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Why Life Seems to Speed Up as We Age: Why does time appear to speed up as we get older? Can we slow it down? Thanks to the National Geographic Channel for sponsoring this video! Brain Games is an Emmy-nominated TV series that explores the inner workings of the human mind through experiments and interactive games

What’s for dinner? 5 tips for maximizing leftovers : Leftovers are an easy solution to the common question, “What’s for dinner?” and are a simple step toward more sustainable living. A recent survey found that 72% of Americans identify as pro-leftovers — but how can we cook and store these foods for maximum mealtime “yum” and less food waste? Whether you’re pro-leftovers all the way or need some convincing, follow the tips below for a more sustainable approach to mealtime joy.

Don’t miss this critical step before your next gardening or home improvement project: With spring officially here, homeowners and landscape professionals alike will be reaching for their shovels to start digging projects — from planting trees and creating garden beds to installing new mailboxes, fences, or pools. Before you put your shovel in the ground, don’t miss the critical step that can protect you, your neighbors, and the utility services you rely on: contacting 811.

How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s : How you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s. Did you know, that whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can make a difference in the future of brain health? Michael J. Fox, award-winning actor, author, and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), who himself has lived with the disease since 1991 at age 29, has issued a call to action — seeking 100,000 individuals both with and without Parkinson’s to participate in the expansion of an unprecedented scientific study.

Scientists think there are 300 million habitable planets in the Milky Way and some may be home to intelligent life.: If a person is lost in the wilderness, they have two options. They can search for civilization, or they could make themselves easy to spot by building a fire or writing HELP in big letters. For scientists interested in the question of whether intelligent aliens exist, the options are much the same.

Why Nobody Smiles in Old Photographs: Why didn’t people smile in old photos? For one, early cameras sometimes required a 15-minute exposure time, and holding a smile for that long was no small feat.

Rethink Your Lawn: Who has time to continuously care for that carpet-like, green grass almost everyone longs for? Nearly no one. Cultivating a lush, green lawn takes time, can be expensive