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How to make your home bear safe, and what to do if one comes by

How to make your home bear safe, and what to do if one comes by

Bear experts say to keep your property free of enticing smells, and if a bear still shows up at your house, assert your dominance.
From cobblers to e-commerce: How buying shoes has changed over 300 years

From cobblers to e-commerce: How buying shoes has changed over 300 years

Here's the U.S. history of shoe purchasing, from specialty shoemakers to online retailers.
Ask Ellie: Overly-chatty husband needs lessons in small talk

Ask Ellie: Overly-chatty husband needs lessons in small talk

'He’ll corner some poor unsuspecting guest and talk to them incessantly.'
Ask Ellie: Dog park a great spot to meet new people

Ask Ellie: Dog park a great spot to meet new people

Dog parks, grassy landscapes and park benches are all potential public meeting places when looking for “The One.”
15 foods to skip if you want to slice your sugar intake

15 foods to skip if you want to slice your sugar intake

It’s vital that we get our sugar consumption under control. But how?
11 celebrity cooks who changed how we eat

11 celebrity cooks who changed how we eat

Trends in food—ranging from the Jell-O molds of the 1950s to the COVID-19 pandemic’s dalgona coffee craze—continue to evolve, reflecting the conditions of the place and time where they appear.
5 haunted hotel experiences in Canada perfect for spooky season stays

5 haunted hotel experiences in Canada perfect for spooky season stays

For those in search of things that go bump in the night.
15 beautiful libraries from around the world

15 beautiful libraries from around the world

Regardless of their age, the libraries all have the same goal in mind: The egalitarian sharing of information and ideas to people of all races, ages, and creeds.
Garden to Table: Nonna knows best when it comes to preserving tomatoes

Garden to Table: Nonna knows best when it comes to preserving tomatoes

Homegrown or purchased in bulk from farmers' markets, tomatoes canned in their gorgeous skins will retain their nutritional benefits. 🍅
10 different types of meditation—and which one is right for you

10 different types of meditation—and which one is right for you

Self-care can be a key strategy for getting through tough times, such as a global pandemic. Meditation is one practice that has been relied upon by people for centuries and across various cultures.