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Top 10 Winter Flowers and Plants

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Whether they're blooming through a crust of snow or showing off their vivid colors while temperatures drop, hardy plants are thriving as the winter rolls in. And these 10 will make you want to dig that green thumb into the snow.

What the Stuff?!: 5 Signs of a Modern Mass Extinction

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Most people want the human species to continue forever, right? But, what if I were to tell you we're facing a mass extinction right now?

Thundersnow Only Occurs in 7 of Every 100,000 Thunder Storms

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This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as the primary precipitation, often leading to thundersnow, lightning and other dramatic meteorological events.

Calculating Convection Oven Cooking Times

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Before you test out your favorite old cookie recipe in your new convection oven, you'll need to make a few adjustments to time and temperature. This chart will help you avoid the burns that come with switching oven types.

What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year

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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.

Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water?

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If your feline friend seems glued to their water bowl, you might be asking, why is my cat drinking so much water? While thirst in cats can fluctuate with temperature or activity, excessive drinking often points to an underlying health condition.

Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?

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We humans have figured out a lot of strange ways to measure the weather. A cricket's chirps can tell us the temperature. The open scales on a pinecone signal a dry spell. But can a ring around the moon really predict rainy days ahead?

What causes pipes to burst when they freeze?

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If you live in an apartment building, you're sure to see a sign put up by management to keep your faucet dripping when the weather report forecasts freezing temperatures. But why is that? How does a dripping tap keep pipes from bursting?

How do fans make you feel cooler?

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Why does air cool down when pushed around by an electric fan? You would think that air molecules in motion would be creating friction, and therefore increasing the ambient temperature instead of decreasing it. So why do you feel cooler?

How to Repair a Washing Machine

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Because washing machines do so many things, they may be harder to diagnose than they are to repair. Learn how to repair a washing machine.

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