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Dr Pepper feud brewing in Texas

Dublin Dr Pepper, the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottler, faces a lawsuit from Dr Pepper Snapple Group.




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A beautiful thing happens when farm animals are 'Allowed to Grow Old'

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.




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Hit the road, Jack: The incredible disappearing spare tire

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th




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Crude oil prices have dropped, so why is gasoline still so expensive?

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.




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3 'miracle' car concepts that will never happen

Running cars on air or water? Solar roadways? They're all cool concepts, but either hugely expensive or plain unworkable.




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'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.




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You don't have to be a guilt tipper

Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground.




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Don't mix those cool copper mugs and alcohol

When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur.



  • Protection & Safety

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What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65?

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'?

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Shoppers growing warmer on buying local

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.




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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.




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Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.




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'Deposit shelf'-equipped trash bins lend helping hand to Copenhagen's bottle collectors

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.




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China has stopped accepting recycling from other nations — and that's a problem

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.




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Why is ice so slippery?

Scientists may have finally figured out why ice sends us spinning out of control.



  • Research & Innovations

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This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why your lips are chapped and how to fix it

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared from North America since 1970

Study finds U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of birds in past 50 years.




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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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Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.




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How solar-equipped donkeys are changing the lives of Turkish shepherds

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.




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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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Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33

The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why.



  • Arts & Culture

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What happened to Baby Yoda Cat?

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.




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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Al Gore to separate from wife, Tipper

Former Vice President and wife parting ways after 40 years of marriage.



  • Arts & Culture

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What happens when humans aren't allowed to touch each other?

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Tigger got dropped off at the shelter at 16

A dog named Tigger who couldn't stop trembling when he first came to the shelter now can't stop kissing his rescuers.




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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' kind of dog

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.




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Why are fireflies disappearing?

Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back.




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Why copper is so good at killing superbugs (and regular bacteria, too)

Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Elusive ribbon seal makes a rare appearance in the lower 48

An arctic animal that typically spends its days lounging on pack ice came ashore on the southern coast of Washington this summer.




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6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.




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10 Instant Pot appetizers for New Year's Eve

Get your party prep done quicker with these recipes for the Instant Pot.




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7 ways to make mealy apples appetizing

When apples go soft, it's time to get creative.




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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire

Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Eldon signals fresh appeal after ICO fine tribunal throws out case

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.




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After fossil fuels, what happens to the workers?

Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest?




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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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This amazing way to eat an apple makes the core disappear

Prepare to be a little freaked out and then rush to your refrigerator to try this method of eating an apple for yourself.




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What happened to the Everglades?

The subtropical swamp fights for survival in an environmental quagmire.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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How floods happen, and how to be safe

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Here's a closer look at how they occur and how to stay safe.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Car premiums dropped in Q1 2018, AA Insurance Index shows

Reduction means insurance costs are now lower than a year ago.