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Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future
For a better hike, try swapping clunky boots for barefoot shoes
10 ways you can tell the Earth is round
The Opt Out: Read this before sharing another photo of a kid online
A beginner’s guide to visiting national parks
How to start mountain biking this summer
How to stream movies and shows without destroying your sleep
On 420, learn more about weed with these carefully cultivated science stories
A step-by-step guide to rolling a joint
This is the safest way to sleep with your baby
How to grow plants in the dark
Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world
Easy ways to stop carpenter bees from remodeling your home
4 common myths about Narcan, the ‘antidote’ to opioid overdose
5 ways to deal with financial anxiety before it seriously harms your health
Dehydrating food can save you money and reduce waste
April’s skies boast the full pink moon, Lyrid meteor shower, and a total solar eclipse
How to save your feet from painful blisters
Catch 5 planets (including Uranus) in an ultra-rare planetary alignment
6 tick-borne diseases you really don’t want to get
How to clean your dryer vent so it doesn’t catch on fire
The right way to use seasonal allergy medications
Read this if you’re too scared to walk past a goose
How to feel full just by eating good food
A driver’s guide to hydroplaning and how to handle it
Colon cancer cases in younger generations are rising. When should you get screened?
The best seedling starter trays of 2023
How to track your own period—without an app
How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action
Travel more sustainably with a DIY zero-waste toiletry kit
How to use the power of mushrooms to improve your life
10 time-tested essentials that can help you survive your next hiking trip
How to get more lemon juice, and 8 other genius microwave hacks
Use citric acid to clean your dishwasher and other gross household items
3 early spring cleaning ideas to get you out of hibernation mode
A bare minimum guide to spring cleaning
5 ways to get better at trivia, according to a Jeopardy! contestant
A jellyfish sting treatment that actually works
6 things to know before deciding to raise backyard chickens
Throwing the perfect football spiral is a feat in science
How to water your plants less but still keep them happy
How to turn AAA batteries into AAs
What to do when your fishing lure hooks a bird, otter—or gator
What to know before you go on your first multi-day hike
The best safety advice for any beginner woodworker
6 egg alternatives for these trying times
How to prevent, identify, and treat frostbite
The best—and worst—places to shelter after a nuclear blast
5 surprising beauty benefits of running
It’s time for your 2023 fitness journey—here’s how to get started
Best personal trainer certifications of 2023
The only real way to detox your body
Nutrition tracking can put you on the path to meet your fitness goals
How to avoid dying in national parks
Pilates can improve your posture and balance. The killer body is just a bonus.
Don’t ruin your next camping trip by storing your portable water filters wrong
Learning a new language? Here’s how to perfect your pronunciation.
7 tips on how to build a house that stays cool
Understanding your emotions can help you manage your anxiety
How to get a bat out of your house
How to remove cactus needles (including ones stuck in your throat)
A diabetes-friendly guide to holiday parties
How to clean a keyboard without breaking it
The right way to wash your waterproof clothes
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