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jetcityimage/istockphoto Companies’ Most Cringeworthy Public-Relations Failures
Big companies are no strangers to very public mistakes: Tone-deaf advertising, faulty products, and corporate scandals are just a few of the most common. Some notable public relations crises that have beset big-name businesses include how a skewed understanding of…
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paintball104/Reddit.com 10 Discontinued Frozen Desserts You’ll Never See Again
Maybe it’s just nostalgia talking, but the frozen aisle used to feel more daring — more unhinged. It used to take more risks. We all know it’s not the healthiest option, so while you’re at it, make it fun. And…
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Sisoje/istockphoto Amazing Places to Learn About Black History on Juneteenth
Many places in America honor the struggles and contributions of African-Americans. See what’s at the Motown Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and more.
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Kroger / Walmart Pre-Made Meals Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled After 3 Reported Deaths
Several deaths and illnesses have been linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold across the country, according to a recall alert from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service. Here’s what you need to know about the deadly recall, including how…
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doble-d/istockphoto 11 Things You’ll Regret Not Packing for a Cruise
Discover the essential things to pack for a cruise, including smart items seasoned cruisers never leave home without.
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Siarhei Khaletski/istockphoto 20 Easy Microwave Recipes That Are Actually Delicious
A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it’s the only method of heating and cooking food. Fortunately, time- and money-saving staples including pasta and…
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Steven Gottlieb/Getty Images Iconic TV Dinners That Once Ruled American Living Rooms
Most people over a certain age have memories of eating frozen TV dinners. For some, it’s laughing at Lucy and Ricky while chewing on a hunk of gravy-slathered turkey. For…
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eBay Over 1.1 Million Power Banks Sold at Costco Recalled for Fire Hazard
With so many portable electronics in our lives, it seems like everyone has a couple power banks around for charging them on the go. One popular brand of portable chargers…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Rite Aid Closing 100+ More Stores. Here’s the Full List
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last month, and since then, there’s been a new list of store closures seemingly every week. This trend is not unique, though, because they’re joining…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto At Home Files for Bankruptcy, Closing 26 Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve recently browsed aisles of throw pillows or oversized clocks, this might hit close to home. The retail apocalypse just claimed another big-box victim. At Home filed for bankruptcy…
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venakr/istockphoto Buying a Boat Can Be a Huge Mistake — Here’s Why
The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 9 Fast-Food Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ranked
The number of fast-food joints that sell chocolate chip cookies is pretty surprising; even most pizza chains have a family-sized cookie that feeds a crowd. But if you’re grabbing a…
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Antonio_Diaz/istockphoto 25 Etiquette Rules No One Follows Anymore
The older we get, the more we realize the world has definitely changed. Sure, progress is welcome, but when basic niceties fall by the wayside, it’s hard not to get…
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Eva-Katalin/istockphoto 23 Work-From-Home Jobs That Just About Anyone Can Do
Since the beginning of the pandemic, working from home has become a new normal for many career paths. To help you take advantage, Cheapism gathered tips from employment experts and researched…
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University of Southern California/Getty Images 18 Vintage Photos of Classic Drive-Ins Restaurants
Whatever happened to drive-in culture? You’d cruise your car to the restaurant (not to be confused with drive-in theaters, though those two together made for perfect date nights), flash your…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 20 Easy Cracker Barrel Recipes to Make at Home
It’s no surprise that a quick search yielded numerous copycat recipes for Cracker Barrel’s beloved Hashbrown Casserole. It’s cheesy, comforting … and possibly not very good for you. But that’s…
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FreshSplash/istockphoto 24 Workout Myths That Are a Waste of Time and Energy
The pursuit of physical perfection (or simply good health) is fraught with half-truths, myths, and urban legends. We asked personal trainers from around the country to weigh in on some…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 10 Rao’s Sauces and This Is the Only One You Need to Buy
Rao’s in New York City may be one of the hardest restaurants in the country to get into, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hold of the iconic restaurant’s…
