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Celebrate Father’s Day this year with these free activities and gifts that are sure to make your dad feel appreciated.
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From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
New Ways to Listen to Music for Free or Cheap
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6 Mosquito-Repellent Plants With a Dual Purpose
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