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©TripAdvisor Made in the USA: 23 Must-See Factory Tours
Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour or been through the chocolate wonderland that is the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle plants, and other fascinating sites are also open to visitors.…
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beekeepx/iStockphoto 13 Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn
If the many reasons for not having a lawn make sense to you, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Hardscape designs, carved and paved paths, raised garden boxes, rock mulch, and drought-resistant plants and trees are some…
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John Z./Yelp 25 Belly-Busting Food Challenges That Offer Winners a Free Meal
Free food sounds like a deal, but when the only way to get it is to complete an extreme challenge, most people gladly pay for their meals. But there are a few brave souls willing to endure such feats of…
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Archive Photos/Stringer/Getty The Best and Worst Tom Cruise Movies
Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise’s name on a movie attracts a lot of attention. He has rarely had any problem carrying a film on his own or going toe-to-toe with seminal actors such as Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman,…
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travelpixpro/istockphoto The Most Patriotic Place in Each State
With the Fourth of July approaching, America is about to enter peak patriotism mode. But there’s more to celebrating the nation’s birthday than just barbecue and fireworks. Take a look into U.S. history while saluting some of our most iconic locations…
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Remus Kotsell/istockphoto 11 Ways to Go on a Disney Cruise for Less
Disney Cruise Line sails a fleet of five ships geared toward families, with the 4,000-passenger Disney Wish just being added (and two more ships set to be delivered in 2025). The Wish is different in that it features the AquaMouse,…
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Diy13/istockphoto The 10 Best Summer Beers to Buy at Trader Joe’s
When temps hit the triple digits and venturing outdoors feels like an extraterrestrial traverse across Venus, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold one. But with tens of thousands…
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EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/istockphoto 40 Iconic and Beautiful Boardwalks Across the Country
Boardwalks are bastions of American culture and consumption, where prime beachside properties are used to cram in as many thrill rides, midway games, fast-food stands, and other attractions as physically…
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Smith Collection/Gado/Contributor/Getty Futuristic Car Features We Could See in the Next Decades (And One We Won’t)
We’ve come a long way from the first autos with vehicles that are now far, far safer and smarter than their predecessors. Innovations such as automatic emergency braking, land-departure, and…
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Chris Browne/istockphoto Historic Battle Reenactments Across America
The Revolutionary War, Civil War, and other monumental battles fought on American soil are squarely in the past, but try telling that to the reenactors that fire muskets or cannonades…
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ferrantraite/istockphoto The Best and Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to a Major Customer Survey
Opening a fast-food bag after you pull away from the drive-thru is often an unsatisfying experience. Did they forget an item? Give you someone else’s order completely? Are the fries…
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domoyega/istockphoto Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun
In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto 25 Quirky Small Towns Across America
Many small towns have a certain undeniable charm, whether it’s because they’re a perfect slice of Americana, surrounded by incredible scenery, or have a thriving Main Street. Other tiny towns,…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto The Biggest Summer Anthems From the Past 50+ Years
There’s something about music — the way it can evoke a time, a place, a feeling, even years after you first hear it. It’s often regarded as the closest thing…
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AdrianHancu/istockphoto Companies With Outstanding Customer Service
After the initial blow from the COVID-19 pandemic did its damage to small businesses and international companies alike, many businesses have struggled to find workers at all, let alone reliable…
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Sunset Boulevard/Contributor/Getty The Most Patriotic Films of All Time
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, it’s time to kick back and enjoy some of these films about freedom, duty, and undying love for one’s country. Grab a cold…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand
Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…
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Wikimedia Commons Red Flags That Make Home Inspectors Cringe
In today’s competitive real estate environment, many buyers waive home inspections with the hope their offer becomes the winning bid. But skipping an inspection means homebuyers miss out on getting…
