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petesphotography/istockphoto Things You Didn’t Know About Mushrooms
It’s neither plant nor animal, it can glow in the dark, and it can be deadly. No, not aliens. We’re talking about mushrooms — those strange, mouthwatering morsels that grow in the depths of the forest. But the more you…
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SchulteProductions/istockphoto Chipotle Is Raising Prices — Again: What to Expect With the Newest Price Hike
It’s bad news for Chipotle lovers. The Mexican fast-casual food chain said Tuesday that it plans to raise menu prices again, marking the third time it has increased prices in two years. The amount for the price hike is unknown,…
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Zenobillis/istockphoto Companies That Benefit From Natural Disasters
Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, pandemics, and other disasters that are out of our control usually cost a lot to recover from, triggering serious headaches with the damage they cause — yet are welcome news for some companies. Here are some corporations…
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brazzo/istockphoto These Are the World’s Most (and Least) Powerful Passports
If you want to travel internationally, you’ll need a passport. But not all passports are equal: Citizens of some nations, such as the United States, can visit far more countries without first seeking clearance by applying for a travel visa…
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filadendron/istockphoto 22 Things to Do Now to Land a Job in a Recession
Landing a job can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but add this bizarre kind of economy to the mix and job seekers may feel bewildered, if not hopeless. All is not lost, however, and though it may take…
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Baked Alaska by vxla (CC BY) The Surprising Stories Behind Popular Regional Desserts
You probably don’t think a lot about the history of the desserts you eat, and understandably so. But there’s a lot of interesting, unusual, and just plain weird stories behind some of them, especially the ones that sprang up as…
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danilovi/istockphoto 25 Destinations Where Your Dollar Goes Far
When planning a vacation in a foreign country, finding inexpensive lodging and transportation is an important first step, but there are also the costs for food, additional travel, shopping, and…
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Cheaper Alternatives to Popular Products That Won’t Disappoint
Don’t pay top dollar for big brand names like Birkenstock or Yeti when there are competitors making products that are just as good but cost far less.
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Johnny Cash by Heinrich Klaffs (CC BY-NC-SA) 13 Things You Didn’t Know About Johnny Cash
“Hello. I’m Johnny Cash.” You might be able to recall the sound of the iconic country singer’s deep voice proclaiming his catchphrase before each one of his hauntingly incredible performances…
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kieferpix/istockphoto Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol
Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well…
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Cheapism We Tried 19 Kinds of Beef Jerky and These Are the Best (And Worst)
Beef jerky is odd. Like a lot of other dried food, it thrives as a snack, and when you’re in the snack game the competition is fierce. There are so…
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tommaso79/istockphoto Scary Cyberattacks that Hacked Millions of Users
Big data breaches keep providing new reasons for consumers to be wary of forking over their personal information, despite companies spending millions to bolster security (and settling lawsuits when the security…
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Nirian/istockphoto Epic Hiking Trails Around the World
Looking for a fun, adventurous, and affordable summer vacation? Go take a hike — literally. Hiking is a great way to see waterfalls, mountain peaks, and alpine meadows without spending…
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rrvachov/istockphoto 10 Hottest Concerts to See This Summer
People are shaking off their pandemic weariness this summer and snapping up tickets to see favorite performers in person — and Gametime, an app that sells last-minute tickets, has ranked…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto Military Skills That Can Help Land a Civilian Job
Given the ubiquitous “support our troops” rhetoric and numerous veterans benefits you might think that America’s military professionals experience an easy time transitioning back to civilian life. But, as National…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Lies Real Estate Agents Tell
The housing market has gotten pretty competitive, inspiring some real estate agents to finesse their way into contracts in roundabout ways. From harmless exaggerations to misleading, downright lies, here are…
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©TripAdvisor The Restaurant With the Best View in Every State
The best restaurants keep regulars coming back for ambiance and atmosphere as much as for the food — and nothing says ambiance like a stellar view. Every state in the…
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Getty Images/Staff/Getty What Boomers Need to Know About Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, often shortened to “crypto,” is a speculative asset especially popular with millennials and Gen Z. Fans will talk all day about the potential in the technology and the potential…
