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Imgorthand/istockphoto 15 of the Worst-Reviewed Restaurants in the Country
One of the hardest things in the world is running a restaurant, and the world is merciless and unforgiving when you make mistakes. Google reviews can be brutal. So who better to judge restaurants they’ve never been to than a…
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Pizza Hut 33 Fast-Food Chains Reveal New Menu Items for August. See Full List
Fast-food restaurants are always innovating (and competing), and that means there’s always some new menu item to try. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway, and other big chains regularly introduce limited-time offerings to entice customers to keep coming back. Here’s what’s…
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Shanina/istockphoto 13 Toys Boomers Loved That Kids Wouldn’t Recognize Today
Toys used to be a lot different, that’s for sure. Whether they were simpler or more creativity-driven back in the day, toys today have changed. Feeling nostalgic? Here are some of the most popular toys from the 50s and 60s…
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Internal-Tree-5947/Reddit.com 20 Classic Ice Cream Truck Treats From Childhood, Ranked
Is anyone else instantly brought back to their childhood when they hear “La Cucaracha” or “Camptown Ladies” come over the loudspeaker of an ice cream truck? You might be tempted to yell, “Mom! Can I please have a couple of…
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Roman Mykhalchuk/istockphoto States That Waste the Most Food in America, Ranked
In this country, we waste about 30-40% of our food supply every year. It might be easy to point fingers, but the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts put together a report on food waste in the United States, and which…
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Candace L./Yelp 10 Fast-Food Chains That Use Real Ice Cream
Right after the burger, milkshakes are one of the better American inventions — the one-handed confectionary wonders you can slurp with a straw. Milkshakes began in the late 1800s as an alcoholic eggnog-like drink with eggs, milk, and whiskey. By…
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Cheapism 16 Most Amazing Lego Sets of All Time, According to Collectors
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 10 ‘Unwritten Rules’ of Shopping at Costco
Shop at Costco long enough and you become a wise, battle-worn warehouse warrior — someone who knows exactly when and how to plan a trip through the cluttered maze of bulk goods. On…
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Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images 11 Things to Never Order at McDonald’s
There’s plenty of talk about which McDonald’s menu items reign superior, but what about the ones you should avoid? And what about the overlap that occurs between those two notions…
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Alesha M. / Yelp Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Joint in Every State
If you’ve eaten a taco or two, you know the best ones don’t come from fancy shmancy dining rooms or sponsored Instagram posts. They come from spots you hear about…
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Patricia G. / Yelp TJ Maxx Opening New Stores This Month. Here’s Where and When
While many retailers are closing stores or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), some are bucking the trend and opening new locations. TJ Maxx is one…
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NAC4Ideas/Reddit.com 17 Everyday Things From the ’80s That Seem Fancy Now
The 1980s were a time of big hair, neon colors, and bold choices, and filled with everyday items that, looking back, have taken on a new life as cherished relics. Items that…
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momcilog/istockphoto 15 Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs to Pursue
There are two things that people want most from their jobs: a decent salary and a relaxed environment. According to data from Resume Genius, there are plenty of jobs that…
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stacksandos/Reddit Italian Subs from 6 Popular Sandwich Chains, Ranked Best to Worst
Few things hit like an Italian sub. They’re one of the best sandwiches we’ve got, and when the craving hits, it’s hard to ignore.Imagine if you will: You’re craving an Italian sub…
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Shanina/istockphoto 18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Summer Vacations in the ’70s
Travel was cheaper and easier back in the 1970s, and if you grew up in the middle class, there were a handful of family vacations that everybody kept on standby.…
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Nature, food, landscape, travel/istockphoto 7 Mistakes You’re Making at the Car Wash
Car washes are a great way to ward off rust and keep your car looking spick and span at the same time. From self-serve washes to full-service facilities complete with…
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Hilco Consumer-Retail At Home Closing More Locations After Bankruptcy. Here’s Where
It seems like retail chains are dropping like flies this year. Joann closed its doors for good, Rite Aid has closed 1,000 locations, and Big Lots filed for bankruptcy. Earlier…
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Wirestock/istockphoto Raising Cane’s Opening New Locations Across the Country. See Full List
Next to burgers, fried chicken has got to be the most popular fast-food meal. Restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A and Dave’s Hot Chicken always seem to be busy as people gobble…