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The June Bug: Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
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Although not as annoying as itchy bump-inducing mosquitoes or stinging wasps, the so-called "June bug," or June beetle, can still bring its own brand of trouble, come late spring.
Ranunculus Is a Toxic Beauty With a Doozy of a Name
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Ranunculus is a genus containing more than 600 species, all of which are beautiful, but toxic to both humans and animals.
Am I a Vampire?
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Do your colleagues call you bloodthirsty? Are you someone who likes their steaks cooked blue? If so, perhaps you're a creature of the night. We've gathered vampire lore from all over the world to help determine if you are a vampire. Are you brave enough to find out?
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
The Spanish Civil War Quiz
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As a revolution gripped the country, Spanish citizens took up arms against one another and mercilessly slaughtered their neighbors. How much do you know about the Spanish Civil War?
5 Ways to Make My Home More Sustainable
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Looking for ways to make your home more sustainable? Check out this list of 5 ways to make your home more sustainable.
75 Things You Can Compost, But Thought You Couldn't
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Can I really compost that? Yes - you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.
Oxygen Bleach
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Is chlorine bleach your go-to bathroom cleaner? Well it doesn't have to be. Oxygen bleach is a popular alternative to chlorine bleach because it's less smelly, more eco-friendly and safe to use on colored clothes.
Where Wildfire Prevention Impacts People and Climate Most
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The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.
5 Laundry Sorting Tips
Laundry sorting can be tedious. Check out our 5 laundry sorting tips in this article to make life easier.