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Orchids: The World’s Most Beautiful Liars?

How did orchids become some of the most unique and beautiful plants on the planet? It turns out these remarkable plants have used some very nefarious tactics over the years to make homes in some of the planet’s most fascinating niches.

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If you've ever asked yourself, "Is meditation real

If you've ever asked yourself, "Is meditation really worth my time?", then this is the article for you!⠀
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Our favorite "Every Man", Craig from Wheezy Waiter (@wheezywaiter), tries it out for us as he chronicles his 30-day experiment with meditation in a funny and informative video! ⠀
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Read the full article to discover some helpful tips on how to exercise your mind's muscles, and how quiet moments can improve your life in many amazing ways! The link is in our bio. 🤗⠀
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Even a nice eye-crinkle smile from behind your mas

Even a nice eye-crinkle smile from behind your mask or a friendly "hello" can do wonders for someone's entire day!⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #DenzelWashington

Are you ready to catch the Quilting Fever? 🧵✂

Are you ready to catch the Quilting Fever? 🧵✂️⠀
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Join us for an annual expedition to Paducah, Kentucky, where each year, thousands of quilters bus, fly, and even arrive on a horse-drawn carriage to the annual Quilt Show Week!⠀
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The joyous video by Olivia Merrion (@oliviamerrion) teaches us to share our experiences with each other by celebrating a craft that is as ancient as our human need to keep warm.⠀
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Explore the wonders of the quilting world (and so much more!) by visiting the link in our bio!⠀
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Ever tried to talk it out and the conversation got

Ever tried to talk it out and the conversation got out of hand REAL quick? 😟⠀
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It's ok, we're all human. Next time, remember your A-BCDS and things will likely go much smoother. 😊⠀
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Want more life hacks? Subscribe to the monthly Conspiracy Chronicles newsletter for more helpful tips that tackle an issue the world is facing. 💌⠀
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We were all children once, and we were all probabl

We were all children once, and we were all probably a little annoying sometimes! 🤷‍⠀
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But what happens when we start to start to look at a child's' trying behavior as the potential to be their greatest strength?⠀
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Watch the TEDx Talk (@tedxevents) in today's article, where Josh Shipp (@joshshipp) shows us how to turn a “problem” into a success! ⭐⠀
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Explore the link in our bio!⠀
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Scroll without worry! 😊⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ Download

Scroll without worry! 😊⠀⠀
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Download the EWC app to take a break with our collection of hand-picked good news stories without politics or ads. ⠀
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We'll guide you through thousands of reasons to be optimistic! 🌞

One guy. Two wheels. Thousands of lives saved! 🏍️🚨⠀
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After Karimal Haque’s mother passed away because an ambulance couldn’t get to her in time, he made a promise that he wouldn’t let that happen to anyone else!⠀
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Find the link to the full article in our bio! Great Big Story (@greatbigstory) takes us on an emotional ride in Karimal's motorcycle ambulance, and reminds us how one person (and a little sidecar) can make a huge difference in the world!⠀
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Got a friend in the healthcare industry who is working on the front lines? Share this inspiring story with them and make their day! 💌 ⠀
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We like to encourage having those tough conversati

We like to encourage having those tough conversations, but some things are said best in person. 💗

How high would you climb to preserve your land and

How high would you climb to preserve your land and the stories that it tells?⠀
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Pack your bags citrus lovers, this "Saturdays Around the World" article takes us to the Amalfi Coast of Italy, where the roots of a rare lemon orchard literally keep the land from washing away into the sea! 🍋⠀
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In an exquisite video by True Food TV (@truefoodtv), we are introduced to the cutest "Flying Farmers", Gigino the Lemon Man and his son Salvadore, who are dedicated to preserving the beauty and traditions of their homeland.⠀
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Image courtesy of Amalfi Lemon (@lavalledeimulini.amalfi)

We are capable of incredible feats when we come to

We are capable of incredible feats when we come together! The future's the result of whatever we do right now. ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #CSLewis⠀
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C. S. Lewis (AKA Clive Staples Lewis) is a British author — anyone else read The Chronicles of Narnia as a kid?

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