This is when deer go underneath a low-hanging branch, probably one to two meters off the ground, and paw up the soil beneath using their hooves.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
For much of the nineteenth century, dolls were made at home from corn husks, clothing scraps, and the like, or produced from expensive, fragile bisque porcelain and kept high up on shelves to be admired by grownup collectors, not pawed by clumsy kids.
This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
From greeting us at the door to cuddling beside us on tough days, our pets play a big role in our lives — and our happiness.
To bill the film’s central couple as an undeniable romantic pair is just one facet of what Wuthering Heights ought to be doing.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Following this audit, the subsidy program had tighter restrictions, like the number of hours a provider could bill the state every two weeks, narrower eligibility requirements for families and attendance verification requirements for providers.
At Neuras Wine and Wildlife Estate, on the edge of the Namib Desert, grapes are grown under netting to keep off hungry baboons, meaning there’s plenty for us tipple-loving primates to enjoy.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Those who prefer taking their supplements in liquid form to avoid swallowing pills will love that this comes in two refreshing flavors—lemon mint and cacao mint.
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