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If You Hear This Loud Chant at Buc-ee’s, Here’s What It Means

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If You See This Bar on the Wheel of Your Shopping Cart, Here’s What It Means

At the grocery store the other day, my cart suddenly broke into what I can only describe as the grocery store version of a motorcycle death wobble—wheels shaking, screeching, veering like a lemming in sight of a cliff. It caused, and this might be a slight exaggeration, a huge scene. At one point, I abandoned the cart entirely and carried all 57 items to checkout in my arms like a deranged contestant on “Supermarket Sweep.” As I walked away (dignity in shreds), I kicked one of the offending wheels (do not recommend, I was wearing sandals) and spotted a small U-shaped bar around it. If that little bar was supposed to help the cart steer straight, it was doing a terrible job. “That’s called chattering when the wheels do that, and it really can be alarming,” says Brett Nelson, CEO of The Peggs Company, a U.S. company that does all things shopping carts. (Who knew that actually had a name?!) “And no, that bar on the back wheel had nothing to do with your steering issues. It has a differ...
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EXCLUSIVE! Here’s the First Thing Actor Henry Golding Does When He Vacations in a New City

Do you have an airplane “must-watch” movie? Is it Crazy Rich Asians ? Yup, me too. (I just rewatched it on my way back from Mexico City , and it was not my first—or honestly, even fifth—viewing.) Turns out, everyone is tuning into this feel-good movie from 2018 that’s part rom-com and part family drama, set in glittering Singapore, from their fully reclined airplane seats. In fact, “15,000 people watch Crazy Rich Asians on American Airlines flights each week ,” according to Pam Habner, head of U.S. Branded Cards and Lending for Citi, the credit card partner of American Airlines. The movie’s star, Henry Golding, who plays the dashing Nick Young, also knows you’re watching the film from cruising altitude. “It’s really comfort viewing, which is so great,” said Golding when I chatted with him at the recent launch event for the new Citi Strata Elite credit card. And Golding isn’t just jet-setting on screen. Before he became a well-known actor, he spent a decade hosting a travel show wher...
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Here’s the Only Way You Should Eat a Burger. Hint: You’re Probably Not Doing It Right!

You just pulled that juicy, perfectly cooked hamburger off the grill or out of the cast-iron skillet. You placed it on the bottom of the pillowy roll and layered on sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, ripe tomato , tangy pickle slices and a dollop of special sauce. This hamburger looks like it belongs on your Instagram grid, and you’re practically drooling. You go in for the first bite, and suddenly the toppings slide out, sauce drips down your wrist and the bun collapses. Nightmare? Definitely. Preventable? Absolutely. Believe it or not, there’s a right way to eat a hamburger, and it’s not the way most of us do it. Want proof? Upscale chains like Shake Shack and In-N-Out have been serving their burgers this way for years. For the lowdown on this not-so-secret technique to keeping your burgers intact and mess-free at home or on the go, I turned to Sef González—better known as Burger Beast—a Miami food blogger, author and all-around burger enthusiast . Let’s dig in. ...
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New Report: These Are the Most Fun States in the U.S.—See Where Yours Ranks

While the adjective fun is subjective, some states just seem to have that extra sparkle, whether it be beach access , killer restaurants or cultural outlets galore. But according to a new survey by WalletHub, there’s one clear winner that owns the title of The Most Fun State, and the findings are based on data. Think fun doesn’t matter? It might! “Living in one of the most fun states can boost your mental, physical and emotional health by giving you a wide range of activities to choose from, both indoor and outdoor,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst. “These states help residents stay active and socialize, and they’re also ideal for travelers who want to make the most out of the limited amount of time that they have to explore.” Did your state take the crown? Read on to find out which state ranked top and to see where yours ranked. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more travel, etiquette, humor, cleaning, tech and fun facts all week long. How were the most ...
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