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Green is the official color of 2013
We've been saying for a while that green is the new black, and now we know exactly what shade of green.
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Nearly half of Los Angeles car accidents are hit-and-runs
Last year, 100 pedestrians and 24 bicyclists were killed in traffic-related accidents.
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This gravity-powered lamp could bring nearly free lighting to the developing world
Twenty-five bucks gets a light made and delivered to a person in India or Africa.
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One way to keep prices low: Let people die
The Times' graphic description of the fire at a Bangladeshi clothing manufacturer is a graphic depiction of externalized costs.
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Awesome metal squid will guard your bike
We want these everywhere. Because who would dare steal a bike from the tentacles of a squid?
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The Curiosity rover left space trash all over Mars
Next time, NASA should also send some kind of robot maid.
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Married father of two seeks Best Christmas Ever. No presents allowed.
In which our hapless hero does his best to get himself out of the hole he dug when he asked, in front of all the world, that friends and family give his kids nothing for Christmas.
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Enough with the Christmas cookies: Five unpredictable homemade food gifts
These ideas will help you think outside the cookie tin.
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Umbra’s second helpings: The ultimate guide to consuming wisely
Do the holidays have you feeling frazzled? Check out Umbra's guide on how to streamline your life and still enjoy the heck out of it.
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Hundreds of new winter farmers markets open for the season
There are 52 percent more farmers markets open this winter than there were last winter. Stock up on that kale!
