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Carrie Bell

Carrie Bell is a Los Angeles-based writer who has been covering travel, entertainment, food, and other culture/lifestyle topics for nearly two decades. Her work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, People, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Fodor’s, and Bridal Guide and she is Southern California specialist for TripSavvy. She earned a BA in journalism at Humboldt State University in only three years and co-authored The Bathtub Reader: An Amusing Miscellany for the Discerning Mademoiselle.
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18 Secret Recipes That Were Just Released for the First Time

Your kitchen is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

What Teens Did a Decade Ago That They Don’t Do Anymore

Here are 15 things teenagers were loving a decade ago in 2009 that are all...

The Strangest Animal Found in Each State

Whether they look funny, act weird, adapted awkwardly, sound strange, or just seem out of...

Where to Spot a Ghost in Every State

Boo woo-hoo! It's the most wonderful time of year…for ghost hunters and enthusiasts of the...

17 Emmy, Oscar, and Other Award Show Scandals That Rocked the Industry

Name gaffes, victorious felons, fistfights, sexist gags, controversial kisses, and cameos, oh my! Awards shows,...

Biggest, Tallest, Fastest: 20 Record-Breaking Travel Destinations

If your travel motto is go big or stay home, you should plan a visit...

The Best Themed Cruises You’ll Want to Book ASAP

Whether you want to learn more about art, wine, or history, hang with pro wrestlers,...

27 Luxury Camping Adventures That Will Make You an Outdoors Person

Want to spend more time in the great outdoors without forgoing the finer things in...

Meet the Real Man Who Inspired Disney’s Tarzan

Tarzan: the man, the myth, the legend. Turns out the emphasis should have been on...
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17 Craziest Things Fans Have Done to Save Their Favorite TV Shows

Every May and June, network TV audiences wait with bated breath to find out if...

The Best Cities in America for Each Generation

Home is where the heart is sure, but according to a new 2019 Homes.com study,...

Can You Guess the Disney Villain by Their Last Words?

Memorable Disney-verse villains have a lot in common—grade-A grudge holding, diabolical plans for revenge or...

20 Star Wars Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

Whether you're an old-school Princess Leia lover or a Darth Vader diehard, what better way...

What Miss USA Looked Like the Year You Were Born

Since 1952, states have been sending their most dazzling denizen to compete for the title...

Miss America vs. Miss USA: What’s the Difference Between the Pageants

It's easy to see why the casual observer might mix up the country's two biggest...

What You Probably Never Realized About Award Show Trophies

In honor of Hollywood's most wonderful time of year, here's a closer look at the...

22 Alternate Film Endings That Never Made It to Movie Theaters

Almost since the beginning of filmmaking, original endings have ended up on the cutting room...

The Surprising History of the Gingerbread Man

'Tis almost the season for gingerbread. Here's a look at the history of this holiday...

18 Companies with the Best Bosses in America

Whether they approve spectacular benefits packages, put policies that further diversity, equality, and empowerment, regularly...

Why Burt Reynolds Hated One of His Most Famous Roles

This film earned the late Burt Reynolds critical acclaim, a Golden Globe win, and an...

How 16 Iconic Foods Got Their Name

Try not to start salivating as you dig into the history behind the human-inspired handles...