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Waking up achy? Good thing it’s mattress season

It’s Presidents Day – the day we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Also, big sales. Retailers know consumers will have just paid off their bills from the holidays and many are anticipating tax refund season. Among other items, mattresses are being heavily promoted. But why this day? It has a lot to do with our […]

It’s Presidents Day – the day we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Also, big sales. Retailers know consumers will have just paid off their bills from the holidays and many are anticipating tax refund season. Among other items, mattresses are being heavily promoted. But why this day? It has a lot to do with our nation’s history. And with modern expectations.

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