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O'Donnell site offers little about energy issues

Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues.




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Women don't need stuff made just for them

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.



  • Arts & Culture

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Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.




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10 reasons you don't need Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving meal kit

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.




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Soon-to-be abandoned mine shafts could provide geothermal energy

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.




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9 lethal hot springs you don't want to take a dip in

Hot springs are generally considered to be destinations of rest and relaxation, but that's not always the case!




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Coca-Cola donates 1,000 rain barrels

Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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#HugATree: 10 animals show humans how it's done

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?




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Has Hollywood abandoned the Prius and other green vehicles?

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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65% of hybrid owners don't buy another hybrid

New data from R.L. Polk reveals that only 35% of hybrid owners bought another hybrid last year.




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Don't let the name Unicorn Spit fool you

The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.




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The McFarthest spot from McDonald's

One scientist found the farthest spot from a McDonald's restaurant in the U.S. -- and went there, eating McDonald's fare all the way.



  • Arts & Culture

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These awful things can happen when you don't clean your contacts properly

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 Christmas traditions we don't have in the U.S.

In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.



  • Arts & Culture

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Don't let Sardinia's glamor hide this island's natural beauty

Sardinia's true magic, especially from a nature-lover’s perspective, is its interior and its less-accessible sections of coastline.




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Not a shocker: Watermelon Oreo cookies don't contain watermelon

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.




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GMO apples that don't brown arriving in stores

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.




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How Donald Trump's ego reflects U.S. culture

Donald Trump's ego is extreme, he may be a bellwether for politicians as a whole, and the U.S. public as a whole.




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FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.




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Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.




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McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.




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Dunkin' Donuts to remove whitening agent

Shareholders make decision over concerns that titanium dioxide could be toxic.




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Want to dine nude in London? Get in line

There are over 38,000 people ahead of you waiting to get into London's first clothing-optional restaurant.




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IKEA launches DIY dinner party venue in London

The pop-up space celebrates the 'joy of cooking together.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool)

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).




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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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If you can't live without macaroni and cheese, don't read this

A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese.




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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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Scientists find mysterious galaxies that don't have any dark matter

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.




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Teachers College gets $3.5 million donation for food policy center

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.




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North Dakota woman donates 3,727 pounds of vegetables from community garden

Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Plants really don't like to be touched

A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Don't toss your wedding flowers — share them

Thousands of dollars and many hours go into floral arrangements. Why not repurpose them for nursing homes and hospitals?




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How to ship your Goodwill donation for free

Amazon Give Back Box program makes donations easy, and you get a tax write-off as a bonus.




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McDonald's to eliminate plastic straws in U.K.

The fast-food chain is switching to paper straws later this year.




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The clothes you donate don't always end up on people's backs

A large portion of the clothing you donate ends up in the landfill. Here's why — and what you can do about it.




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From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions

By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship.



  • Research & Innovations

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Don't wash your face in the shower

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Don't kiss pigs at the county fair

Some prize pigs at Ohio's county fairs may have a dark secret.




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Snowmageddon vs. Christmas blizzard of 2010

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?



  • Climate & Weather

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Saving the Indonesian peat forests, one basket at at time

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.




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Scientists don't know why Polaris is so weird

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.




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Can fish fry oil save London from impending drought?

London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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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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15 things Obama has done for the environment

As President Barack Obama nears the end of his second term, let's take a look at his final record on the environment, climate change and green policies.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Lion cub life lesson No. 1: Don't get in over your head

Watch what happens when an eager young lion cub gets in too deep (literally) while dining on a freshly killed buffalo.




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28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.



  • Arts & Culture

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9 things you don't know about sand dollars

Sand dollars are echinoids that live on the ocean floor. You may enjoy collecting their shells, but how much do you really know about these quiet creatures?




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Don't forget fire safety this holiday season

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season.



  • Protection & Safety

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Doggy blood donors save lives

Canine blood banks provide a life-saving resource to man's best friend, but there has been controversy about some operations.