Man makes honey thieves into taste testers
Ibrahim Sedef keeps bees in the best location in the world. Trabzon province in Turkey, near the Black Sea, has a climate that is perfect for bees. Sedef…
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The hardest test in the world?
This is an exam so rigorous that only 10 percent of those who take it pass. In the entire 45-year history of the test, only nine have ever passed the exam…
Bugs make trouble; bees make honey
In 2014, the pretty spotted lanternfly hitchhiked its way to Pennsylvania aboard a shipment of stone leaving China and ended up an unwanted and messy…
Painless euthanasia for pets
It’s depressing to think about, but all pet owners understand that one day we’ll have to say goodbye to the furry loves of our lives. So, uncomfortable as…
Who wants a ferret?
Looking for a pet that’s more independent than a dog, yet more playful than a cat? Enter the ferret, which has climbed to third most popular pet in the…
Tips for quieting a barking dog
The Humane Society of Denver says a barking dog can cause neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances. If your dog’s barking has…
What states will Brood X visit?
Brood X cicadas will emerge in 15 states: Delaware, Illinois, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio,…
Brood X comes for a visit this summer
They are visitors who show up uninvited every 17 years to make a lot of noise. But they don’t bite and they mainly shut up at night. And that will be a…
Prepare for fall drought in spring
Healthy lawns that have been fed four or five times a year will be strong enough to survive up to a couple of months with no water. Feeding your lawn…
Brewing tea for maximum flavor and benefits
Brewing tea for maximum flavor, benefits Sipping a hot flavorful cup of tea is a good way to relax and relieve stress. Though you may drink tea purely for…