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COOL BRANDS

Grocery shopping might be a chore, but an online marketplace called Martie is making it fun for millions of adults.

Business

This startup turns boring grocery runs into treasure hunts for incredible bargains: 'The discounts will be very significant'

Dr. Pete, chief scientist at Dirty Labs, explained how his company managed to create effective, sustainable cleaning products.

Business

This top-rated laundry brand says it cleans your clothes better without the toxic chemicals: 'Why don't we just get rid of them?'

The first thing you might notice is that it doesn't look like your grandmother's space heater.

Business

This startup has created the 'intelligent' space heater of the future: 'It's efficient, it's sleek, and it's modular'

LATEST STORIES

One gardener took to Instagram to share the work involved in establishing a Garry Oak meadow on a plot of land near Ladysmith.

Home

Gardener shares satisfying timelapse video of major project on private island: 'This is great'

One Redditor found six hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments for $3.99 at their thrift store.

Home

Shopper thrilled after finding high-quality Christmas items for cheap at thrift store: 'Those are stunning'

Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin tracked nurdle pollution hundreds of miles across the Gulf of Mexico.

Outdoors

Scientists make troubling discovery after studying 'mermaid tears' in ocean: 'The first step toward solving the problem'

One Redditor was ecstatic to find a set of vintage 1950s folding chairs on the sidewalk.

Home

Passerby stunned after finding sought-after items left out free on curb: 'I've been hoping to find something like this'

One dedicated gardener shared remarkable before-and-after photos of a backyard transformation that took months to accomplish.

Home

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of intense project in overgrown yard: 'Strong work'

Universal EV Chargers have implemented a flat $15 fee per session in Illinois.

Business

Company unveils new service that will save EV drivers serious money: 'A fair price'

Confectionery giant Nestlé has made an update to KitKat's packaging in order to reduce plastic waste.

Food

Nestlé unveils significant change to one of its most beloved products: 'A major turning point'

Bitcoin's prices fell nearly 3% in October, following China's elimination of $19 billion worth of jobs in the cryptocurrency industry.

Business

Bitcoin sees price swing as China takes hit at US: 'Renewed caution'

A group of Thai fishermen had an incredibly rare and exciting encounter with a whale shark.

Outdoors

Fisherman captures stunning video as elusive creature emerges from depths: 'Beautiful'

One homeowner may have found something to make solar an even better hack by leasing her panels and eliminating their high upfront costs.

Home

Homeowner stunned after solar lease brings summer electric bill down to $13: 'Our energy bills could easily be $400 to $600'

One homeowner living in a historic district was deeply frustrated to find that they wouldn't be allowed street-facing solar panels under any circumstances.

Business

Homeowner blasts historic district after 'infuriating' ruling blocking money-saving renovation: 'Went to the board meeting knowing we'd probably lose'

Researchers at Penn State developed and tested streetlights in Kansas City, Missouri, that were upgraded to provide EV charging.

Tech

Penn State researchers roll out incredible tech to help solve common EV charging issues: 'Critical for increasing EV use across the country'

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