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Hiker stumbles upon concerning scene while exploring forest: 'You see it almost everywhere'

Nothing revitalizes you like a walk through nature. On r/ThailandTourism, one hiker shared their gorgeous view of a lush ...
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Hiker captures rare footage after noticing strange hole in nearby tree: 'Nature is awesome'

The clip showed a large black-and-white woodpecker with red feathers on its head circling the tree, making loud taps as it ...
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Woman urges people to eat destructive plant rapidly spreading across region: 'Didn't know you could eat it'

One forager is drawing attention online for her unconventional approach to tackling one of the UK's most destructive invasive ...
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Homeowner searches for answers after unruly neighbor installs generator dangerously close to house: 'I'm worried about fire and fume risk'

A Reddit post shared one homeowner's worries about their neighbor's non-code-compliant generator installation.
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Solar industry insiders reveal the best time of year to install rooftop panels: '[This] can get you at the front of the line for installation'

"In some regions, solar installations might not move forward in the winter while roofs are covered in snow," the experts ...
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New homeowner searches for solutions after unexpected electricity costs cause panic: 'It seems absurdly high'

One Redditor was shocked by the nearly $700 energy bill they received for a single month in their new, bigger house.
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Energy experts urge homeowners to consider next-gen HVACs as electricity costs spike: 'They really dominate on efficiency, payback, energy bills'

Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to install heat pumps as a way to slash utility bills and protect against rising ...
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Scientists issue warning after making disturbing discovery deep inside sea caves: 'What we saw inside some caves was shocking'

Researchers found "alarming levels" of plastic and other human-created debris deep inside Mediterranean sea caves.
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Researchers make concerning discovery while studying polar bears: 'A desperate survival mechanism'

A recent study found changes in the expression of DNA of polar bears living in warmer areas, raising concerns about habitat ...
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Homeowner seeks advice after HVAC techs squash dreams of high-tech renovation: 'Am I missing something?'

A homeowner wanted to install mini-split systems in their new Pacific Northwest home, but was getting pushback from HVAC ...
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Woman issues warning as harmful growth spreads across US region: 'My nemesis'

One mom shared a TikTok video to raise awareness about the damaging effects of invasive species on local forests.
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'Shark Tank' star faces backlash as video surfaces of lavish behavior: 'Looks like a scene out of Batman'

In March, Kevin O'Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, was spotted cruising down the Miami River on his multimillion-dollar ...