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The distinctive profiles of polar bears are easily recognized by children and adults all over the world, and yet they live farther from population centers than almost any other creature. They inhabit...
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Animated films have captivated kids and adults for generations. They have become cultural touchstones and big business; some of the top-grossing films of all time are animated. Some of these motion...
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With the exception of Antarctica, wherever there are people there are squirrels. Whether you live in the city or in the country, in a forest or a desert, you probably have squirrels for neighbors....
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This has been a good holiday season so far for retailers, with consumer confidence buoyed by a strong labor market, income gains, and the stock market climbing to record highs. It is traditionally a...
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Target likely feels like it has a target on its back when it faces daunting competitors such as Amazon and Walmart. The retailer last month announced a disappointing outlook for the fourth quarter,...
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Best Buy’s “20 Days of Doorbusters” officially ended on December 20, but the 2017 holiday shopping period is not over yet at the consumer electronics retailer. Electronics are often the most...
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Walmart wants to keep its title as the world’s largest retailer, and that means fending off competition from online giant Amazon as well as other stores. The retailer recently announced it had...
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Every year, the American Kennel Club, the country’s purebred dog registry, considers new breeds to add to its index. It’s a rigorous vetting process as the AKC has stringent eligibility...
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It’s often said that Americans like things big. Of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, the top dogs are three large dogs — the Labrador retriever, German shepherd, and golden...
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As much as Americans love their dogs, far too many of our canine friends end up abandoned at shelters. Most often, according to a study by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy,...
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We've ranked America's megachurches based on weekly attendance. These are top 25 churches as well as the pastors who lead them.
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Air travel is stressful for many people, and not just because of fear of flying. More and more flights seem overcrowded — even when they’re not actually overbooked — with less elbow room and...
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In New York, America’s largest city, many people live in small apartments. Yet more people have dogs than cats, according to the New York Economic Development Corporation. A small apartment clearly...
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Dogs seem capable of being remarkably smart, whether they are shepherding flocks of sheep, quickly learning new tricks, or reading our moods and our minds. But different breeds have different...
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It should come as no surprise to learn that man’s best friend is also America’s favorite pet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 36.5% of households have a dog. But...
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