All Stories from May 13, 2012 (Change date)
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On the road: 'Extreme Mammals' take over the FieldMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - Chicago On a grand scale What's the smallest mammal that ever lived? How can scientists recognize a mammal, when they've got nothing but a fossil skull? Get the surpri...
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Photographers bring nature homeMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - Each week’s DuPage County Neighbor section includes at least one entry in our Photo Finish contest. Our photo staff picks some of their favorite submissions to run...
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Copper King Mansion preserves Butte's pastMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - BUTTE, Mont. - A scandal over the fortune of reclusive mining heiress Huguette Clark has renewed interest in the life of her father, copper magnate William A. Clark, onc...
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Backyard makeover contest Week 2: Blank slateMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - We've been here for five years and really don't use our backyard. We'd like to have a patio to put our outdoor furniture on, but just don't know what we want and haven't...
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In the hunt for Madagascar's charming lemurMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - ANDASIBE, Madagascar - The most charming animal I have ever seen apparently seduced my wife as well. How else to explain why she would allow a wild primate to tap dance ...
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Bartlett Historical Society presents ‘These Walls Can Talk’ exhibitMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - For the past five years, The Bartlett Historical Society and Arts in Bartlett have partnered to bring the stories and images of area historic buildings to the Bartlett v...
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Chewing can cause calamity for catsMay 13, 2012 6:00 am - We know felines chew and excessively groom themselves out of boredom and stress. Let us take this theory one step further to include chewing on inappropriate things. Hav...
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Home repair: Elbow grease may brighten yellowed tilesMay 13, 2012 5:46 am - Q. I am hoping you know of a solution for the yellowing of my white vinyl floor tiles. Two years ago, after a summer of hot days, the tiles turned yellow in all areas no...
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A 1911 Tudor showcases Arts and Crafts styleMay 13, 2012 5:23 am - 100-year-old ‘Hidden House’ stars in Lombard home tour
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Rental forum: Dealings with roommates can turn hostileMay 13, 2012 5:22 am - Q. Although I’d been renting a house for several years by myself, I recently got a roommate to help make ends meet after my employer cut my hours. Everything started out...