Worn-out, stained, or dated clothing doesn’t have to end up in a landfill. Popular Science explained how to reuse, recy…
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is traditionally dated to August 24, 79 AD — but the way Pompeii’s victims were dressed doesn’t look right for a hot summer day. A…
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The best clothing colors for you may be determined by your eye color. So choose outfits that complement your eyes. Contrary to popular belief, the little black dress isn’t a…
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We often get laundry wrong. We wash some things too often and neglect others. Advice from consumer group Which? may surprise you. Little-Known Nuances Which? says many of us don’t…
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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior in Germany say wild fish can follow divers who feed them — and can even distinguish people by the color of…
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When your fur clothing gets wet, gently shake it out and hang it on a hanger away from the stove or radiator. Once the item dries, give it a good…
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A person can survive days without food and water, but only minutes without air. Clean air feels refreshing—especially after leaving a stuffy room. When air is clean, breathing is easy…
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SMost simple clothing and linen repairs can be done at home. This section explains basic techniques for the most common types of repairs. Darning. The goal of darning is to…
