A type of tick whose bite causes humans to develop alpha-gal syndrome, a bizarre, potentially fatal allergy to red meat, is spreading northward in the U.S. But experts say that a household item that ...

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Both the Amazing Facts calendar and the Word Nerd calendar measure 4.6 inches by 4.6 inches, featuring tear-off pages and an easel backer so you can easily prop it up on a shelf or desk. They’re ...

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The gas station doesn’t know how much fuel you’re going to buy when you pay at the pump. To make sure you have enough funds ...

Linguine with clams. | Luc TEBOUL/GettyImages Linguine, which means “ little tongues ” in Italian, is a long, flat noodle. Wider than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine, it has a smooth ...

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