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Atlanta Program Teaches Students 'De-escalate or Die'

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A pilot program in the Atlanta Public School system is teaching students de-escalation strategies during one of the city's worst crimewaves in decades. Will it work?

Hagfish: This Eel-like Slime Machine Is a Predator's Nightmare

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The elusive hagfish is a master at hiding in holes and crevices, but its main defense is its ability to release a noxious, suffocating and sometimes poisonous slime when attacked.

5 Home Treatments to Keep Nails Healthy

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These home treatments for your nails can help them stay healthy. Learn the best way to take care of your nails with five home treatments to keep nails healthy.

How Long Will the US Oil Reserves Last?

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The United States has emergency crude oil stored in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve that can be tapped only under certain terms and usually only by the president. So how much is in the reserve and how long can it last?

What vitamins help keep you alert?

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Some vitamins can help you stay alert and are a better alternative to unhealthy snacks. Learn what vitamins help keep your alert.

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname

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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.

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