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Pineberry by Cristian Nitti (CC BY-SA) What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related:Â Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the Quickest and Which Last the Longest? The fruit is actually…
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Wikimedia Commons Applebee’s Takes a Cue From Fast Food, Adds Drive-Thrus
Soon you may be able to eat good in the neighborhood without ever leaving your car. Applebee’s has added a drive-thru to some of its locations, and more are coming. It’s a pivot to capture the ever-expanding market share of…
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goc/istockphoto How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends and family. But who among us is most vulnerable to…
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto What’s the Most Popular Fast Food in Your State?
Fast food restaurants are as busy as ever during the pandemic thanks to conveniences like drive-thrus and relatively inexpensive prices. But which ones are the most popular? World Population Review has compiled information to determine the top fast food restaurants…
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Supreme Court of the United States Surprising Personal Facts About Supreme Court Justices
As Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson undergoes high-profile confirmation hearings, the Supreme Court is back in the news once more. And Americans are realizing that, despite constant high-profile cases, we often know very little about these all-important figures. Beyond what’s revealed during their…
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Amazon Clever and Practical Products to Turn Your Car Into Your Office
Some jobs have always been on the go, but more people working remotely means more people turning their cars into offices. There are some logistical challenges, such as how to power all those electronics, but also many products to address…
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Cheapism The Best Weekender Bags for Your Next Vacation
With spring on the horizon and travel plans in the works, weekender bags for men and women are having a moment. Whether you call it a tote, duffle, or carryall,…
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anouchka/istockphoto Burger King, Subway Among the Last Remaining Big Brands in Russia
Prominent companies have announced that they’re pulling out of Russia left and right thanks to its invasion of Ukraine, including big names such as Disney, Apple, and BP. But some…
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Campbell’s Soup Can by Tony Webster (CC BY) 21 Surprising and Fun Facts About Campbell’s Soup
We all know that Campbell’s soups are mmm mmm good, but did you know that Chicken Noodle got its name by mistake? There’s a lot of history behind a business…
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Airbnb These Yellowstone Vacation Rentals Get 5-Star Reviews From Renters
As America’s oldest national park, Yellowstone continues to attract millions of visitors each year, many in search of a nature-driven respite from their busy lives. After a day of hiking…
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Lena A. Yelp The Most Extreme Tacos in America
The taco premise is simple: Layer inexpensive or decadent proteins, assorted vibrant toppings and “pack a punch” salsa and sauces inside a corn or flour tortilla and, voila, you have…
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LifestyleVisuals/istockphoto Home Values Have Skyrocketed in These Cities
We all know how rough it is out there for home buyers. But Zillow is shedding some new light on just how crazy the housing market has become during the…
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Melissa G./Yelp Vegan Burger Joint Looks to Ruffle McDonald’s Feathers
A new plant-based fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles is turning heads for its tongue-in-cheek branding that might seem a little, well, familiar. Related:Â 25 Weird and Wonderful McDonald’s International Menu Favorites…
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Vrbo 28 Amazing Hawaii Beach Houses to Rent
If you’ve been wanting to take a Hawaiian vacation for some time, there is probably no better way to experience any of the islands than from the comfort of your…
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beemore/istockphoto The Biggest Buzzwords Shaping Culture, Politics, and Business
From music and politics to business slang, explore buzzwords with cultural and technical roots that shape everyday language.
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Kroger-Brand Products That Belong in Your Grocery Cart
Trader Joe’s is famous for its tasty, quirky in-house brands. So is Costco, with its beloved Kirkland Signature products. But what about Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain? Though its…
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Vrbo 30 Amazing East Coast Beach Houses to Rent
The East Coast offers a huge variety of beachy vacations, from the chill vibes of the Florida Keys and the adventure of the Outer Banks to the boardwalk bonanzas of…
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Trader Joe’s by Mike Mozart (CC BY) The Best Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is well known for its cult-like-following and with good reason: the food. The chain has a relatively small offering of products — roughly 4,000 compared to a regular…
