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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.



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England gets its ducks in a row with 'duck lanes'

Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite.




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Cow poop-powered bus breaks speed record in the U.K.

With a recorded land speed near 80 mph, this cow pie-powered passenger bus can positively fly.




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Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond

Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public?




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London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....



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Will moving walkways replace trains on London's Circle line?

Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube.




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Lemurs and langurs get high-tech taste of the wild before being released back into it

HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest.



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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.



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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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Vacation like a monk in this pared-down Welsh holiday house

John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.'



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Why Mr. Potato Head is looking a bit wonky these days

A malformed version of the well-accessorized spud is raising awareness of food waste in the U.K.




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London's most beautiful new museum is a 150-year-old sewage pumping station

Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing.



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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.



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English city combats climate change with 3 million new trees

Manchester's City of Trees scheme will plant one leafy specimen for every resident.



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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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English town enlists beavers to prevent floods

In flood-prone Gloucestershire, England, dam-building semiaquatic Eurasian beavers make good neighbors.




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There's a candy-colored pyramid weighing 600 tons floating in London's Hyde Park

Environmental artist Christo works his inimitable magic with 7,501 oil barrels in a new project at Hyde Park titled ' The London Mastaba.'



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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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Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.



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How to make the most of canned tomatoes

Now that fresh, local tomato season is just about done, you're probably going to have to open a few cans.




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Weird foods from the '50s, '60s and '70s

Take a look at some vintage recipes that make us wonder, "Who ever thought that was a good idea?"




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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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Where did animal crackers come from?

We have the British to thank for animal crackers, but there's a lot more you should know about this tasty snack.




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Who says you can't enjoy ice cream in winter?

Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather.




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Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table?

Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays.



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How to make oat milk

Oat milk is a tasty and inexpensive milk alternative.




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Feeling chilly? We have a hot toddy for that

Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day, and we've got 5 recipes to take the chill off this winter.




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How to go vegan on a budget

In her book 'Liv B's Vegan on a Budget,' Olivia Biermann explains how you don't have to be vegan to eat affordable plant-based meals.




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Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew?

The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious.




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Who owns the night sky?

We all own the starry sky, but only a few people get to do what they want with it.




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How to make your own organic shampoo

Whip up one of these these easy homemade organic shampoo recipes to clean your locks with natural ingredients.



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6 things you didn't know about Burt of Burt's Bees

Company co-founder and namesake passed away, leaving 'for greener fields and wilder woods.'



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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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Why is my face puffy in the morning?

If your puffy face isn't the result of a medical issue, there are likely some lifestyle reasons.



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Strange 'snowball waves' seen forming in Maine lake

Waves of snowballs called "one of the most awesome natural events ever seen" by a firsthand witness.



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Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.



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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.



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10 home remedies that really work

There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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.



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Will eating collagen give you younger looking skin?

An expert weighs in on whether collagen-rich foods can improve skin health.




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What is black cumin seed oil good for?

Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments.



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New Zealand's '8th Wonder of the World' rediscovered

Lost to a violent volcanic eruption in 1886, the remains of the Pink and White Terraces may have been located again.



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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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​7 reasons you should always wash your face before bed

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.



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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.



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Artist celebrates nature and its impermanence with morning altars

Artist Day Schildkret creates morning altars out of flowers, bark and leaves every day.



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It's so cold, Niagara Falls is an icy wonderland

Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape.



  • Climate & Weather

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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.



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8 new UNESCO geoparks that will take your breath away

Geoparks use an area's geological heritage to draw attention to key environmental issues.



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How an earthquake and El Nino created the Neskowin Ghost Forest

Ancient tree stumps set the tone at Neskowin Ghost Forest in Oregon.



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