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10 cool things made from cardboard

Who know you could build a functional car or virtual reality goggles from cardboard?



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How to make your own faux cacti

Don't have a green thumb? These painted rocks will solve that problem.



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Share the love with DIY random acts of kindness rocks

Send love into the world with a little bit of creativity and paint.



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10 DIY projects that reuse your old glass bottles

Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers.



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How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels

This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds.




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How to grow seedlings in eggshells

Jump start your spring garden by growing your seedlings in eggshells before planting them in the ground.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make crafty garden markers

These crafty garden markers will help you organize your plants and also make it look cute.



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How to make seed bombs

Enhance your neighborhood's flora with a little guerrilla gardening.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These stunning hanging plants are a snap to make

This offbeat but ancient gardening technique remains a novel way to show off your plants.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make tiny succulent planter magnets

Ditch the plastic letters and kitschy tourist magnets for something more in touch with nature for your fridge.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make a greenhouse out of windows

Matt Pember shares an excerpt from his new book that shows you how to make a miniature greenhouse using old windows.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to make clay gift tags with leaf imprints

The tags show that you took the extra time to make your gift special.




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10 creative ways to upcycle your plastic bottles

These DIY projects will have you see plastic bottles in completely new ways.



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Aflac CEO named one of world's best

Harvard Business Review names Dan Amos one of the best-performing CEOs in the world.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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13 likely health benefits of drinking tea

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.




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World's Easiest Apple Pie Recipe

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.




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Jumping pup gives a whole new meaning to joy

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.




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Baby koala aces first checkup

Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo.




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Hero rescues sea turtle from plastic debris

Watch as a WWE observer releases beautiful olive ridley sea turtle from entrapment.




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Meet 'The Spirit Farmer' of South Georgia

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.



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What happens when you leave your pet home alone?

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.




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Elvis the baby seal has left the boat!

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.




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Rollin' Safari will make you roll with laughter

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'




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11 quotes to inspire you to embrace simplicity

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.



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Dogs know we're suckers for 'puppy dog eyes'

Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.




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When hikers need help, who pays for rescue?

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes

From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.




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Yes, your cat really is ignoring you

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.




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8 things you didn't know about prairie dogs

These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us.




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Toxoplasma gondii: What you need to know

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.




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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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8 things you didn't know about wombats

We've rounded up some adorable wombat photos and some surprising facts about the wombat.




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What is synesthesia and what's it like to have it?

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How moonlight affects animals and plants

The light from the moon influences more than you might suspect, including animal behavior and farming.




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Perseid meteor shower: What you need to know

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.




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NASA 'treasure map' shows water ice on Mars

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.




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This African-American female scientist helped launch the space race

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.




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How to throw a henna party

Henna, a body painting tradition in India, Africa and the Middle East, is great for any occasion, or just for fun! Here's how to have a party with henna.



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This is why male black widow spiders prefer younger women

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.




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Being nice at work may be killing your career

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.




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Why I spent my vacation living with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.




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One company is on a mission to turn apartment complexes into communities

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.




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Why we should plant food forests instead of gardens

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.



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How a tribe of hunter-gatherers helped me put death into perspective

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.



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I harvested fruit in the middle of New York City

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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These are the faces of the Rainbow Gathering

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.




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How to start a food forest

Food forests require less maintenance than gardens and orchards, and they yield more fruit. Here's how to start growing your own.



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How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.




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When stray cats domesticated me

Cats have been conquering the world alongside humans for millennia.