Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S., and although there's greater risk in the Northeast, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic regions, cases of tick-borne diseases are reported in every state in the nation. In 2022, the … [Read more...] about Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
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Sea Lion Recovers at Poolside Next to Former ‘Real World’ Star
If injured animals typically go to a zoo to recover, then Panchita, a Galapagos sea lion, is no ordinary animal. Panchita is, instead, one smart and fortunate creature with a taste for the good life. After sustaining deep cuts from being caught in an ocean net, Panchita didn't wash up on rough shores. Instead, she found herself at a hotel in the Galapagos Islands, according … [Read more...] about Sea Lion Recovers at Poolside Next to Former ‘Real World’ Star
People Want To Clean The Statue Of Liberty To Reveal Its True Color
When it was first built it wasn't green. Chemistry changed it. The Statue of Liberty, with its big torch, blue-green color and fancy hat, is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Earth. But when it was first constructed as a gift from France in 1885, the statue had not yet acquired this color, doing so later as the result of chemistry. The idea of returning it to … [Read more...] about People Want To Clean The Statue Of Liberty To Reveal Its True Color
Endangered No Longer: Our Favorite Pictures of Bald Eagles
For Bald Eagle Appreciation Day, we've compiled our favorite images of these iconic raptors. … [Read more...] about Endangered No Longer: Our Favorite Pictures of Bald Eagles
Benefits of Recycling Overripe Bananas in Your Garden
Recycle overripe bananas by putting them in your garden. Their sweet aroma attracts beneficial insects like butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. Additionally, as the bananas decompose, they release nutrients into the soil, acting as a natural fertilizer, enriching the garden and promoting healthier plant growth. Recycle overripe bananas by hanging them up in your garden. Here … [Read more...] about Benefits of Recycling Overripe Bananas in Your Garden