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Every time you play FTO's daily trivia game, a piece of plastic is removed from the sea or shore.

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15 Animals That Live in the Taiga

Yes, there are tigers in the taiga.

by Russell McLendon

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How to Eat a Persimmon Like a Pro

Don't miss this delicious fall fruit.

by Margaret Badore

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10 Great Trees for Small Yards

The best time to plant a tree is now.

by Derek Markham

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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Learn about the mechanisms that produce fall's beautiful hues.

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Treat Your Cookbooks Like Workbooks

by Katherine Martinko

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13 Animal-Shaped Buildings

by Matt Hickman

Man Builds $1,500 Tiny House

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