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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Viral TikTok Food Hacks That Most of Us Have Known All Along
From using a spoon to easily peel ginger to adding a splash of water for perfectly cooked fried eggs, TikTok has turned old kitchen wisdom into viral sensations. But many of the food hacks that trend on the platform are…
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Cheapism / PBS Jaw-Dropping Antique Appraisals on ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Have you ever rummaged through a dusty attic, wondering if that old painting or tarnished trinket might be worth a fortune? If so, then you’re not alone. The ever-popular “Antiques Roadshow” (currently filming its 28th season on PBS) thrives on…
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Cheapism; Via British Food History; Diy13/istockphoto; Liudmila Chernetska/istockphoto 10 Oldest Recorded Recipes in History
Believe it or not, many popular recipes that we still enjoy today have origins that stretch back thousands of years, passed down through countless generations and across civilizations. These ancient recipes not only provide insight into the diets of past…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 10 of the Most Popular Newman’s Own Salad Dressings, Ranked
Since 1982, Paul Newman’s salad dressings have been at the forefront of the dressing game. The actor’s friendly face has decorated bottles in my house since I was just a tot, and with an attached foundation that gives away 100%…
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Cheapism / Tempura/istockphoto / TheSnapBackCo/Etsy / Wikimedia Commons 6 Reasons Why Chevys Are Better Than Fords
Do you know what it’s called when someone says Ford is better than Chevy? Imagination! Do you know how to make a Ford go faster? You tow it with a Chevy. Have you heard about Ford’s new heated tailgate option?…
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Cheapism / Branda F./Yelp / Kim M./Yelp / Vivek B./Yelp Ice Cream Flavors That Should Be Illegal
For some people, ice cream flavors like vanilla, mint chip or rocky road just aren’t enough. Instead, ice cream has become an “experience” instead of a sweet treat. Now it seems the crazier or more gimmicky the combination, the better.…
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Cheapism; hapabapa/istockphoto; LeoPatrizi/istockphoto; Andrii Medvediuk/istockphoto 15 Things No One Said in the ’80s That We Say All the Time Now
Language changes all the time. Phrases that came about in the 1980s like “totally tubular” and “Eat my shorts!” are never repeated now — at least not seriously. Similarly, many…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Most Charming General Stores Across America
Long before the reign of supermarkets and big-box retailers, general stores were the cornerstone of America’s small towns. Serving as one-stop shops for many residents, especially in rural areas, these…
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Cheapism; Depositphotos; Michael Kovac / Getty Images; WireImage / Steve Grayson / Getty Images 12 Actors Still Working in Their 90s
You hear time and time again, “Do what you love, and you don’t have to work a day in your life.” These actors are the best proof of that. Well…
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Cheapism; jetcityimage/istockphoto; Andrei Stanescu/istockphoto; bgwalker/istockphoto 7 Retailers Slashing Prices to Entice Customers With Inflation ‘Price Fatigue’
Remember the good old days when grocery shopping was exhausting because your kids knocked things off the shelves and nagged you for every other snack they spotted? Those were pre-inflationary…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tasted All 8 Chick-fil-A Sides, and Waffle Fries Weren’t Even in the Top 5
Chick-fil-A is known for a lot of things: Fried chicken, donating to anti-LGBTQ groups even after saying they stopped, and even some of the best ice in the fast food…
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Cheapism / segray/mphillips007/istockphoto Here’s What Your Daily Dose of Starbucks Is Actually Costing You
We all know someone who heads to the Starbucks drive-thru as part of their morning routine. Maybe you are that someone. And while a few dollars for a coffee here…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Drank 11 Hard Iced Teas, and Only One Brand Is Stocking My Cooler This Summer
The hard seltzer trend seems to be on the downswing, while hard iced tea is gaining steam. That’ll make for a very delicious and fun summer, at least if you…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 7 Flavors of Blue Bunny Drumsticks, Ranked
Frozen desserts are looking better and better as the sun gets hotter and hotter, and the feeling of reaching into your freezer and pulling out a tiny little ice cream…
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Cheapism; Lynn Gilbert (CC BY-SA); Burt Wolf Productions; Getty Images Classic PBS Cooking Shows We Want Back on the Air
Public television has been broadcasting free programming to American homes for generations. Besides the beloved children’s programs, news, and educational content, PBS has a long history of championing cooking shows.…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism All 7 Side Dishes from Long John Silver’s, Ranked
Is fast-food seafood your thing? Long John Silver’s is frying up shrimp, chicken, and fish on the daily, and in several of its combo meals, you’re given the option for…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism The Best Bojangles Biscuit Sandwiches, Ranked
Bojangles is a fried chicken chain first and foremost, but the menu is far from over after the chicken section ends. They do sides. They do desserts. They even sell…
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Reddit The Grossest Fast-Food Menu Items We Would Never Waste Our Money On
While we have to admit there’s nothing overly appealing offered at fast-food restaurants (they are fast-food, after all, not five-star dining establishments), there are some menu items that are honestly…