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22 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi

There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer.




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Progressive baby boomers are fighting housing and transportation progress

It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard.



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Community responds to vandalism in cow tunnel with beautiful mural

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.



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28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Tower of Voices' honors the Sept. 11 bravery of Flight 93

Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why some libraries are getting rid of late fees

Many public library systems are eliminating late fees on materials because they see them as a form of social inequity.



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Homeless woman becomes viral star after singing in Los Angeles metro station

Homeless woman Emily Zamourka became a viral video star after singing in a Los Angeles metro station.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to find a hobby (and why you should)

The benefits of hobbies and how to choose an activity that can help take your mind off work and add some fun to your life.



  • Arts & Culture

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20 fantastic photos that offer a big peek into a small world

Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.



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REI wants you to do more than #OptOutside on Black Friday

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.



  • Arts & Culture

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Is OK Boomer about age or attitude?

Really, you can't blame the kids for being angry. But they're not just talking to the baby boomers.



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In these villages, the mail comes by babushka

Russian postwoman walks 25 miles to deliver mail and she's been doing it for half a century.



  • Arts & Culture

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12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories

From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.



  • Arts & Culture

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Visitors flock to see Lithuanian Christmas tree that resembles chess piece

The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe.



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What about renting a Christmas tree this year?

Rather than cutting down a live tree, many companies will rent you one that will keep growing and be used several years in a row.



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German Christmas markets are the best way to celebrate the happiest season of the year

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.



  • Arts & Culture

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Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.



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What those beautiful glass prisms in the sidewalk are really for

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.



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Why a silent book club is a brilliant idea

It's a book club for introverts to be social without all the pressure of a regular book club.



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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.



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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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Why the big awards shows are going vegetarian

The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing?



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We love movies — but we love libraries more

Americans went to libraries more than the movies in 2019, according to a new Gallup poll.



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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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A centuries-old riddle in stone has finally been solved

A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners.



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You can't hug your neighbor during quarantine, but you can serenade them

People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine.



  • Arts & Culture

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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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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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Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest

Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.




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Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France

In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres.




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How one man's 40 years of weather records became a treasure trove of climate change data

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.



  • Climate & Weather

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Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom

In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to get a bat out of your house

If a bat makes its way into your home accidentally, you can get it out yourself. Don't panic, grab some supplies and help it find an exit.




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Companies are coming clean about fragrance, but is that enough?

Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues.




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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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Competitive table-setting is a thing, and it's serious business

The LA County Fair has held a tablescaping competition since the 1930s, and it's so popular that they have to turn contestants away each year.




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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.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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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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​Why you should care about peat bogs

Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win

The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.




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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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What is a safe sleeping environment for a baby?

Despite years of warning, a new report says many infants in the U.S. still sleep with soft bedding, whether in a crib or their parents' bed.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Do you really need probiotics?

Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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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.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.



  • Research & Innovations

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A new beginning for an old ghost town?

Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair.




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Why some cats hate belly rubs

The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly.




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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.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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.



  • Arts & Culture