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Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week
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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.
When Roses Smell Like Rotting Fish, That's Parosmia
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Parosmia is a post-COVID-19 side effect that distorts your sense of taste and smell. But smell training (you read that right) can help most people get things back on track.
How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
Why Does My WiFi Keep Disconnecting? 6 Easy Fixes
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If you've ever asked, "Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting?" here are some of the most common reasons for internet outages and what you can do about them.
How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America
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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.
8 Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Used Coffee Grounds
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There are lots of inventive uses for old coffee grounds, including candle-making, bug prevention and de-icing roads.
5 Tips to Install a Fireplace on Your Deck
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Deck fireplaces are "hot" outdoor accessories! We've five tips for installing one of these fireplaces on your personal patio.
How to Harness Biofuels
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How much do you know about biofuels? Keep reading to learn How to Harness Biofuels.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.