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An original Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory kit, showing four jars of radioactive samples in the upper left corner by Webms (CC BY-SA) 30 Dangerous Products That Were Popular When You Were a Kid
We often never know how potentially hazardous our favorite childhood toys, familiar household items, or even family cars were until they’re a couple decades in the rearview. That’s certainly the case when it comes to many products that were considered…
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Game of Thrones/facebook.com 15 Experiences Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Fan Will Love
The new season of “Game of Thrones” (like winter) is coming, and if you’re a fan, you’re probably looking for ways to get your Westeros fix before the premiere of the eighth and final season on April 14. Thankfully there…
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Milaspage/istockphoto 20 Fun and Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Tax time can cause headaches, but the strain often pays off. While fewer people are receiving refunds this year — due to changes in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — those refunds do represent a serious chunk of…
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miroslav_1/istockphoto 26 Stunning ‘Game of Thrones’ Filming Locations Worth Visiting
People who first learned about the world of Westeros from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” have waited to learn how the story ends since the first season premiered eight years ago — and are anxiously awaiting the premiere of…
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asiseeit/istockphoto Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to be added to your list of responsibilities if it hasn’t…
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Drazen_/istockphoto This Last-Minute Move Could Lower Your Taxes
With less than two weeks left before the tax filing deadline, many of us are scrambling to find , but one popular strategy is still in play even though many other rules changed significantly under the 2017 Tax Cuts and…
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Karl Tapales/Getty Images Too Busy to File a Tax Return? 12 Tips for Procrastinators
Uh-oh. The tax-filing deadline is around the corner, and some people are rushing to prepare their tax returns at the last minute. A mistake can be costly, both in terms…
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RomanR/shutterstoc Can I Still Claim This? 13 Popular Tax Deductions
Determining what expenses to deduct on a tax return can be difficult. For starters, it may make more sense to use the standard deduction than to itemize. For the 2018…
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anirav/istockphoto 50 Best Wheelchair-Accessible Vacation Spots
The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities, institutions, and businesses to make their facilities accessible to everyone. That includes public transit such as buses and subways; infrastructure including sidewalks, stairways,…
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the_wayward_blonde/instagram.com Creative Van Conversions to Simplify Life on the Road
A lot of people are turning their vans into mobile homes, and while these smaller vehicles may lack some of the amenities already built into RVs, they can still be…
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Grafissimo/istockphoto 32 RV Tips For Laundry And Cleaning On The Road
There are some things you can’t escape by living on the road. No matter how flexible your living space is, you’ll always need to do laundry, and you’ll always need…
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coffeeand.hk/facebook.com These Laundromats Offer Pizza, Beer, Music, and More Cool Stuff
Doing laundry is a boring chore, especially if you’re stuck doing it at a laundromat. Thankfully, to help pass the time, some laundromats now offer unique features and attractions that…
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©TripAdvisor 20 Cities Where You Can Score Five-Star Hotels at Three-Star Prices
You don’t always have to pay five-star prices for luxury hotels. In many cities it’s possible to book a posh getaway for the cost of a three-star hotel, according to…
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dlewis33/istockphoto The Highest-Rated Spring Cleaning Products From Walmart
There’s just something about melting snow and daffodils poking through the ground that makes a person want to get cleaning. Short days and cold weather are a perfect recipe for…
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Hero Images/Getty Images 29 Must-Try International Street Foods Under $5
If there’s one thing that every culture has in common it’s a love of eating delicious food for little money. As food trucks and stands have proliferated across the United…
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Creativa Images/shutterstock Is Your Tax Bill Too High? 22 Ways to Save
Certain things in life are unavoidable, and taxes are one of them. While there have been many changes lately, the good news is that there are still numerous ways to…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Moving in With Your Adult Kids? Here’s How to Make It Work
Volumes have been written about the so-called “boomerang effect” of young adults returning to the nest and moving back in with Mom and Dad, a trend that has actually declined…
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shalamov/istockphoto 14 Trendy Travel Experiences You Don’t Want to Miss
Adventurous travelers are always looking for the next exciting trip, and these days that includes immersive experiences that go beyond the ordinary. While relaxing on a beautiful beach is still…
