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stacey_newman/istockphoto 12 Things We Can Learn From the Great Depression
No one really knows what the nation’s economy will look like as we emerge from 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic, but the occasional parallels with the Great Depression were certainly difficult to avoid during it — the unemployment rate…
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Matthew Stockman/Getty Images I Went to an NHL Playoff Game After a Year in Lockdown — Here’s How It Went
I’m a hockey fan. I love the game’s pace, its momentum shifts, its physicality, the way each goal can seem like a tiny miracle after so much determination. But more specifically, I’m a Colorado Avalanche fan. I will never forgive…
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rez-art/istockphoto 49 Best Restaurants for RV Road Trips
RV travel is great until you need to stop for food. As many folks with motor homes, trailers, and other types of recreational vehicles have figured out, not every pit stop is a great place to stop, and not all…
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Inside Creative House/istockphoto 15 Ways Living in an RV Can Help You Retire Early
If you’re dreaming of getting out of the rat race and retiring early, you may be considering drastic measures — and you aren’t alone. There’s a whole community that will do pretty much whatever it takes to reach their financial goals,…
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LeoPatrizi/istockphoto 28 Movie Locations You Can Visit in the U.S.
It’s no wonder filmmakers spend so much time trying to find the perfect shooting locations for their movies. After all, the willingness of an audience to suspend their disbelief can depend largely on how well a movie’s set matches its…
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Happy Camper Cocktail Co. Barbershops, Bars, and Other Businesses on Wheels Across America
Food trucks revolutionized the dining industry and gave many business owners a marketplace when the costs or accompanying demands of traditional restaurants were prohibitive. Now other businesses have followed suit and gone mobile. We found 20 innovative mobile businesses that…
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Amazon Delicious International Candies That Can Be Shipped to Your Door
Maybe you’re craving a trip abroad. Maybe you’re pining after the snacks you enjoyed when you studied abroad in another country, or you just want to discover your new favorite…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Where to Donate for Racial Justice in Your State
As Americans reflect on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, the push for racial justice and equity has become part of the national conversation in a way that few could…
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FabrikaCr/istockphoto Bike Season Begins: Is a Group Tour for You?
Maybe you bought a Peloton and are suddenly in the best shape of your life. Or you were lucky enough to score a new ride in a booming bike market…
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Oleg Elkov/istockphoto Why Americans Drink More Wine Than Any Other Country
While Europe may be better-known for its love of wine, the U.S. is no slouch in the wine department either, with literally thousands of wineries. Americans make and drink a…
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Tati Nova photo Mexico/shutterstock 25 Crazy Coffee Products From All Around the World
While we’ve seen a tidal wave of Starbucks’ blended inventions, homemade coffee creations, and pumpkin-spice everything on Instagram, coffee fans around the world have found even stranger ways to drink coffee over the…
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Xsandra/istockphoto The Best (and Worst) Foods to Get Delivered, According to Chefs
If there’s anything we’ve gotten really good at over the past year, it’s ordering takeout. But as we’ve probably come to realize, all delivery orders are not created equal. That…
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Legal Sea Foods/Yelp Regional Seafood Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
Not all chains deserve a bad rap, and that’s especially true when it comes to seafood restaurants. If a spot cuts corners on the fish it serves, customers are going…
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Jorg Greuel/Getty Images Bucket-List Casinos Across America
Casinos have never been known for their restraint. Showplaces of over-the top excess, casinos are all about the wow factor, from dancing fountains and eye-catching light displays to priceless artwork…
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Allison Michael Orenstein / Stone / Getty Images CC How Long Can You Expect to Live in America’s Biggest Cities?
Settling down away from the hubbub of a big city may seem like a slower, less taxing way of life. But in reality, Americans in urban areas tend to live…
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mtcurado/istockphoto Most Iconic Staircases Around the World
What is a staircase? A means of getting from point A to point B, sure (unless you’re M.C. Escher). But stairs are more than functional. They can be figurative, fantastical,…
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Speculoos Cookie Butter by StarsApart (CC BY-SA) The 29 Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s
Quirky Trader Joe’s has amassed a following among grocery shoppers who appreciate its unique offerings, low prices, and emphasis on natural and organic goods. But newbies may not know where…
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Dog Chapel by alans1948 (CC BY) Coolest Dog Parks Across America Worth Going Out of Your Way For
A park that allows dogs is one thing, but a genuine, bona fide dog park is a whole different day of adventure with your canine. The best dog parks aren’t…
