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Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.



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Atheists are less fearful of death than most religious people

A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.



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Belfry-dwelling bats are causing an unholy mess in English churches

The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in.




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Animals gather for annual blessings in Los Angeles

The annual Olvera Street blessing of the animals was held on March 31 in Los Angeles.




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Can religion help you live longer?

From healthier lifestyles to lots of volunteering, people with religion live longer than those without.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.



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'Angel' cloud spreads her wings in Texas sky

Danny Ferraro was driving on Highway 105 in Texas when he spotted clouds arranged in an angelic way.



  • Climate & Weather

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Archaeologists just discovered an ancient South American mystery religion

Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years.



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Belgian abbey revives its brewery with rediscovered medieval beer recipes

Grimbergen Abbey will use centuries-old books as inspiration to start brewing beer again after more than 200 years.




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Selling Hummer to China: Good riddance!

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of




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How to survive pollen season (without locking yourself inside the house)

How to pollen-proof your life with these 20 tips for seasonal allergy sufferers.




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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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Which OTC pain reliever should you use?

From acetaminophen to anti-inflammatories, not all nonprescription pain drugs are created equal; here’s how to choose from the confusing array.



  • Protection & Safety

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Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbal remedies to help you through winter

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to get natural sunburn relief

Overdo it in the sun? From aloe vera to baking soda to oatmeal, these common household supplies make effective homemade sunburn remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Is melatonin safe for kids?

The supplement melatonin, which has been shown to help ease jet lag, is generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use hasn't been studied enough.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Watch horse run back into danger to help its family escape Simi Valley wildfire

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.




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Who chilled the electric car?

Electric cars have been touted as the wave of the future, but current owners say the kinks aren't quite worked out yet.




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Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt: Electric cars hit the mean streets of New York

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.




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Lance Armstrong backs all-electric Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion to become first person in America to own the new green car.



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Tennessee: America's electric car mecca?

California may be getting all the coverage, but Tennessee is offering clever rebates and other perks, too.




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How fuel-efficient is the Chevy Volt?

Although the Chevy Volt is expected to hit dealerships in late November, the auto world is still waiting on the EPA’s official fuel efficiency rating.




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10 cars I expect to see (and drive) at the Los Angeles Auto Show

The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun




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Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric

Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011.




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5 electric vehicles: Most likely to succeed in the class of 2011

The rubber is about to hit the road, and here are my choices for electric cars that can succeed in the marketplace. They've got marketing, publicity, cool techn




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Environmental entrepreneurs: Charging electric cars

As the first plug-in electric vehicles come to the mass market, companies that design and sell car chargers are battling for market share.




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A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop




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Researchers predict 359,000 plug-in electric vehicles by 2017

A new forecast from Pike Research says California and New York will be the most popular states for PEV sales.




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Are electric cars worth the price?

While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price, since they he




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Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car

Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius.




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Pain at the pump: Americans ready for electric vehicles

Stung by high gas prices, 68% of drivers say they'll consider an electric car within three years.




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From an Iraq veteran: Electric cars are a matter of national security

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers




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Ryan Reynolds backs the electric Nissan LEAF

Actor partners with automaker to promote a greener lifestyle and help represent the company's new Innovation for Endurance campaign.




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The Nissan Leaf's delivery issues: On a slow boat from Japan

The lucky few have gotten their Nissan Leafs, but the company has scaled back its 2011 U.S. deliveries from 20,000 to 10,000, and dampened expectations about a




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Electric cars: The documentary

Chris Paine's 'Revenge of the Electric Car' gets a wide theatrical release this fall. It's a close-up and dramatic look at the high-stakes EV rollout.




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Electric car hype hiding a quiet revolution

Carmakers have been quietly delivering significant cuts in CO2 emissions with technology advances, weight reduction and aerodynamic improvements.




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'High Voltage': A look inside the electric vehicle industry

Jim Motavalli shares his insights about electric vehicles in his new book, High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry.




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UCS study examines the impact of charging electric vehicles

A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists examines an electric vehicle’s total greenhouse gas emissions.




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Do green leaders drive electric cars?

If EV advocates won't step up to the plate, who will? I admit I don't own one yet, and many other green writers are in the same boat. Read on, and see who's a m




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Exclusive: Obama pulls plug on $32,000 meeting with electric car advocate

Paul Scott sells Nissan Leafs for a living. He put up his retirement savings for a few minutes with the president to talk about EVs and climate change.




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Oil spill in Yellowstone River is latest pipeline accident

An accident in Montana is the latest in a long and troubled line of pipeline incidents in America.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'Pipe Dreams': How TransCanada's Keystone XL oil pipeline endangers America

Narrator Daryl Hannah, filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and others discuss the Keystone XL pipeline battle in 'Pipe Dreams.'



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NASA climate scientist arrested in Keystone XL pipeline protest

Climate scientist James Hansen was arrested on Feb. 13 outside the White House while protesting the Keystone Pipeline.




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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story

Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is organic labeling a victim of its own success?

Don't let bucolic images of small, locally owned farms cloud your judgment. Our blogger says do your homework and buy local when you can.




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Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What's the point of a flower that smells like a dead body?

The stench of foul-smelling flowers attracts insects that aid in their pollination.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to farm without a field

These pioneers are sprouting produce indoors, no soil or sunlight required.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Could a nuclear meltdown happen in U.S.?

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.



  • Wilderness & Resources