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Your Tea Bags Contain Plastics, Chlorine-Bleach, and Artificial Flavors!
Which? Gardening magazine found that the vast majority of teabags contain plastic such as nylon, thermoplastic, PVC, or polypropylene. While these plastics have high melting
Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
Cannabinoids: The Other Vitamin “C”?
By Dr. Buckley Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I
Can You Freeze Eggs? The Answer is Yes!
Can You Freeze Eggs? The Answer is Yes! Chicken owners are all aware of the concept of chicken math. For those unfamiliar, this is a
This Prickly Pear Cactus Candy Recipe is VEGAN!
This prickly pear cactus candy is INCREDIBLE. When I was 16 I went to Arizona for what was legitimately my first vacation ever. It was
Wind Turbine That Can Power Entire House for Lifetime: For the Cost of an iPhone
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after assuming office in Kerala a southern state of India, kicked up a storm by publicly supporting the Athirappilly hydro electric
VIDEO: How to Build a Log Cabin with Simple Tools for Cheap!
If you have a forested scrap of land somewhere (or you know someone who does), this video may inspire you to build a log cabin
A Simple Guide for Starting Difficult Seeds
Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate
Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad
Why isn’t mainstream media using these two words to describe Trump and Russia?
The Donald Trump-Russia link is dominating media coverage. Thus far, evidence of a link is nonexistent according to diehard Republicans and forthcoming according to fervent
DIY Deodorant that Doubles as TOOTHPASTE Recipe
Here it is–the ultimate minimalist life hack: Deodorant that doubles as toothpaste! Okay, it might sound crazy, but actually, you can do an awful lot