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Ocasio-Cortez at SXSW 2019 by nrkbeta (CC BY-SA) Youngest Elected Leaders Around the World
Perhaps it’s the looming threat of climate change and concern about the future of the planet. Or frustrations over injustices they’ve witnessed during their lifetime, or a desire to solve problems in their communities themselves. Whatever the driving force, an…
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Daniel Pockett / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images AsiaPac / Getty Images CC 15 Celebrities That Americans Would Elect as President
While we’re all caught up in election season frenzy wondering whether the United States will soon have a new president or a second term with Donald Trump, perhaps it’s time for a little escapist fun, in the form of daydreaming…
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Airbnb Spectacular Caves You Can Rent
Finding unique places to stay these days isn’t tough — there are tiny homes and treehouses and houseboats galore on vacation rental sites. But in keeping with these anxiety-laden times, we couldn’t help but feel like caves might be just…
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French Lick Casino/Yelp The 15 Best Casinos NOT in Las Vegas
While the famed Las Vegas Strip with its abundant attractions tends to be the first place that springs to mind when we think about casinos, there are plenty of excellent destinations around the U.S. that offer excellent gambling options, and…
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Cheapism The Spookiest and Funniest Face Masks You Can Buy for Halloween
Who would have thought a year ago that we’d all be shopping for face masks — that it would be the accessory of the year. Some masks are pretty, some are functional, some are just … there. But if you’ve…
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Zeferli/istockphoto 20 Haunted Houses and Attractions That Are Actually Open This Year
While the coronavirus has upended much of 2020, Halloween lovers need not despair. Though traditional trick-or-treating outings may not take place in many places, there are still plenty of haunted houses and spooky attractions open across the country this year…
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Tetra Images / Getty Images CC We Tried 7 Shampoos for Dry Hair and This Is the Best
If you have dry hair, you face a Goldilocks-like dilemma when choosing a shampoo. Some leave hair looking healthy but don’t clean your scalp. Others clean the scalp but leave…
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Kanawa_Studio/istockphoto These Products Are Still Hard to Find Because of the Pandemic
As if life during a global pandemic isn’t frustrating enough, product shortages continue to plague retailers. While shelves have been restocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer, other items seem…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto What Teachers Are Paid Around the World
COVID-19 has put teachers in the spotlight. The pandemic has forced America’s educators to master virtual learning on the fly while still juggling traditional, in-class teaching — all while risking…
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Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Stringer/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Europe The Weirdest Reasons People Have Gone Into Debt
Consumer debt in the United States hit a record high of $14.1 trillion last year, according to Experian, led by rises in almost every category, from student loans to credit…
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Cheapism We Tried 7 Lotions for Dry Skin and This Is the Best
We tested seven lotions for dry skin annd hands to find which hydrate without grease, heavy scents, or harsh chemicals and still stay affordable.
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto The Best and Worst States for Teacher Pay
As many parents who are suddenly homeschooling children have come to realize, teaching is far from easy. In many ways, it has become much more complicated, as teachers juggle new…
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Cheapism We Tried 8 Drugstore Shampoos and This Is the Best
There are so many shampoos and conditioners on drugstore beauty shelves, from L’Oréal to John Frieda to Pureology, that it can be hard to find the best one. Hair type…
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Krit Jantana / Moment / Getty Images CC 20 Beautiful Libraries Around the World
Many of us largely think of libraries as functional buildings — places where we borrow free books and where access to those books levels the playing field, providing knowledge and…
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Rob Foldy/Getty Images The Best Cheap Portable Generators
To identify the best cheap portable generators, we consulted trustworthy sources that conduct product testing, such as Consumer Reports, Top Ten Reviews, Popular Mechanics, and Wirecutter. They often review models…
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Butch Dill/Stringer/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images North America Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings,…
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FG Trade/istockphoto SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some…
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KenWiedemann/istockphoto Why Trader Joe’s Employees Are Surprisingly Helpful and Happy
Trader Joe’s is different from other national grocery chains. At least, that’s the perception they cultivate with their almost exclusively store-branded inventory, self-styled nautical decor, and personable staff presence. For…
