19 famous figures who went from rags to riches

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Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton grew up in a poor family in rural Appalachia.

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The 'Airbnbust' proves the Wild West days of online vacation rentals are over

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Short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb and Vrbo have never been in higher demand — or in greater supply. As the industry grows up, cities can no longer afford to take a hands-off approach.

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What it costs to open 12 of the biggest fast-food chains in the US, including Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Taco Bell

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Chick-fil-A New York location

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Get ready: Gen Z is coming for the housing market

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With technology and know-how that previous generations could have only dreamed of at their age, a growing number of Gen Zers are turning to real-estate investing as an escape from the traditional 9-to-5.

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Romance scammers are bilking Americans out of $1.3 billion a year

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Romance scams are booming and costing Americans billions, and they often start on Facebook or Instagram.

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How digital grifters are bilking the lonely out of $1.3 billion a year

10 qualities that bisexual people find attractive, according to science

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Bi people are attracted to others who are curious, romantic, intelligent, open, and much more.

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The average bachelorette party now costs $10,800

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The price of the average bachelorette party has increased 40% over two years, according to Bach.

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Eggs are so expensive that Dollar Tree has just given up stocking them

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This Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, photo shows a woman leaving a Dollar Tree store in Urbandale, Iowa.
Dollar Tree said Tuesday that it will halt egg sales until later this year as avian flu keeps egg prices near historic highs.

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Nike is facing a PR nightmare as Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, and now Tom Sachs face scandals – but experts say partnerships with celebs and athletes will never go away

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Tom Sachs (center) at the Nike Maxim Awards Show in 2022

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See the Captivating Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards

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The best wildlife photography can make the familiar appear strange, but it can also make the secret lives of animals feel quite comparable to our own.

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