In this day and age, there are plenty of things that can cause you to start losing sleep—from a busy, stressful lifestyle, a digital device that emits blue lighting before you go to bed, to bedroom set ups that aren’t conducive for getting a good night’s sleep. So many factors contribute to sleepless nights, and…
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As most homeowners and renters will tell you, taking care of a rat problem is no easy feat and can take weeks to finally eradicate. To fix their rat or mouse problem, many opt for snap traps, sticky pads, poison (if there are no pets present in the house), or even live-catch traps. However, for…
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While some parts of the U.S. still feel as if they’re in the middle of summer, it doesn’t change the fact that winter is around the corner, and with it comes flu and cold season. Coughing fits, sore throats, and runny noses are never fun and can be incredibly frustrating, but, fortunately, there are many…
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While tri-tips are tougher and admittedly cheaper cuts, they can seriously transform as they braise slow and low in a broth wonderfully flavored by a fairly surprising ingredient—French onion soup mix. The beef’s meaty, deep flavor complements the dish’s caramelized root veggies, thanks in large part to the inclusion of Manuka honey. If you’re ready…
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When a hive has grown so large that it must divide its numbers to survive, one half leaves with a new queen in tow to find a new place to build a hive and call home. However, while honey bees can usually find sufficient spots out in the wild to set up shop, they sometimes…
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If you’re a dog owner who also enjoys making their own barbeque dishes, there is a good chance you’ve noticed some serious jealousy in your dog’s eyes every time you start grilling up something meaty and delicious. Even if you slip them something small off the bone, the stares and the begging are never likely…
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According to a study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the weed-killer known as glyphosate decreases the microorganisms in a honey bee’s guts, and such changes leave the insects much more likely to die an early death. These lost but helpful microorganisms in the guts of honey bees are directly…
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When it comes to choosing your next vacation, there are fewer places better than New Zealand, what with its natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and many, many things to do during your likely too brief a stay. It’s a bit of a cliché for travelers to step off a plane and declare the air of a…
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