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Dog Returned to Shelter for Being 'Too Good'
Some dog owners complain about their pooches being too loud or hyper, but a family in Arizona returned a dog to the shelter for being too good. A good boy named Binx was taken back to the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA because the people who adopted him claimed he was too perfect. Within 48 hours, Binx was back at the shelter with a note that said he is potty trained, good with kids, fun to play with but just not enough of a challenge....
WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington Lifestyle
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Tigers dwindling: just six sub-species remain, says study
Six different sub-species of tigers exist today, scientists confirmed Thursday, amid hopes the findings will boost efforts to save the fewer than 4,000 free-range big cats that remain in the world. The six include the Bengal tiger, Amur tiger, South China tiger, Sumatran tiger, Indochinese tiger and Malayan tiger, said the report in the journal Current Biology. Three other tiger subspecies have already gone extinct: the Caspian, Javan and Bali tigers. ...
Relaxnews (AFP) Lifestyle
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Extreme Living: Homes at the End of the Earth
Sometimes the daily grind of modern life can make you want to retreat far away from civilization, with nothing but a warm fire and Mother Nature to keep you company. From a log cabin nestled deep in the woods to a snug house bedded beneath a fleece of snow, there's something comforting about living with only the bare necessities. While many of us dream of a secluded lifestyle, we’ve tracked down the people who are actually living it, in homes that are completely off the grid
Lovemoney Lifestyle
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A 5-minute steak dinner for those nights when you just can't
This recipe is a weeknight workhouse of a supper, something I like to cook for myself when I have time for nothing else. The real star here is the lime and fish sauce butter, which is, in my humble opinion, the best steak sauce in the world.
Food52 Food & Drink
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10 Things Not to Keep in Your Basement
If you don’t have room for it, stick it in the basement, right? Well, maybe not. Basements are prone to dampness, mold, and temperature swings, which can adversely affect many of the items commonly kept down there. Always think before you stash, and never store these 10 things in your basement.
Bob Vila Lifestyle
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Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family
Halloween can be fraught with endless searching to find the perfect costume for your tiny monster (pun fully intended.) Checking every store, every Pinterest board, every mommy blog, finally finding the exact one your child wants (located three towns over, of course) only to have them change their mind the night before when they discover all their friends are being unicorns. Let's just skip all that, shall we? Having a family costume makes...
SheKnows Lifestyle
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19 Unconventional Spin-Offs of the Iconic Tan Trench
Ah, the iconic neutral hued trench. It’s a staple—an outerwear classic that transcends seasonality, seamlessly transitioning from month to month as the rest of our wardrobes changes. Even more incredible: Despite its timelessness, the trench coat always manages to look modern, fresh and totally on trend. MORE: Cutting-Edge Ways to Style a Muted Autumn Wardrobe Tan trenches are so versatile we could practically live in them. But sometimes, we crave something different. Sometimes, we want to inject a little flair into an otherwise routine outerwear selection. Sometimes, we wish our go-to trench came in a variety of colors, textures and silhouettes—rather than just the one. Whenever this desire arises in us, we turn to our favorite designers and retailers—crossing our fingers that they’ve offered unconventional spins on tried-and-true outerwear basics. And this season, they definitely have. So if you’re looking to add some flavor to the standard trench template, there are plenty of revamped spin-offs to shop. MORE: How to Take Your Favorite Jumpsuit from Season to Season Now, we’re certainly not advocating for abandoning the flagship neutral toned trench altogether. (We’d never!) But these reimagined descendents of the classic design offer the same wearability, with just a touch of unconventionality. From luxe satin fabrics in of-the-moment colorways to patent designs and embossed textures, these trench coats give the quintessential staple a contemporary makeover. This is e-commerce content. If you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story we may receive a small commission of the sale.
StyleCaster Lifestyle
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Here's Why We Celebrate Halloween
The history of Halloween goes all the way back to a pagan festival called Samhain. The word "Halloween" comes from"All Hallows' Eve" and means "hallowed evening." Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door to door, which is the origin of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating. Although it's fun to dress in disguise and collect treats, there's much more to Halloween than many realize. The history of the holiday goes back...
WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington Lifestyle
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10 Photos of the Royal Family Dressing Up in Costume
The royal family has lots of rules and protocol about how to dress up for formal occasions. But when it comes to dressing up in costume, there's more room to have a little fun. Here are a few of the times that royals wore costumes or masks.
INSIDER Lifestyle
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A $500 Million Titanic Clone to Set Sail in 2022
Bon Voyage! The Titanic II is setting sail in 2022 thanks to Australian shipping company Blue Star Line, which spent around $500 million to re-create one of the world's most luxurious ships. On its maiden voyage, it will follow the same route of the original Titanic from Southampton to New York. The liner will also eventually circumnavigate the globe and partake in other journeys.
GOBankingRates Travel
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I Tried Amazon Prime Wardrobe and Here's What Happened
We tried on the Amazon Prime Wardrobe service on for size and found it might not be a good fit for everybody. While it does have convenience on its side in many ways, when it comes to selection, size, and even price, the try-before-you-buy perk from Amazon Prime didn't always deliver.
Cheapism Lifestyle
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Mom of triplets posts a seriously honest postpartum tummy photo
Maria Jorstad, the woman behind the popular @triplets_of_copenhagen Instagram, decided to share what her body looks like after giving birth to triplets — and people responded with an outpouring of praise and support.
Self Health & Fitness
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The Craziest Things You Can Buy for Your Kitchen
Food lovers and amateur chefs can go crazy when confronted with gadgets in a home store, from the pasta makers and brie bakers to three-tier fondue fountains, automated espresso machines, and robot bartenders. But most of these pricey devices become useless clutter for the 99 percent of the year they're not in use.
Cheapism Lifestyle
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13 signs of cancer men are likely to ignore
Many men’s cancer signs can mimic symptoms of other diseases or conditions—and many men are notorious for delaying doctors’ visits—so it’s easy to ignore them. But it’s important to know your body and see a doctor about these or any unusual pains or other changes.
Reader's Digest Health & Fitness
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What Divorced Women Wish They Had Done Differently In Their Marriages
We’ve all been there: A long-simmering relationship issue bubbles to the surface. In the heat of the moment, we say things we don’t mean. Other times, we’re too scared or too proud to clearly communicate our needs. After a breakup or divorce — and with the benefit of hindsight ― it’s easier to see where things went wrong and how issues could have been handled differently. We first asked divorced men to share what they would have done differently...
HuffPost Lifestyle
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Forget Route 66, This Is Actually America’s Greatest Road Trip
We’re (highway) number one! We’re (highway) number one! Route 66 has long-enshrined itself as the Gold Standard American road trip. Sure, it’s nice to have your bragging rights and know that you drove across the contiguous U.S., but really the accomplishment isn’t so much as making it across the U.S. but making it to the other side without tossing your traveling companions (or yourself) out of the car.
Fodor's Travel
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'Fit Mom' calls out social media's body image problem
Sia Cooper, an Instagram fitness star and personal trainer, posted a photo on her page with lines drawn on her where a plastic surgeon would point out her imperfections. She warned her followers that plastic surgery doesn't make you feel better in the long run.
INSIDER Health & Fitness
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The most terrifying destination in every state
Feeling brave? America has plenty of places that go bump in the night – but, sometimes, the most terrifying spots of all have nothing to do with ghosts and ghouls. From death-defying mountain paths to stomach-flipping roller coasters, we've picked the scariest destination in every state.
Love Exploring Travel
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20 Ways You’re Accidentally Being Rude
Did your parents raise you well and teach you excellent manners? Do you say “please” and “thank you,” and avoid putting your elbows on the table? Well done! But are you overdoing it? Here are a few well-intentioned habits that may seem polite on the surface but can easily cause offense.
Espresso Lifestyle
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Florals for Fall? Actually Groundbreaking
In one particularly iconic The Devil Wears Prada scene, Meryl Streep—as renowned (and fictional) editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly—berates a staff member for suggesting a fashion story about spring florals. “Florals? For spring?” Priestly asks with incredulity, before delivering her sarcastic kicker: “Groundbreaking.” Spring, with all its April showers and May flowers, is (of course) an inherently floral season. It’s pervaded by vibrant pastels, fresh energy and literal plant blooms. Naturally, the fashion set has drawn inspiration from the season time and time again, leaving the rest of us with a diverse array of floral dresses we shelve until spring makes its annual appearance. But this season, our favorite designers have branched into legitimately groundbreaking territory: They’ve tried to make fall florals happen. MORE: Cutting-Edge Ways to Style a Muted Autumn Wardrobe Just as the phrase “spring florals” sounds like a given, “fall florals” sounds like an oxymoron. Fall is about muted colors, chunky knits and clunky footwear. And we’ve long accepted that dainty, colorful florals belong nowhere in that sartorial scene. But this year, they do. MSGM, Valentino, Zimmermann and a handful of others have redefined the floral print—rendering it in a darker, more haunted autumnal palette that would take any peasant dress from “dreamy afternoon at the park” to “blustery morning in New York City.” The floral pieces they’ve created feel distinctly cold-weather appropriate—worthy of pairing with heavy layers, heavier outerwear and even heavier shoes. It’s like floral prints have been given new life—or more grounded, perhaps. They feel edgy, sophisticated and surprisingly cozy all at once. MORE: 17 Faux Fur Jackets That Aren’t Too Over the Top to Wear Daily It’s possible this sounds crazy to you—more like a nightmare than a dream. But as someone who resents the practice of seasonally retiring clothing, I’m very on board with this sudden shift. And I’d wager you will be, too—once you actually see the fall florals I’m talking about. Ahead, 31 ways to shop (or at the very least, browse) fall’s most surprising trend. Dive in—groundbreaking fashion awaits.
StyleCaster Lifestyle