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Enterprising thief saws off elephant tusk with a chainsaw
The elephant is one that belonged to Louis XIV, who was king of France until 1715.
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Hyper-artisanal food website answers your burning questions about laudanum, hardtack, and butter churns
Are you wondering, "Should I dilute the laudanum before rubbing it on the gums of my caterwauling baby?" Food1852 has got you covered.
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These elementary school kids fought to keep their local park open — and won
The state of California was going to close a state park. A group of kids at Grass Valley Charter were upset about this. So they took action, and won.
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Ask Umbra: What can the Star Wars planets teach us?
A reader wonders if climate change will turn our planet into Tatooine. Umbra finds new hope in a galaxy far, far away.
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Studies show that bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy
Biking for transportation appears more helpful in losing weight and promoting health than working out at the gym.
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Gwyneth’s daughter, the world’s most perfect eater, eats Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and likes it
Gwyneth's daughter Apple Martin eats super healthy just like her super healthy mom. But she cheats just like everyone else!
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Local schmocal: Why small-scale solutions won’t save the world
We like to think we do our part by buying local and riding our bikes. Not so, says author Greg Sharzer. We need a revolution!
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These are the best-dressed animals we’ve ever seen
Have you ever looked at an animal and thought "it's cute, but I sure wish it were more of a sartorial role model"? Barcelona photographer Yago Partal has solved your problem.
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Climate change will give more people diarrhea
A study of 30 years of data on diarrhea in Botswana found something pretty gross: As the climate changes, it's probably going to mean that more people contract diarrheal disease.
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Australia had to kill a lot of cats to save these tiny marsupials
The government dispatched 3,000 of them over 16 days to keep them the hell away from endangered greater bilbies.
