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Many customers have even found unexpected uses for Coca-Cola, which has an acidic pH of roughly 2.7.

Coca-Cola’s handy home hacks

Many customers have even found unexpected uses for Coca-Cola, which has an acidic pH of roughly 2.7.

June 3, 2023, 6:01am Life

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company’s world-famous soda has had quite the history since its introduction in 1886. Atlanta pharmacist John S. Pemberton originally touted the drink as a tonic, one containing cocaine and caffeine-rich extracts. The cocaine was removed from the recipe in 1903, and Coca-Cola has been a staple drink in… Read story

This image provided by Kim Cook shows three of Icelandic company Kalastyle's Hallo soap bars, which are derived from unique ingredients like Arctic birch, moss, volcanic ash and native Angelica plant. The creamy-guess bars are smoky and herbaceous.

Raising the bar: Soap gets a refresh (no bottle needed)

This image provided by Kim Cook shows three of Icelandic company Kalastyle's Hallo soap bars, which are derived from unique ingredients like Arctic birch, moss, volcanic ash and native Angelica plant. The creamy-guess bars are smoky and herbaceous.

June 3, 2023, 5:35am Life

Wyllow Elizabeth started making bars of soap when she found that her skin was sensitive to many store-bought ones. She made soaps for her own use, and only ventured into her local farmers’ markets, in Nova Scotia, Canada, to sell the extras. Read story

Dev Shah, 14, from Largo, Fla., celebrates winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee alongside his family, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with ‘psammophile’

Dev Shah, 14, from Largo, Fla., celebrates winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee alongside his family, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.

June 2, 2023, 8:26am Life

Fifteen months ago, Dev Shah spent a miserable five hours spelling outdoors in chilly, windy, damp conditions at a supersize regional competition in Orlando, Florida, only to fall short of his dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Read story

File - Andrew Addison holds up a sign advertising that he takes Venmo for payment at his corner drink stand, Monday, May 30, 2022, in Nolensville, Tenn. Venmo will officially allow teenagers to open an account with their parents' permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to a demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately.

Venmo to be officially available for teenagers, although many use it already

File - Andrew Addison holds up a sign advertising that he takes Venmo for payment at his corner drink stand, Monday, May 30, 2022, in Nolensville, Tenn. Venmo will officially allow teenagers to open an account with their parents' permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to a demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately.

May 22, 2023, 7:42am Business

Teenagers will officially be allowed to open a Venmo account with their parent’s permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to a age demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately. Read story

Top Washington baby names — and which ones are on the rise

May 22, 2023, 7:37am Latest News

both names derived from the Latin word for “olive tree” — were Washington’s top names for baby girls and boys in 2022. Read story

This May 9, 2023, image shows annual and vegetable seedlings being "hardened off," or gradually acclimated to outdoor weather conditions, in Glen Head, NY.

Help seedlings adjust to outdoors by ‘hardening off’

This May 9, 2023, image shows annual and vegetable seedlings being "hardened off," or gradually acclimated to outdoor weather conditions, in Glen Head, NY.

May 20, 2023, 6:05am Life

It’s prime planting time and gardeners are flocking to garden centers for annuals, and herb and vegetable starter plants. Likewise, those who have grown plants from seeds indoors may be gearing up to transplant them in the garden now. Read story

Sunflowers at sunset at the Green Barn Garden Center Sunflower Field in Isanti, Minnesota, on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Sowing sunshine: How to grow your own majestic sunflower patch

Sunflowers at sunset at the Green Barn Garden Center Sunflower Field in Isanti, Minnesota, on Monday, August 9, 2021.

May 20, 2023, 6:03am Life

Is there any plant more cheerful and charming than a sunflower? Read story

Protecting edges and working around windows and doors are important parts of home painting.

Boost your curb appeal with fresh coat of exterior paint

Protecting edges and working around windows and doors are important parts of home painting.

May 20, 2023, 6:02am Life

Spring and summer bring to mind freshening up your home’s exterior with a new coat of paint. And indeed, a brand-new paint job can liven up your home, improve curb appeal and generally upgrade your look at a fraction of the cost of other significant visual improvements. Read story

Olivia, Liam still No. 1 for babies

May 16, 2023, 6:00am Life

Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year. Read story

This May 3, 2023 image provided by Jessica Damiano shows tall grass and weeds growing in an unmowed lawn in Glen Head, NY.

Expert: No Mow May bad for lawn, important pollinators

This May 3, 2023 image provided by Jessica Damiano shows tall grass and weeds growing in an unmowed lawn in Glen Head, NY.

May 13, 2023, 6:05am Editor's Choice

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard about the #NoMowMay movement that’s been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years. Read story