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RapidEye/istockphoto 28 Simple Things Today’s Teens Don’t Know How to Do
What time is it? If it’s not a digital watch or a phone screen, some kids are downright stumped. And telling time isn’t the only traditional skill or activity getting lost amid rapid changes in technology, fashion, and culture. Here’s…
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Jacob Lund/shutterstock 10 Amazing Cotton Candy Treats You Won’t Believe
Spun sugar has been a treat around the world for centuries. But it wasn’t until a dentist — of all people — named Dr. William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented a machine in 1897 that brought cotton candy…
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ShaneMyersPhoto/istockphoto 20 Ways to See the World and Help Save the Planet
For many travelers these days, particularly millennials, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a top priority. Globetrotters are increasingly pursuing journeys for a greater good, opting for trips that include time to volunteer, work on a…
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Tatomm/istockphoto 14 Workouts You Can Do With Your Pet and Other Animals
Just like humans need exercise to maintain their health, so do animals. Fortunately, getting fit together is a new trend, with classes popping up in everything from goat yoga to puppy paddleboarding — plus some workouts to do with your…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock Best Colleges for Seniors in Every State
Many people dream of furthering their education even later in life, and it can be very affordable or even free to do so. One the best perks of getting older is, every state has at least one institution where senior…
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Alliance/shutterstock How to Get Paid to Shop
Headed to your favorite store? You could be using your phone to earn cash back on the stuff you buy. Some apps reward you simply for walking into a store and buying certain products while others act like digital coupon…
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sturti/istockphoto 25 Must-Have Dorm Room Items
Back-to-school shopping is almost in full swing again, but for new high-school grads ready to head off to college, things like laptops and dorm room supplies take priority over notebooks…
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Adam Bettcher / Stringer / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images CC 25 Things to Buy at Target for Back to School
Ready for back-to-school madness? Even if you’re not, big-box retailers such as Target are. Like arch rival Walmart, Target will be saving some of its best prices on basics such…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Top 25 Companies Offering Part-Time Work-From-Home Jobs
More people than ever are working from home — and they’re also choosing part-time positions. “More people are working remotely than ever before — 3.9 million U.S. employees work from…
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smartstock/istockphoto 50 Amazon Best Sellers Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of
The Amazon juggernaut keeps on rolling, and we can’t help but wonder what’s in all those brown boxes that keep landing on everyone’s doorsteps at a mind-boggling clip. To satiate…
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homydesign/istockphoto 20 Beaches Your Dog Will Love — and So Will You
Nothing beats a trip to the beach, especially when you bring your dog. States such as California and Florida have dozens of dog-friendly beaches, but you can find sandy stretches…
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LB Wedding 188 by Laura Hess and Brad Barrish (CC BY-ND) The Cost of a Wedding in Every State
How much are couples spending on their big day? Nationwide, the average in 2017 was just under $25,800, according to data collected by The Wedding Report. But depending on where…
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gpointstudio/istockphoto 26 Foods to Cut Out of Your Food Budget If You’re Saving for a Big Purchase
You want the big-screen TV in time for the next Super Bowl, or are saving for the down payment on a new car. The trade-off is that you’ll eat burgers…
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KPG_Payless/shutterstock What’s the Cheapest Way to Transport a Car Cross-Country?
Retired “snowbirds” who go south for the winter and people moving across the country have a range of options for safely relocating their cars, from door-to-door transport via trailer truck…
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kenzaza/istockphoto 13 Reasons Why Destination Weddings Are a Bad Idea
Whether it’s exchanging vows on a tropical island or saying “I do” in Las Vegas, about a quarter of all engaged couples say they want a destination wedding. But the…
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AdventuresOnTheGorge/facebook.com The Most Unique Wedding Venue in Every State
Gone are the days when weddings were a predictable affair with a church ceremony and a bland hotel-ballroom reception. Today, many couples try to show a little more personality on…
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Courtesy of mabe123/istockphoto We Tried 4 Sunburn Remedies and This is the Best
It’s all fun in the sun…until someone gets burned. You can lather on sunscreen and reapply, but sometimes you just forget. This summer season, if you misplaced your sunscreen or…
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LeoPatrizi/istockphoto Countries Where the Population is Growing Fastest and Where It’s Shrinking
The world population is currently at 7.6 billion. The growth or decline of a nation’s population is due to multiple factors. Fertility rates, life expectancy, standard of living, socio-economic developments,…