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This Magical Hidden Beach in Mexico Was Uncovered by Military Bombs

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This Magical Hidden Beach in Mexico Was Uncovered by Military Bombs

Make a Single Cup of Coffee or Tea Directly in a Mug With This Portable Brewing Tool

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Make a Single Cup of Coffee or Tea Directly in a Mug With This Portable Brewing Tool

How Mayo Is Being Used to Save Sea Turtles

Sea turtles in Israel are being saved by mayonnaise.

How Mayo Is Being Used to Save Sea Turtles

'Ice Volcanoes' Are Forming—Here's Why

An 'ice volcano' erupts along Lake Michigan.

'Ice Volcanoes' Are Forming—Here's Why

Sea Cucumbers on One Coral Reef Drop Several Eiffel Towers’ Worth of Poop Each Year—and That’s a Good Thing

To be clear, this is the sea cucumber.

This Startup Makes Eco-Friendly Utensils Out of Discarded Avocado Pits

Estúdio Bloom, Unsplash

From Black Lives Matter to Climate Change, New Quote Book Explores Notable Activists Throughout History

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Compostable vs. Biodegradable: What's the Difference?

Compostable and biodegradable mean different things.

Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are Ready to Emerge After 17 Years Underground

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Take a Stand for Causes You Support With the Help of Conscious Step Socks

Conscious Step

11 Frosty Facts About the North Pole

The Alfred Wegener Institute research ship Polarstern reached the North Pole on August 19, 2020, during the year-long MOSAiC expedition to study climate change in the Arctic.

If You’re Eating Icicles, You’re Eating Bird Poop

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This Online Tool Transports You to Forests Around the World

Lukasz Szmigiel, Unsplash

Make a Great Drink and Stay Sustainable With These Reusable Coffee Filters and Tea Bags

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100 Interesting Facts We Learned in 2020

They definitely learned something new in 2020.

Fun Fact: More Than 75 National Forests Will Let You Chop Down Your Own Christmas Tree

Want a holiday tree? Drop by your nearest national forest.