Rob Carroll

2 days ago | 929theticket.com | Rob Carroll |Stephen Lenz

It's hard to believe you could, at one time, get rewarded for smoking. Even while anti-smoking campaigns were blasted across TV in the 1990s, smokers could earn clothing, camping equipment and even coffee pots from buying more cigarettes. The Marlboro Miles program was a popular promotion throughout the '90s and early 2000s. Each pack or carton of Marlboro cigarettes came with a specific number of miles listed on the box.

4 days ago | powerboise.com | Rob Carroll

Only the true Texas Roadhouse fans know these 11 facts about the fast-growing restaurant chain. For those unfamiliar or who have yet to experience it, nearly 800 Texas Roadhouse restaurants are serving up meals (mostly steak) across the U.S. It's a big deal, and it's about to get even bigger. Sign outside Texas RoadhouseDaily Meal says Texas Roadhouse is one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the world in terms of value and locations.

5 days ago | powerboise.com | Rob Carroll

Many old people tell young people this, and they will not be able to comprehend the thought until they, too, are old with life experience. With the exception of technology, what's old is new again. How often have we seen fashion statements from bygone eras return to a new generation? For some who grew up watching or wearing bell-bottoms, seeing them again brings a boatload of memories of their younger days.

5 days ago | powerboise.com | Rob Carroll

Some consumers view shopping like some high-profile gamblers visiting their favorite casino. In other words, they're always looking for the latest move or technique improving their chances of winning the big one. In Idaho, we have the Crazy Coupon Lady, who dedicates her life to getting the best deal possible. In the old days, when Kevin Miller was young, people would buy a newspaper looking for items called coupons.

5 days ago | powerboise.com | Rob Carroll |Stephen Lenz

We are about to see the triumphant comebacks of some of the biggest brands from the '80s and '90s. Long-forgotten clothing, soda and restaurant chains from another era are quietly working their way back to prominence. Let's face it, these brands probably know the kids are now grown-ups and have their own money to spend reliving memories of their childhood. For some, like the multiple mall clothing brands on the list, it was a matter of certain styles going viral on social media.