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This Christmas, take a moment to appreciate the many innovations that make holiday light displays and the strand of bulbs on your tree possible
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This Thanksgiving, when you take a bite of the traditional pie, take a moment to think about the inventions that have gone into the making of it
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For centuries, inventors have been patenting technology to prevent such a nightmare from happening
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With so many options, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach make for the perfect family getaway.
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From innovative restaurants in Taipei to lush mountain gorges in Hualien and historic architecture in Tainan, the island holds something for every traveler
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Just a short ferry ride from Taiwan are a myriad of eclectic and jaw-droppingly scenic offshore islands ripe for exploring
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Why South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Become a Mecca for Art and Music Lovers
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In South Dakota, every route is a scenic route
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