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7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good)

Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so.



  • Arts & Culture

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Are we up for the task for raising chickens?

We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia.




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'World's deadliest island' has one snake for every square meter

More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.'




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World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.




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Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society

They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence.




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Killer whales vs. shark: Drone footage shows rare attack

Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain.




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Why are flocks of sheep roaming Times Square?

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.



  • Arts & Culture

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Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast

Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California.




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Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.




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Why more boomers are going bankrupt

It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand.




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Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress

It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why some libraries are getting rid of late fees

Many public library systems are eliminating late fees on materials because they see them as a form of social inequity.



  • Arts & Culture

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Music is the language we all share

Harvard's Music Lab has spent five years compiling a large database of thousands of songs from all over the world — with some striking similarities.



  • Arts & Culture

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German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.



  • Arts & Culture

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What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.



  • Arts & Culture

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What is moral grandstanding and are you guilty of it?

When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing.



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Why the big awards shows are going vegetarian

The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing?



  • Arts & Culture

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Why people are turning to Anne Frank's diary

During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope.



  • Arts & Culture

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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough?

Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues.




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​Why you should care about peat bogs

Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why are EpiPens so expensive?

A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices.




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Are you a 'super recognizer'?

Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability.



  • Protection & Safety

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More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Documentary shines a light on how service dogs are helping veterans heal

'To Be of Service' film shows how service dogs help veterans return to the world.




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Senior dogs and veterans are better together

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.




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How to take care of newborn puppies

Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy.




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Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it

Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.




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What are dog whiskers for?

Here's the reason why dogs have whiskers and whether you should ever trim them.




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Why poodles are so often misunderstood

Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic.




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Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Shelters are clearing out as pet adoptions surge

Animal shelters around the U.S. are running out of adoptable animals as more people take in fosters and adopt pets because they're at home more.




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These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping

30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.



  • Climate & Weather

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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



  • Climate & Weather

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Climate change may have been the one thing Vikings truly feared

Vikings endured a cold-weather catastrophe and may have left a warning on the Rök stone.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why noses are like snowflakes

Researchers at University College London find only 4 genes determine each nose shape.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are flip-flops bad for your feet?

Flip flops can be bad for your feet when they cause muscle strain and don't offer arch support. No one can deny the carefree feeling of donning your flip-flops



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Casual Fridays are now every day (and you can thank millennials)

What started with casual Friday has morphed into "casual most of the time" — and much of that change has happened in just the last five years.



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Hats are back. Here are 9 you can actually wear

There's no reason to be intimidated by the idea of wearing a hat, especially not these classic styles.



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The majority of women wear size 14 or higher. So why aren't there more plus-size options?

The outcry for the fashion business to change its ways regarding women's plus-size clothing is getting louder.



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Ooo, shiny! Why are we attracted to glossy, sparkly things?

Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Nordstrom's $425 'mud-caked' jeans are the funniest thing you'll see today

These jeans are for real. You can't make this stuff up.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are you washing your hair the right way?

You may just jump in the shower and scrub in some shampoo, but you're probably washing your hair all wrong.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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15 acids that are good for your skin

From AHAs to retinoids, here's what acids derived from many of your favorite foods can also do for your skin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Take a guess what Gumshoes are made of

Carefully "harvested" from the streets of Amsterdam, sticky gum litter is put to good use in these kicks.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why are you still using shampoo?

You've heard that shampoo is bad for your hair, but you keep using it. But you have to give it time to work, and that means a couple of weeks.



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Are you washing your face too much?

The 'caveman regimen' keeps skin clear and healthy, say advocates.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion