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Black Friday—once simply known as "the day after Thanksgiving"—has become a quasi-holiday in the United States, one marked by consumer discounts, ceaseless shopping, and occasional violence. Black Friday has grown and metastasized so much that it isn't a mere day anymore: It's a week, a month, a ver

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The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Fitness Trackers and Watches

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This Rowing Machine Delivers a Full-Body Workout, and It's 25% Off for Black Friday

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparison