Josie Green - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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While budget hotels usually come equipped with a mini-fridge, a TV, and hopefully a microwave, luxury hotels are a privilege many people only dream of. From onsite spas, to private jacuzzis, to...
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Dreaming about a vacation? Your dream probably doesn’t include crowded beaches, hordes of people taking selfies, and lines to get into literally any shop or restroom. Unfortunately, many of the...
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Imagine what went through the mind of the first person to gaze upon the Grand Canyon. Many natural wonders existed long before humankind ever laid eyes on them, and many are probably yet to be...
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Earth’s climate systems are extraordinarily complex, producing every moment of the day weather and climate conditions of all varieties. Predicting the weather even a few days into the future...
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Fad diets seem to be popping up in greater numbers these days. And yet, obesity levels have been on the rise globally, nearly tripling since 1975, according to the World Health Organization. With all...
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If seeing “raised without the use of antibiotics” on your meat labels gives you some comfort about what you’re putting into your body, your fears may be misguided. The USDA tests meat, dairy,...
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In the United States, life expectancy among men is approximately five years shorter than among women. There are a number of potential biological, environmental, and behavioral reasons for the...
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Got kale? There’s more than one way to build strong bones. As we age, we are at higher risk of bone loss, but having healthy, strong bones is important at any age. Luckily, a healthy diet full of...
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Ever wonder how dogs first became domesticated? In 1959, Soviet geneticist Dmitry Belyaev wondered the same thing and began experimenting with domesticating foxes by selecting and breeding the most...
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When getting out into nature means waiting in traffic for two hours, there’s a problem. In 2017, U.S. National Parks saw over 330 million visits — that’s slightly more than the population of...
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In 1896, the highest peak in North America was named Mount McKinley after presidential candidate William McKinley, who’d never once set foot in Alaska. There was only one problem — the mountain...
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While it’s unlikely that any of us will be the first person to set foot on Mars, most of us snap photos with our cellphone cameras daily. We have NASA to thank for that, and for a variety of other...
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People who don’t love autumn have probably never been to New England. From apple cider donuts to pumpkin carving, harvest festivals, and blazing fall foliage, the Northeast comes alive for one last...
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