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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

6 Things People Now Keep in Their Cars That They Never Used To

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

The modern car has quietly become part glovebox, part storage locker and part emergency closet. A Portable Tire Inflator Instead of looking for a gas …

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7 Foods That Somehow Became Cool Again in 2026

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

Some foods that once looked painfully ordinary are suddenly showing up on restaurant menus, social feeds and grocery lists again. Cottage Cheese Once associated with …

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6 Things People Are Suddenly Buying Used Instead of New

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

Secondhand shopping isn’t just about saving money anymore; people are hunting for surprisingly specific things they would once have bought brand-new. Cast-Iron Cookware A used …

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6 Things Younger Adults Are Making Their Parents See Differently

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

Younger generations aren’t just changing their own habits—they’re sometimes getting their parents to rethink things they once considered completely normal. Working From Home For years, …

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7 Things That Used to Take an Hour That You Can Now Do in Minutes

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

Technology has quietly compressed some of the most annoying chores in everyday life, and many people barely remember how long they used to take. Finding …

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1 in 3 Americans Now Use AI Regularly. Here’s what They Use It For

September 20, 2026September 17, 2020

Nearly half of American adults have now used an AI chatbot, and about one in three use one daily. The surprising part is what they’re …

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7 Everyday Habits That Make a Home Feel Outdated

September 17, 2026September 17, 2020

A home can be clean and comfortable while a few familiar habits quietly make it feel like it belongs to another decade. Keeping the Plastic …

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6 Things Americans Are Doing Differently Because Everything Costs More

September 17, 2026September 17, 2020

Higher prices aren’t stopping Americans from spending—they’re changing what makes it into the shopping cart. 1. Cooking at Home More Often KPMG found 67% of …

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7 Things Gen X Knows How to Do That Younger Adults Rarely Learn

September 17, 2026September 17, 2020

Gen X grew up during a strange transition between analog and digital life, leaving them with a collection of practical skills that technology has made …

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8 Signs Your Neighborhood Is Changing Faster Than You Realized

September 16, 2026September 16, 2020

Neighborhoods can change long before the skyline does, and some of the earliest clues show up in housing searches, businesses and who is moving in. …

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