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Suicide Afflicts Farmers at Rate Shockingly Higher Than All Other Jobs
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How does suicide afflict farmers more than other professions? Learn more about farmers and mental health in this HowStuffWorks article.
What is canola oil?
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It's short for "Canada oil, low acid," but what is canola oil? Learn about the different varieties of canola oil and nutritional information.
A Very Special Yellow Butterfly: The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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The yellow butterfly gives other insects a masterclass in adaptation, camouflage and transformation. One yellow butterfly in particular stands out: the eastern tiger swallowtail.
How Ecofeminism Works
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Ecofeminism is a social movement that combines elements of feminism with ecology. Learn about ecofeminism and famous ecofeminists.
How Permaculture Works
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Permaculture is a holistic approach to agriculture. Learn about permaculture and why the movement provides a more sustainable way of living.
How Ticks Work
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Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, and are known for carrying diseases. Learn about ticks and find out how to remove ticks.
How to Care for House Plants
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Having house plants can enrich your life in more ways than one. Check out this article for tips on caring for your house plants.
5 Ways to Garden with Aluminum Foil
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Don't let your garden get the best of you; control weeds and ward off pests with one of your most common household items, aluminum foil.
Freshwater Snails: Helpful Carriers of Harmful Parasites
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You might think of snails as the little shelled creatures that you find crawling in your garden, or even as a delicacy of French cuisine, where they are called "escargot." But there are snails that live in the water, too, including marine snails in the tropical oceans and freshwater snails found across the world in ponds, lakes and rivers.
7 Basic Nutrition Tips
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Basic nutrition tips can help anyone get on the road toward better health. Learn basic nutrition tips for any situation.