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    The Rainiest Place in America Isn’t Where You Think

    If asked to picture the rainiest place in the U.S., you might immediately summon images of the Pacific Northwest where the fog seems to hover nearly every day and the rain with it. But the U.S.’ varied weather patterns cause…

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    So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home

    It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house. (The term “snowbird” has been used to describe some version…

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    Dog Breeds That Live the Longest

    TobyKeith may sound like a new country music star, but he’s actually a sprightly Chihuahua who recently broke the record in the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest dog alive. TobyKeith is 21 years old and still going…

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    The Best Plant Subscription Boxes for Plant Parents and Flora Fans

    Whether you buy plants online or at a nursery, sometimes the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Should you get a succulent or a spider plant? A monstera or a string of pearls? An easier option: Sign up for…

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    Cult Favorite TV Shows That Were Canceled After One Season

    Fans might have loved them — and maybe even a few critics, too — but there are quite a few television shows that failed to last longer than a season. Read on for a sampling of some of the many…

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    Surprising Uses for WD-40 (And When Not to Use It)

    Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for “water displacement, 40th attempt.” Today the most common use for WD-40 is to protect metal parts from getting…