What are ticks?
Ticks are biting insects that attach themselves to animals or humans and inject a toxin that may cause Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that may cause short-term symptoms or severe, long-lasting complications.
Where does Lyme disease
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My cousin Mark is an intelligent guy who reads widely. (All my cousins are above average.) Here is what Mark sent to me in an e-mail
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A few things about cow’s milk:
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch might as well be considered another Wonder of the World , what with its 1.6 million square kilometers of trash--twice the size of the state of Texas--swirling in the ocean with no signs of becoming any smaller. 1.8 tri
Are you looking for a way to keep your home cool and energy efficient as the weather heats up? This summer, Sustainable Contra Costa will be working with Energy Upgrade California and BayREN Home+ to help you discover different energy efficiency tips
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