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Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.




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Vertigo calling: Walkways at London's Tower Bridge outfitted with glass floors

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.



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Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it)

The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 fanciful and far-out design concepts for London's new pedestrian bridge

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.



  • Arts & Culture

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Honoring the U.K.'s first female photojournalist

Christina Broom is widely heralded as the most important women in early press photography.



  • Arts & Culture

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Prophetic horsemen sculptures emerge from the River Thames

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides.



  • Arts & Culture

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Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.



  • Arts & Culture

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Architecture firm proposes retractable ice rinks for the River Thames

Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream?



  • Arts & Culture

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World's first vertical cable car attracts critics, admirers and guerrilla BASE jumpers

The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August.



  • Arts & Culture

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British cemetery could be illuminated by energy generated by the deceased

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.



  • Research & Innovations

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Fabled British historic site to get semi-fearsome new footbridge

Which shortlisted bridge proposal for Tintagel Castle would King Arthur himself choose?




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New copyright rules bring busy replica furniture industry in the U.K. to a halt

The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Fabric-munching moths are having a field day in England's historic homes

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.




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280 miles of hidden British bike paths rediscovered on Google Street View

With help from Kickstarter, the campaign to revive an expansive network of long-forgotten 1930s-era cycleways in the U.K. begins.




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Rare seahorses discovered in the River Thames

An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year.




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How London's 'lost' underground rivers could help curb carbon emissions

Environmental group 10:10 Climate Action sees untapped potential in waste heat extracted from waterways buried beneath the British capital.




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How to grill salmon and shrimp with no sticking

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.




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5 surprising ways to get great skin

There are so many bad ideas about how to achieve great skin. Here are 5 ways to get on the right track.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Celebrate the spring equinox with this majestic time-lapse of blooming flowers!

The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What are age spots and how can you get rid of them?

Age spots or liver spots, are flat, spots on the face, neck and hands, areas that are more exposed to the sun than others. Here's how to get rid of them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Dive deep into the past in this prehistoric underground spring

Devil’s Den Spring in Florida is a premier diving spot hidden inside a sunken cavern.




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An ancient tree that stared down Hurricane Harvey has become an unlikely hero

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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You're betting on moisturizer with sunscreen to save your skin. You shouldn't.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Artist inspired late in life creates swirling, meditative sand labyrinths

Denny Dyke turns his walking meditations into intricate sand labyrinths on the beach in Oregon.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Photos capture diversity of life on Earth while inspiring conservation

BigPicture photo contest winners celebrate diversity of life while inspiring conservation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Marriage isn't the ticket to better health after all

Some studies show that marriage actually has a negative health effect.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Chef A's cooking up apricot chicken

Chicken in a creamy apricot and ginger sauce makes a satisfying, quick, weeknight meal.




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Interview with an inspiring baker

Why are hundreds of people taking up the challenge to bake every loaf in the 'Bread Baker's Apprentice'? The organizer has some thoughts.




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Christmas recipe: Panettone bread pudding

The traditional Italian holiday bread is used to make a warm, slightly sweet dessert.




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Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.




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Ring in summer with Gallagator

As Memorial Day kicks off summer in the U.S., an American alligator sums up the moment by channeling Gallagher with an iconic summertime fruit.




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Eating insects: Vegans, vegetarians weigh in

Insects are lower impact and could replace meat in the American diet, but what do the veggies think?




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Drink wine, help alleviate world poverty

Whole Foods is donating a portion of the proceeds from wines to Whole Planet Foundation to fund poverty alleviation in areas where they source products.




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Whole Foods announces sister chain with lower prices

The “hip, cool and tech-oriented” chain will target millennials.




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Clear skin diet: Foods that bring acne relief

If you're trying to clear up your complexion, there are studies that link certain foods and nutrients to improvements in your skin.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why the foods we love are disappearing (and how we can save them)

A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions.




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Will lower prices lure you back to Whole Foods?

To lure shoppers, Whole Foods is lowering its prices, but does that mean there will also be fewer options?




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Whole Foods prices fall dramatically

Now that Amazon has taken control, Whole Foods' prices have dropped. Amazon Prime members will see more discounts later.




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Net-zero housing done right in Dunedin

Marrying ultra-efficiency, altruism and, most importantly, affordability, Green Planet Group and GE break ground on Eco Village at Dunedin, a net-zero energy to



  • Remodeling & Design

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In Phoenix, an erstwhile porn emporium gets a net-zero makeover

DPR Construction transforms a one-time adult superstore in Phoenix into an net-zero energy showstopper.




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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid may be coming soon

Porsche revealed the 918 Spyder Hybrid at this year's Geneva Auto Show and may be producing the vehicle sooner than originally expected.




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Porsche to produce 918 Spyder hybrid

After receiving positive feedback from the public, Porsche has given the green light to the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid.




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Coming soon: Porsche Cayenne hybrid

Porsche's first production hybrid, the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid, will be available next month.




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10 recipes for Brussels sprouts that will make them your new favorite vegetable

Brussels sprouts are a superfood packed with vitamins, cancer-fighting nutrients, and many health benefits.




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Cooking with oranges: 15 recipes starring this healthy fruit

How to add more of this healthful fruit to your diet.




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The mighty avocado: 10 recipes featuring this miracle fruit

This incredible fruit boasts a wealth of nutritional benefits. If you've been avoiding them because of the cost, we'll show you why you shouldn't.




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9 recipes for blueberries that put this superfood at center stage

We all know blueberries are healthy. But you may be surprised at just how healthy they actually are!




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12 recipes to elevate spinach to best-friend status

Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients. With recipes like these, there's no excuse not to reap the health benefits.




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9 microgreens full of meganutrients

From arugula to kale, these tasty sprouts can fill your plate with nutrition.




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Rare massive flowering of Australia's karri trees brings joy to beekeepers

Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening