Cheyenne Buckingham - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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The phrase “it’s a dog’s life” referred to a hardscrabble existence. That’s because a dog’s life in older times was a life of subservience, of getting fed table scraps, living in harsh...
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Tell the truth. Do you knock on wood when you say or hope for something positive — knowing full well this is nothing but a superstition? We’ve put a man on the moon, cured diseases, and...
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The prevalence of adults who are overweight or obese is on the rise — global obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Close to 2 billion adults worldwide, or 39% of the global adult population,...
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For much of U.S. history, parents weren’t very creative when it came to naming their children. Many families selected religious names for their kids. Immigrants seeking to assimilate in their new...
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The 18 to 34 age demographic has long been the holy grail for advertisers and brands. Young adults are thought to have more disposable income and the potential to develop brand loyalty that will last...
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Americans claim they prefer American-made goods, yet a majority are unwilling to pay the premium. And though It’s often cheaper to manufacture products abroad, a number of U.S. companies...
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With Independence Day approaching, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on those who served as president of our country. And while you may be well-versed in textbook facts about each chief...
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There is no greater service to the nation than giving one’s life for one’s country. For those who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called in his Gettysburg Address the “last full measure of...
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Do you know just how old your town is? The United States is a relatively young nation, but some American towns have been around for over three centuries, and some longer still. They contain rich...
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There were 456 food recalls in the U.S. in 2017, down from 764 the previous year. Most recalls are issued as a precaution in order to prevent an epidemic. However, sometimes contamination in food can...
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Hiking is one of just a few sports that doesn’t require a gym membership or a pile of expensive gear. That being said, one necessity for an exceptional hike is beautiful scenery. Traversing green...
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While the American motto is often “go big or go home,” this mindset doesn’t apply to everything in life. Take smaller dogs, for example. The French bulldog and beagle are just two of the 10...
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Update: Justify become 13th Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was the last horse to win the Triple Crown, capturing horse-racing’s storied trifecta in 2015. Prior to American Pharoah’s...
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There is no greater service to the nation than giving one’s life for one’s country. For those who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called in his Gettysburg Address the “last full...
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As spring turns into summer and temperatures continue to climb, people will spend more and more time outdoors. Americans will look for ways to enjoy the warm weather and cool down, and for many, that...
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