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READ THIS NEXT: The Calmest Zodiac Sign, According To Astrologers. Our list starts with Libra, an air sign whose symbol is the balanced scales. Libra values fairness, a trait that makes them notably open-minded. “Libra is ruled by Venus and hates to offend anyone or get into conflict with people,” says Constance Stellas, astrologer and author of Astrological Journals. “They are open-minded even if they may not personally agree with a person’s choices....

READ THIS NEXT: This Is the One Weed You Should Never Pull, Experts Say. There’s nothing worse than seeing your favorite indoor greenery begin to deteriorate, despite your best efforts to keep it happy and healthy. But surprisingly, you may be able to salvage many plants without even taking a trip to the store, and instead using items you already have lying around the house. For example, if your plant shows signs of root rot, you can help solve the problem by putting a sponge under the dirt at the bottom of your planter....

In an article for The Conversation, Robert Finberg, MD, a professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, explains that your body develops two responses to a vaccine: the initial response is called the innate immune response, but it’s the later response, called the adaptive immune response, that helps protect you should you come into contact with the virus later. “The long-lasting adaptive immune response … relies on your immune system’s T and B cells that learn to recognize particular invaders, such as a protein from the coronavirus....

READ THIS NEXT: How a Snake Can Get Into Your Home Through Your Toilet. The idea of snakes lurking around your property can make some people uneasy. But the truth of the matter is that the timid creatures tend to be very misunderstood by the general public: Not only do most try to stay out of the way of humans altogether, but they also take on the role of exterminator for common pests....

Because paper towels are thrown away, there’s less risk of cross-contamination, unlike reusable towels. According to commercial bathroom products supplier One Point Partitions, “If multiple people use the same cloth towel to dry their hands and one of them hasn’t cleaned their hands appropriately or they touched a contaminated surface before they dried their hands, every subsequent person who uses the same towel will pick up germs during the hand drying process....

With the public becoming more conscious about consumption, shoppers are putting more consideration into the impact a piece of clothing has on the environment than ever before. As a result, department stores coast to coast have started banning one particular item altogether, and this week, another major chain just followed suit. Read on to find out the details of what you won’t be able to buy at any major department store anymore....

Saks is the latest department store to ban the sale of fur. Saks Fifth Avenue has announced plans to finally go fur-free, representatives shared on May 5. In a statement, the company explained that it has “committed to stop selling products made using animal fur through a phased approach by the end of fiscal 2022.” Tracy Margolies, chief merchandising officer at Saks, said of the decision, “We recognize that trends constantly evolve, and that the sale of fur remains a significant social issue....

RELATED: If You Got This Vaccine, You Can’t Return to Campus, Many Colleges Warn. A survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation revealed that nearly half of unvaccinated people in the U.S. are more likely to get vaccinated once the FDA approves a COVID vaccine. According to the survey published May 28, 44 percent of those who say they’ll “wait and see” about getting a COVID vaccine would be more likely to actually get the shot if one of the vaccines currently authorized for emergency use received full approval....

Today, one of Kate’s biggest fans is Queen Elizabeth, but earning the respect of Her Majesty did not come easy. There was a time when the Queen needed to be convinced that William’s longtime girlfriend had a strong enough work ethic to carry out royal duties that come with being a member of “The Firm.” Read on to find out what bothered the Queen the most about Kate in those early days and how the duchess won over the Royal Family....

“Both Prince Charles and Prince William underestimated what could eventually happen when Harry’s long-simmering anger finally exploded,” a royal source told Best Life. “They thought that Meghan, with her experience with public life as an actress, would help the prince finally settle into his role as a senior royal. The truth is, she was the match that lit the flame that turned into a wildfire.” Read on to find out what events in Harry’s life led to his shocking exit from the Royal Family and why his rift with his brother and father may never fully heal....

1 An Observed First A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that seabirds known as streaked shearwaters that nest on islands near Japan sometimes fly directly toward passing typhoons. There, they literally ride out the storm, flying near the eye for hours at a time—behavior that hasn’t been observed in any other bird species. It seems to be a strategy they’ve developed to survive massive storms....

1 He Wants to Work With “Dune” Director While Bautista is grateful for the opportunities that have resulted from playing Drax, he wants to focus on more serious cinema. Bautista is particularly passionate about working with Blade Runner 2049 and Dune director Denis Villeneuve again. “If I could be a number one [on the callsheet] with Denis, I would do it for free,” he says. “I think that’s how I could find out how good I could be....

RELATED: Never Say These 5 Words at a Funeral, Expert Warns.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb There are many circumstances where being on your phone is a faux pas, including at the dinner table and during work meetings. Considering you’re there to honor someone who passed away, funerals should also be a no-phone zone. “Talking or being on your phone during the service is one of the most disrespectful things you could do at a funeral,” says Myka Meier, Beaumont Etiquette founder and etiquette expert....

After her performance of Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” last week, the Sun did not come to play once again. For round two, the Sun performed Kesha’s song, “Praying,” and left the judges amazed by her star power. There are a lot of theories flying around about the Sun’s identity. Whoever she is, she has a pretty solid shot at winning the whole thing if she keeps pulling out all the stops for performances like she did this week....

“The spread of the virus now is not occurring so much in the workplace as people have taken precautions,” Birx explained. “It’s happening in homes and social occasions.” And for more on where the virus is headed, check out Here’s How Fast COVID Is Spreading in Your State. Birx said there are increased incidences of “people gathering and taking their mask off and letting down their guard and not physically distancing....

The recent study was conducted by a team from University College London, who studied 590 patients in the U.K. who reported suddenly losing either their sense of smell or taste; 567 of the patients were then given coronavirus tests. Their results, which were published in the journal PLoS Medicine on Oct. 1, showed that 80.4 percent of subjects reporting anosmia—AKA the loss of smell—and 77.7 percent of those who lost their sense of taste tested positive....

The error was discovered during routine finished product testing, and while some might not see the concern over undisclosed gluten, the substance can truly have serious ramifications for those with wheat allergies and other similar conditions. This poses a real risk, given that both recalled products are likely purchased by individuals with medical reasons to avoid gluten. “Consumption of this product by people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or gluten or wheat sensitivity may cause adverse health effects or serious allergic reactions,” the FDA explained in the products’ recall notice....

According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the issue has arisen with the stronghold lid on Yeti’s mugs, and the magnet slider that secures it. Customers have experienced the slider ejecting, causing the hot contents of the mug to spill out, potentially leading to burns. So far, Yeti has received two reports of the slider being ejected after the cup was filled with hot liquid, although thankfully no injuries have been reported at this time....

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently announced the recall of Zinus metal bunk beds due to the risk of the upper bunk collapsing. According to the recall notice, the welded areas that hold the upper bunk in place can separate, resulting in the potential for the bed to fall. “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled upper bunk and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund,” says the CPSC, noting that Zinus will also be contacting anyone who has purchased one of the bunk beds affected by the recall....

This was common enough back in March when the pandemic first struck, but tensions had since eased and supply chains were reinstated over the months that followed. Now, four stores are bracing their inventory for uncertainty and more interruptions ahead. Read on to find out which shops are placing restrictions on how much toilet paper you can buy, and to find out which items may quickly become scarce, check out these 4 Products That Are Flying Off the Shelves as COVID Surges....