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kenmo/istockphoto 12 Surprising Things About the Chevy Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro turned 55 this year, one of the last of a vanishing breed of American muscle cars that once ruled the roads. Conceived as an inexpensive rival to the upstart Ford Mustang, the Camaro earned a loyal following…
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Wikimedia Commons Old Glory: The American Flag’s Most Iconic Moments
The long and storied history of the American flag dates back to the Revolution. Its appearance and arrangements have changed many times, and it could change again if Puerto Rico is granted statehood. But its symbolic importance has not changed.…
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marekuliasz/istockphoto The Most Trusted Toyotas of All Time
Toyota is the world’s biggest automaker and the one of the largest companies on Earth in terms of revenue. Although bigger doesn’t always mean better, the cost-to-own awards and best resale value prizes that Toyota rakes in make a bold…
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liveslow/istockphoto 22 Things You Didn’t Know About Jell-O
There’s something comforting about Jell-O, that simple-if-jiggly edible pleasure that reminds us of cafeteria lunches back in elementary school. But Jell-O is a versatile product (and cooking ingredient) that’s certainly not stuck in the past. We take a walk through…
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Johnce/istockphoto 12 Small Towns Known for Being LGBTQ-Friendly
Do a quick search online for “gay-friendly travel,” and you’ll find the usual suspects — New York City, Chicago, Palm Springs, Miami — but there are plenty of smaller cities and towns that are just as enticing to LGBTQ travelers.…
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fizkes/istockphoto Ways to Become a Product Tester and Get Free Stuff
Free samples have evolved from freebies in supermarket aisles to items that arrived with a newspaper or magazine subscriptions to free perks for influencers and loyal customers. Free samples are now tailored to specific tastes, demographics, and shopping styles and…
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Jag_cz/istockphoto America’s Best Fishing Spots From Coast to Coast
If you’re hooked on fishing, we’ve got some hot spots you need to know about. These fishing spots will fill your net and keep reeling you back in.
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dragana991/istockphoto How Often You Really Need to Take Your Car in for Service
With all that’s going on, it’s perfectly understandable if auto maintenance is the furthest thing from most people’s minds. But they should consider that an unexpected repair bill is probably…
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FS-Stock/istockphoto The 3 Adult Beverages You Need to Add to Your Summer Drinks Repertoire
Summer is here and we all know what that means: The sippin’s easy — or at least it should be, in the form of refreshing summer drinks to enjoy with…
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Morsa Images/istockphoto ‘Golden Visas’: How Much Coveted Citizenships Can Cost
Whether to avoid high taxes, to escape quarantines and skirt travel bans, to increase travel options, or just for the prestige, wealthy people have been jumping through hoops to secure…
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bernie_photo/istockphoto Credit Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
Your credit isn’t your life, but it affects much of it. Your credit score determines not only your credit card limits, but how worthy you are to rent or buy…
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Richard Bord / WireImage / Getty Image 18 Founders Who Lost the Rights to Their Own Brand Names
Meet the visionaries behind famous companies who were ultimately forced to give up their own name-brand rights.
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Camrocker/istockphoto This Car Color Has the Worst Resale Value
Do you take resale value into account when shopping for a new vehicle? You’re not the only one. But make and model aren’t the only factors when it comes to…
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Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images The 25 Biggest Movie Franchises in America
What’s better than a hit movie? A whole flock of them, each playing on the popularity of the original. That’s how you build a Hollywood franchise. Comic-book superheroes have provided…
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Olivier Le Moal/istockphoto 15 Smart Purchases That Pay for Themselves
Cutting expenses is always appealing, but a small upfront investment can reap ongoing savings. These products and services pay for themselves — and then some — in relatively short order.…
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Orbit Gas & Mini Mart Road Trippers Go Out of Their Way for These 30 Convenience Stores
The first priority of most convenience stores is right there in the name — they’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, just to provide a few cheap essentials in one…
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Zillow The Most Expensive Neighborhood in Every State
Explore the most expensive neighborhoods in every state, from waterfront enclaves to historic areas with high typical home values.
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©TripAdvisor Dangerous Roads You Should Never Drive in an RV
Most of us are so accustomed to using our phones for driving directions that we often don’t put much thought into the route suggested by our map apps. “It is…
