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How to Get Rid of Weeds That Grow Through Cracks in the Pavement
When we first learned about plants in school, they seemed so straightforward: Make sure they have the right amounts of soil, sunlight, and water, and they’ll grow. Then we learned that it’s a little more complicated than that, and many different factors determine whether and how well a plant will grow.
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Why Is Salt Bad for You?
Despite most of us knowing we should cut down on salt, Australians consume on average almost twice the recommended daily maximum per day. Salt has been used in food preservation for centuries, and idioms like “worth your weight in salt” indicate how valuable it was for preserving food to ensure survival. Salt draws moisture out…
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Behold: A Practical, Not-Too-Overwhelming Autumn Cleaning Checklist
First, allow me to manage your expectations: This is not a comprehensive deep-cleaning cleaning checklist. There’s nothing complete or ultimate about it (because frankly those lists give us anxiety).
