How to Build a Bird’s Nest

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How to Build a Bird’s Nest
“It has to be something lightweight that will hold eggs and not fall apart,” says Hunter King, a polymer-science professor at the University of Akron who studies the mechanical properties of birds’ nests.

Real “Rocky” honored with bronze statue in Bayonne, N.J.

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Real “Rocky” honored with bronze statue in Bayonne, N.J.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The man who nearly defeated Muhammad Ali in the boxing ring and whose life inspired notable Hollywood films will not soon be forgotten, as a New Jersey business owner and sculptor has unveiled a bronze statue of the “Bayonne Bleeder,” according to multiple reports.

The New Year’s Eve Song

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To Fountain or Not To Fountain

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Let the Fountain Pens Flow!
In this coldly pixelated age, old-fashioned writing implements make a small but meaningful comeback. Around 40 people had gathered on a recent weekday evening in SoHo at the Lamy store, a 600-square-foot ground-floor showcase of contemporary Germanic pen design.

Next Time Your Dread Your Workout

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She’s Powerlifting at 76, So You’re Officially Out of Excuses
A retiree joins a group of devoted weightlifters known as the Golden Girls at her Baltimore gym.

How Long Do You Think Bats Live For?

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How to Build a Bat Box

“Put your box somewhere that won’t be developed,” says Kent Borcherding, a retired cheesemaker from Hazel Green, Wis., who has built more than 800 bat boxes, including dozens for state parks and historic sites. Bats need a warm, safe place to sleep during the day.