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Deli meat in case by Natalie Maynor / Flickr (CC BY) Boar’s Head Recall: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination, and things aren’t looking too good for Boar’s Head right…
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brazzo/istockphoto Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water bottle isn’t just bad for the environment; it might actually…
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bhofack2/istockphoto Chili Casserole and Other Creative and Unexpected Chili Recipes
As we inch further into fall, a warm, hearty pot of chili has never sounded more appetizing. But with so much more chili, er, chilly weather on the horizon, you don’t want to get tired of eating the same thing…
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Is Costco Worth It for Singles and Couples?
Shopping at Costco and other warehouse stores often seems like it would be best for large families and businesses. A package of a dozen giant muffins calls for many mouths, or at least lots of freezer space. But there are…
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jenifoto/istockphoto Snack Recall in 10 States: Do Not Eat and Request Refund
Another day, another food recall. Snack manufacturer Truly Good Foods has recalled some of its Grabeez snack mix sold in grab-and-go cups. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Sept. 24, 2024 over concerns that undeclared ingredients…
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Blakelee Bartik / Cheapism All the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Treats You Should Put In Your Cart
It’s that time of year again: Pumpkin spice season! If there’s any grocery store that really goes all out with the PS stuff, it’s Trader Joe’s. You can find the gourd and festive spices in practically every aisle right now,…
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eggeeggjiew/istockphoto 13 Things You Should Never Clean With Window Cleaner
We all have that blue bottle in our bathrooms — window cleaner. It seems like the right stuff to tackle grime, and sometimes it is. But sometimes it’s not, and…
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Milk Aisle Grocery Store by AshokaJegroo (CC BY-SA) Milk Recalled In 27 States: Don’t Drink And Return For A Refund
Drinkers of Lactaid Milk take note: The manufacturer is recalling the product in over half the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Sept. 20, 2024,…
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Cheapism / Breawna Smith/istockphoto / felixmizioznikov/istockphoto The Most Devastating Hurricanes to Ever Hit the U.S.
When September rolls around, the hurricanes start showing up. And while few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in…
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IMDb / 20th Century Fox / Miramax Films 30 Cliché Movie Lines That Have Been Done to Death
We get it! Screenwriting is hard, especially when it feels like every line has been done before. Trying to compete with timeless quotes like “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give…
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Presidential Humble Beginnings by Nixon White House Photographs/White House Photo Office Collection / PhotoQuest/Getty Images 11 Presidents Who Came From Humble Beginnings
It takes a lot of money to run for president and win, and indeed some people who have tried to reach the land’s highest office have come from wealthy backgrounds.…
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto & Cheapism 12 Foods That Can Cause a Headache or Migraine
Of all the “aches,” a headache is probably the most annoying in terms of discomfort — it’s where your brain is, for Pete’s sake, and it hurts. A headache happens…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 7 Frozen Mozzarella Sticks — This Is the Best
Big Italian dinner feasts can hit our wallets pretty hard, but there’s always a way around these things. Looking to fill the dinner table with apps everybody’s gonna love? You…
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Yummy pic/istockphoto The Best Beer Gardens Across America for Celebrating Oktoberfest
Beer gardens got their start in 16th-century Germany, but you don’t have to travel to Bavaria to find big outdoor patios, long communal tables, good food, and superb beer. Here…
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Cheapism / Sergii Gnatiuk/istockphoto / PeopleImages/istockphoto 23 Bizarre Things That Have Been Banned Around the World
It’s not uncommon when traveling to seem like an idiot by doing something that is strictly off-limits in the country you are visiting. But the thing is, some countries place…
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Wilder Shaw/Cheapism I Tried Every Chicken Item on Wendy’s Menu and This Is the Best
We know Wendy’s makes a mean chocolate shake. We know Wendy’s has a good grip on bacon. But what about the chicken game? With 10+ chicken items on the menu,…
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nicolesy/istockphoto 17 Apple Pie Recipes You Never Saw Coming
Pumpkin spice gets quite a bit of fanfare when it comes to fall desserts, but let’s not forget about apples — specifically apple pie. Warm and sweet with just the…
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AscentXmedia/istockphoto Step Aside, Please: 15 Places You Should Never Stand
Life is an ongoing game of “Dodge the Obstacle,” but never more so than if you live in or visit an urban area. You must navigate around people’s dogs, their…