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Residents outraged after major oil spill devastates popular park: 'This is unacceptable'

Dublin residents are voicing outrage after a major oil spill devastated Kilbogget Park, a popular public green space just south of the city. The spill, which occurred at a Bank of Ireland data center, ...
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Car enthusiast gives classic Porsche stunning next-gen upgrade — here's a look

Karl Nichols, an EV car enthusiast, showed off his budget-friendly conversion on his 1988 Porsche 924S in an EVTuners video, which was featured on InsideEVs. In his conversation with the host, he ...
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Gardener reveals simple hack to keep popular produce pest-free: 'Good info'

There's a lot to learn when you're new to gardening, but picking up a few tips and tricks like companion planting can make it a lot easier to master. "Not only are they beautiful vegetables and good ...
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Gardener captures delightful video of backyard visitors enjoying water feature: 'This is pure dopamine'

There's little in this world more delightful than putting something together, especially in your own yard, which draws in the local wildlife. A Redditor posted an example of this in the r/gardening ...
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Gardener shares money-saving hack using common kitchen scraps: 'Did not know this'

Fertilizer enriches soil with nutrients that can support crop production. While gardening stores sell such fertilizers to boost your garden results, it is easy to make your own at home. Home gardener ...
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Homeowner distraught after HOA makes sudden change in front of their house: 'It looks awful'

HOAs should be encouraging gardening, as it can reduce the homeowner's demand for mass-produced produce, lower their environmental footprint, and improve the homeowner's mental and physical health.
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New study uncovers dietary change that can help prevent harmful diseases: 'Reduce the burden'

New research is continuing to affirm the many healthy benefits of a plant-based diet, including a reduction in multiple conditions. A new 11-year study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity ...
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Shopper thrilled after finding hidden treasure inside thrift store furniture item: 'Feeling super lucky'

A lucky thrift shopper scored a double win after purchasing a secondhand jewelry armoire for $16 and discovering a valuable 9-karat gold ring tucked inside.
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Scientists stunned as major project in beloved nature area shows immediate results: 'A real pleasant surprise'

Many rare and threatened species are making a comeback at a recently restored heathland — a wild, open shrubland habitat that supports a diverse range of plants and wildlife — in the New Forest, an ...
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Homeowner desperate for solutions after widely used landscaping product fails to work: 'No such thing'

After a frustrated post about how landscape fabric failed to stop weeds, gardeners shared effective, natural tips for weed prevention.
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Handyman demonstrates simple method to fix slow shower drain: 'Saved us so much money'

An expert handyman has shown viewers how to restore a sluggish shower drain to "like new" condition in less than two minutes with no chemicals or an expensive plumber required. "After you shouldn't ...
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Traveler shares eye-opening video after riding new US high-speed rail: 'This is the nicest train I've ever seen'

A Florida traveler's video documenting her first trip on Brightline's Miami-to-Orlando route has captured attention online, showing the high-speed passenger train service that connects large cities ...