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lisegagne/istockphoto Food Trucks Worth Following in Every Major City
There were already legions of loyal food truck fanatics who always preferred restaurants on wheels before the pandemic. But when America’s restaurant industry collapsed, a whole lot of sit-down traditionalists realized that they’d been ignoring gems that had been hiding…
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Neurobite/istockphoto Where to Vacation if You Hate Bugs (and Where to Avoid)
As summer arrives in full force, in many places, so do the bugs. If you’re like most outdoor enthusiasts, mosquitoes and black flies are on your list of things to avoid on summer vacation. To help you plan your vacation…
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Jorge Villalba/istockphoto Products You Should Always Buy Online
Shopping online is no guarantee that you’re always going to get a cheaper price than you would at a bricks-and-mortar store. Depending on what you’re buying, you still may pay less at a local retailer or a warehouse club, such…
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Tim Foolery Life/istockphoto Best Waterfalls in the U.S. That Are Easy and Affordable to Visit
Discover breathtaking U.S. waterfalls in state and national parks, many with low entry fees and easy access for visitors.
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mladenbalinovac/istockphoto The States With the Highest — and Lowest — Gas Taxes
With gas prices at staggering new highs, it’s tempting to scrutinize every single reason for our pain at the pump. One of them, of course, is an age-old villain: taxes. Some states are even instituting gas-tax holidays to help consumers struggling…
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pressureUA/istockphoto 25 Times Companies Messed With Their Iconic Logos
For the nation’s largest companies, it’s hard to overstate the importance of branding. Still, the time inevitably rolls around when higher-ups decide it’s time for a new look that better reflects the times. Here’s a rundown of some of the…
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Courtesy of happy_lark/istockphoto 20 Foods Americans Eat Now That They Never Heard of 20 Years Ago
The pace of everything in American culture seems accelerated these days, and cuisine is no exception. The 21st century’s increased emphasis on health and local foods has brought with it…
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Imgorthand/istockphoto We Tried 4 Bug Sprays and This Is the Best
There are a lot of great things about summer. Bugs are not one of them. Pesky insects have the potential to ruin backyard bliss and leave you more concerned about…
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Statues of The Beatles members in Liverpool by Leonardo Barichello (CC BY) Famous Places to Revisit the 1960s in America and Beyond
More than any other postwar decade, the 1960s are as much a legend as they are an actual decade — and one full of contradictions, meaning different things to different…
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artran/istockphoto 25 Ikea Products To Buy – and 25 To Skip
Ikea has a well-deserved reputation for outfitting homes (and filling bellies) on the cheap, with a dash of Nordic style. But even Scandinavian engineering and modern design can’t make every…
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DeLorean DMC12 (1981) by Steve Glover (CC BY) 12 Unique Cars That Should Be Resurrected
With the DeLorean reboot confirmed, we’re dreaming bigger. Here are quirky cars and concept vehicles that deserve a modern revival.
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Dave Hogan / Getty Images The Top Summer Movies of the Past 25 Years
Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” has raked in $156 million, a record for the biggest-ever opening over Memorial Day weekend. Indeed, summer is the season for star-studded, action-stuffed films that attract…
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Seaworld Orlando 23 Indulgent Theme Park Foods to Try This Summer
From iconic classics to creative new bites, these theme park foods have earned praise from visitors and food critics alike.
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Sarah Jessup/shutterstock Where to Go for a Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation in All 50 States
Summertime brings longer days and warm-weather wanderlust. Whether you hit a park, take a tour, attend an event, drive a scenic byway, or explore a destination dish by dish, there…
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wideonet/istockphoto 19 Ways to Make an Ordinary Grilled Cheese Extraordinary
A feel-good classic, the grilled cheese sandwich can be simple, elaborate, or totally offbeat. At its core are two slices of bread, sliced or grated cheese, and a little butter.…
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Виктор Высоцкий/istockphoto 10 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding With Costco, Sam’s, or BJ’s
A walk down the aisle is still a heartbreaker for U.S. couples. According to The Knot‘s latest Real Weddings Study, brides and grooms spent an average $34,000 for their special…
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TripAdvisor 19 All-Inclusive Resorts Right Here in the U.S.
All-inclusive resorts make vacations easy and can be a good value considering all they have to offer, especially when they’re not in faraway tropical locales. Although they’ve long been associated with…
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welcomia/istockphoto 25 Tips for Buying a Car at Auction
An auto auction can be an inexpensive way to get a lightly used car or a nerve-wracking, resource-depleting means of buying the rare vehicle of your dreams. In either case,…
