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Georgia peanuts: How a lowly legume became a culinary staple

When one thinks of Georgia’s food culture, items such as peaches, pecans and barbecue come to mind. Peanuts should be on that as well, experts suggest. Georgia grows more than half the peanuts in the United States — and these little legumes are a key part of the state’s economy, said Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. …

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Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: ‘Remarkable finding’

The list of sacrifices women make for their children just got longer, as a new study reveals that pregnancy can accelerate aging in young mothers. Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older” than those who had never carried a child. The effect was compounded …

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Advanced gardening: 12 tips for a bountiful vegetable harvest

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable vegetable paradise they imagine. Advanced-level tips are available for those who are on the path to becoming seasoned green thumbs. BE WELL: START A GARDEN AND REAP …

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Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, analyzed more than 130,000 sperm cells from male children with gender dysphoria. All participants were 17 or younger. TRANS CHILDREN WHO TOOK PUBERTY-BLOCKING DRUGS HAD MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, UK STUDY FOUND The …

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Colorado library receives returned book more than a century overdue: 'Things happen'

A library in Colorado recently received the unexpected return of a book that was due back in ’19. The year 1919, that is. The copy of “Ivanhoe: A Romance,” a novel by Sir Walter Scott, was originally due back at the Fort Collins Public Library and Free Reading Room on February 13, 1919. Instead, the person who checked it out …

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250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan

The country of Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees, which will replace the hundreds that will be destroyed this summer in Washington, D.C., as part of a construction project around the Tidal Basin. The gift was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday, April 10, during an official visit and state dinner at the …

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Short questions with Dana Perino for Joe Concha

You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg …

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How an Iraq War veteran coped with PTSD by using taste mindfulness and bourbon

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). An Iraq War veteran has used “taste mindfulness” to turn his life around — and forged a thriving career in the process, plus given others a way forward by his example. When Fred …

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Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end up being quite blue. More than a third of older …

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Florida bride goes viral on TikTok after she grabs the wrong groom on her wedding day

One newly married couple had the time of their lives at their wedding in early March. The celebration was actually so much fun that the bride, Mrs. Aubrey Day could not wait to run off to start her new life with her husband – only she grabbed the wrong guy during the exit. In a now viral video posted to …

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