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August 25, 2023
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The article offers 10 ways to save money on children’s clothing, as Americans spend an average of $170 monthly on kids’ clothes. Strategies include hosting clothing swaps, selling gently used clothes at consignment shops, trading services for clothes, joining Facebook clothing trade groups, repurposing old clothes into pajamas, creating a clothing inventory list, borrowing one-time-use items, requesting needed items for birthdays and holidays, checking Craigslist and social media for free items, and utilizing referral programs from
August 22, 2023
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The internet offers free university-level courses through platforms like Coursera and EdX (MOOCs), but finding the right ones can be overwhelming. CourseBuffet is a new website that acts as a catalog for these free MOOCs, allowing users to easily browse and select courses from various institutions. It even offers structured “degree paths” in fields like computer science and management, providing a curriculum of courses without the cost of a traditional degree.
August 21, 2023
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To safely buy items on Craigslist, meet in a public, well-lit place like a coffee shop or even a police station’s SafeTrade location. Always bring a friend or let someone know your plans, and only use cash, avoiding online payments. Get a detailed receipt and inspect the item before purchase. Protect your personal information by using a proxy email or temporary phone number, and trust your instincts – if something feels off, walk away.
August 19, 2023
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Research reveals your brain reacts to money similarly to drugs, triggering pleasure and potentially leading to risky decisions. fMRI scans show brain activity mirroring that of cocaine users when anticipating financial gain. Conversely, people often refuse free money, activating brain regions associated with pain and anxiety, driven by a sense of unfairness. Money can also provide pain relief, both physical and emotional, and even create feelings of strength and social acceptance. Finally, the “money illusion” demonstrates how the sheer size of numbers can trigger reward
August 17, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
This article presents six foolproof bar bets designed to win cash or drinks. The bets range in complexity, from the simple “Folded Bill” challenge (folding a dollar bill eight times) to more elaborate tricks like “The Wizard” card trick using a pre-arranged accomplice, and “The Paper Bridge” utilizing accordion-folded paper. Other bets include guessing the date, a “Fast Drinker” challenge exploiting a loophole, and a clever trick using a dime and a nickel. The article emphasizes the
