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Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days

The young female set a new speed record for her species.




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11 ways to use nutritional yeast (and why you should)

You may not realize that nutritional yeast is a vitamin-packed protein. Here's how to add it to salads, pastas and more.




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Behold, the freaky leech that can stay alive at 321 degrees below zero

Brrr.




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10 unusual ways air pollution harms your health

Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb and causes long-term mental and physical health problems.




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17-year-old invents water purifier powered by the sun

Australian teen's invention could help make clean water easy and affordable to access.



  • Research & Innovations

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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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Low-emission diesel from seeds at just $1.40 a gallon

Politically, it would help if we could grow tropical jatropha in the U.S., but this could be an imported fuel we'll welcome at the pumps.




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10 vivid maps that show Earth in a new light

With more sophisticated satellite imagery, we can view Earth from space in new, enlightening ways that expand our understanding of the planet.



  • Climate & Weather

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Apple visionary Steve Jobs named most fascinating person of 2011

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Only 1 specimen of this 414-legged creature has ever been found

Illacme tobini is the second leggiest animal species on the planet — but that's not it's only odd feature.




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'Tower of Voices' honors the Sept. 11 bravery of Flight 93

Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories

From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.



  • Arts & Culture

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You can change your personality in 10 weeks

Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed.



  • Arts & Culture

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We love movies — but we love libraries more

Americans went to libraries more than the movies in 2019, according to a new Gallup poll.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 captivating images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



  • Arts & Culture

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1,000-year-old mill restarts full-time flour making

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.



  • Arts & Culture

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13 places on the planet off-limits to visitors

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.




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16 ocean creatures that live in total darkness

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.




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10 restaurants that are literally underground

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.




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Safe drinking water 101: What to do before, during and after a natural disaster

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.




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10 riveting photos that show the power of Hurricane Irma

As Florida and the Southeast U.S. brace for Hurricane Irma's arrival as a Category 4 storm, several islands in the Caribbean are coping with the aftermath.



  • Climate & Weather

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How a deadly 1938 hurricane gave New England its fall colors

New England's fall foliage wasn't always so colorful. Today's gorgeous scenery is the result of one of history's deadliest hurricanes.



  • Climate & Weather

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11 colorful fungi that look like they came from Willy Wonka

The 11 mushrooms and other fungi here are a far cry from the typical white-or-brown palette of criminis and portobellos.




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Thailand's Yi Peng Festival fills sky with light, hearts with forgiveness

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers

Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst cities out of 100 ranked by the United States for allergy sufferers.




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Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 interesting facts about the lefties we love

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Take a tour of 11 White House Christmas trees

Find out which holiday theme was used by Jackie Kennedy, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.




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17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'

The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes.




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12-year-old celebrates best birthday ever by volunteering with friends at the local shelter

Boy asks his friends to celebrate his birthday by volunteering at an animal shelter.




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13 of the most heartwarming pet stories of the decade

From amazing puppy rescues to grumpy feral cats, the decade was filled with wonderful pet stories that will warm your heart.




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Super Bowl champ celebrates by paying off adoption fees for more than 100 shelter dogs

Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter.




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17 dogs that really, really love sticks

Whether they chase them, chew them or hunt for them, sticks make these dogs very happy.




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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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Can dogs sniff out COVID-19?

Researchers are hoping to train dogs to detect people with COVID-19, even if they don't have symptoms.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice

Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day.



  • Climate & Weather

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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greta Thunberg named Time's 2019 Person of the Year

Teenager Greta Thunberg wins Time's 2019 Person of the Year award for her work as a climate activist.



  • Climate & Weather

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2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.



  • Climate & Weather

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Vogue celebrates its 100th anniversary with 100-year-old model

An unexpected move by the magazine, which is usually young-model obsessed, is a welcome change.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The majority of women wear size 14 or higher. So why aren't there more plus-size options?

The outcry for the fashion business to change its ways regarding women's plus-size clothing is getting louder.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Flats rule — and an emoji could prove it

When a PR specialist realized there were no flat shoes for women represented by emojis, she decided to do something about it.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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15 acids that are good for your skin

From AHAs to retinoids, here's what acids derived from many of your favorite foods can also do for your skin.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hat made from real woolly mammoth hair goes on sale for $10,000

It's unpleasant to wear, but it's also one of a kind.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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This fashion company is doing something about textile waste — using it

Tonlé has kept 14,000 pounds of fabric from landfill with just its latest autumn/winter collection. Designer Rachel Faller explains how it works.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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13 homemade lip scrub recipes

Cracked lips? Try exfoliating with these yummy, homemade DIY lip scrub recipes free of chemicals or designer price tag.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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