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    The Next Big Buzz: 14 Things You Didn’t Know About Cicadas

    More than 1 billion and possibly as many as trillions of cicadas will soon be emerging from their Rip Van Winkle-like slumber and pretty much take over more than a dozen U.S. states with wild, mating-centric abandon. The bugs’ numbers…

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    Sleep Experts Dish On the Best Products To Help You Sleep

    Clocking a restful night’s sleep is essential for giving yourself a winning chance to seize the day. Thankfully, there are plenty of products that can help optimize your sleep schedule and hack your way into becoming the most rested version…

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    Household Tasks That Burn Major Calories (and Some Too Dangerous To Do Yourself)

    If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with the bonus of a clean house and neat yard. Some…

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    13 Fire Hazards Hidden in Your Home — and What To Do About Them

    Unbeknownst to many people, certain common objects in our homes can be a fire hazard. To make things trickier, these hidden hazards often go unnoticed — posing a real risk to humans and pets. Many stem from everyday objects or…

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    6 Places You Should Never Keep Your Phone

    Many of us have a tough time not being hopelessly attached to our phones these days. With the wealth of compelling apps, emails, texts, and news updates about the chaotic state of various parts of the world, it’s seemingly inevitable…

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    Never, Ever, Ever Store These Things Under The Sink

    This time of year, when we’re all trying to do what we can to keep our respective winter caves as clean and organized as possible, it might be tempting to store as many things as you can under the sink.…