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Laundry detergent is expensive. Here’s how to use less

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When it comes to laundry detergent, using the correct amount is essential for achieving clean, fresh-smelling clothes. Too little detergent can leave your clothes feeling unclean and …

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Wooly mammoth meatballs are a thing. But would you want to eat one?

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Woolly mammoths, which roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, are long extinct. But remains found in Arctic permafrost have helped scientists sequence their genome and …

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10 private islands you can rent — if you can afford them

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You are longing for a vacation, and you really want to get away from it all. How about a private island? You can have your own little …

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Beer-flavored popsicles are here just in time for March Madness

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Coors Light just launched a new product that blends two unexpected favorites into one: beer-flavored popsicles. The non-alcoholic popsicles, aptly called Coors-icles, are designed to evoke …

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Archaeologists find 5,000-year-old tavern with food still in bowls

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Archaeologists recently made a remarkable discovery in the ancient city-state of Lagash, Iraq. The team of archaeologists from the U.S. and Italy uncovered the remains of …

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10 sunny Vrbo rentals perfect for escaping winter’s chill

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“Snowbirds” have historically been retired northerners who migrate to warmer locales for the winter. But if you work remotely, have some PTO available or just need …

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Yes, you can even vacation like Barbie, if that’s your thing

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“Barbiecore” is a hot trend characterized by vivid pink hues, based on the aesthetic of the iconic Mattel doll that has been an indelible part of …

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11 amazing hobbit homes you can rent on Vrbo

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Whether you’ve just gotten deep into the bold new “Rings of Power” series on Prime Video, you’re more of a J.R.R. Tolkien purist or you simply have …

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Man takes his grandma on adventures of a lifetime

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  Brad Ryan and his grandma Joy Ryan weren’t always close. Though they had a tight bond through his childhood, Brad’s parents’ divorce had been difficult …

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Set sail like Mark Twain on this Mississippi river cruise

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  Can’t decide between a cruise vacation and a cross-country trip to view a variety of small towns and big cities across the U.S.? Why not …

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Our favorite keto salads for summer

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Following a ketogenic diet can help you shed pounds, improve your cholesterol, decrease your blood glucose levels and lower your blood pressure. However, figuring out what to eat …

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New York’s last public pay phone goes bye bye

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  In 1889, inventor William Gray and developer George A. Long installed the first pay phone at a bank in Hartford, Connecticut. By 1902, there were …

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Paul Rudd bought his favorite candy store to keep it from shutting down

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  In 1994, Ira Gutner left a successful career in New York City’s Garment District to move upstate and open a boutique candy and coffee shop. Samuel’s of Rhinebeck …

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Dolly Parton to star in film adaptation of her new book, ‘Run, Rose, Run’

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  If you love Dolly Parton (and, seriously, how could you not?), you’ll be excited to learn that she will be starring in her first major film in a …

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The secret island hideaway in a national park

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After surviving the pandemic, doesn’t a relaxing vacation on a private island sound glorious? It could be easier and more affordable to achieve than you might think. Once you’re ready …

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Watch the world’s largest cast iron skillet take a ride on a semi

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The Lodge Company has been crafting cast-iron cookware for more than 120 years, since Joseph Lodge settled in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and started the Blackrock Foundry in …

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After 76 years, WWII soldier’s letter home is finally delivered

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  Receiving a letter from a loved one who has passed away seems like something from a dream. But for one family, mail that was delivered more …

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Calling all Golden Girls fans! There’s a convention planned for 2022

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  Gather up your friends, pals and confidants and make plans to head to Chicago next April: The first-ever Golden Girls convention, formally named “Golden Con: Thank You …

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These Trader Joe’s cocoa bombs look just like cute holiday ornaments

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Hot chocolate bombs have been trending for the past few winters, and they don’t show any signs of falling out of fashion. Brands and individuals continue to …

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The world’s oldest restaurant is in Spain. Take a peek inside

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  There are some remarkable restaurants around the globe, like an eatery in Norway that gives patrons amazing underwater views or one in Italy that’s nestled into the side …

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Do you really have to peel your carrots?

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With just 25 calories and six carbs, a medium-sized carrot packs a nutritional punch. One carrot provides more than twice the daily requirement of vitamin A, and the …

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Need a seasonal job? These companies are hiring

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If you are hoping to make some extra cash for the holidays, companies are looking to fill hundreds of thousands of seasonal positions in 2021. From retail and …

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Your dog could be on a Budweiser holiday can. Here’s how

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The weirdest roadside attractions in every state

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Is your family in the 79% of American families who plan to take a road trip this year? Be sure to pack plenty of snacks, activities to entertain the kids …

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How to make your inflatable holiday decorations last longer

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Inflatable decorations for your yard or porch can be an affordable way to go big for any holiday. Not only are they economical, but they are …

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25 things that may be gone from the Earth by 2050

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Our planet “clearly and unequivocally faces a climate emergency,” according to a new study by 11,258 scientists from 153 countries, which provides six broad policy goals that …