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Hummingbirds are very fast animals. Their wings beat 80 times per second, and their heart beats up to 1,260 beats per minute. But their wings and circulatory systems aren’t the only things that are speedy. Hummingbirds have one of the fastest metabolisms of any animal on the planet. In fact, their metabolisms are over 75 […]

4 Foods You Can Feed Hummingbirds Other than Sugar Water

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Uncover the truth about using hydrogen peroxide to combat mealybug infestations. Discover why it's not the best treatment and which alternatives to use instead.

Why Do People Use Hydrogen Peroxide To Treat Mealybugs & Does It Actually Work?

Coyotes coming into your yard isn't ideal, especially if you have kids and pets. This potent compound is supposed to effectively repel coyotes, but is it safe?

The Powerful Solution People Use To Repel Coyotes In Their Yard (& Should You Try It?)

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

It's totally normal to leave your pool toys strewn about the yard when you don't feel like cleaning them up, but the pool noodles could hide something scary.

You Won't Believe What Could Be Hiding Inside Your Pool Noodles In The Backyard

Distilled white vinegar is a popular choice for a kitchen cleaner because it's a natural product, but here's one mess you don't want to clean with it.

One Kitchen Mess You Don't Want To Clean With Vinegar

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

If you're running out of space in your kitchen, you may be considering whether to go with a butler's pantry or prep kitchen. Here's the rundown on each.

Prep Kitchen Vs Butler's Pantry: Here's How Each Can Declutter Your Kitchen

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. These minute aerial fighters go into furious battles of chasing, threatening, and real fights in an effort to protect resources. Serious injuries are not common, but knowing the reason really helps in managing hummingbird aggression around your feeders.

Why Do Hummingbirds Attack Each Other? Nature’s Tiny Aerial Fighters (2024)

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Atop those telephone and power lines our feathered friends love to perch. Sometimes we see just a couple, other times flocks upon flocks gather. It kind of reminds us of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror movie, The Birds. So what's up with these power lines? Our flying friends are taking advantage...

Three Smart Reasons Birds Love Sitting on Power Lines

Instead of buying a memory foam, polyester, down, or feather pillow, consider a buckwheat one. Find out why this type might be the smartest financial decision.

A Buckwheat Pillow Might Give You The Best Bang For Your Buck (With Proper Care)

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Could the flash of yellow in your yard be a goldfinch? If you want to see more of these beautiful birds, plant these pretty seed-bearing flowers in your garden.

Plant These Seed-Bearing Flowers To Attract More Goldfinches To Your Yard

If you're in the market for a home security camera, then you're probably wondering which model is best. We've compiled the top-rated cameras to get you started.

Top Rated Home Security Cameras, Ranked By Reviews

This lemon tree can be grown not only outdoors but also indoors if you live in a colder climate. Here's how to grow it and keep it happy year round.

The Beautiful Lemon Tree You Can Grow All Year Round With No Issue

I don’t know about you, but I love a good tropical vacation. Having grown up in Zone 11, creating my own tropical paradise in the backyard was a cinch. Here in Zone 9, however, things are a little more complicated, and our winters aren’t all that cold. But it does freeze here, and many plants only last one season in the ground.

27 Tropical Plants That Thrive Indoors

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High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why

Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

Steer Clear From Offering This Liquid For Hummingbirds To Drink

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