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Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'

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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.

Can You Start a Sentence With 'And' or 'But'? But, of Course. And How!

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The origin of this false grammatical no-no is lost to history. But, we still shy away from starting sentences with coordinating conjunctions. And here's why.

'Roly-poly' Bugs Are Great Garden Composters

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Roly-poly bugs are natural soil conditioners because they process decomposing matter, helping keep your garden soil clean and healthy. And - fun fact - they're crustaceans, not insects.

The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time

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This ain't no hoedown. This is all about the ability to musically throw down. It's tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It's nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose [...] The post The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

10 Tips For Starting Your Own Vinyl Collection

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Vinyl records are not dead. On the contrary, as music becomes increasingly digitized, sterilized, and neutralized, a growing number of purists are turning back to traditional vinyl records, which they consider to be of superior sound quality. In fact, many rock music icons are big proponents of the vinyl movement, including Mick Jagger, who co-produced [...] The post 10 Tips For Starting Your Own Vinyl Collection appeared first on Goliath.

A.1., the Steak Sauce Created for a King

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Originally created for England's King George IV, A.1. sauce is still beloved by connoisseurs all over the world, though it isn't just for steak anymore.

Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town

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An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

8 Benefits of High-speed Trains

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One of the key pieces of infrastructure that we could really use in the U.S. is a high speed, efficient, and effective train system.

Meet the World's Smallest, Toughest Owl

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These tiny owls weigh less than a golf ball but kill poisonous scorpions for dinner. HowStuffWorks looks at the tiny desert-dwelling elf owl.

Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?

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King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. HowStuffWorks gets the story of this colorful cake, and the baby baked inside.

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