Money problems have forced Vail Resorts to pull this winter’s funding for its cloud seeding program — the longest-running in the state at 44 years — potentially reducing the amount of water flowing down the Colorado River this spring. Read more»
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It's Cinco de Mayo, and for millions of Americans that means drinking Corona instead of Bud Light. But the holiday has an interesting history, even if it is misunderstood by millions. Read more»
A 46-year-old Florida man found himself in hot water on Tuesday when he tried to bring fruit into the United States. Forbidden fruit, that is. And some pork rinds. Read more»
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An Australian study has found you are more likely to get a good night sleep if you share your bed with a pet rather than another person. Read more»
Only a small minority of conservatives now say they place a “great deal” of trust in science, according to a survey published Thursday. Read more»
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