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Vegetarians might object to the consumption of meat, but with pitcher plants, there’s no such objections. Pitcher plants are fascinating carnivores known to digest entire rodents and lizards whole. In the native tropical habitat, their pitchers can grow to monstrous...
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White, the color of purity, the color of death. Symbolically, the color white has been linked to a number of connotations, namely purity, divinity, and rebirth – and in certain cultures, death. In Japan, white flowers are reserved for funerals...
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There is much to appreciate in city life: the gastronomic experiences, the vibrant culture, and a close proximity to all your favorite destinations. However, one thing remains lacking – access to green spaces. Aside from a few maples lining parkways,...
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In urban legend, there’s always this one house that’s rumored to be haunted – every forsaken neighborhood that time forgot has one. The weeds are overgrown, shadows flit from darkened windows, and a pervasive feeling of dread permeates the rotting...
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It fells armies and precipitates delirium. No, it’s not something that’s found in Harry Potter. Throughout history, humans have sought exceedingly dangerous hallucinogens in the pursuit of that elusive thrill, occasionally at the cost of their lives. Fun fact: centuries...
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Houseplants have a reputation for being boring, like that unsociable political aide that nobody likes or the grouchy inventor whose invention perpetually fails. Yet, whether you’re a middle-aged cat lady or an ambitious entrepreneur, houseplants resonate with the human psyche...
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Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? This absurd title for a dark drama probably eludes most people, only resonating with certain literary types. Now, let’s change it up a little. Who’s afraid of zero-waste gardening? This might incur more show of...
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At the end of summer, the landscape tends to become barren, falling into decline as surely as a moldering stone statue in a decaying great house. Yet, fall brings with it its own set of perks: cozy sweaters, pumpkin-themed decorations...
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“Green Eggs and Ham” is a whimsical children’s show that’s also popular among adults. In the underrated Netflix show, Sam constantly pesters his curmudgeonly companion, Guy, to take a bite of his favorite dish, the titular green eggs and ham....
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There are several things that come to mind when viewing a depiction of a watermelon done by Giovanni Stanchi, a 17th century Italian painter: ‘weird’, ‘surreal,’ and maybe even ‘fascinating. Among a cornucopia of staid fruits (peaches, pears, and squashes)...
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