I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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Sarah J. Maas fans disagree about the best way to read the 'Throne of Glass' series. Here's the book order you should follow for a spoiler-free experience.

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There's a debate over the proper reading order for "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas.

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17 of the most famous cliffhangers in TV history

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"Game of Thrones."

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14 simple tricks for becoming a better home cook, according to professional chefs and bakers

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Plenty of home cooks are looking for tips ahead of the holiday season.

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20 details you probably missed in 'Hocus Pocus'

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Disney's "Hocus Pocus" is an iconic Halloween movie.

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I'm a professional baker. I made 5 brands of boxed brownie mix to see which is the best.

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I used my expertise as a professional baker to rank brownie mixes from five different brands.

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I've played 'Survivor' 3 times. Here are the answers to 10 burning questions fans always ask me.

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J.T. Thomas, Michaela Bradshaw, and Malcolm Freberg on "Survivor: Game Changers."

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I tried 6 different brands of syrup from the grocery store. It's worth paying a little extra for the big names.

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I tried six different brands of pancake syrup.

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Disney has 6 more Marvel superhero movies you may not have realized are in the works — here they all are

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Deadpool returned with Hugh Jackman as Wolverine to save the MCU.

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7 carry-on essentials to make your next flight the smoothest one yet, according to our reporters

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Woman with a carry-on suitcase on airport moving walkway.

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