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In case you missed them, here are the top stories from this week at Racked.
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Eight unfortunate tales of seasonal holiday employment
Is this the end of the all-off Brazilian bikini wax?
Vacation shopping: where to buy luggage, travel-size beauty, and more
The freshness war that's dividing the juice industry
A no-fail guide to becoming a "lipstick person"
The very best (and the very worst) or store credit cards
What happens when you ditch the fashion industry for flower arranging
Nick Minaj's 'The Pinkprint': a listener's guide