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This Is Why I Switched From Cursor and Base44 to Claude Code

I was burning $300+ a month on Cursor Ultra, watching credits evaporate before lunch. Base44 looked like a shortcut for a side project until I realized I'd never own the backend. Claude Code Max at $200 a month replaced both.

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Do Dental Chews Actually Clean Dog Teeth

More than 80% of dogs over age 3 have periodontal disease. Fewer than 4% of owners brush daily. The chew industry filled that gap with a half-true claim, a regulatory seal with a lower bar than most people assume, and a body count from the 2000s.

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