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Pizza delivery driver surprises family with incredible piano performance

An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver surprises a family in Detroit by playing piano for them.



  • Arts & Culture

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Christmas comes early with this a cappella version of 'Little Drummer Boy'

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.



  • Arts & Culture

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Celebs say 'don't frack with NYC water'

In a new video, celebrities team up to raise awareness about why we should be concerned about natural gas extraction in the Northeast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Dog found after tsunami reunited with owner

A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news.




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Knickers with a mission: PACT for Japan

Feel-good (in more way than one) underwear line PACT releases a new collection of organic cotton skivvies that support Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding ef



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Tsunami debris a hit with tourists

The 132-ton dock from Japan that washed ashore at Agate Beach last week is attracting crowds. State officials estimate that more than 11,000 tourists have trave



  • Wilderness & Resources

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On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos]

March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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With planet Eris, looks like Pluto has a twin

Though the dwarf planet Eris on the edge of the solar system is much denser than Pluto, the two frigid worlds are nearly exactly the same size, a new study find




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Blu Homes beefs up iconic green prefab with Sidebreeze

From prefab powerhouse Blu Homes comes the company's eighth and largest design: A spacious, two-story take on Michelle Kaufmann's pioneering prefab, the Breezeh



  • Remodeling & Design

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Blu Homes taps into mod outbuilding market with new acquisition

In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw



  • Remodeling & Design

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Traditional Canadian guest bunkhouse goes prefab with Bunkie Co.

Two Ontario firms team up to create a charming sleeping cottage concept that's more akin to a giant piece of furniture than an actual small-scale structure.



  • Remodeling & Design

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With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment

Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Airbnb invades L.A. with celebrity-curated prefab pop-up listings

Airbnb celebrates its presence in L.A. with a city-wide 'hospitality experience' revolving around prefab studios with celebrity-designed interiors.




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In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat

A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ...



  • Remodeling & Design

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With latest design, Blu Homes does modern green prefab Wright

Blue Homes' view-ready Balance prefab finds a most appropriate home on the ancestral stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Mary Ann Esposito’s Yellow Squash Salad with Grana Padano

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.




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How to fry a turkey without burning down the house

Here's a big hint: If you must do this, move away from the house.



  • Protection & Safety

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PBS busts the Thanksgiving myth with 'Pilgrims'

The true story behind the modern holiday isn't all togetherness and turkey.



  • Arts & Culture

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Try the 30 days of gratitude quiz with your teen

Head into the holiday season with a series of daily questions that help all of us think about what we're thankful for.




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How did dinosaurs end up with beaks instead of teeth?

Scientists have uncovered the mystery of beak evolution.




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Rare mammal that's still alive today once walked with dinosaurs

New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.




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Scientists discover fossilized turtle with no shell

Turtles use their shells as shields today, but these devices evolved for a completely different reason, paleontologists learn.




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Bloomberg attempts to beat summer heat with home AC window unit ... in his SUV

Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full




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IKEA to curb climate change with veggie Swedish meatballs

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.




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Scientists witness breathtaking polar sunrise over Greenland

Scientist captures stunning sunrise during a research mission to study polar ice in the Arctic circle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Conquer the clutter with 'Throw Out 50 Things'

Organize your home and office with help from Gail Blanke's book about clearing the clutter.




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Taj Mahal threatened with demolition

The Indian Supreme Court delivers a serious ultimatum to the government: clean up or tear down the ailing global architectural landmark.




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A recyclable phone with eco-awareness alerts

MBA students in a CSR course at Boston College were tasked to create a green business idea for Verizon and a recyclable phone project came out on top.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Pee power: Charge your phone with urine

Gross or practical? Soon you may be able to charge your phone by plugging it into the urinal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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An eco-home with one serious staircase

A passive solar home in Japan boasts various energy-saving features and a sloping, stair-clad roof that doubles as hangout area/lounge for (hopefully well-behav



  • Remodeling & Design

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Michael Pollan: The problem with monocultures

Michael Pollan explains that if farmers are only growing one or two crops, that means people are only eating one or two crops, which does not make for a healthy



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Pollan talks food rules with Stewart

Michael Pollan discusses the high cost of cheap food with Jon Stewart.




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Why would a company with an organic food brand oppose Proposition 37?

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta




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118 must-follow Twitter feeds for food activists

Food Tank has created a list of Twitter feeds that inspire and inform those who care about our food system.




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Go greener with your holiday spirits

We've got lots of choices for eco-friendly wine, beer and spirits this holiday season.




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Go local and durable with your Oscar party

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.




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How to start a fire with a bag of water

Who knew a sandwich bag and some water could make a biconvex lens and start a fire?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hikers film tense standoff with mountain lion

'What are we supposed to do?' one hiker whispered as a puma stared them down in Sequoia National Park.




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World's steepest funicular railway debuts in Switzerland

The technologically advanced Stoosbahn ascends and descends over 2,000 feet in about four minutes.




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10 small towns with big personalities

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.




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First-aid tips for hiking with your dog

With these first-aid tips and proper planning, you and your dog should be ready for anything.




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With these maps, you can track migratory birds in near real time

BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S.




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It wouldn't be winter in Finland without a dip in a frozen lake

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience

Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Students aim to pair veterans with service dogs

Gilbert High School seniors in South Carolina are raising money to get service dogs to veterans with PTSD.




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Yes, we're in an abusive relationship with Facebook — but we'll never leave

We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now.




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Dog with the saddest face wouldn't let anyone near him at the shelter

Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all.




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What is a community fridge? Think Little Free Pantry with electricity

Community fridges are like Little Free Pantries, but with electricity. They are one more solution to hunger and food waste.




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Our love affair with single-use plastics is over

Many countries, states and municipalities are getting serious about reducing the use of plastic bags, utensils and containers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A fight with congressional Republicans may just be what Lisa Jackson wants

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.