One cure for sour feelings about politics: Getting people to love their hometowns
Eileen Higgins won a historic victory in December. She became the first woman ever elected mayor of Miami, as well as its first Democratic mayor since 1997…
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Science
Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. How Trump might invoke it in Minnesota.
President Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act as protesters clash with ICE in Minnesota. The 1807 act allows presidents to deploy a military presence on U.S. streets in rare circumstances…
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How to sail across the Atlantic on a century-old schooner
Rebuilt in 2016 by 160 volunteers, the Avontuur, a revived cargo vessel, sails between Germany and the Caribbean, iniviting passengers to discover a voyage where adventure and sustainability go hand in hand.
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5 iPod Alternatives That Users Swear By
Are you looking for a dedicated music player to avoid distractions when listening to music on your phone? Here are some excellent iPod alternatives…
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Is Nuclear Waste As Dangerous As People Think? Here’s The Reality
Nuclear waste is largely misunderstood, thanks to the Cold War and war movies. However, even if nuclear energy is safer than expected, waste is still produced…
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Your SSD isn’t too small, you are just using it wrong
Don’t let old files hog your pricey drive…
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Florida bill would ban the capture of endangered marine wildlife for aquariums
Floridians were enraged last summer when a viral video showed men offshore Panama City capturing a giant manta ray, a federally threatened species, and hoisting the animal onto their boat…
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5 things a Raspberry Pi does better than any other computer
It’s not the best at one thing, but great for almost anything…
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Organic crystals self-heal at cryogenic temperatures via zipping action
At temperatures where most molecular movement ceases, certain organic crystals begin their self-healing journey…
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10 Strange Times When Species Evolved Backward
Evolution is often thought to be a slow but unstoppable march of every living species toward its supreme form. Think about the iconic image of an ape gradually becoming man. This is popularly known as “The March of Progress,” and at no stage does the man revert to a more ape-like state…
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