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How to shovel snow without landing in the emergency room

By Jordan Burchette

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4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

By Jordan Burchette

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13 yoga positions to do every day for increased flexibility

By Jordan Burchette

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You should wash your clothes with cold water

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Don’t put charcoal on your teeth and 4 other dental no-nos

By RJ Mackenzie

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Don’t fall for these 4 cybersecurity myths

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How your Android phone can detect earthquakes

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What to do if you find a shipwreck

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The science of why you should use your dishwasher

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The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files

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How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

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The lost art of cleaning out your feed

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Prepping isn’t just for preppers anymore—it’s time to get a go-bag

By Athena Aktipis

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How to quit social media for good

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6 easy ways to make your home more sustainable

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You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to start pickling food

By Debbie Wolfe

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Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology

By Christopher Schaberg / The Conversation

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How to dry herbs at home (and why you should)

By Debbie Wolfe