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kali9/istockphoto Warning Signs You (or Someone You Love) May Have a Hoarding Disorder
For many people, a messy home is nothing a little Marie Kondo tidying or spring cleaning can’t fix, but for up to six percent of the population, hoarding is a debilitating problem. It can be impossible for some people to…
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SeanXu/istockphoto Don’t Miss 19 of America’s Most Underrated National Parks
America’s many national parks can give visitors a breath of fresh air — or suffocate them with crowds. All-stars such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon attract millions of people a year; Great Smoky Mountains National Park has seen more than…
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©TripAdvisor 30 of the Largest Restaurants Around the World
These enormous restaurants can seat 1,000 or more guests at once, serving huge crowds with sprawling dining rooms and bustling kitchens.
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©TripAdvisor 30 of the Smallest Restaurants Around the World
Most restaurants want to pack in as many diners as possible to maximize profits, but that isn’t always the case. Some tiny eateries buck conventional wisdom by instead focusing on a (very) small number of patrons. They include everything from…
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skynesher/istockphoto Do You Qualify for These Car Rental Discounts?
There’s no reason to pay full price for car rental — ever. Not only do discounts abound, you can save as much as 35 percent just by working in a certain profession or being a member of the right club.…
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crisserbug/istockphoto 21 Community College Students Who Went on to Make Millions
It’s a well-worn piece of trivia that many of the world’s most successful people were bad students or even kicked out of school while others achieved impressive university degrees, but what about those that went to community college? Though you…
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schulzie/istockphoto 30 Lawn and Garden Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
We’ve all seen those mega-decorated yards where you can barely see the grass for all the decor. But often, what we see are things we’d never imagine having on display…
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Pinball Wizard by Thomas Hawk (CC BY-NC) 11 Classic Pinball Games That You’ll Flip Over
Pinball machines have been around for almost 90 years, evolving from shady barroom amusement in the 1930s to pop-culture phenomenon by the ’70s. After a resurgence in the early 1990s,…
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serts/istockphoto Twinkies, Polaroids, and Other Popular Products That Have Been Revived
A dead brand won’t stay dead for long if there’s still money to be made off of it. There are a whole lot of companies out there looking to wring…
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RapidEye/istockphoto How to Stay Safe From Road Rage, Including Your Own
Getting a driver’s license used to mean freedom, adulthood, and the open road, but it now seems more like a nuisance. Congestion costs each American $1,348 per year and 97…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto 20 Tips to Declutter Your Phone Using the Marie Kondo Method
Marie Kondo has inspired many to declutter their homes, whether they’ve seen her show on Netflix or read her book. Phones can also be a mess — of apps, photos,…
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Kerkez/istockphoto 25 Cruise Ship Mistakes to Avoid for Smooth Sailing
Cruising is among the easiest ways to vacation. After all, you only have to unpack once, all the transportation from destination to destination is taken care of for you, and,…
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joruba/istockphoto Going Camping? 21 Campgrounds to Avoid, According to Reviewers
Camping is usually an inexpensive way to spend time relaxing outdoors, but not every campground delivers on promises of peace and quiet. In looking at scenic and inexpensive campgrounds across…
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An original Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory kit, showing four jars of radioactive samples in the upper left corner by Webms (CC BY-SA) 30 Dangerous Products That Were Popular When You Were a Kid
We often never know how potentially hazardous our favorite childhood toys, familiar household items, or even family cars were until they’re a couple decades in the rearview. That’s certainly the…
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Game of Thrones/facebook.com 15 Experiences Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Fan Will Love
The new season of “Game of Thrones” (like winter) is coming, and if you’re a fan, you’re probably looking for ways to get your Westeros fix before the premiere of…
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Milaspage/istockphoto 20 Fun and Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Tax time can cause headaches, but the strain often pays off. While fewer people are receiving refunds this year — due to changes in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…
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miroslav_1/istockphoto 26 Stunning ‘Game of Thrones’ Filming Locations Worth Visiting
People who first learned about the world of Westeros from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” have waited to learn how the story ends since the first season premiered eight…
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asiseeit/istockphoto Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to…
