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Orecchiette with Octopus Ragù—A Slow-Simmered Seafood Pasta Worth the Wait
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How to clean baked-on spills from gas stove burners without scratching
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Why a night shower feels so calming, according to psychology
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Why you should use your car’s A/C in winter (even when it’s freezing)
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Why putting lavender by the front door makes your whole house feel fresher
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Why people hang wooden owl silhouettes on balconies to deter pigeons
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Gelo di Mandarino: A Chilled Italian Mandarin Pudding With Chocolate and Hazelnuts
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Why microwaved water can suddenly explode, and how to prevent it
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Italian Seafood Antipasti Trio: Anchovy Puff Pastry Fans, Roe Tartines & Citrus Swordfish
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Why people put sugar in their shoes and what actually works for shoe odor
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When to use your AC for heat and when it’s costing you more
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Clean a toilet ring in 10 minutes with baking soda and vinegar
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Can a refrigerator really explode? What it means and how to prevent it
Weather & Seasons
The fastest way to clear your windshield on a snowy morning
Food & Drink
Air fryer vs oven: which one saves more time and energy for weeknight dinners
Food & Drink
Should you dump the first water when making bone broth or stock
Health & Wellness
Your water filter pitcher may add microplastics—here’s what to know
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Why putting a roll of toilet paper in your fridge can help eliminate funky odors
Fun Facts & Trivia
Bees in a tooth socket: the fossil discovery that rewrites where solitary bees can nest
Food & Drink
Don’t toss onion skins: 7 smart ways to use onion peels in the kitchen, garden, and home
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How to use onion and baking soda to make a simple roach bait at home
Weather & Seasons
Bears can go plant-heavy, and it may reshape ecosystems, new research finds
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How often should you wash your sheets? A simple weekly schedule that actually works
Health & Wellness
Scientists find “white halo” barrels from decades of deep-sea dumping off Southern California
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Five trends shaping life and work by 2026, backed by real numbers
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Why microwaved water can suddenly explode into boiling and how to prevent it
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The feng shui front door plant that’s said to invite prosperity: The ZZ plant
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How to get rid of musty smells in your house with 5 low-cost fixes
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How to clean bathroom floors with white vinegar (and when not to use it)
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DarkSpectre shows why browser extensions aren’t always safe, with 8.8 million installs linked to malware
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Why your house smells musty in winter and the 6 habits trapping moisture
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Does the bag of water trick really keep flies away? What science and homeowners say
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Does aspirin really whiten white clothes? What the laundry hack can and can’t do
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What it means when a bird lands on your window in feng shui and what to do next
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How to clean a range hood filter fast with baking soda and hot water
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Best apartment-friendly dogs for quiet, happy city living
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How to replace the waistband elastic in mesh tights without snagging the fabric
Fun Facts & Trivia
Astronomers weigh a rogue planet using a rare Gaia microlensing alignment
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