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How to read books for free during the pandemic

Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic.



  • Arts & Culture

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Understanding the tradition of wet markets

These fresh food marketplaces are a cultural connecting point that sell live and dead animals, but they have been linked to increased risk of disease.



  • Arts & Culture

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Photography duo creates whimsical eye candy

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.



  • Arts & Culture

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6 surprising foods that stain teeth plus 6 that will clean and whiten them

When you think of stained teeth, you may be quick to blame coffee. But there are other foods and beverages that could be tingeing your pearly whites.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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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Competitive table-setting is a thing, and it's serious business

The LA County Fair has held a tablescaping competition since the 1930s, and it's so popular that they have to turn contestants away each year.




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Yes, you can smell fear — and it's contagious

Studies show we emit chemicals that communicate emotion, and whether we realize it or not, our brain responds to fear alarms.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.



  • Climate & Weather

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These beautiful photos speak loud and clear for wildlife

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.




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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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More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



  • Arts & Culture

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Can Africa's Great Green Wall combat climate change and mass migration?

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.



  • Climate & Weather

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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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Senior dogs and veterans are better together

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.




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Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it

Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.




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Your dog understands more than you think

Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.




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Dog gear company plays fairy godmother to thousands of animal rescues

Max and Neo sends donation boxes to thousands of rescue groups every year.




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Why dogs love the cold and playing in the snow

You might hibernate when it snows, but your dog loves playing in a winter wonderland.




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Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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Is cursive handwriting obsolete?

Some states have ditched the art of cursive writing so the teaching time can be used for other subjects, but it's making a comeback.




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How to clean your dog's ears at home (and why)

Clean your dogs ears regularly with some cotton or gauze as part of your regular grooming routine.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves.




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It took a pandemic for this old dog to finally find a home

An old dog named Toretto who waited years at the shelter finds the perfect family.




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You can still find moments of awe and wonder stuck at home

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.




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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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Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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Spring is arriving earlier and earlier

Maps from the U.S. Geological Survey are updated daily to let you track spring's arrival across the U.S.



  • Climate & Weather

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Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution

Researchers studying the declines say more lives may end up being saved from air quality improvements than are lost to the virus itself.



  • Climate & Weather

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What’s the difference between a corn and a callus?

Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is microneedling and does it work?

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has been used by dermatologists for decades to treat scars. But are at-home dermarollers safe?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Casual Fridays are now every day (and you can thank millennials)

What started with casual Friday has morphed into "casual most of the time" — and much of that change has happened in just the last five years.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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7 wacky backpacks to help you stand out

Whether you love nature, sushi or even dragons, there's a backpack out there to match your mood.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The bride wore rolls and rolls of toilet paper

Designers craft amazing wedding dresses out of rolls of toilet paper for annual contest.



  • 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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You don't need expanding Thanksgiving pants

These stuffing-inspired stretchy pants expand when you stuff yourself on Thanksgiving, but you're better than this.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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What is co-washing, and is it for you?

Cowashing doesn't mean showering with someone else, but it could be the secret to a great head of hair.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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8 of the hottest wool shoe brands

These stylishly sustainable shoes let you leave a smaller environmental footprint.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Asset Recovery Services Help Greenling.com Cut Costs and Stay Green

Asset Recovery Services Help Greenling.com Cut Costs and Stay Green




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Conserving Land in South Carolina

Conserving Land in South Carolina



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The Crescent Corridor: Fuel and Money Savings State-by-State

The Crescent Corridor: Fuel and Money Savings State-by-State



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Making it Personal: Reducing Carbon on the Home Front in Ireland

Making it Personal: Reducing Carbon on the Home Front in Ireland



  • Climate & Weather

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Our Philosophy on Nutrition for Dogs and Puppies

Our Philosophy on Nutrition for Dogs and Puppies