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Destination of the week: Belize

Belize, a tiny nation on Central America's Caribbean coastline, is at once accessible and remote. The country boasts a low population density (330,000 people li




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Destination of the week: Macau

Macau is usually associated with blackjack and baccarat. The East Asian gambling mecca, made up of a small peninsula and two islands that are now connected by a




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Destination of the week: Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I




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Destination of the week: North Dakota

With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa




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Destination of the week: Southeastern Ohio

Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m




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Reno, Nev.: Destination of the Week

Las Vegas might be the king of Nevada's tourism industry, but Reno, Nevada's second largest city, is a tourism and gambling hotspot in its own right. Its neon m




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Paraguay: Destination of the week

In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd




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New Hampshire: Destination of the week

This winter, New Hampshire will be the setting for some serious presidential primary campaigning and the non-stop news coverage that goes with it. However, for




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Destination of the week: Okinawa, Japan

Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Pacific Ocean between Japan's four main islands and Taiwan. The prefecture’s namesake, Okinawa Island, is know




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Auckland, New Zealand: Destination of the week

The city of Auckland sits at the center of the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand. The nation is probably best known for its tradition of shepherding, for




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Baltimore: Destination of the week

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.




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Birmingham, England: Destination of the week

Birmingham sits at the center of England's West Midlands region. Though it is not on many international tourists' radar, it is the second-largest city in the co




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Jeju Island, South Korea: Destination of the week

Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is




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El Paso, Texas: Destination of the week

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez




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Coral reef scientist: We're losing the oceans

Leading coral reef ecologist Jeremy Jackson speaks at TED about the havoc humanity is wreaking on the ocean.



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How we made the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Angela Sun investigated several aspects of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in her documentary "Plastic Paradise."



  • Arts & Culture

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High-fructose corn syrup causes more weight gain than sugar

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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HFCS sales down but sweetener sales remain stable

Fewer manufacturers are using high fructose corn syrup in their products, but they aren’t making them less sweet.




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My sweetest foe (the humorous story of one woman's war against sugar)

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.




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How sweet it is: A sugar terminology guide

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.




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A beautiful thing happens when farm animals are 'Allowed to Grow Old'

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.




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Take a shower strike for clean water

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.




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Why we're happier when we're older

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.




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These special coats empower the homeless to turn their lives around

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.




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Get ready to Can-It-Forward this weekend

Aug. 1 will be a day of live online canning demonstrations. We have a sneak preview of a recipe from Food in Jars' Marisa McLellan.




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Cherry Sweet and Sour Fizz Cocktail

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.




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The Foodee food scanner raises more questions than it answers

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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We know cucamelons are cute, but what do gardeners think of them?

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What's the difference between peaches, nectarines and apricots?

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.




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Toyota Prius: Latest status symbol for the wealthy?

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.




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What if gas-guzzling trucks went green?

There are plenty of eco-options out there for smaller vehicles. But what if gas guzzlers went green?




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What if we could have a 261-mpg VW in the U.S.?

The ultra-efficient XL1 is on the market, but only in Europe. A 4-seat XL2 could come here at a lower price. Should Elio be worried?




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Honeybees sweetened life for Stone Age humans

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans



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Weird sea mollusk has eyes made of armor

The chiton is a marine mollusk built like a tiny tank can see with eyes made of the same material as its armor.




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Massive buried towers unearthed in Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Could we build an actual lightsaber?

Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain.



  • Research & Innovations

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Black hole that 'burps' may answer cosmic riddle

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.




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What to expect from the Leonid meteor shower

The Leonids are expected to reach their peak before dawn on Nov. 17 but will still be visible through Nov. 21




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Giant hybrid tumbleweed spreads in California

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Caution urged with two new weight-loss drugs

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Twelve food additives to avoid

The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health.




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Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.



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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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The power of the vegetarian veto

If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens?




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Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.




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Weekend reads: A little wine for the weekend

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.




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Weekend reads: William and Kate's royal wedding foods

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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We tested these 5 microwave hacks

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?




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How do we keep up with all the food recalls?

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.




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Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.