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Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I've fallen in love with animals and nature. Often I find myself outdoors--which is saying something when you live on the "rainy side of the mountain"--and I love to write ... usually about animals and nature, what a surprise. I've written a number of anthropomorphic novels.
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Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I've fallen in love with animals and nature. Often I find myself outdoors--which is saying something when you live on the "rainy side of the mountain"--and I love to write ... usually about animals and nature, what a surprise. I've written a number of anthropomorphic novels.
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Nikon D7000 ReviewNikon D7000 review.
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Vitamins for Your HealthMany people know that you need vitamins to stay healthy, but not many people know why or what their functions really are.
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3 Teas for LDL or 'Bad' CholesterolTo help decrease your "bad" cholesterol - also known as LDL cholesterol - you can include one or more of these three teas into your diet.
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Caring for Box TurtlesLooking into getting a new pet? Maybe you should try a box turtle. These little guys are fun, entertaining, and can be small and therefore convenient. Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering getting a box turtle.
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Clothes You Should Bring when CampingGetting out in nature and taking vacation can be great for the whole family. But what should you bring when you do go camping?
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Healthy Eating: CucumbersThere are some really wonderful foods out there. Some just taste great, while others, like cucumbers, will actually offer many benefits. A cucumber can be dubbed one pretty amazing "miracle" food for several reasons.
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Getting Your New Pet Ferret Used to the HouseThinking about getting a ferret? What will you do with it during the first few days? The beginning time spent with a ferret is always an important factor.
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What You'll Need to Care for Amphibians, ReptilesCats are great. Dogs are great. But what about snakes? Turtles? Lizards? Here are a few things to consider when looking into getting a new pet reptile or amphibian.
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Advice on AcneHave you ever looked into the mirror and saw that big red pimple staring back at you? Here are a few tips when it comes to acne and break-outs that you might want to consider.
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The Best Wedding Decorations: OrchidsOne of the best decorations for a wedding (and many other exciting events!) would have to be orchids. These flowers will offer a wonderful touch to any wedding. But what kind should you get?
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Picking Out Perfect Orchids for Your GardenOrchids are wonderful plants to have in your garden or hanging above the porch. But when shopping for new ones, what should you look for in order to pick out the healthiest plants that will last the longest?
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Winter GardeningAre you an avid gardener? If so, what do you do in the winter? It can pretty hard to grow and harvest crops during such cold seasons. But there are many alternatives that can still help to keep your garden thriving come spring.
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Picking Out the Right Cage for Your Pet GerbilGerbils are very cute. They are cheap, easy to care for, and very entertaining. But if you're getting a new gerbil, there are a few things to consider, particularly where you're going to keep it.
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Kicking the Coffee Addiction by ReplacementThere are those who are looking to kick the bad coffee habit. Unfortunately, it can be pretty hard. But, luckily, there are things you can do to help this sort of thing. Here are a few tips for people in this situation.
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Tips for People with Eczema ProblemsSome people have extremely sensitive skin, so sometimes they will end up getting itchy rashes that are just insanely annoying. Here are some tips for people with eczema problems.
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Tips when Caring for a HorseHorses are great animals. There are, however, many important things to keep in mind when considering buying a horse, or if you have already got one. To care for the horse properly, here are a few tips.
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Chicken Coops and Chicken RunsChickens are great animals to have as pets and part of the family. But to bring them into your life, you'll have to make sure that you have the proper habitat (coop and run) for your chickens first.
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Kinds of Bird FeedersOne of the coolest ways to draw birds to your house is by putting out bird feeders. There are several different types of bird feeders, though, so which kind should you get?
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Your Beautiful Yard and Landscaping ItThere are many benefits when it comes to fixing up your yard. Change it from a dull backyard, to a beautiful peace of Heaven, all your own.
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How to Keep Your Chickens HealthyChickens are wonderful animals. They can make great pets and friends, and some people will even take their poultry to shows in order to show off their most beautiful birds. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when it comes to your chicken's health. -
Three Things to Consider when Buying a BirdcageIf you're thinking about getting a new bird, then that means you'll have to look into some decent birdcages. There are numerous kinds to choose from for your new buddy, so here are a few tips to keep in mind when you find yourself in this position.
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Attracting Birds to Your YardHave you ever wanted to add a little kick to your yard? These animals are wonderful to watch and to listen to. Here are a few tips for all you potential birdwatchers out there.
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What You Should Feed Your HorseA horse can make a great part of the family, but the horse's health depends on you as the owner. Here are a few tips to consider when it comes to what you should feed your equine friend.
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Best Plants to Grow IndoorsPlants are wonderful editions to the yard, but they can also make a great decoration for indoor use. But what kinds can grow inside the house? There are several, and here are a few to choose from.
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Healthy Eating: The Benefits of Raw FoodsLooking for a healthy diet and great ways to stay in shape? Did you know that whenever food is cooked or baked to a certain degrees for only a mere three minutes, things happen to it that will greatly decrease the nutrients in it?
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African Wild DogThis is a beautiful wild animal from Africa. It is not the typical wolf most people would normally think about. No, it's the African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf.
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Keeping Your Contacts ComfortableGetting sick of contacts that can just get irritable and make your eyes stream randomly throughout the day? Here are a few tips to keep in mind when keeping your contacts comfortable every day.
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Caring for Your RosesRoses are wonderful. Here a few tips to care and maintaining your roses so that they will stay as beautiful for as long as they can.
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Go Green and Save Energy with Certain LightsHave you ever seen one of your electric bills that just made you cringe? If so, maybe it's time to try saving the green, both your cash, and the environment. Here are just a few different types of lighting that can help you do just that.
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Strange UFOs Over a Humble TownIn Gig Harbor, WA, a very humble town indeed, some very strange phenomena has been happening lately. Weird objects in the sky, morphing stars? In fact, there have been multiple UFO reports in the last year or so.
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ParrotsParrots can make great friends and will find themselves as a part of the family if you treat them right. They will definitely make you laugh, and seek you out for friendship and company.
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UFOs at Amusement ParksThere are numerous sightings of UFOs all over the world every night. What about in public in broad daylight, and in front of hundreds of people? Maybe an amusement park? Actually, that happens, too.
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Yet Another Crashed UFOThe sun had yet to rise on the morning of July 16. The year was 1945, and just about twenty or so miles southeast of San Antonio in New Mexico, the US army scoured the desert for pieces of a UFO.
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Hillary Clinton, the Rockefellers, and a Strange ConversationThere were once many speculations that the Clinton family has in the past, discussed some rather odd conversations with one of the Rockefellers during a vacation back in August of 1995. This subject had been about extraterrestrial life.
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Strange Things in Our Food and DrinksIs there something wrong with our food? What about the water? According to several sources including different people, articles, and popular (though apparently not popular enough) news media, there is.
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UFO Over Los AngelesIt was February 25th, 1942. That night, somewhere between 3:12 and 4:15 am, something very strange hit the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean.
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Three Pretty Bizarre Skin AllergiesSome of the most ordinary day things can cause people to have allergic reactions. Here are three that you may or may not already know about, but that are totally bizarre nonetheless.
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The Pros and Cons of CaffeineI love coffee. But over my life, I have heard so many different things about caffeine: that it's bad, that it's good, etc. Basically, caffeine is both good and bad, and here are a few reasons why.
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Tips to Clear Up Your SinusesNo body likes to have stuffed up sinuses. But what to do if you don't have medication, or the medication you already take just doesn't cut it? Here are a few tips to help rid yourself of clogged sinuses
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Five Tips to Naturally Rid Your Lawn of WeedsSick of that annoying lawn just teaming with weeds? Get rid of them!
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Tips to Care for New TattoosSo you've got a cool new tattoo. But once you come home with that bandage still on, what do you do? To make sure your tattoo heals up nicely, and you don't end up with a tattoo that quickly fades, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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Keep Bugs and Pests Away from Pet FoodSometimes when you feed your pet, you might end up feeding something else as well. Pests, both bugs and rodents, are attracted to food, even dog or cat food. Here are some tips to keep in mind when feeding Rover or Fluffy. -
All About AcupunctureAcupuncture is an eastern medicine art, originally created by the Chinese in ancient times. But does it really work?
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Cats with ArthritisHumans can get arthritis. Dogs can get arthritis. Did you know that cats can get arthritis? Unfortunately, they can, and many times they do without their human family even realizing it. -
Tips when Setting Up a Saltwater AquariumSaltwater tanks are great for adding new fish friends to the family. They can be a wonderful experience. Here are some tips when setting up your saltwater aquarium.
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Tips for a Hermit Crab's HabitatHere are a few things to keep in mind when setting up the perfect environment for your new hermit crabs.
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Hedgehogs and Possible IllnessesHedgehogs are great animals, and can make fun pets. Unfortunately, they are not immune to numerous illnesses and diseases. Here are just a few of them to keep your eyes open for.
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The Benefits of Using PillowsBy the time you reach the age of sixty, you will have slept through twenty of those years! That is, if you get eight hours of sleep every night. Pillows can definitely make that happen.
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Make Your Hamster Be Quiet at NightHamsters are great pets. They can be, however, very loud and annoying at night. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you have a loud hamster on your hands.
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Animals in the WinterThere are too many cases out there about animals (dogs, cats, and others) who end up perishing in the winter because their owners think that since they have fur, they will be alright outside. This is totally, 100%, wrong.
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Treating Your Dog's Hot SpotHave you ever seen your dog itching and scratching over and over in the same place? Are there strange bald and/or red areas all over his skin and fur? Most likely he's got a hot spot. -
Three Tips to Get Your Dog and Cat to Be FriendsSometimes it seems as if your cat and dog just won't get along. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to forge a friendship between Fluffy and Rover.
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Four Ways to "Bunny Proof" Your HomeSo you've got a rabbit, and now it's time to let him or her run around. But what happens if you have a million potentially hazardous items lying around? Most people do and don't every realize it.
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Compost PilesThere are many benefits both for yourself, and the environment that come when you have your own compost pile. Here are just a few of them, and a quick overview of how to make your own compost.
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Chinchillas as PetsHave you ever had a chinchilla? They're pretty cool. If you're interested in these animals for the first time and think that you might want to add one to the family, here are a few things to keep in mind.
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Keeping a Leopard GeckoLeopard geckos are unique, wonderful animals that can make an awesome pet. Here are some things to keep in mind when adding one of these extraordinary reptiles to your home.
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Ferrets and Gender DifferencesFerrets are cute animals, they are great fun and can be super friendly. There are, however, differences when it comes to females and males, as well as important notes to keep in mind for young ferrets who aren't yet fixed.
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Keeping Herbs Alive Through WinterHerbs are wonderful to add to meals, and even better when they come from your own organic garden. But how do you keep herbs growing year-round, even through the winter? Consider growing them indoors.
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Yellow Headed Amazon ParrotThe yellow headed Amazon parrot can make a great companion. If you are interested in parrots or seeking out a new edition to the family, here a few things to look at when considering the yellow headed Amazon parrot.
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Five Pros and Cons of Wearing MakeupHere are a couple lists of pros and cons for wearing makeup. Many of them are obvious, but some you might be surprised by.
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Walk a Rabbit on a LeashHere are a few steps to take when walking a rabbit on a leash. -
Ways to Naturally Rid Your Garden of PestsHere are some ways to naturally get rid of those annoying pests that have taken a liking to your garden.
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Five Ways to Boost Your MetabolismHere are a few great ways to boost your metabolism.
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Six Tips to Rid Hair of Damage and Breakage (Flyaways)Here are a few tips to get rid of, and prevent those annoying split ends.
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Five Tips for Whiter TeethHere are a few things you should keep in mind if you want to have white teeth without paying for expensive professional work.
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Why You Should Always Stay HydratedEveryone and everything needs water to survive. Here are a few key reasons why, and what can happen if you don't keep yourself hydrated. Remember, there's a difference between being dehydrated and actually dying of thirst.
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Five Things to Remember when Going to an InterviewToday in this tough economy, you'd be pretty lucky to get called in for an interview -- anywhere! Here are a few things to always remember whenever you find yourself in this position.
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Four Easy Steps to Trim a Rabbit's NailsHere are a few easy-to-follow steps when it comes to trimming your rabbit's nails.
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Six Tips to Keep FocusedEveryone has found themselves distracted while trying to study or work at least once in their lives. Here are a few tips to keep in mind the next time you find yourself at work or going to school.
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Three Ways to Learn More EffectivelyHave you ever been studying or at school and just can't figure out something? Maybe it's the way you're trying to learn. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to get the most out of how you learn.
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Seven Ways to Go GreenIf you're like me, then you're constantly trying to figure out how to not only save your money, but ways that might just help save our planet as well. Here are a few tips to save "green," as in both your cash, and the earth.
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Eight Ways to Help Yourself Wake UpI sometimes have a hard time waking up the morning. But here are a few tips that have helped me to force myself to roll out of bed, sometimes even before the crack of dawn.
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Nine Great "Miracle" FoodsKeep your eyes out for these great tasting, healthy foods.
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Five Tips to Treat and Prevent Your Dog's Dry SkinDoes your dog have itch or dry skin? Here are a few tips that should help.
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Four Options to Naturally Rid Your Pets of FleasFleas are gross. They can be itchy, and even harmful to your pets and family. Though many people tend to take a liking to flea removers like Advantage, there are also natural ways to get rid of these bloodsuckers.
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Five Tips to Avoid Streaks from Fake TansHere is a list of tips to help when it comes to applying sunless tanner smoothly and streak-free.
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Three Ways to Beat Simple CarbsAre you on a diet? Trying to lose weight? Or maybe you're just trying to eat and live healthier. Well, here are a few things to keep in mind about carbohydrates and how to beat them. -
Five Steps to Litter-Train Your RabbitDo you ever have trouble litter-training a rabbit? Luckily these pets are pretty easy to train in just a few steps.
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Keep Your Dog from Tugging on the LeashMany people have the leash tugging problem with their dog. I used to, and I didn't like it one bit. Here are a few steps that really helped me out.
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Four Steps to Train Your Parrot to SpeakParrots are wonderful animals, and can make great pets. One of the coolest and most notorious reasons for their reputation, is their ability to speak. Here are a few steps to help make that happen.
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Six Ways to Relieve Menstrual CrampsIt's that time of month and now here comes the cramps. Here are a few things that I usually do that have certainly helped me and will hopefully help you.
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What You Should Feed Your Pet RabbitIf you think throwing in carrots or just plain pellets every day for your rabbit is healthy, you're wrong. There are a lot of other things included in a proper bunny diet.
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Stop Biting Your FingernailsDo you ever find yourself chewing your nails? Maybe it's when you're bored, or stressed, or maybe it's just a habit. Here are a few reasons that might make you think twice next time you get the urge to chew.
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Five Ways to Prevent Razor BurnHere are a few ways for people to prevent that agonizing skin reaction, razor burn.
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Five Ways to Increase Your Typing SpeedHave you ever wanted to let go of that annoying habit when you type of pecking at the keyboard, always having your eyes glued to your fingers? Here are a few tips to get yourself a bit more speedy at typing without relying on your sight.
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11 Safe Bunny Toys Found Around the HouseHere are a few safe, easy, and cheap items that you can use as a rabbit toy that you're probably going to find around your house and/or yard.
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Seven Ways to Make Your Laptop Battery LastHave you ever had a laptop that couldn't last without it's charger? I did, but now I'm following some pretty simple rules and now I have a battery that lasts.
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Three Ways to Treat Razor BurnRazor burn is a very painful thing. Here are a few ways to treat it if it ever happens to you.
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Three Ways to Make Your Cat Stop Scratching the FurnitureCats scratching at the carpet and the furniture is much too annoying. You don't want your couch shredded up, do you? But then what do you do?
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Eight Tips to Help Relieve StressHere are some great tips when dealing with stress.
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Six Ways to Bring Wildlife to Your YardHere are a few tips for those who want to attract wildlife into their own yards.
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Five Ways to Prevent Excess Pet HairDo you have a predicament with pet hair or pet dander? Here are a few tips to get rid of your hairy problems.
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Six Tips to Prevent the Flu This Cold SeasonThe flu season is here. What are you going to do to prevent it?
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Strange Things on the MoonThere have been many odd theories floating around about space, Nasa, and the government. Something to goggle at for sure, are those strange photos of the moon and Mars that appear to have building-like structures on them.
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How to Make Your Cat ComeCats are generally harder to train than dogs, but it's still possible. Here are some steps to make your cat come to you.
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How to Make Your Dog ComeHave you ever had to deal with that dog that just won't come? Here are a few steps the might work.
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Five Reasons Why You Shouldn't Keep a Rabbit in a CageThere are too many people out there who don't let their rabbits out. If you haven't figured it out, here are a few reason why you should.
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Four Tips to Keep the Weight OffSo you've gone ahead and lost some weight. Great! But everyone knows it's easier to gain weight than to lose it, so what do you do to make sure you don't gain it back again?
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Four Ways to Get into the Holiday SpiritHolidays are great, but have you ever found yourself just not in the mood to celebrate? Here are a few tips that might help.
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Are Spicy Foods Good for You?Have you ever wondered if spicy foods are good for you? Wonder no more.
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Getting Rid of HeadachesHeadaches will often times just hit you out of nowhere. But what do you do if you find yourself without medication? Here are a few things to try.
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Three Things to Consider for Choosing the Right DogHere a few very important facts to consider when you are looking for a new dog.
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Preventing Carpal Tunnel SyndromeIf you stay on your computer a lot, you might want to check out these tips to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
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The Benefits of Fish OilVitamins are great, but there is one that just takes the cake: fish oil.
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The Benefits of Having a Real FireplaceNo one wants to be cold on a harsh winter's night. Why not curl up by the fire?
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Build a Rabbit Cage MansionHere's a quick guide if you have a pet rabbit or another type of small animal that needs a "cage makeover."
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Protecting Your Skin in the WinterHave you ever gone through a harsh case of dry or cracked skin, especially in the winter? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
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Finding Your Creative PlaceWriting, painting, playing an instrument, all creative tasks that require a creative place or state of mind. What's yours?
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Tips for Victims of Tonsil StonesHere are some tips for people who have tonsil stones (tonsillitis).
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Does Reading and Writing in the Dark Hurt Your Eyes?Since I was a child, I was always told by grandmother, "Don't read in the dark, you'll hurt your eyes." The thing is, I find that hard to believe.
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Strange Animal BehaviorsHave you ever noticed something weird about your pet that you couldn't explain?
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A Cannibalistic Society in New GuineaThere are still many tribes today who are primitive in their ways. Perhaps the most primitive--and shocking--characteristic that still haunts the rainforests of West Papua, is cannibalism.
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Rabbits and Basic Rabbit TrainingA lot of people love rabbits, but when they take one home, they don't exactly know the best way to train them. One thing to be expected, is that they are definitely not dogs.
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The Truth About Expired FoodsStretching food quality, and what the expiration dates really mean.
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Fast Food Cheeseburgers Have More Nutrients Than ApplesDid you know that a fast food cheeseburger really does have more nutrients than an apple?
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Best Remedies for HangoversHave you ever woken up after a day of too much drinking the night before? Maybe you should check out these hangover remedies.
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Pet Chimp Goes WildThere can be horrifying results of keeping a wild animal as a pet. Travis the chimp is one of those dreaded cases.
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Endangered Animals of the Rain ForestThere are millions of endangered animals today, most of whom are in such situations as a result of humans.
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Ancient Killer WhaleMore than 12 million years ago, a giant ruled the waters of the ocean. This beast was the true killer whale.
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Hens that Turn into "Hoosters"There are some hens who will actually turn into roosters. Why is this?
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Maneless, Man Eating LionsIn 1996 a film came out that revolved around vicious man eating lions ... It was based on a true story.
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A Possible UFO Fight in the SkySomething strange happened in the skies over Germany, Switzerland, and India, that our ancestors described as the war of the gods. But could these battles have been something different that ancient peoples just had trouble comprehending?
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Lizard's Blood for AIDS "Cure"This rare reptile is said to be the cure for AIDS in Yumbe. But if that's true, why are doctors warning people that it's nothing more than a placebo?
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Strange Voting RegistrationIn 2005 Brenda Gould registered her cows and dog to vote.
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Pets and Their Sixth SenseAnimals have been known to sense earthquakes, weather changes, and even cancer in humans. But do they know when a woman is pregnant?
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Santa's ReindeerWhat are Rudolph and the others like when they're not pulling the sleigh?
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Angel and Her Four-Legged SaviorA newborn baby is found and rescued by a stray dog in Kenya.
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Myrmecomany: Birds Who Do DrugsCommon humanistic traits are seen in all animals, including birds who find pleasure smoking and getting high on insect secretion.
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Elephant Addict Breaks the HabitAfter seven Asian elephants were taken from animal smugglers, rescuers discovered that the elephants were suffering from symptoms of withdrawal.
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Cat with "Bling"Sebastian the Persian, was born with upper canines that were backwards. So why not get him some protective golden crowns?
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Fact or Fiction: 15 Animal MisconceptionsThere a lot of misconceptions, as well as true information when it comes to the world of animals. Some facts are just that'"facts. While others are just plain wrong.
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Unusual Scuba Diving TrioMutley the dog isn't the only scuba diving animal. Wait till you hear about the family cat.
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A Cute But Poisonous PrimateSome people think of bugs and plants when they think of poisonous creatures. But what about primates?
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Talk About a 'Mocking Bird'There's an extraordinary bird that lives in the forests of Australia, one that shows up the mockingbird bird at least tenfold: the lyrebird.
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A Haunted Doll? What the Heck is That?We all get a kick out of scary stories, haunted houses, and tales of strange creatures. But have you ever heard of a possessed doll?
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Odd Animal CoupleIf you think two people can't get along, you should read the true story about the cat and the crow.
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Famous Foods and How They Came to BeMost famous foods have pretty interesting stories about how they were made. In fact, many of them were created by accident.
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Famous Sayings and How They Came to Be"It's raining cats and dogs!" and "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!" are just two of some well known sayings. But where did they come from?
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America's Amazing WolfThe true story of how a wolf had changed the hearts and minds of many people, including a once famous hunter.
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ChickensThis a "monkey see monkey do" kind of animal, but it's not a monkey. It's a chicken.
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Strange AnimalThese deer are certainly not like Bambi--they have fang-like tusks!
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The Most Vulnerable Shelter AnimalsToday there are about four millions animals being put to sleep every year. But why? And why are some animals more vulnerable than others?
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What the Heck is That?Some say he's got a face that only a mother a could love ...
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Have You Ever Wanted to Choose Your Dreams?If you've ever wanted to choose your own dreams, here's your chance.
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Grolar Bear Found in the WildIt was once thought that hybrid bears or "grolar bears" existed only in zoos. In 2006 that was proved wrong, and earlier this year it was confirmed that grolars are not only surviving in the wild, but breeding as well.
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Crows: Smart and Totally UnderratedThis cool bird can make tools, and use tools more efficiently than chimps.