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A rhino is injected with radioactive isotopes for tracking.

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Scientists have created a brilliant new way to stop rhino poachers: radioactive horns

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The fireman William Ziegler of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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A fireman’s children wrote the hilarious obituary he would have wanted

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5 body language habits that make you instantly more likable

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20 laugh-out-loud photos of animals in the wild

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Doctors were stumped by her illness for 10 years. A bathroom contractor solved it in one visit.

After a decade of unexplained illness, a bathroom remodel led to the shocking answer.

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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone

Standing in the room gives people creeps, making them feel as if they're losing their spatial balance and orientation.

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11 daily struggles only left-handed people will understand

Being a lefty isn't easy—but you're in good company with Oprah, Obama, and Jimi Hendrix.

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A woman asked for inspiring middle-age success stories, and people responded with pure gold

Forget "30 Under 30." These stories prove dreams have no expiration date—and success can happen at any age.

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Sometimes you have to ask.

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How to tell your partner what you want in bed without sounding like an insensitive jerk

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Identical twin girls on their way to school

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Identical twins separated at birth had wildly different IQ scores after growing up in Korea and the US

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Student brilliantly shuts down sexist homework question, stunning her teacher

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A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

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Virginian 12-year-old wins honor after saving his family from a fiery blaze

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Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

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There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

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As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

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This can be yours for under $11K.

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America's most luxurious affordable home: A tiny house that sells for under $11,000 on Amazon

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Should "mystery boxes" be sold at an upcycling community thrift store?

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Baffled customer calls out $60 'Amazon mystery boxes' being sold at local Goodwill

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You can cool your home without breaking the bank.

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The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

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Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

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The least expensive furniture might not come from a store at all.

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Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

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The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

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IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

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Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

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New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

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Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

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Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

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You're not crazy—your dog probably does have television preferences.

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Researchers reveal that people's dogs have specific taste in what TV shows they like

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Taryn Compton shares her disbelief after being told her bank no longer handles cash withdrawals.

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She tried to withdraw her own cash—but the bank had a rule she never saw coming

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These five horror movies are surprisingly romantic.

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5 genuinely scary, and surprisingly romantic, horror movies that are perfect for date night

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Think you can spot a liar by looking at them? Think again.

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Body language experts debunk the 3 most popular myths about how to tell if someone is lying

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Doctors ask the public to scrutinize the supplements they take each day.

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Health

Advertising experts expose how supplement companies lure you into buying their products

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Neuroscientists say this might be the most relaxing song ever recorded

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How to beat anxiety and become mentally strong according to science

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Taklimikan Desert and transformation process of Greenbelt Project.

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40 years ago Chinese engineers entered a 2,000 mile desert. This is what it looks like now.

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5 reasons why making amends with your parents will change your life for the better

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