are 7 Christmas movies you've never heard of (that are actually quite good) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:03:53 +0000 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. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Are we up for the task for raising chickens? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 17:57:11 +0000 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. Full Article Animals
are 'World's deadliest island' has one snake for every square meter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 17:48:44 +0000 More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.' Full Article Travel
are World's rarest whale captured on video for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:03:30 +0000 Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar. Full Article Animals
are Ants trapped in defunct nuclear bunker are developing a new ant society By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:57:37 +0000 They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence. Full Article Animals
are Killer whales vs. shark: Drone footage shows rare attack By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:52:18 +0000 Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain. Full Article Animals
are Why are flocks of sheep roaming Times Square? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:41:42 +0000 From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Sea creatures from Japanese tsunami are just now arriving on Pacific coast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:32:15 +0000 Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California. Full Article Animals
are Workers with short or 'active' commutes are happier campers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:29:59 +0000 You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work. Full Article Green Workplace
are Why more boomers are going bankrupt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:26:10 +0000 It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand. Full Article Personal Finance
are Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:22:09 +0000 It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Why some libraries are getting rid of late fees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:10:36 +0000 Many public library systems are eliminating late fees on materials because they see them as a form of social inequity. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Music is the language we all share By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:00:04 +0000 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. Full Article Arts & Culture
are German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:29:34 +0000 German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun. Full Article Arts & Culture
are What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:26:27 +0000 Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below. Full Article Arts & Culture
are What is moral grandstanding and are you guilty of it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:14:59 +0000 When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Why the big awards shows are going vegetarian By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:46:18 +0000 The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing? Full Article Arts & Culture
are Why people are turning to Anne Frank's diary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:21:18 +0000 During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope. Full Article Arts & Culture
are Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:59:08 +0000 Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund. Full Article Animals
are 10 restaurants that are literally underground By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:14:41 +0000 Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground. Full Article Travel
are Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:28:47 +0000 Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues. Full Article Healthy Spaces
are Why you should care about peat bogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:04:03 +0000 Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Why are EpiPens so expensive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:32:29 +0000 A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices. Full Article Allergies
are Are you a 'super recognizer'? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:07:59 +0000 Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability. Full Article Protection & Safety
are More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:18:53 +0000 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. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:27:36 +0000 The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
are Documentary shines a light on how service dogs are helping veterans heal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:25:31 +0000 'To Be of Service' film shows how service dogs help veterans return to the world. Full Article Pets
are Senior dogs and veterans are better together By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:07:03 +0000 Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships. Full Article Pets
are How to take care of newborn puppies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:27:56 +0000 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. Full Article Pets
are Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:22:00 +0000 Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art. Full Article Pets
are What are dog whiskers for? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:56:42 +0000 Here's the reason why dogs have whiskers and whether you should ever trim them. Full Article Pets
are Why poodles are so often misunderstood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:40:24 +0000 Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic. Full Article Pets
are Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:55:51 +0000 The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves. Full Article Pets
are 6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:03:45 +0000 From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Pets
are Shelters are clearing out as pet adoptions surge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:58:46 +0000 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. Full Article Pets
are These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:33:31 +0000 30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
are This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:27:32 +0000 A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace. Full Article Climate & Weather
are Climate change may have been the one thing Vikings truly feared By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:59:02 +0000 Vikings endured a cold-weather catastrophe and may have left a warning on the Rök stone. Full Article Climate & Weather
are Why noses are like snowflakes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 18:33:23 +0000 Researchers at University College London find only 4 genes determine each nose shape. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Are flip-flops bad for your feet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:14:14 +0000 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 Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Casual Fridays are now every day (and you can thank millennials) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:35:08 +0000 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. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Hats are back. Here are 9 you can actually wear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:32:28 +0000 There's no reason to be intimidated by the idea of wearing a hat, especially not these classic styles. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are The majority of women wear size 14 or higher. So why aren't there more plus-size options? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:17:00 +0000 The outcry for the fashion business to change its ways regarding women's plus-size clothing is getting louder. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Ooo, shiny! Why are we attracted to glossy, sparkly things? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:26:24 +0000 Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Nordstrom's $425 'mud-caked' jeans are the funniest thing you'll see today By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:30:34 +0000 These jeans are for real. You can't make this stuff up. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Are you washing your hair the right way? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 13:39:35 +0000 You may just jump in the shower and scrub in some shampoo, but you're probably washing your hair all wrong. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are 15 acids that are good for your skin By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:47:00 +0000 From AHAs to retinoids, here's what acids derived from many of your favorite foods can also do for your skin. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Take a guess what Gumshoes are made of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 16:42:44 +0000 Carefully "harvested" from the streets of Amsterdam, sticky gum litter is put to good use in these kicks. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Why are you still using shampoo? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:33:52 +0000 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. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
are Are you washing your face too much? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:41:37 +0000 The 'caveman regimen' keeps skin clear and healthy, say advocates. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion