Tax-Free Days Across the US

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MCT

Looking for a great day to go shopping? If you live in Texas, try August 15. If you live near Washington, DC, it's even sooner. It's sales tax holiday days. Each summer, more than a dozen states temporarily suspend sales tax on certain products, such as clothing, computers and school supplies. Does your state participate? AOL Money has a list of all the states and what's on sale.

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What Personality Means for Health

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If you're a shy or withdrawn person and have been trying to break that habit, we have some extra motivation for you. It turns out that timid types are more likely to contract viral infections and for pessimists, the news is worse. AOL Health takes an in-depth look at a study that says your personality can impact your health.

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Will Brand Disappear?

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James F. Quinn, MCT

Oscar-winning actor Paul Newman has been in the news lately for reportedly battling cancer. His great work on-screen is the first thing people remember about the 83-year-old, but his illness also poses questions on another front. What happens to Newman's Own? Small Business takes a look at the company and ponders their future, even drawing comparisons to a fast food giant.

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Can You Tell Which Is Fake?

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Heinz

If you walk down some streets in some major US cities, you'll rows of street vendors selling top brand-name products. Don't be fooled -- what they are pitching are actually fakes or knock-offs. Some fakes are so good, it takes a keen eye for detail in spotting them. See if you can spot the fake product with our quiz.

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What's Making Hubby Chubby?

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filed under: Lifestyle, Diet, Health

Ladies, is your guy struggling to lose weight? He's not alone, and sometimes it can be as simple as the type of steak he's eating. AOL Health lists the most common mistakes men make when trying to get lean and how to reverse them so guys can reach their weight-loss goals even faster.

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'Hungry Girl' Loses Weight

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Have you found that you can't quiet that rumble in your tummy? You'd grab a snack but are afraid of the excess calories it would add. What's a hungry girl to do? Try consulting the Hungry Girl. We've got eight great tips from the popular web site as well as five guilt-free foods to stock in your fridge.

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Insurance Policies That Once Existed

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Cassandra Shie, AOL

Worried about being abducted by aliens? What about being kidnapped in a foreign company? The good news is that there is insurance to cover these and many other risks that you might not have even considered. AOL Money takes a look at 10 unusual policies that actually exist.

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This Makes Hair Shiny

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If you're like us, you've never thought about putting aspirin in your hair but a Styledash reader swears it is "mandatory" to repair damage done to your hair after your go swimming. StyleList has rounded up the best and most unusual tips -- like using mayonnaise, eggs and even flat (yes, flat) beer -- that readers swear by.

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11 Reasons You Stay Fat

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It is common knowledge that extra calories will make you fat. What you may not know is there are a number of traps you can easily fall into that could also be keeping you heavy. Even the type of shirt you wear or going to church could be to blame. AOL Health takes a look at these surprising findings.

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Another Chain Owns Applebee's

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You are looking to take the family out for dinner and choose Applebee's over Ruby Tuesday, T.G.I. Friday's and IHOP. Whereas two of those restaurants will lament the lost business, the other won't care since they actually own Applebee's. Who is it? Take a guess on that as well as testing your smarts on the real owners of some of our favorite brands.

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