Brits Are Saving $26 on Their Electric Bills By Making Simple Changes
A study of 5,000 adults found 28% say this is the first summer they've made attempts to reduce their energy use.
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60% of People Planning Reunions with Family and Friends This Summer
60% of people are looking to travel to reunite with family and friends, and more saying they want to reconnect with family traditions.
New Mosquito Repellent Works Better Than DEET, is Safer, and Smells Good
On its own, neither DEET, nor the second-most used mosquito repellent picaridan, provides all the desired effects.
Science Shows What Actually Repels and Doesn't Repel Mosquitoes: DEET, Citronella, Blood Type Myths Busted
There's a lot of misinformation out there—fortunately, science has shown what works to repel mosquitoes, and what are actually only myths.
Aztecs Used the Mountains to Create Sophisticated Farming Calendar that Even Accounted for Leap Years: Study
Using mountain peaks as points on the compass, Aztec calendar makers could account for every stage of the year with exceeding accuracy.
Dream Vacation Alert: Hotel Will Pay Family $15,000 to Uncover Best State Fair in the Midwest-Plus Expenses
AmericInn by Wyndham hotels are offering $15,000 to one family that visits three iconic state fairs in the Midwest.
Tennessee is Sending Free Books to 200,000 Kids to Keep Them Reading Over the Summer-Families Are 'Thrilled'
To combat learning loss over the summer, Tennessee is funding deliveries of free books to keep 200,000 kids engaged with reading.
Some People Are Magnets for Mosquitoes - It Could Be the Soap They're Using
Why some people are mosquito magnets might be due to which soap they use in the shower, according to new research on aromas.
Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study
By the 1930s, forest cover loss in the eastern states like the Carolinas and Mississippi had stopped, and massive reforestation took place.
New 'Super Melanin' Cream Heals Skin From Sun Exposure And Even Chemical Burns
A new 'super melanin' skin cream developed by at Northwestern University shows the ability to prevent and heal sun damage and chemical burns.
Watch Youngsters Challenge Strangers on the Street to Watergun Fight During Hot Summer Day
When temperatures got particularly high in Virginia last month, two pranksters took it upon themselves to offer some watery relief to pedestrians.
Fun Facts and Strange Customs to Celebrate the Vernal Equinox
The first day of spring is here, and WS has fun and strange facts about the vernal equinox, including traditions and history.
Out of Ideas For Entertaining the Kids? Here's Some FREE Family Fun to Try While on Vacations
A TV presenter and nature enthusiast, Helen Skelton, has a list of creative ideas for making family fun outdoors in nature this summer.
Avoid Mosquito Bites by Ditching These Colors of Clothing This Summer
New research shows mosquitoes fly toward specific colors (red and black) while ignoring the cooler shades of green, purple, blue and white.
'Summer Fridays' Are the Key to Feeling Happier at Work
59% of 2,000 working adults say their jobs offer opportunities for short days, or a day off, occasionally on Fridays during summer.
Police Surprise Drivers with Ice Cream Instead of Tickets (WATCH)
Getting pulled over by police is nerve-wracking for everyone, but these motorists were surprised to find they were being treated instead of ticketed.
15-Year-old Immediately Saves a Life on First Day of Summer Job
This teen had only been on the clock for 20 minutes when he heard a young boy calling for help.
Cute 3-Legged Bear Splashes in His Pool to Beat the Heat
This video of Mack the bear splashing in his pool is the cutest thing you will see today.
Photo of the Day - Poster Girl for Sunglasses Day
Elton John has over a thousand pairs, because nothing makes you quite as stylish as a pair of shades. Today is Sunglasses Day.
Man Spoon Feeding His Wife Ice Cream in 98 Degree Weather Will Melt Your Heart
Pastor Brent Kelley was just taking his kids out for ice cream when he noticed the most "beautiful display of love" in the car next to him.
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