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What would happen if leap years didn't exist?
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How to make fireworks a little less scary for your pet
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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving
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Day of the Dead is taking on Halloween traditions, but the sacred holiday is far more than a ‘Mexican Halloween’
Although Day of the Dead is a long-standing tradition in Mexico, the holiday wasn’t initially celebrated widely or publicly among Latinos in the U.S.
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How was Halloween invented?
Built from a hodgepodge of different parts, Halloween is one tradition that has been continually reinvented since its ancient origins.
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Here's why COVID may have hit some harder than others, or not at all for some
Researchers wanted to explore the reason why so many people tested positive for the virus without realizing they had it. They found an answer in genetics.
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America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing – federal funding is coming, but too often new construction relies on old data
As federal funding rolls in, communities run the risk of spending millions of dollars on systems that weren’t built to handle the flood risks ahead.
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Why are there eggs on Easter?
Although dyeing patterned eggs is still a common Easter activity, these days eggs are more commonly associated with chocolate. But when did this shift happen?
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Sabertooth cat skull found in Iowa reveals details about Ice Age predator
Scientists believe the skull found in Iowa can reveal more about the life history, prey selection and eventual extinction of this ancient predator.
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What to know about the spring equinox
The spring equinox is on Monday, March 20! Here's what to know.
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Neurologist explains why 'springing ahead' is a step back for health
Researchers says the transition to daylight saving time each spring doesn't just affect people immediately after the time change.
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