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A Tribute to Betty White, TV Pioneer
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Betty White died at the ripe old age of 99. We look back on her life and amazing television career.
Paper-mache: Puppets, Piñatas and Bowls Anyone Can Make
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Paper-mache has been used by ancient cultures and schoolchildren alike to create sculptures, masks and statues that are durable, light and easily created.
The Blue-tongued Skink Has a Heart of Gold
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These intelligent, friendly creatures have a life span of 15 to 20 years and make great pets.
Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.
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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.
Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos
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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
What Is Smudging? Can Burning Sage Purify a Space of Negative Energy?
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Burning sage, aka smudging, has become increasingly popular for the purpose of cleansing energy and promoting healing and wisdom. But what is it exactly?
Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
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In a truly historic vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice - the first Black woman to sit on the bench.
Wedding Pet Attendants Prep Your Pooch for a Pawfect Day
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Increasingly, people want their pets to be part of their wedding day. Pet attendants keep the festivities from, well, going to the dogs.