shapes, and stage mock sword fights. If we can take a cue, these long,…

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    These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees

    The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion…

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    Kevin Hart Is Opening a Vegan Fast Food Restaurant

    Kevin Hart is joining the ranks of celebrities with restaurants — by opening a vegan fast food joint in Los Angeles. Hart House has an entirely plant-based menu featuring burg’rs,…

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    Easy and Delicious Rice and Bean Recipes From Around the World

    You can open a can of black beans and pour them over a bag of precooked rice for an easy, tasty, and hearty meal. But rice and beans can be so much…

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    Forget Ice Cream: Best Frozen Yogurt Shops Across America

    If you’re looking to expand your dessert horizons beyond the fallback ice cream scoops, there are tons of frozen yogurt shops to delight your taste buds. From bold and unusual…

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    The Most Beautiful River in Every State

    America is full of stunning views in every state, and rivers are central to many of them. Of course, that’s no surprise: There are a staggering 3.5 million miles of…

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    Fascinating Funeral Traditions Around the World

    Funeral traditions vary all across the world. Some are ancient religious practices, while others are new ideas made possible because of technological advancements over the past 50 years. One thing…

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    Stocking the Freezer? Here’s How Long Your Favorite Foods Will Last

    Maybe your most recent freezer sweep will yield some surprises: slices of homemade bread that have crumbled beyond use; freezer-burned fruit stored for healthy shakes never made; and those long-forgotten,…

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    The Best Summertime Comfort Food Recipes

    When people think of comfort food, it usually involves a lot of casseroles, creamy sauces, and other heavy dishes. But there are plenty of comfort foods that are lighter, healthier,…

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    10th Anniversary Gifts for Him and for Her

    By the time you’ve been together for 10 years, you know each other’s quirks, habits, likes, and dislikes better than you probably ever imagined on the day you said “I…

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    Memorable Gifts For Your Lucky 7th Anniversary

    By the time you’ve been together for 7 years, you know each other’s quirks, habits, likes, and dislikes better than you probably ever imagined on the day you said “I do.” Commemorate…

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    25th Anniversary Gifts for Him and for Her

    By the time you’ve been together for 25 years, you know each other’s quirks, habits, likes, and dislikes better than you probably ever imagined on the day you said “I…

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    ‘5 Items or Less:’ Trader Joe’s Recipes From an Instagram Favorite

    In This Article: In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Sweet Corn Ravioli With Brown Butter and Burrata Miso Ramen With Pork Belly Coconut Shrimp Tacos Beef…