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This new social network introduces you to people who actually live in your neighborhood
People talk about basically what you think they would: who to call to unclog their toilets and whether the new restaurant in town sucks or is delicious.
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Half-naked Santas give us a glimpse of a climate-changed Christmas
It's Santa in his underwear. Cute! It's Santa in his underwear. Apocalypse!
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Senator famous for shooting cap-and-trade bill argues for gun control
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has been resolutely pro-gun and anti-coal, is moderating one of those positions.
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This shark can turn invisible
When the splendid lantern shark turns on its belly lights, its outline disappears
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Reliance on coal forces another company into bankruptcy
In case you're wondering, investors, the hills are that-a-way.
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‘Two Chinchillas, One Shoe’ video redeems the internet
Let's film people's reactions to this one and put them on YouTube.
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Don’t worry, when we move off of Earth we can grow plants in space
The bad news is we might all have to move to the moon. The good news is you can grow plants there.
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Ask Umbra: Stop giving me musical cards
A reader wonders how to tell family and friends that their cards are making him crazy. Umbra offers one of her hallmark replies.
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Meatless holiday: Roasted red onions with pumpkin-rosemary stuffing [RECIPE]
As tasty as it is beautiful, this recipe will make a perfect celebratory main dish or side dish for your next holiday meal.
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Norfolk, Va., has a plan to keep its head above water
The lovely old city floods regularly -- and scientists warn the area will experience worse-than-average sea-level rise. Sustainability chief Denise Thompson shares Norfolk's plans for staying dry.
