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    The 10 Best Cheap Buys at Aldi That Frugal People Never Pass Up

    Aldi is known for its premise as a discount grocery store, but any regular Aldi shopper knows there are still some things that aren’t necessarily the best deal. On the other hand, the store has a bunch of products that…

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    Wild Themed Restaurants From the ’90s That Still We Miss

    There were no rules in the ’90s. It’s a period of time like the Wild West, where just about anything went, from insane color schemes and geometric patterns to restaurants that were themed like things that had nothing to do…

  • 20 Useless Things We Keep Buying But Hardly Ever Use, like Pelotons and Banana Slicers
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    20 Dumb Impulse Buys You’re Never Gonna Use

    According to a Bankrate report, Americans spent a staggering $71 billion on impulse buys in 2023. That’s a lot of retail therapy!  We all want to think that we are financially responsible and buying the things we only need and will…

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    20 Super Luxurious Things That Are Super Cheap

    While a fancy dinner is always nice, luxury doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. By making small changes and being resourceful, one can discover many ways to indulge in a lavish lifestyle without breaking the bank. From…

  • Forbidden Fruit: 18 Fruits That Are Illegal in the United States, red bell peppers from Canada and ˜
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    15+ Exotic Fruits That Are Restricted in the U.S. (and 1 Run-of-the-Mill Vegetable)

    In order to minimize the risk of pests, diseases, and other environmental concerns, certain fruits are prohibited from being imported into the U.S. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warns travelers that “almost all fresh fruits and vegetables (whole or…

  • Barf Bags, Toenail Clippings and 10 Other Wacky Things That People Collect, like nail clippings and airline barf bags.
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    Barf Bags, Toenail Clippings and 10 Other Wacky Things That People Collect

    Collecting unusual items is a hobby that can range from quirky and endearing to bizarre and straight up gross. These unique collections often reflect personal interests or nostalgic connections that turn seemingly ordinary objects into prized possessions. Whether it’s the thrill…

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    U.S. Secret Service: Tragedies, Scandals and Trivia

    While much of what the Secret Service does is, well, secret, the normally out-of-the-spotlight agency will find itself under scrutiny again as authorities investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump amid…

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    ‘Couldn’t Find Parking’: 10 Hilarious Excuses for Missing Work That People Have Actually Used

    When calling out “sick” won’t cut it, sometimes you have to get creative. But among the multitude of imaginative reasons for missing work, some of the wildest excuses people have…

  • When All The Big Fast Food Chains Stop Serving Breakfast, like Jack in the Box and White Castle
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    Here’s When All the Big Fast Food Chains Stop Serving Breakfast

    Mornings are always hectic, but everyone’s always got to get fed. That’s why fast food breakfast is a life saver. The food is quick, cheap (especially if there’s a good…

  • Grocery Store Purchases That Are a Total Waste of Money
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    29 Grocery Store Purchases That Are a Total Waste of Money

    Grocery shopping has turned into an art form. Inflation has attacked grocery stores in unthinkable ways and shoppers now have to approach the errand like it’s a battle zone, curating…

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    28 Hotel Hacks That Will Change How You Travel

    Those who travel frequently know how a handy hint can transform your hotel stay from a nightmare to a dream.  Luckily, well-traveled Redditors are always willing to share their two cents with the…

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    25 Delightful Desserts From Around the World

    There’s no shame in having a sweet tooth, especially when you use it as an excuse to explore food from other cultures. Desserts are approachable, beloved, and exciting, and there’s…

  • A family having a picnic on a blanket
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    15 Retro Picnic Essentials to Pack This Summer

    Elevate your picnic from run-of-the-mill to retro fabulous. From old-fashioned baskets to vintage-style recipes, these 15 ideas will help you create the cutest picnic ever. Plaid Blanket Every vintage-themed picnic…

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    10 Scandal Documentaries About the Rich and Powerful You Can Stream Right Now

    Are you into juicy stories about the rich and infamous? Do you love documentaries that dive deep into the scandalous details of wealthy Americans and their sordid outrages? Are you…

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    23 Affordable Ways Frugal People Lose Weight

    The weight loss process can be a dreadful, notoriously expensive affair. But if done right and smart, you can get rid of those extra pounds without slimming your wallet.  Here…

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    15 Facts You Need To Know about the Costco Hot Dog

    Shoppers don’t flock to Costco only for the deals on grocery and household items, but for the infamous food court Hot Dog Combo as well. The dog-and-drink combination is so…

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    Things You Should Never Buy at the Mall

    Malls will never truly disappear from American life, even if their heyday seems to have come and gone. That’s because the mall seems like it should be the best place…

  • Secret entrances to hidden bars
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    The Best Secret Bar in Every State

    Hidden bars, or speakeasies, date back to an era of secrecy and exclusivity. During the Prohibition era (we know people were going crazy), these bars created an intimate and unique…