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— Brittany Xavier / TikTokGet ready to feel old! A millennial mom posted a TikTok video, quizzing her Gen Z daughter on all things ‘90s and early ‘00s. Brittany Xavier, T… Read More

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— Filadendron/Getty ImagesICYMI, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Sept. 12 that phenylephrine, a decongestant found in 250 of the most common over-the-counter cold… Read More

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— @vdea/TikTokWell, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Costco seems to be testing a new amazing-looking ice cream treat that’s a dupe of a McDonald… Read More

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