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15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pool Lifeguards

Not pictured: Blood, poop, or those pesky inflatable water armbands.

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pool Lifeguards

This Self-Rinsing Bowl Cleans and Refills Your Pet's Water While You're at Work

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This Self-Rinsing Bowl Cleans and Refills Your Pet's Water While You're at Work

When Niagara Falls Ran Dry—Twice

Niagara Falls has dried up on two occasions, only one of them on purpose.

When Niagara Falls Ran Dry—Twice

5 Expert Tips for Surviving a Shark Attack

Paul de Gelder takes part in Shark Week 2019.

5 Expert Tips for Surviving a Shark Attack

11 Facts About the River Thames

An aerial view of the river Thames at sunset.

Polluted Rivers Could Turn Fish Into Meth Addicts, Study Says

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How a West African Lake Killed 1800 People—And How It Could Happen Again

For years, a silent, deadly danger lurked beneath the surface of Lake Nyos.

Plop This Inflatable Hot Tub on Your Lawn and Relax in Style

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Here’s Why Pouring Water in Your Toilet Bowl Causes an Automatic Flush

A sight to behold.

4 Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

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Hendrick’s Clever New ‘Streaming’ Service Offers Videos of Creeks, Brooks, and Other Trickling Waters

Why yes, that is a squirrel in a top hat eating a cucumber.

A Powerful Storm Dislodged a Cargo Ship That’s Been Stuck on Niagara Falls for 101 Years

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Airplane Water Quality Is Even Worse Than Previously Believed

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The Reason Why Ships Are Often Painted Red on the Bottom

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A Hazardous History of the Slip 'N Slide

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Report: American Beaches Are Brimming With Bacteria

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