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Nutty in more ways than one.

Move Over, Oscar Mayer—Planters Is Looking for “Peanutters” to Drive Its NUTmobile

The Wienermobile isn’t the only evocatively named (and shaped) food-branded vehicle cruising around the country.

Ellen Gutoskey

AriZona iced tea is holding the line on price.

How Is AriZona Iced Tea Cheaper Than Water?

AriZona's enormous vats of iced tea are cheaper than pure water. What kind of sorcery is this?

Jake Rossen

Let a bot argue over your cable bill.

This Chatbot Will Argue With Your Cable Company for You—and Might Lower Your Bill

Tired of chatting with customer service bots? Now you can deploy one of your own to haggle a better price.

Jake Rossen



Bummer.

Did Your Southwest Airlines Flight Get Canceled? Here’s How to Get a Refund

Here’s what to do if you’re on the receiving end of a Southwest Airlines flight cancellation notice.

Ellen Gutoskey


Home of Beaver Nuggets.

8 Facts About Gas Station Sensation Buc-ee's

The Texas convenience store chain has spotless bathrooms and an endless supply of Beaver Nuggets.

Jake Rossen


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The Reason So Many Movies Open on Christmas Day

Christmas is one of the most profitable times of the year for film studios, who count on people desperate to get away from their families for a couple of hours.

Jake Rossen


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It Slices, It Dices: When Ginsu Knives Cut Through the As-Seen-on TV Competition

How an Ohio-made kitchen knife was reimagined as a piece of Japanese steel—one endorsed by Lorena Bobbitt, in a manner of speaking.

Jake Rossen
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