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#WaffleHouseIndexRed: Waffle House Has Closed 365 Restaurants Across the Country

For people who use the Waffle House Index to gauge disasters, the novel coronavirus pandemic just got real.

At McDonald's, you could probably quench the thirst of a family of four for just $1.

The Reason Why McDonald’s Soft Drinks Are All $1—Regardless of Size

The $1 soft drinks and other items on the McDonald’s Dollar Menu are a clever way to get you in the door.

McDonald’s Is Adding Two New Big Mac Sizes—Little Macs and Double Big Macs—to Its Menu

Two new Bic Mac sizes are coming to a McDonald's near you. And yes, these spin-offs will feature the Special Sauce and all your other favorite Big Mac ingredients.

The Psychological Reason Coronavirus Is Prompting People to Hoard Toilet Paper

Of all the personal essentials needed in the event of a national health concern, why are people stocking up on Charmin?

Dairy Queen Is Celebrating Its 80th Birthday With $.80 BOGO Blizzards

Now through March 15, 2020, Dairy Queen is offering buy one, get one for $.80 Blizzards in all available flavors.

Would you be able to recognize these logos if they had been tampered with?

Can You Guess the Brand Based on Just a Piece of Its Logo?

The best logo designs are the ones you can still easily identify even when most of the image is missing.

Why Are Hardcover Books Published Before Paperbacks?

Paperbacks are more popular with readers, but they're rarely the first version of a book that gets published.

You Could Win an Inn on Swan’s Island, Maine, for Just $99 and an Original Essay

This essay contest is your ticket to living out your ‘Gilmore Girls’-inspired dreams of owning a New England inn.

Why Are CVS Receipts So Incredibly Long?

The transaction receipt printed off by the chain pharmacy CVS can exceed the height of an adult. What are they thinking?

How IKEA Comes Up With Its Product Names

IKEA, the beloved Swedish home furnishings chain, has a coherent naming strategy that its non-swedophone customers are missing out on.

Pitch Perfect: How Billy Mays Conquered the Infomercial World

Bearded pitchman Billy Mays used skills honed on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to convince a nation it needed OxiClean in every kitchen.

Here's What Happens to New Cars at a Dealership That Don't Get Sold

Shiny new-model vehicles can't maintain that new car smell forever. Here's what happens when dealers need to make room for more inventory.

What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?

The two real estate professionals are often confused for one another, but there are some significant differences that prospective homebuyers should know about.

Here's Why the Coke at McDonald's Is So Good

It's made from the same ingredients as what you drink at home, but the Coke at McDonald's is engineered to taste better.

We’re Lovin’ the McSki, Sweden’s Ski-Thru McDonald’s

The McSki offers everything on a regular McDonald’s menu, though we can’t promise their McFlurry machine is working.

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How the Pizza Saver Transformed Pizza Delivery

The tiny plastic disc costs less than a penny, but the number of pizzas it has saved from a cheesy demise is incalculable.

Dr Pepper's Wild Guns N' Roses Publicity Stunt to Give Everyone in America a Free Soda

Dr Pepper tried to drum up publicity by promising a free bottle to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses came out with their long-delayed 'Chinese Democracy' album in 2008. No one expected the band to do it. When they did, Dr Pepper suddenly had to make go

Making a Buck: How Do Dollar Stores Make Any Money?

Getting grocery and convenience store items for $1 may seem like a good deal, but dollar stores use some tricky practices to keep profits high.

Relax: Fears of a French Fry Shortage Are Probably Overblown

Inhospitable weather has cut into potato harvests in Idaho and Canada, but consumers should still be able to get their French fry fix.

The Reason You Should Never Wear Orange to a Job Interview

According to hiring managers, job interview outfits matter. Here are tips on what to wear, what not to wear, and why.

10 Secrets of Victoria’s Secret Employees

Victoria's Secret employees share their most disgusting stories, their best tips, and how to get them to leave you in peace.

9 Awesomely Odd American Curiosity Shops You Should Visit

Have a penchant for skulls, specimens, or maybe some human-hair jewelry? We’ve got a place for you!

America’s Happiest Employees Work at These 25 Companies

Google and Microsoft both ranked, but neither is the best company to work for based on employee happiness.

15 Organic Facts About Whole Foods

The popular grocery chain is also your go-to destination for rabbit meat and fine prisoner-made cheeses.

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