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How to get precious metals without mining: Dig up city streets
While city streets may not be literally paved with gold, they are covering up a whole bunch of valuable copper.
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This tiny house uses mushrooms as insulation
So, basically it's the next best thing to being a Smurf and living in a toadstool.
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Ben & Jerry’s is going GMO-free
Gotta hand it to Ben & Jerry's: It knows how to please its core audience (the hippies, at least; not necessarily the recently dumped).
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Vegetarians live longer, researchers find
A recent study found that vegetarians were 12 percent less likely to die over a six-year period than were meat eaters. Men in particular got a health boost from skipping meat.
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Caffeine withdrawal is a legit mental disorder now
Surprising zero coffee drinkers anywhere, denying someone her caffeine is a BAD IDEA.
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These adorable dogs protect endangered penguins, make your heart grow three sizes
Little penguins -- real name -- are coming back from the brink of extinction, thanks to two badass sheepdogs.
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17-year-old sets out to save the planet, makes the rest of us feel really lame
Charles Orgbon became an enviro wunderkind before he was old enough to vote. Mmm hmmm. And what did you do with your youth?
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This guy tried to make his street safer, and ended up in jail
Vallejo, Calif.’s Anthony Cardenas is only the latest in a long line of civic hackers who love them some DIY crosswalks. City officials aren't so hot on the idea, however.
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Certified bat pick-up artist can’t find lady bats after looking for six whole years
“There have to be females. It’s just that we can’t find them, and it’s very embarrassing.”
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Bike-part vending machines can rescue you from an unexpected breakdown
In NYC, a network of bike vending machines will provide round-the-clock access to tubes, patch kits, and other sundry bike necessities.
