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Your pet gerbil is plotting your death
Gerbils, not rats, may be responsible for the plague that wiped out half of Europe in the 1300's. If you've ever met one, this should not surprise you.
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19 manatees avoid garbage ocean, hang out in actual sewer
On a quest to find warmer water, a posse of 19 manatees lumbered into a storm drain in Satellite Beach, Fla.
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Meet Amanda Cohen, the raddest vegetarian chef in the U.S.
Chef Amanda Cohen wants to boost women in the kitchen, pay her employees equal wages, and get you to eat your vegetables while she's at it.
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19 badass Little Free Libraries spotted by our readers
Tiny libraries made from bicycle parts, painted in Hufflepuff colors, and crafted with stained glass? Knowledge can be dangerous and adorable.
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Patricia Arquette had a great Oscar speech — and then something went wrong
In a post-ceremony press conference, Arquette said a couple of things that were markedly less clap-worthy.
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Is there such a thing as a green snowblower?
A reader needs help clearing her driveway. Umbra digs deep for an answer.
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Here’s why climate advocates should love Obama’s community college plan
Community colleges are training students for green jobs, creating living laboratories for sustainability, and serving as safe havens during disasters.
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How Michele Bachmann’s lies inspired Factcheck.org
On the Inquiring Minds podcast, Factcheck's Kathleen Hall Jamieson discusses their new initiative to debunk politicians' science lies.
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Meet the latest threat to your community: Miniature libraries
Little Free Libraries are threatened by a movement to block their construction.
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Watch Minnesota’s food scene grow. Danger: This will make you want to become a farmer
The Victory Garden's Edible Feast episode is full of sweet, candid moments, great tips, and delicious food.
