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Homeowner shares before-and-after video after transforming neglected patch on side of house: 'Absolutely beautiful'

Gardening has a lot of great benefits for your health, your wallet, and the planet. Studies show that it may lower risk of ...
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Local residents outraged by luxury developer's destructive act: 'Total lack of respect'

The site's most recent update said that the DENR's Protected Area Management Board passed a resolution to file a case on Oct.
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Volunteers get green light for ambitious project in crucial nature area: 'It's part of our fundamental purpose'

The Strawberry Line nature reserve is being built in rural Somerset, providing a traffic-free greenway and serene views for ...
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Researchers make game-changing breakthrough that could solve major problem with plastic: 'Strong potential'

Nanoplastics are less than 1 micrometer in diameter and have the potential to infiltrate our water, soil, and even our organs ...
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Shopper thrilled after discovering valuable item in thrift store grab bag: 'What a great bargain'

One lucky thrifter found a Hermes' chaine d'Ancre bracelet in a job lot and immediately took to Reddit to share the news.
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Customer outraged after company disables functionality of beloved product: 'It should be illegal'

One Redditor shared their experience with a now-obsolete device in their house and posted it to the r/Anticonsumption subreddit.
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Officials issue plea after making concerning discoveries at US national park: 'Be part of the solution — not the problem'

A stern warning was issued by Texas' Big Bend National Park rangers after witnessing disgraceful behavior from visitors.
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Homeowner shares video after spotting 'fairytale' scene playing out in backyard: 'What a dream'

The video shows what appears to be a barred owl living in a tree in the poster's backyard, peeking its head out from its nest to watch the person take a video of it.
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Woman urges people to eat from plants found growing in wild: 'A sweet treat'

Anna Ribbeck, star of the TV series 'Swamp People,' explained that people should pick and eat the Japanese honeysuckle plant.
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Homeowner outraged after neighbor destroys part of property: 'You should be able to sue him for a sizable amount'

One Redditor described a property dispute with a neighbor, where the neighbor destroyed a hedge line on their property.
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Fire department issues urgent warning about accidental carbon monoxide poisoning: 'Can quickly fill up the house with deadly levels'

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department warned residents about the potentially deadly consequences of using portable ...
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Homeowner spots concerning HVAC industry trend after searching for modern upgrade: 'Old-school HVAC [techs] don't want to learn'

Switching to a heat pump HVAC system is a fantastic way to save money and improve your home's energy efficiency.