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Fact: Social media is good for business

Survey data reveals that 90% of customers would recommend a brand after a positive social media interaction.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Pope Francis offers Purgatory deal for Twitter followers

Looking for a shortcut to salvation? The pope has an offer too good to resist.




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Famous Atlanta cat sells house, moves to forever home

BeltLine Piper sold her prime real estate along the Eastside Trail and is now enjoying life as an indoor cat a couple blocks away.




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Astrophysicists hunt for time travelers on Twitter and Facebook

But apparently, time travelers shy away from promoting their whereabouts on social media.




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Save your tweets forever with Dumb Cuneiform

How to save your digital memories.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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NASA's request for new planet names is a hilarious McPlanetface disaster

Suggested names for the new TRAPPIST-1 system planets range from Planet McPlanetface to the series 'Friends.'




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Energy problems for Palin

Developments in Alaska may present policy hurdles for a possible presidential run by Sarah Palin.




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Sustainable seating for sweet tooths

Designer Emiliano Godoy's Snowjob Chair features a shimmering, silver cover made from post-industrial candy wrappers.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Name a roach after your sweetheart for Valentine's Day

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the Bronx Zoo is making an unusual offer: the right to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one.




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Weekend reads: Getting ready for Valentine's Day

I'd love to be excited about bringing you this week's update on my Weight Watchers journey, but I'm sorry to say the news isn't exciting. I gained a pound.




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Ideas for leftover Valentine's Day candy

Here are some ways to help you get creative with your surplus holiday candy.




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Fun date ideas (for the eco-friendly couple)

Taking your sweetie out for romantic date can be challenging, stressful and expensive. But it definitely doesn’t have to be. Be a bit creative and have some f



  • Arts & Culture

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Men do bulk of the shopping for Valentine's Day

Americans will profess their love this Valentine's Day by digging deeper into their wallets than ever before, new research shows.



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10 Valentine's Day gift ideas for school

Need to make valentines for the whole class? Here are 10 great ideas for gifts that kids can make for all of their classmates.




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Make your own natural red food dye for Valentine's treats

Instead of coloring Valentine’s treats with artificial red dye, try one of these natural red dye alternatives for cupcakes, cookies and more.




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5 last-minute Valentine crafts for kids

Need a Valentine's Day craft in a hurry? Here are 5 fast and fabulous ideas.




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Home is where the heart is: Lovey-dovey design for Valentine's Day

On the hunt for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Consider these handmade and eco-friendly home accessories that not-so-subtly say 'amore.'




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How to make Valentine's Day better for everybody

Given all the stress, how many people actually like Valentine's Day?



  • Arts & Culture

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Healthy, red salad for Valentine's Day

Before you finish your Valentine's dinner with a decadent dessert, start it with this healthy salad full of red fruits and veggies.




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7 DIY valentine ideas for science nerds

Do electrical circuits and chemical elements make your heart sing? Check out these fun Valentine's Day designs.




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Inexpensive wine and cheese pairings for Valentine's Day

Check out this useful infographic that has tips on pairing cheese with red, white or pink wine, plus explanations on why the pairings work.




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11 animals that mate for life

Humans like to think of themselves as monogamous, but when it comes to true fidelity, many animals engage in true monogamy.




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Give the gift of roaches for Valentine's Day

The Bronx Zoo will let you name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches after anyone you like — or don't like.




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Hunger may be the reason for sea lion strandings

Nearly 1,100 sickly sea lion pups that should still be with their mothers have stranded in southern California since the beginning of 2013.




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Why are so many baby sea lions stranded in California?

Researchers think unusually warm waters might be the reason for stranded and starving pups.




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The case for transforming Californian gridlock into a green energy source

California's congested freeways could be a boon for large-scale piezoelectric power generation.




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Artist to transform defunct Ohio highway into pop-up forest

Artist Hunter Franks' idea to transform a defunct Akron highway into a leafy urban retreat is a winner in the 2017 Knight Cities Challenge.




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San Francisco to expand demand-based pricing for parking

This parking scheme could reduce the congestion and emissions associated with drivers endlessly circling, looking for a spot.




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Push toward transit-oriented housing proves divisive in California

Despite its aim to ease a housing crunch and kill congestion, California's Senate Bill 827 has its detractors.




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Showers in subway stations? LA Metro seeks to boost hygiene for city's homeless

As a growing number of homeless people take to Los Angeles' subway system, officials consider installing mobile showers and bathrooms at certain stations.




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Private telescope will hunt for asteroids starting in 2017

A private space telescope mission that aims to discover 500,000 near-Earth asteroids is technically sound and on track for a 2017 launch, a review panel says.




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Troubled Japanese Venus probe set for 2015 comeback

After blowing its first chance to orbit Venus two years ago, Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft is ready for a comeback in 2015, mission scientists say.




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Europe's sets the bar high for its 2013 space goals

The ESA hopes to fly a spacecraft close to Phobos, orbit the lower Venusian atmosphere and draw up a map of Mars' hydrous areas in 2013.




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Food allergy fears are real for kids, parents

Many people are angry at Sony Pictures, calling out the filmmakers of "Peter Rabbit" for portraying the dangers of food allergies irresponsibly.




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No vaccine? No school for kids in Oregon

After 'Exclusion Day,' kids in Oregon without completed vaccination paperwork are sent home from school until the problem is solved.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which is worse for you, a random bedtime or getting less sleep overall?

One study that looked at kids' sleep and behavior patterns might have missed the bigger picture. Another study looks at academic performance.




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Pakistan opens first school for transgender students

The Gender Guardian offers 12 years of education, from elementary school to college.




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More rest may not be better for a concussion

Research contradicts age-old advice about rest and recovery after a concussion.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Stick insect found to be celibate for 1.5 million years

Scientists can only guess at how they have avoided extinction for so long.




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One stop shop for eco-lingerie

For a big selection of eco-lingerie, MNN's lifestyle blogger recommends FaeriesDance.com — which stocks many hard-to-find European eco-fashion brands.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 key facts about the gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court

Here are the key facts about the cases and what's behind them.



  • Arts & Culture

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People who fear single life often settle for less

Confirming a bit of conventional wisdom, a new study finds that people who fear being single often settle for less in love.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Sex isn't just for younger women

Most middle-aged women do not give up sex as they age, especially if sex is important to them.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Some female spiders need dinner before sex

Certain female spiders are infamous for eating their partners after sex, but some actually pounce on suitors, fangs first, before mating.




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Kissing overtakes smoking as leading risk factor for oral cancer, says doctor

Cancer-causing human papilloma virus, or HPV, can be spread through kissing and oral sex.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Giant whale swims beneath California surfers

A giant whale swam beneath a group of California surfers and it was captured on drone video.




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Planet Pundit: Is this spill the Three Mile Island for the oil industry?

BP’s oil spill could hamper the domestic oil industry -- but that doesn’t mean we’ll use less oil.




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Coast Guard captain takes blame for poor oil spill response

Something seems fishy ... when asked about poor response to the disaster, the head of the Louisiana Coast Guard said: 'I'm just slow and dumb.'



  • Research & Innovations

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The Fix: Robert Redford reflects on the Gulf oil disaster

Video: The celebrity talks about his experience in the industry and how to move forward.




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BP redirects the flow of information with Google AdWords

BP is coming under criticism for buying 'gulf oil spill' search advertising on Google. Will the company's attempt to redirect online traffic backfire?