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Duct-taped banana sells for over $6 million at art auction
After debuting to much fanfare in 2019, a piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York City.
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Here are the top 5 ‘baby name icks,' according to a baby name consultant
Baby name consultant and mom of three Colleen Slagan has a ton of baby names she absolutely loves. But there are a few aspects of the baby naming process that give her “the ick.”
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Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too
It can be difficult and costly to avoid trashing your old mattress in a landfill.
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Mother of the bride defends wearing a white dress to daughter's wedding
“So tacky. She isn’t the one getting married.”
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The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Working five days a week has long been the corporate cultural norm. But some companies are exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week.
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A Miami steakhouse server's secret to making ends meet in one of America's least affordable markets
A large share of South Florida residents rely on local connections to navigate a metro known for its high cost of living.
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Trader Joe's viral $2.99 mini-tote bag is back in stock — but not for long
A spokesperson for the grocery chain said the bags are now available as a “limited product.”
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Chasing work-life balance can ‘lead to anxiety,' Harvard professor says—try the ‘pendulum lifestyle' instead
The pendulum lifestyle may be more realistic than the concept of the perfect balance of all of your responsibilities. Here’s how it works.
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Wicked awesome regional US sayings and why they confuse people
Here’s how Americans refer to everyday things using different words, phrases and slang.
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23-year-old has lived on and off cruise ships for years: ‘It's been the best time of my life'
Payton Martin and her fiance Salvatore Giglio both worked for Carnival Cruises when they met.
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The ‘rent-first' lifestyle is catching on. From cars to clothes and even caskets, here's when it makes sense to buy vs. rent
Younger adults are showing a preference for the renting lifestyle, studies show. In some cases, it also makes financial sense.
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10 Gen Z, millennials take us inside their unexpected apartments—from an old NYC laundromat to a converted school bus
These young people have ditched traditional homes and live in places like an old laundromat in New York City, a houseboat in London and more.
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This high-income region has the least active people globally, WHO report shows
About 1.8 billion people did not meet their recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a report by the World Health Organization.
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This is the best state to retire in 2024 — it's not Florida or California
This small northeastern state ranks as the best place to retire in the U.S., according to Bankrate. Here is the rest of the top 10.
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Michigan teen raises $10,000 for local fire department
14-year-old Zoey, a Michigan teen with cerebral palsy, recently raised over $10,000 to help her local fire department buy life-saving equipment.
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Need a wedding dress? This librarian has 100 — and she lends them out for free
With a current stock of over 100 wedding dresses, Puccio has witnessed a near-constant stream of brides-to-be visit the library in hopes of saying “yes” to a dress among the stacks.
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This 100-year-old woman who still works and drives has simple tips for a long life
Miriam Todd has no plans to retire. “It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me,” she says.
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Rude or just recording? The internet is heated over wedding guests' cellphone faux pas
The guests at an Australian wedding are causing a stir online after the videographer shared a snippet of the bride being forced to chastise them to put their phones away at the ceremony.
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107-year-old man who holds world record for oldest skydiver shares his longevity secrets
‘Life’s what you make it,’ says the 107-year-old.
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Gift registries after divorce offer a new way to support loved ones
Gift registries for divorce are a new way for loved ones to lend a hand, especially if they’re not quite sure how else to help.