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Pringles Offered a Cremation Urn and 200 Years of Chips
The prize was an urn shaped like a Pringles can, plus the cash value of one can of chips per week for two centuries. The story behind the promotion is even stranger.
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Good Finds
Interesting products, services and everyday discoveries worth a closer look.
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Shopping & Savings
Costco sales, seasonal deals, value comparisons and the small print.
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Rewards & Loyalty
Cashback, gift cards, points and membership benefits explained.
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Bills & Subscriptions
Promotional prices, renewal costs and useful service perks.
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