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Why Are Gas Stations So Close to One Another?

Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.

The Crunchwrap Supreme dominates the map.

Map: The Most Popular Taco Bell Items in Each State

Taco Bell fans are loyal, but not always to the same items. See which menu favorites stand out in each state.

Ketchup and eggs put a smile on some people‘s faces.

Heinz Is Officially Team Breakfast Ketchup, With a New Bottle to Prove It

Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.

Why Do Gas Stations Charge for Air?

Air is a free resource—unless you need it for your tires.

Staffers have a legitimate reason to do it.

The Real Reason Costco Employees Check Receipts at Exits

If shoppers have one complaint about Costco, it’s that the employees posted at the exits to take a marker to customers’ receipts seem vaguely insulting. Here’s the real reason behind why it happens.

There‘s yet another reason to go to Costco.

Costco Is Testing a New Feature That Lets Customers Skip Checkout Lines

Costco’s answer to Sam’s Club’s “Scan & Go” is finally here, offering faster checkouts and app-based payments for bulk shoppers.

The biggest revenue generators in the NPS.

The National Parks Where Visitors Spend the Most Money, Mapped

For some local economies, national parks can be cash machines.

An overhead view of the Erie Canal in autumn.

14 Fascinating Facts About the Erie Canal

One of America’s great early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal turns 200 years old in 2025.

Pizza Hut is reimagining BOOK IT! for the smartphone age.

Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! App Makes It Easy for Kids to Track Reading Goals and Win Pizza

Pizza Hut revamps its iconic BOOK IT! program with a new app that rewards kids’ reading progress with free pizza.

Costco keeps limited hours for a reason.

Why Does Costco Open So Late?

The popular warehouse chain won't let customers in until 10 a.m. Early birds want answers.

Trader Joe’s Is Officially the Most Trustworthy Brand in America

Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

Ferrero reveals big plans involving the first major change in Nutella products in decades.

Nutella Is Releasing a New Flavor for the First Time in Six Decades

Nutella fans, get ready: A new peanut-infused version of the iconic spread is coming.

RIP to these classics from your favorite place at the mall.

8 Discontinued Bath & Body Works Scents That We Still Miss

Old classics like Pink Chiffon and Freesia are among the Bath & Body Works discontinued scents that fans still get nostalgic for, but here are a few others you probably forgot about.

Don’t fall prey to the latest online scam.

Scammers Target Crafters With Fake Online Joann Fabric Sales

With Joann Fabric and Craft stores closing nationwide, online scammers are taking advantage of customers looking for a deal.

Why the McDonald’s Logo Uses the Colors Yellow and Red

No, the golden arches don’t represent two giant bendy French fries on a background of ketchup, but good try.

Consider these countries if you‘re looking to relocate on a work visa.

The Easiest Countries To Move To On a Worker Visa, Mapped

Which countries make moving abroad for work a breeze? Europe dominates the list.

Flying is a major test of fate for many people.

The 10 Best Airlines for Nervous Fliers

Discover the most anxiety-friendly airlines, with features like meditation resources, roomy seats, and top-tier safety ratings.

The 20 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in the Country

Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.

7 of the Most Memorable Energy Drinks That Got Discontinued

Discontinued energy drinks like Surge, Vault, and MTN Dew Energy might be gone from stores, but the memory of them still gives us a nice little pick-me-up.

Office-related buzzwords aren‘t helpful. They‘re just annoying.

Let’s Circle Back: The Most-Hated Office Jargon in 2025

Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.

Spirit is considered the best U.S. airline, according to WalletHub.

How the Country’s Biggest Airlines Rank in 2025

WalletHub compared 11 U.S. airlines using 14 metrics—from cancellations to in-flight comfort—to reveal the best options for travelers.

The best way to move books: Get someone else to do it.

Human Conveyor Belt Helps Michigan Bookstore Move Its Entire Inventory Down the Block

A ‘book brigade’ helped a small business relocate millions of words.

Nellie Bly, pioneer of investigative journalism,

Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative Journalism

Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.

Two capybaras relaxing in a cafe in Bangkok.

Capybara Cafe in Florida Lets Guests Chill With the Internet’s Favorite Rodents

Capybaras, wallabies, and even a skunk await at Florida’s Capybara Cafe—a quirky new hotspot raising awareness for animal welfare.