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    Countries Where the Population is Growing Fastest and Where It’s Shrinking

    The world population is currently at 7.6 billion. The growth or decline of a nation’s population is due to multiple factors. Fertility rates, life expectancy, standard of living, socio-economic developments, marriage ages, and the availability and affordability of medicine and…

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    Miami Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

    Instead of ordering pizza or picking up fast food, treat the kids to a fun night out at one of the many local restaurants offering free kids’ meals. From simple burger joints to family-friendly sit-down restaurants, the Miami area has…

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    12 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Lawn

    Your time is your money, but freeing yourself from a time-consuming, water-thirsty lawn can still be a hard decision to make. Our American mind’s eye sees traditional homes paired with sprawling green, grassy lawns as the quintessential aesthetic to strive…

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    Don’t Let These 12 Sports Injuries Ruin Your Summer

    Spending more time outside being active is a big part of summer. But the flurry of activity can also lead to a variety of injuries, many tied to sudden overuse, repetitive motion, or engaging in sports that your body is…

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    23 Classic Summer Activities That Kids Don’t Do Anymore

    When’s the last time your kids played hopscotch or jumped rope? It seems a whole generation — or two — of games have been eclipsed thanks to new rules and changing habits. Here’s a nostalgic look back at the days…

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    20 Companies Where You Can Bring Your Dog To Work

    It’s no secret that a dog is man’s best friend. And what’s better than being able to bring your best friend to work with you? Pets in the office can reduce perceived stress and make employees more relaxed, according to…

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    28 Famous Kisses Captured on Film

    Romance is usually a private affair, but there have been many instances throughout history when a loving embrace between two people — whether real or fictional — became famous in…

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    30 Patriotic Products That Show Your American Pride

    Flag Day is celebrated in June, leading right into perhaps the most patriotic of American holidays, the Fourth of July. In honor of the “season,” let your surroundings reflect your…

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    Baltimore Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

    Dinner with kids can be struggle, whether it’s having the time to prepare a healthy meal at home or getting them to actually eat anything. Many restaurants in the Baltimore…

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    Where Kids Eat Free in Pittsburgh

    Raising kids is no easy feat, and it’s time you give yourself a little break. Take the night off from cooking and treat the family to dinner at one of…

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    10 Fast-Spoiling Foods to Avoid

    Americans waste a lot of food. The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates that American households discard a whopping $218 billion worth each year — an average of $1,800 per household. Many…

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    11 Cheap and Easy Ways to Slim Down for Summer

    When beach season starts to seem less like a dream and more like a deadline, regret may start to grow that winter’s comfort foods weren’t dropped long before the weather…

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    10 Homemade Toys Your Cat Will Go Crazy For

    Hand-crafted toys are a delight for not only cats, but owners, too. Cat toys can be endearingly cute and surprisingly simple to make at home, and making them gives cat parents time…

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    24 Simple Ways to Protect Your Pets in Hot Weather

    Everyone knows not to leave a pet in a hot car during the summer — but there’s much more to keeping pets safe during the warmer months. Whether you’re planning…

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    The Truth About What Vaping Does (and Doesn’t Do) to Your Body

    When it comes to vaping, it can be hard to hear past the biased chatter from both sides to understand the actual drawbacks and potential benefits of this technology —…

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    15 Wacky Workouts to Try This Summer

    If you’re still heading to the gym for that same old half-hour on the elliptical or treadmill – or worse, making excuses and not going at all – it might…

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    18 Ways to Monitor Your Kids’ Screen Time

    It’s only a matter of time before a child begins reaching for a phone to watch videos or spending increasing amounts of time playing on an iPad. Kids are getting…

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    20 Cheap Ways to Jazz Up Plain Water and Stay Hydrated This Summer

    Plain water can get boring, especially during the dog days of summer, when it’s a challenge to stay hydrated. Each liter of these infusions only use a few low-cost ingredients,…