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Beachgoer sparks outrage with photo of concerning scene off coast: 'This should be illegal'

The poster shared a photo of a billboard floating in the ocean on the back of a boat and wrote, "Trying to enjoy the beach, but the floating billboard is a bit of a bummer." Fellow Redditors agreed it ...
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Man's strange discovery in snowpack points to larger issue spreading across US: 'Pose a risk of injury'

According to the Florida Museum, humans introduced tegus to the U.S. from South America in the '90s through the exotic pet ...
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Gardener reveals clever hack using old cardboard boxes: 'It works'

One gardener turned to Reddit to ask how they could turn their grass into a native plant garden without destroying the lawn.
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Mountain bikers outraged by dangerous sabotage on popular US trail: 'Why would anybody do this?'

A popular mountain biking trail in Oregon became the center of concern after riders discovered acts of vandalism along the ...
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Landscaping expert shares satisfying before-and-after photos of massive removal project: 'That's impressive'

In an Instagram post, the British Columbia-based Invasive Species Guy shared photos of his massive English Ivy removal ...
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Woman urges people to eat from plants growing wild in US: 'Cook it like asparagus'

Foraging is an incredibly useful skill if you live in an area with abundant wild foods. Instead of paying $16 a pound for wild mushrooms or $50 a bottle for an anti-aging serum, one can simply gather ...
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Authorities raise red flags after seizing more than $1 million in shocking contraband: 'Criminal networks around the world'

Pune Airport in India uncovered a massive smuggling network after seizing narcotics and wildlife material worth 11.18 crore, ...
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Homeowner shares photos of neighbors' shocking act in shared alley: 'A legitimate hazard'

A homeowner took to the internet over a shocking situation unfolding in the narrow alleyway between their house and their ...
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Homeowner met with instant backlash after sharing DIY off-grid set up: 'That's an awesome fire trap you have there'

A New England homeowner's off-grid setup sparked outrage when they shared a photo of a propane generator in their shed.
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Homeowner speaks out after ignorant HVAC technician shoots down basic ideas: 'First couple of things out of his mouth were overt lies'

A frustrated homeowner sought advice on Reddit on the best heat pump installers after a bad experience with an HVAC technician.
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This innovative business model is helping US homeowners take control of their energy bills: 'Lock in a rate that's ... more stable'

The Palmetto LightReach program is an effective way to avoid rising energy costs and choose clean, dependable energy.
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Energy expert breaks down how Australia avoided widespread blackouts during record heatwave: 'It's not even a thing you worry about'

The summer months in Australia have seen soaring temperatures and severe heatwaves in recent years, but an uptick in solar ...