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Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a local event in New York City — and now, it's observed worldwide the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

On Nov. 26, 2023, a NYC carriage horse named Gunnar crashed into several cars in a panic after a driver lost control of the carriage.

Bottles filled with plants, sticks, and other items have been found on Gulf of Mexico shores. What are these "witch bottles" and where do they come from?

Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that a group of celebrities who support Farm Sanctuary are urging their fans to heed.

If you're smelling manure in 2023, you're not alone. The stinky smell in your yard could be several factors, like fertilizer or pollution.

Boiled peanuts are a traditional Southern snack. Let's look at health benefits of peanuts and whether boiling makes them even better for you.

Kimba the lion escaped his enclosure at an Italian circus, prompting the town's mayor to call for circuses to end animal exploitation. Here's what happened to the escaped lion.

Donner Pass, a route connecting two states, has a legendary history filled with literal twists and turns, cannibalism, and more.

A new hack that involves putting toilet paper in the fridge is becoming popular — but it's not the best idea.

Thanks to climate problems like drought and storms in Spain two years in a row, olive oil supplies are down and prices are up.

Putting items in the trash can aisle before buying on a whim could help you avoid buyer's regret at Target. Here's how the shopping hack can help.

Although only one sloth species is considered endangered, all sloth species are facing population decline due to deforestation and habitat loss.

What could the green liquid coming from city sewers have been? Social media users found a likely explanation for a weird occurrence.

Shanya Gill, a sixth-grader, won a youth science award for her invention using thermal imaging to detect fires. Here's how it works.

The Sankofa Centre is a multimedia library made of recycled plastic bottles, serving the children of Kokrobite, Ghana.

A leather expert who breaks down luxury leather items on social media says Coachtopia bags aren't as sustainable as they're made out to be.

If you suffer from seasonal depression, you might get a kick out of these surprisingly accurate seasonal depression memes.

One woman discovered tiny worms in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and warned others to be cautious. Find out if Reese's has recalled the candy.

Standing at 7 feet 2 inches on his hind legs and weighing 252 pounds, Abu, a Turkish Malakli, is the U.K.'s biggest dog.

The American Ornithological Society plans to change the English names of dozens of bird species in an effort to diversify birding.

People often confuse palliative care with hospice care, giving it a bad rap. Palliative care is actually for any stage of an illness, not just end-of-life.

It wasn't the first time Alfredo Aliaga tackled the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike. However, at age 92, he may have set the record for the oldest person to complete the strenuous hike.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the heartwarming story of how she adopted a cat named Yoyo. Here's how the two are getting along so far.

A man shopping at Goodwill found a framed, autographed sketch of characters from a popular children's book. Better yet, it only cost him $3.

See the amazing photos of the house Maxine Sharples got in Liverpool for £1 and then renovated herself.

Greta Thunberg is a serious environmental activist, but she’s also the inspiration behind some great, unforgettable memes. Check them out here.

Social media icon Esther the Wonder Pig has died at age 11. The pig rose to fame on social media after her guardians thought she was a "micro pig."

Headed to Salem, Massachusetts, this fall? From ghost walking tours to antique shops, here's how you can explore the coastal New England city sustainably.

Some cultures believe in superstitions associated with pregnancy and eclipses, such as miscarriages or birth defects.

Poison dart frogs may be colorful, tiny, and adorable — but if one brushes against you, you may come in contact with enough poison to kill you.

Researchers concluded that only 21 mountain chicken frogs remain in the wild, and climate change has been a major factor in the species' decline.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).

Why don't other animals wear shoes like horses do? In truth, not all horses need shoes, but many domestic horses do — here's why.

The best time to take black seed oil is on an empty stomach (and once you have consulted your doctor). Here's what it's commonly used for.

In an exclusive interview with 'Green Matters,' reworked vintage clothing designers Maddie West and Brooklyn Karasack got candid about their sustainable fashion journeys.

People love their pets, but a photo of a deer spray-painted with the word "PET" has raised questions about whether deer can be pets.

There's an old joke about why bees have sticky hair, but their stickiness actually impacts their survival.

One lucky thrift shopper found Lapalma LEM stools for just $50 apiece, though they sometimes retail for nearly a thousand dollars each.

A "snail girl" is the antithesis of the ambitious "girl boss" philosophy. The snail girl era embraces a slower pace of life and makes happiness a priority.

Plastic forks in the garden may keep pests like squirrels and birds away, according to one social media creator.