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International Polar Bear Day This Weekend
Did you know that a polar bear’s hair is actually transparent? It looks white because it’s reflecting light. Older polar bears might appear yellow. But transparent, white or yellow, you can celebrate these amazing bears this weekend. International Polar Bear Day is this Sunday, February 27, and Polar Bears International gives you some ideas for…
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Recycled Birdhouse for an Eco-friendly Spring
I finally hung the birdhouse I received as a Christmas gift. It was made from reclaimed materials by a vendor at a local farmer’s market. It’s my spring gift to the birds! If you’re looking for a new birdhouse, then please spend some time hunting down a recycled or reclaimed birdie dwelling. You’re likely to…
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Time Out for Working Dogs
If you’re looking for something fun and informative to watch tonight (especially if you’re a dog lover), then check out Nat Geo WILD for “Blue-Collar Dogs.” The show follows the canine specialists as they work hard in fields like medicine, policing and border patrol. El Paso, TX: Elite BORSTAR canine team prepares to demonstrate a…
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Frank and Corn Crown via 1965
CNN dared me to do this. But seriously I love reading cooking suggestions from ads in magazines from the 30s through the 60s. I’ve always been tempted to try a recipe, but am usually too grossed out. Tonight, I suppose going out to buy cream-style corn and frankfurters was entertaining. I can’t remember the last…
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Understanding Geothermal
Geothermal. It’s a pretty-sounding word, but lots of us don’t know what it means. GeothermalGenuis.org is available to help you better understand this innovative and efficient system of air conditioning. In very basic terms, geothermal heating and cooling takes advantage of the temperature under the surface of the ground to heat or cool your home…
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