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Scientists issue warning over explosive breeding of harmful creatures: 'An asymmetrical competitive situation'

A recent study of ocean life off the coast of Turkey has revealed that warmer Mediterranean temperatures are leading to an ...
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Woman shares brilliant hack using old toilet paper tubes: 'Always perfect'

If you're looking for a way to upcycle household waste and you're a gardener who starts seedlings, you can use old toilet ...
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Widow makes incredible decision about family farm following husband's passing: 'It becomes more and more important'

The farmland could soon support owls, songbirds, and snakes native to the area. Bringing the land back toward its wild roots ...
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Wealthy US official sparks backlash with absurd comments: 'I literally spit my coffee out'

A North Dakota Reddit community is pushing back on U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he claimed to understand the ...
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Homeowner outraged after frustrating experience with old TV: 'Seems way too high'

One Reddit user was outraged after being charged a fee to recycle an old TV — sparking a debate about e-waste.
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Passerby shares photo of shocking scene under balcony: 'This is just corruption'

In this instance, the littered area is by a forest. The trash's close proximity to a natural habitat makes it likely that wildlife will go sniffing around the trash for food. This usually results in ...
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Gardener demonstrates brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: 'It'll pay off'

One gardener showed how she used sheet mulching to create a weed barrier for garden beds, without using any chemicals.
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Homeowner shares photos after spotting unexpected yard visitors: 'Taking up residence'

One Redditor was surprised to find eastern hog-nosed snakes living in their yard — and other Redditors were envious.
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Experts stunned after rediscovering unusual plant thought to be extinct: 'This is a good indicator'

The Illinois Tick-Trefoil had not been seen in Canada in over 40 years — now, it has made an unexpected return.
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Officials issue PSA after South Carolina couple dies trying to heat home with generator — here's what you need to know to stay safe this winter

The Greenville News reported that two people in North Carolina's Anderson County died from carbon monoxide poisoning in December after using a generator to heat their home. In response to the incident ...
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Solar panel subscriptions are helping Americans generate their own power without upfront costs — here's how they work

Solar panel subscriptions, such as Palmetto's LightReach leasing program, are helping Americans gain energy independence for $0 down.
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Homeowner seeks unbiased advice after HVAC techs spread outdated appliance myth: 'Find an HVAC company that is knowledgable and honest'

Heat pumps pull heat from the outdoors — even when temperatures dip below freezing — and move it inside with far less energy than a traditional gas furnace. Because the system runs on electricity, you ...