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Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and…

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The secret ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is in the antioxidants.

Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia

Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.

22 things you didn't know about cows

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6 great treasures found with a metal detector

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.

Top 11 chocolate myths

Top myths about chocolate. Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here's the skinny on the world's…

Predator fish that walks and breathes is making headway in the U.S.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days,…

Why we need a universal flu vaccine

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

The truth about fish oil

The benefits of fish oil are well-marketed, but here's a comprehensive look at the toxins, side…

8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox

If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first…