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Secrets of 'Jerusalem': The story behind the making of the 3-D IMAX movie

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.



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'Killing Jesus' puts Christ in historical, political context

Nat Geo's telling of Christ's life focuses on his plight as a human being living in such a tumultuous time.



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4 Buddhist holidays you've likely never heard of

Here are a few of the most popular Buddhist holidays explained.



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How much does a good attitude matter when you're fighting a serious illness?

Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset.



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What I've learned about Lent

Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.




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Judge rules in favor of 'greedy' street names at controversial NYC development

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?




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Why everyone should read 'The Book of Joy'

When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.




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Urine is eroding the world's tallest church

It emerged from wartime bombing unscathed. But can Germany's Ulm Minster survive an onslaught of pee?



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Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk'

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.



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9 precariously perched temples and monasteries

These religious structures have been sitting atop cliffs and mountains for centuries now with no easy way to get to them.




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Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.



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'Angel' cloud spreads her wings in Texas sky

Danny Ferraro was driving on Highway 105 in Texas when he spotted clouds arranged in an angelic way.



  • Climate & Weather

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Obama's dirty little secret: his Presidential limo is a gas guzzler

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?




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Cheap oil: Don't count on it

It's dangerous to buy gas guzzlers just because oil is cheap right now. Most pundits predict eventual major hikes in this, our most volatile commodity.




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Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.



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Can acupuncture reduce the symptoms of menopause?

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Scientists decipher pepper's incredible anti-cancer properties

The Indian long pepper's use in traditional medicine dates back thousands of years.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Growing the Nissan Leaf: Inside America's largest car factory

The Nissan Leaf will be produced in Tennessee, in America's largest auto plant under one roof. Take a tour with me on the electric tram.




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Inside Nissan's zero emission Leaf

Phil Lebeau has a hands-on look at Nissan's highly anticipated all-electric vehicle, the "Leaf."




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Nissan Leaf launches new ad campaign with Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong joins a new media campaign to market the innovative 2011 Nissan Leaf.




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Motivational speaker likes the Nissan Leaf so much he's now a car salesman

Plug-In America Vice President Paul Scott used to talk about EVs. Now he's going to be selling them on the floor of Santa Monica Nissan.




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Tennessee: America's electric car mecca?

California may be getting all the coverage, but Tennessee is offering clever rebates and other perks, too.




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Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial

Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf.



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Nissan Leaf: The home blogger takes the driver's seat

With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don'




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Toyota Prius sales jump in March

As gas prices rose in March 2011, so did sales of the Toyota Prius and other hybrid vehicles. The rise in sales of the best-selling hybrid mimic the trend set d




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Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car

Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius.




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Pain at the pump: Americans ready for electric vehicles

Stung by high gas prices, 68% of drivers say they'll consider an electric car within three years.




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Nissan's take on a gasoline-powered world

The latest Nissan Leaf commercial examines what life would be like if everything was powered by gasoline.




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The Nissan Leaf's delivery issues: On a slow boat from Japan

The lucky few have gotten their Nissan Leafs, but the company has scaled back its 2011 U.S. deliveries from 20,000 to 10,000, and dampened expectations about a




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'Leaf to Home': A charging system that powers your EV (and then some)

In response to Japan's power crunch resulting from the Fukushima disaster, Nissan unveils a two-way charging system that makes it possible for your home




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Nissan Leaf, Chipotle make AdWeek's list of best commercials

AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011, including Chipotle's sustainable food initiative and Nissan Leaf's all-electric world.



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'High Voltage': A look inside the electric vehicle industry

Jim Motavalli shares his insights about electric vehicles in his new book, High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry.




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UCS study examines the impact of charging electric vehicles

A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists examines an electric vehicle’s total greenhouse gas emissions.




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'Pipe Dreams': How TransCanada's Keystone XL oil pipeline endangers America

Narrator Daryl Hannah, filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and others discuss the Keystone XL pipeline battle in 'Pipe Dreams.'



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Energy lawyer argues that protesters' snarling faces constitute assault (and no, this isn't The Onion)

A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault.




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Oxen's upcoming slaughter creates controversy

Should working farm animals be allowed to live a peaceful retirement, or should they be slaughtered and consumed? The fate of oxen at a little farm at Green Mou




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A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo

The Abbey Road Farm Bed & Breakfast gives new meaning to the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.”




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Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots

The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more.




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Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first

44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What's the point of a flower that smells like a dead body?

The stench of foul-smelling flowers attracts insects that aid in their pollination.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Tennessee farm listed for $20M

This 753-acre piece of Southern history is located only 30 miles from downtown Nashville.



  • Arts & Culture

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Astronauts to grow lettuce in space with NASA 'Veggie' farm

The mini-farm isn't just for tasty food — the Veg-01 experiment will test how well lettuce and other large plants grow in orbit.




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Brad Pitt: 'I'm a farmer now'

Actor graces the cover of Wine Spectator magazine along with his winemaking partner, Marc Perrin.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe

With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How one small town became the 'Lavender Capital of North America'

In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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These natural pesticides won't harm good bugs

Before reaching for commercial pesticides, try these solutions first to keep bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs safe.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Japan's children most at risk from radiation's effects

Experts say Japan's kids and unborn babies have the greatest risk of developing cancer from exposure to radioactive material.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What to know about food imports from Japan

The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri