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No one could accuse Joseph Bazzeghin of not being ambitious. In 1938, Bazzeghin, a self-styled entrepreneur, delivered a ...

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Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

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A coiled-up garden hose sits in your backyard. You reason it’s basically tap water, so you consider taking a few gulps.

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From the accident that led to its creation to the real people who inspired key characters.