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Many of us have been guilty of “wish-cycling” — tossing just about every piece of paper, plastic, metal, or glass in the blue bin because it should be recyclable. Unfortunately, recycling is more complicated than that.What belongs in curbside recycling bins varies widely in the US. “There are literally thousands of recycling standards across the country,” Rajesh Buch, a professor at Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, told Business Insider.That’s, in par…
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The first grocery stores appeared in the 1920s and '30s. Large and full of products, they changed how Americans shopped for groceries.
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Life on the International Space Station isn't always easy. There's not a lot of room, no showers, and no laundry. Photos show how astronauts live.
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Buildings become abandoned for many reasons, both before and after they're built. Tall skyscrapers can be especially pricey and remain unfinished.
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During the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt created a tree army. Civilians planted trees, built dams, and transformed state and national parks.
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Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus offer free shipping, but both plans have additional perks and benefits. Here’s how they compete.
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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn morePortable shower caddies keep all your toiletries together so you’re not constantly going back and forth between your dorm and the bathroom when you realize you forgot your toothbrush or soap or moisturizer. Shower caddies hold everything you need for your morning and nightly routines. Whether it’s fabric, metal, or plastic, a dorm shower caddy should be durable, spacious, easy to clean, and quick-drying.…
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Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's do-not-travel list.
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The US' history goes back thousands of years, thanks to a wealth of archaeological sites that give insight into the first humans in North America.
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Scientists have hypotheses about some of nature's biggest mysteries but are still working on proof. Some beautiful phenomena can't be explained yet.
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