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8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting

These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.



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You can take in a concert 333 feet underground in Cumberland Caverns

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.



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5 math holidays everyone should know

Mark your calendar for math holidays that celebrate moles, spirals and an endless string of numbers!



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How to read books for free during the pandemic

Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic.



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Understanding the tradition of wet markets

These fresh food marketplaces are a cultural connecting point that sell live and dead animals, but they have been linked to increased risk of disease.



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Why people are turning to Anne Frank's diary

During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope.



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1,000-year-old mill restarts full-time flour making

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.



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Jellyfish blooms that shut down power plants linked to offshore construction

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.




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16 ocean creatures that live in total darkness

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.




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How to know if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.



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Can spicy food kill you?

Feel the burn of that hot pepper, but be ready for the aftermath.




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Safe drinking water 101: What to do before, during and after a natural disaster

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.




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What makes a Category 5 hurricane so special?

A Category 5 hurricane causes catastrophic damage. But how does such a huge storm form in the first place?



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This stroller has a built-in air filter to protect kids from air pollution

Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution.



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U.S. national park master plans envisioned today's gorgeous scenery

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.



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Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.



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11 colorful fungi that look like they came from Willy Wonka

The 11 mushrooms and other fungi here are a far cry from the typical white-or-brown palette of criminis and portobellos.




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These beautiful photos speak loud and clear for wildlife

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.




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Thailand's Yi Peng Festival fills sky with light, hearts with forgiveness

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.



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Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.



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These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.




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Why breakfast should be your biggest meal

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.



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3 new Dark Sky Parks reveal wonders of the night sky

The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution to preserve the night sky.



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Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.



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Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.



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What to see in the night sky in July

From Saturn shining all month to Neptune at its brightest point all year, Mother Nature is bringing her own celestial fireworks to the party in the July sky.




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Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



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9 things you don't know about sand dollars

Sand dollars are echinoids that live on the ocean floor. You may enjoy collecting their shells, but how much do you really know about these quiet creatures?




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Why watching 'Sesame Street' with your kids makes them learn more

The series, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, has the highest number of adult-child coviewing experiences of any children’s show.




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How to take care of newborn puppies

Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy.




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Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.




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5 things to know about the National Dog Show

If your favorite sport involves dog competitors, you are in for a treat on Thanksgiving Day when perfectly coiffed pooches representing 187 breeds and varieties




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Take a tour of 11 White House Christmas trees

Find out which holiday theme was used by Jackie Kennedy, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.




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Hockey fans throw 45,000 stuffed animals on the ice for charity

Fans at a Hershey Bears hockey game threw stuffed animals on the ice so they could be donated to charities.




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Your dog understands more than you think

Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.




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The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick

The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed.




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Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing

Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption.




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How dogs help kids learn to read

Research shows that reading to dogs helps struggling kids learn to read.




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This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.




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7 gift hacks to help you through the holidays

Race through that pile of holiday gifts with this speedy wrapping method.




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Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother

A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.




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Watch these rescue pups pick out their Christmas presents

A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys.




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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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What does 'no-kill' mean at animal shelters?

When a shelter is 'no kill,' that doesn't always mean that every animal makes it out of there alive.




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What are dog whiskers for?

Here's the reason why dogs have whiskers and whether you should ever trim them.




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For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway

A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too.




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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Dying rescue dog is a police K-9 for a day

Eddie Spaghetti, a dying rescue dog, gets to suit up and be a police K-9 for a day.




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17 dogs that really, really love sticks

Whether they chase them, chew them or hunt for them, sticks make these dogs very happy.




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5 surprising things about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch.