Ratio of an igloo’s circumference to its diameter:
Eskimo Pi
.
2.4 statute miles of intravenous surgical tubing at Yale University Hospital:
1 I. V. League
.
2000 pounds of Chinese soup:
Won ton
.
1 millionth mouthwash:
1 microscope
.
Speed of a tortoise breaking the sound barrier:
Mach Turtle
.
Time it takes to sail 220 yards at 1 nautical mile per hour:
Knot-furlong
.
365.25 days of drinking low-calorie beer [...]

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When it comes to conserving energy, many people think that transportation is the most energy-guzzling sector, but it’s not. Buildings are.
Accounting for 40 percent of energy use in the U.S., buildings represent a significant potential for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Atlanta-based American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers [...]

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When it rains, it pours. And rain gutters are supposed to help channel a downpour safely to the ground so there’s no ground erosion. The problem is that traditional rain gutters can easily get clogged with leaves, maple keys, twigs and other debris–making them ineffective and prone to flooding.
Fortunately, there’s another option–one designed to be [...]

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Owning a home is the biggest investment most Americans will ever make; successfully selling that home may be much easier if you follow a few tips from the experts on selling your house and getting the best value for it:
• Take care of basic repairs before showing your home. Some people have a home inspector [...]

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The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
Each click on [...]

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1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail.
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).
12. [...]

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Before attempting to remove stubborn stains from a garment always circle the stain in permanent pen so that when you remove the garment from the washing machine you can easily locate the area of the stain and check that it has gone.
 
High blood pressure sufferers: Simply cut yourself and bleed for a while, thus reducing [...]

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(NAPSI)-Four out of five people are interested in being “green,” according to a nationwide survey among homeowners. And, nine out of 10 homeowners agree that improving the energy efficiency of their homes is one of the most useful actions to help the environment.
This notion is a step in the right direction, as the home is [...]

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