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The true story of a legendary coyote is coming to Hollywood

Two Toes, the original wiley coyote of the American West, is on the verge of howling on the silver screen.




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7 ways to whiten teeth naturally

Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind

In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.




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How to clean a carpet naturally

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.




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How to clean windows naturally

The key to sparkling, streak-free window panes isn't chemicals, clean windows naturally with these tips.




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How to remove grass stains naturally

Outdoor summer fun (or work) can lead to the most frustratingly stubborn clothing stains.




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How to get rid of drain flies naturally

Drain flies, also known as sink moths or sewer flies, can be a huge nuisance. Here's how to get rid of drain flies naturally and without chemicals.




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How to clean a smelly drain naturally

Non-chemical ways to make your sink and tub smell fresh.




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Photos: Aussie activists speak for the planet at May Day rally

A crowd of farmers, environmentalists and community members gather at a May Day rally in Sydney to call for tougher mining restrictions to protect sensitive lan



  • Arts & Culture

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Animated short captures the spirit of ocean pollution with ironically catchy soundtrack

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Olm eggs finally hatch in rare 'dragon' birth

A cave in Slovenia has two new baby olms — ghostly 'dragons' that can live for 100 years but rarely reproduce.




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Sally Ride to be honored with national tribute

NASA will join journalist Maria Shriver, tennis legend Billie Jean King and Grammy-award winning vocalist Patti Austin in remembering the life of Sally Ride.




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First fully solar-powered train hits the track

Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train.




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5 things mom really wants for Mother's Day (that aren't really things)

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.




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You really can run away from dental problems

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to clean smelly workout clothes

Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This Norwegian teen is dancing a traditionally male dance to show love for her grandfather

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.



  • Arts & Culture

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The Eastern cougar has officially been declared extinct

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.




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Cells from a 28,000-year-old woolly mammoth have been 'revived'

Researchers extract nuclei from a preserved woolly mammoth carcass, implant them into the egg cells of mice, and watch as the bits became animated.




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How much is that famous painting really worth?

When a painting sells for a jaw-dropping price, it makes headlines. Do you know how much these works of art went for?



  • Arts & Culture

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Volunteers rally around the planet for Clean Up the World Weekend

This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around the world.




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Why some stress is actually good for you

We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to stay politically engaged with less stress

Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle and social media, it's impossible to tune out these politically turbulent times. Here's how to tune in and stay sane.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Are organic foods really about better nutrition?

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.




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Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.




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This 'energetically independent' tiny house is shaped like a cross

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to get rid of wasps naturally

There is no need to use harsh and poisonous sprays to get rid of wasps; there are plenty of ways to get rid of them naturally.




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How to repel gnats naturally

You don't need pesticides to get rid of these annoying insects.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to get rid of houseflies naturally

Try these simple tips and bid goodbye to houseflies, those uninvited pests buzzing around your home.




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Is milkweed really the key to saving monarchs?

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Missourians are making it rain (literally) at 'Cloud House'

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 naturally pink lakes

Pink lakes are often salty and always cool, and they can be found in many spots around the world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How I finally cured my RSI and back pain

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Watch an elk herd run majestically across the Colorado foothills

This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado.




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Sneak peek of the Philly Homegrown Tour

City Food Tours has a delicious new walking tour dedicated to showcasing local foods.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Philadelphia's clever 'Uwishunu's Philly 101' video series

In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew.




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Zazu Restaurant and Farm sources locally and humanely

Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals.




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For wind turbines, bigger is generally greener

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr




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Does a green roof on a bus really make sense?

Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it.




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Global warming? Some say Arctic is actually cooling

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?



  • Climate & Weather

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Kill mildew naturally

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.




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How to naturally humidify your home

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.




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MNN Nest pledge: 'I will read three environmentally themed books this year'

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.




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How to make a to-do list that actually gets done

Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math.



  • Research & Innovations

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How much does it really cost to have baby?

Raising a child is an expensive undertaking, and new parents can get a severe case of sticker shock even before they've left the maternity ward.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Is it time to finally ban the penny?

It costs 1.6 cents to make a 1-cent coin. Given the pollution it creates, what's the point?



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Indian designer creates Braille Phone, a smartphone for the visually impaired

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted




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Run for the hills, the jellyfish are coming!

Forget the meek; the jellyfish might just inherent the Earth.




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'Wanderers' beautifully envisions our life beyond Earth

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.




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NASA's record-setting Mars Opportunity rover is officially dead

The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days.