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6 Handy Uses for Witch Hazel

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Witch hazel is a shrub with an unusual name that's been used for centuries to treat many skin conditions. So, what can you use it for?

Does Your Home Need a Whole-house Surge Protector?

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A whole-house surge protector can defend an entire house from voltage spikes coming off the electrical grid.

Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry

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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.

Emergence of Hunger Stones Signals Worst European Drought in 500 Years

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Hunger stones in European rivers mark droughts that lead to famines. What does their reappearance now mean for the health of the European economy?

Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?

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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."

The Longest-living Dog Breeds Are Tiny, But Why?

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We have less time with our Great Danes than we do with our Yorkshire terriers - but why?

What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?

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During the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's common to hear people wish each other "Shana Tova!" What does this phrase mean?

England's Eccentric 'Camberley Kate' Never Turned Away a Stray

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She took in her first stray dog in 1943 and became a legend for her pioneering efforts in dog rescue. Meet "Camberley Kate," the fierce canine advocate who had a heart of gold.

The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.

What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?

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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.

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