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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 7 Burgers at Hardee’s, and It Was Mostly a Waste of Time
Ever find yourself frozen in a moment of drive-thru panic? That can happen — especially at Hardee’s, where the burgers range from very-similar-to-one-another all the way to only-a-lunatic-would-eat-this territory. Hardee’s is jaw-droppingly expensive for a fast-food joint, so which burger…
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Cheapism / vaaseenaa / iStock / from_my_point_of_view/istockphoto / ahirao_photo/istockphoto 8 ‘Mexican’ Dishes No One Eats in Mexico
As of 2023, there were 47,144 Mexican restaurant businesses in the U.S., meaning that 1 in 10 restaurants serve Mexican cuisine. The emphasis here is on Mexican cuisine, as everything north of the Rio Grande is so Americanized that it’s…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Us Crazy
Here’s the deal: My dogs are my kids and you can’t tell me otherwise. I would 100% die for them. But as much as our love for them knows no bounds, sometimes pet owners do take it too far. (Cue all…
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Cheapism / Yelp Who Needs NYC? These Regional Pizza Styles Are Way More Enticing
Americans have a big appetite for pizza, and America is a big place. That equals a whole lot of regional pizza styles that have developed across the country since pizza was first made here in the early 1900s in New…
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Cheapism / NewSaetiew/jessicaphoto/istockphoto Overly Polite Gestures That Drive Fast-Food Employees Crazy
Anyone who has worked a service industry job knows that the days and hours can sometimes feel endless. The hours feel even longer when you have to deal with demanding customers who can’t be bothered to treat you as a…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Wendy’s Desserts Are All Under $4. Here’s What I Would Spend My Money on Again
Wendy’s has the ever-famous chocolate Frosty under its belt, but there may come a day when you’re curious as to what else you should explore when the sweet craving hits. Thanks to Wendy’s brand new Cinnabon Pull-Aparts and Orange Dreamsicle…
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Cheapism / Rachel Schneider Dollar General Markets Are an Actual Thing. Here’s What You Need To Know
Imagine my surprise when I was driving down the road in the tiny Michigan village I live in (population: 986), and I noticed a sign for a new business coming…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 8 Store-Bought Ice Cream Drumsticks — This Is the Only One You’ll Ever Need
It’s not always worth heading over to an ice cream shop if you’re in need of a frozen treat, and stocking them in your freezer is always the height of…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Reel Talk: 12 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Cooking Fish
Tired of eating dry and tasteless chicken? We are, too. But what if we told you that fish is the way to go? Before you shake your head in disagreement,…
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Cheapism/Alex Potemkin/istockphoto/miniseries/istockphoto Here’s How Much Americans Spend Each Year on Cosmetic Procedures
Take one look at Instagram — is anybody au naturel anymore? Americans can’t seem to get enough of botox, fillers, lasers, and more. Cosmetic procedures are rising every year, with…
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Cheapism/Kobus Louw/DirkRietschel/istockphoto 7 Things Boomers Love That Probably Won’t Be Around for Much Longer
Change is a constant in this life. We’ve seen numerous traditions and trends take the world by storm, only to fade into the abyss as younger generations engage with the…
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Cheapism / 226 594 813 C (CC BY-SA)/champpixs/istockphoto Mountain Dew, Orange Crush, and 9 Other Sodas You Should Avoid at All Costs
With their fizzy mouthfeel and refreshing taste, sodas can be extremely satisfying (and seemingly thirst-quenching). But the reality is that most of these beverages are laden with sugar and caffeine,…
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Cheapism/Photography By Tonelson/istockphoto/Weijia L./Yelp/LauriPatterson/istockphoto Overrated Regional Foods From Across America
“You’re traveling to [city]? You’ve GOT to try the [overrated regional dish]!” No matter where in America you go, there’s likely a famous dish that people will tell you must…
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Cheapism / Daria Kulkova/Moyo Studio/dblight/istockphoto 9 Things You Should Absolutely Never Put in the Washing Machine
Laundry is one of those annoying chores fraught with loads of confusing and seemingly contradictory rules that threaten to shrink, fade, and utterly destroy your clothes if you don’t follow…
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Cheapism / Liudmila Chernetska/istockphoto / Photography By Tonelson/istockphoto Well-Done or Rare? 10 Food Opinions That Divide America
There are a lot of things that define the age of the internet, but debating food preferences is one of the most prevalent. Of course, we’ve had these preferences for…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Once You Pop, You Can’t Stop: 19 Pringles Flavors, Ranked
Believe it or not, Pringles have been around since 1968. The saddle-shaped crisps, iconic can, and cookie-cutter-like manufacturing process were all created to combat the problem of broken potato chips…
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Cheapism / Amazon / IMDb We Can’t Unsee These 12 Terrible Performances by Great Actors
Great actors can miss. They can miss hard. And when they do, the world doesn’t forget. Curious about what kinds of swings and misses the likes of Judi Dench and…
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Cheapism/George R./Yelp/Mojo Market/Yolanda S./Yelp Food Courts Around the World That Put Ours to Shame
Americans think they’ve cornered the market when it comes to fast food, and especially food courts in malls, airports, markets, and other locations. But other countries put America to shame…