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You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here's how

You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here's how

A physician writes: “Every patient or family I've cared for after a drowning accident has said they didn't think it could happen to them. And yet, it happens, along with the cruel "if onlys" that haunt cautious and well-intentioned people in the aftermath.”
by Kristen Kendrick

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How to keep your pets safe and happy this Fourth of July

How to keep your pets safe and happy this Fourth of July

Independence Day fireworks can be dangerous and terrifying for our pets. Here's how animal experts advise keeping your furry friends safe this weekend.
by Josie Fischels

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A mystery illness is killing songbirds in the eastern U.S.

A mystery illness is killing songbirds in the eastern U.S.

Federal and state wildlife officials in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern U.S. are asking people to stop feeding birds and providing water in bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
by Jeff Brady

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We want candy!

We want candy!

It’s summer and time to talk about treats. First up: candy! Is there anything more nostalgic than sweets? What’s the taste of your childhood? Host Angela Davis talks about the 10-cent Hershey bar she remembers as a kid and asks a candy historian and two local candy-makers about everything candy. 
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Backyard grilling seems safe, until it isn't

Backyard grilling seems safe, until it isn't

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68 percent of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.
by Daniel Lam

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Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Pandemic fatigue has sparked a surge of interest in outdoor recreation. The National Park Service is expecting one of their busiest years on record. As vacationers prepare to venture out for summer, what can they do to make the national park experience more enjoyable?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack

A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack

The gooey treat couldn't have become popularized without the technological advances of the Industrial Revolution, which brought cheap sweets to the masses.

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How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time

How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time

Over 80 years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.

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An ode to mac and cheese, the poster child for processed food

An ode to mac and cheese, the poster child for processed food

A food historian explains how the popular boxed dinner played an important role in kitchen science, wars and women's liberation.

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Every dog has its day, but it’s not the Fourth of July

Every dog has its day, but it’s not the Fourth of July

Millions of Americans love the fireworks on July Fourth, but millions of dogs will tremble in fear. A vet explains the causes and solutions to this doggie dilemma.

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