Category Archives for "Curiosities"
April 3, 2018
What You Should Buy (and Avoid) This Month
SHOWERS OF DEALS It’s officially spring, and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. In April consumers will find deals on everything from travel to jewelry, as well as some on winter items. Although the selection of last season’s goods will be even slimmer than it was in March, prices may be deeply […]
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March 30, 2018
21 guilty pleasures that are hurting your bank account
A 2017 GOBankingRates survey revealed that more than half of Americans splurge on guilty pleasures. If you frequent the bars on weekends, eat fast food or smoke cigarettes, you’re probably one of these people who drops a lot of dough on expenses that can drain your bank account. Click through to see 21 guilty pleasures […]
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March 29, 2018
20 Slang Terms From the ’60s That Make Us Nostalgic
Ah, the 60s. It was a decade that gave us JFK, Vietnam, the Beatles, and hippies. It also gave us some of the best slang of the 20th century. Can you dig it? If your knowledge of 60s slang is limited to what you remember from Austin Powers movies, it’s time to give yourself a […]
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March 29, 2018
These Are the Most Popular Fairytales Ever
CINDERELLA Once there was a hardworking girl with a a heart of gold and a wicked stepmother. She got a makeover from a fairy godmother and scored a dream date at the ball with a prince who tracked her down by her single lost glass slipper… and this story crossed the globe for thousands of […]
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March 26, 2018
Cutting Out These 15 Expenses Will Save You $9,650.34
When it comes to living expenses, the truth is that most Americans live on a very thin margin. Seventy-eight percent of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck to make ends meet, according to CareerBuilder. The good news is that if you take a closer look at how you live, you’re likely to find many areas in which […]
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March 22, 2018
25 things that happened 20 years ago that will make you feel ancient
If it feels like just yesterday that you were playing Snake on your Nokia phone, confused by this new “Google” thing, and considering a “The Rachel” haircut, you’re not alone – just getting older. Take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce over what the world was like in 1998, below.
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March 20, 2018
10 CrossFit Workouts to Sculpt Your Body at Home
We understand it you can’t make it to the gym on certain days. But that’s still no excuse to skip your workout altogether. And while CrossFit workouts are known for incorporating lots of equipment, you can do plenty of CrossFit workouts—fast-paced, calorie-burning, and compact—right in your home or hotel room. Here, Tyler Manzo of Brick […]
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March 19, 2018
7 Symptoms That You Don’t Breathe Well While Asleep
It’s more common than you think—and it can lead to some serious consequences. Long-term, sleep apnea has been linked with irregular heartbeat, hypertension, and even stroke and heart attack. Early treatment can help reduce your risks. But first, you need to be aware that something might be up. Here, 7 signs that you might have […]
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March 13, 2018
2000s Kids Will Never Understand These Things
BURNING YOUR BEHIND ON A METAL SLIDE Kids’ playgrounds today may be slickly designed marvels of safety but pity the child who will never know the thrill (terror?) of rocketing down a steep, metal slide. In the summer. In shorts.
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March 13, 2018
These Movie Star Couples Fell in Love on Set
When movie stars fall in love, it’s usually just acting. It is, after all, part of their profession to make you think they’re in love. “There is an element of separation there,” as Michael Fassbender explained. “If I’m playing a murderer, I don’t go out and start murdering people.” But sometimes the on-screen romance reflects […]
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