Behind the boom in low-alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks
Mocktails and low- and no-alcohol drinks are experiencing a boom in popularity. Stacker used industry reports to explore this…
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Should you use a credit card or debit card this holiday season? 5 savvy tips for smart shoppers
With the holiday season in full swing, TD Bank breaks down five important things to consider when deciding whether to use a credit card or debit card…
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of year again, and Way.com analyzed a survey of over 1,000 US adults to discover the most desired Christmas gifts across America for…
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How much do the "Twelve Days of Christmas" cost in your state?
To estimate the cost of all gifts listed in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” by state, Swyft Filings referred to the most recent data from small…
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10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced
Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed using various…
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As Gen Xers head into middle age, they are moving to some surprising locales
SmartAsset examined data from the U.S. Census Bureau for 268 of the largest U.S. cities to identify and rank where Gen Xers (aged 45 to 54) are…
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How much would it cost to repair Barbie's Dreamhouse in the real world?
From picture-perfect paint to a new garage for a hot-pink Corvette, LawnStarter researched how much it would cost to fix up Barbie’s Dreamhouse so it…
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Community fridges don't just fight hunger. They're also a climate solution.
Grist looks into how in cities across the U.S., hundreds of refrigerators stocked with free food are reducing waste and methane…
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Do Americans value living near extended family? It depends
Family matters to many. QMedic examined Pew Research survey data to see how different types of Americans value living near extended…
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Best US cities for hot tub lovers
As we head into winter—the best time to use a hot tub—Pool Gnome ranked 2024’s best cities for hot tub lovers. We compared the 500 biggest U.S.…
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Animal shelter populations are up—here's why and how shelters are responding
CitizenShipper looked at Best Friends Animal Society data to examine increased shelter populations and how they are…
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2023: The year of AI gift-giving and other holiday shopping trends
Flowcode analyzed holiday shopping forecasts from Salesforce and the National Retail Federation to identify a few major trends for…
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Love candles? These 5 cities have the most shops, classes, and more for candle lovers
HVAC Gnome ranked 2024’s best cities for candle lovers by comparing the 250 biggest U.S. cities based on candle shops and local candlemakers,…
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Game on: The booming growth of online gaming
Gamesville broke down how mobile gaming, esports, and other factors have led to the video game industry’s explosive growth to over 3 billion…
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How to deck your car with amazing Christmas car decorations
Way.com compiles a list of 10 car-friendly Christmas decorations that will make your ride a little merrier this…
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Popularity of buy now, pay later plans is on the rise this holiday season, according to survey
Experian breaks down buy now, pay later plans and their increasing popularity as the holiday season goes into full…
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How much does it cost to get your house ready for Santa?
To calculate the “Santa Is Coming” Cost Index, LawnStarter researched the costs for 13 items you should jot down on your to-do list before St. Nick…
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58% of American consumers plan to spend $500 or less this holiday shopping season, survey finds
Experian dives into a new survey that indicates this holiday season may not be as robust on the retail side as some might…
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States with the most boat owners
GetMyBoat ranked states by their concentrations of registered boats using data from an RTI International recreational boating…
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Sticker shock at the supermarket? These states have taken the biggest grocery price inflation hit
ConsumerAffairs analyzed grocery price data in 15 categories collected from 150,000 stores to determine where grocery prices increased the most year…
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The science of procrastination and how to beat it
Wysa researched the psychology behind procrastination, what makes people do it, and how they can work to overcome…
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Unique baby names from the year you were born
Stacker highlighted one of the least-used baby names from each year between 1950 and 2022, using data from the Social Security…
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With 'only' 2 million matchsticks left, an Iowa artist shifts focus to his hometown legacy
The Daily Yonder profiles artist Pat Acton, who has been making “Matchstick Marvels” from his home in Gladbrook, Iowa, for nearly five…
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Starter homes are scarce, but affordable ones can be found in these cities
This Old House rounded up the best cities to buy a starter home based on price, availability, income, and comparable rent while factoring in…
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A cat-and-mouse game: The evolution of card counting
OddsSeeker looked at the history of card counting and the modern techniques casinos use to combat it.…
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The midcentury architecture of the Space Age in 5 essential Googie buildings
Living Spaces found five iconic Googie buildings using a variety of architectural, design, news, and travel…
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10 of the most downloaded mobile games of all time
Gamesville has compiled the 10 most downloaded games for Android devices using data from…
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Unique baby names in your state last year
Stacker found unique baby names from 2022 in the Social Security Administration’s baby names database and highlighted one from each…
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The history of dog food and nutrition, from hunting to the raw food movement
Ollie looked at news articles, research journals, and historical sources to outline the major milestones in the history of dog food and…
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Where to find women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses to support this holiday season
Flowcode compiled a list of five resources to help discover women-, BIPOC-, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses this holiday…
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