My $540-a-night cabin on the world's largest cruise ship was shockingly small and disappointing

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Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas' ocean-view balcony cabin's bed and living room
I'm not sure a family of four could happily coexist in the $3,790 per person ocean-view balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas cruise ship.

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I was one of the first guests on Royal Caribbean's $1,800-per-person Icon of the Seas. Nothing prepared me for what it was like on the world's largest cruise ship.

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Icon of the Seas' outdoor decks
Royal Caribbean's giant Icon of the Seas cruise ship lived up to its equally giant hype — maybe in the worst way possible.

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I shopped at Hobby Lobby and Michaels for Valentine's Day decorations, and one craft chain had so much more to offer

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amena posing for a selfie in a hobby lobby and amena posing for a selfie in michaels
Hobby Lobby and Michaels usually have plenty of seasonal craft, party, and decor supplies.

Amena Ahmed

I compared 3 Trader Joe's cult-classic products to the Whole Foods versions, but only one was worth the money

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Whole Foods and Trader Joe's comparison.
Products from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

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I tried the new limited-edition Coke flavor made with AI. I was surprised by the taste.

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A picture of Coca Cola Y3000 and its Coke Zero counterpart on a desk
Coca-Cola Y3000 is a limited edition flavor that had me confused but intrigued.

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I visited Mr.Charlie's, billed as the 'Vegan McDonald's.' The Golden Arches spoof was cute, but its plant-based meals missed the mark.

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Business Insider food reporter Nancy Luna visits the Vegan McDonald's restaurant in Los Angeles dubbed Mr.Charlie's.
Business Insider food correspondent Nancy Luna visits Mr.Charlie's, a plant-based fast-food chain in California whose sandwiches look like they could be found on the menu at McDonald's.

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We compared the new and improved Big Mac against McDonald's promises. It was a big letdown.

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Big Mac from McDonald's
A better Big Mac?

Gloria Dawson

Pollo Campero wants to be the next chicken sensation in the US. The chain's vast menu is a mashup of the best at Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and El Pollo Loco.

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Pollo Campero was founded in Guatemala in 1971.
Pollo Campero was founded in Guatemala in 1971. It is known for its fried chicken.

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I tried 7 foods from Costco that the internet recommended, and I'd buy all but one of them again

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Starbucks sous vide egg bite boxes next to image of the bites air-fried on a plate
Costco has popular products from brands like Starbucks.

Megan duBois

I tried 7 foods from Costco that the internet recommended, and I'd buy all but one of them again

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Starbucks sous vide egg bite boxes next to image of the bites air-fried on a plate
Costco has popular products from brands like Starbucks.

Megan duBois

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