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Lisa Marie Conklin is a Baltimore-based writer who writes regularly about pets and home improvement for Reader's Digest. Her work has also been published in The Healthy, Family Handyman and Taste of Home, among other outlets. She's also a certified personal trainer and walking coach for a local senior center.

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11 Tax-Related Documents You Should Never Throw Away

It's up to you to stash your documents for safe keeping.

Why Do Polar Bears Need Ice to Survive?

A polar bear's entire existence revolves around sea ice. In fact, polar bears will cease to exist if sea ice disappears. Here's how it plays into their survival.

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8 Reasons Dogs Get Disqualified at Westminster

You'll rarely see a dog get disqualified from the Westminster Dog Show on TV—but it does happen. And the reasons may leave you shaking your head.