Did you know that birds -- from hummingbirds to larger species -- have a taste for artificial sweeteners? The artificial taste of the sweeteners is very appealing to them, and the packages are often swiped from outdoor dining restaurants by mischievous birds. However, in the long run, since they have no caloric value, they should be kept away from birds at all costs. Birds that develop a taste for artificial sweeteners can quickly starve to death because they are getting zero nutritional content. Keeping the packets away helps birds maintain their natural diet.

What's the most fuel-efficient lane on a highway? It's the middle. When you choose to drive in the middle lane of a three-lane highway, it gives you the flexibility to pass slower cars and allows faster cars to pass you or merge to exit the highway easily. The reason is simple: When you accelerate or decelerate less, you use less fuel and can maintain a steady speed that also includes fuel-efficient coasting. The more coasting and steady driving you can maintain, the better the gas savings in the long run.

Unwatched children's DVDs can be given a new life and enjoyed by other kids by donating them to the nonprofit Kid Flicks. Founded by four sisters with the mission to build an entertainment library of kids' films at hospitals across the country, Kid Flicks accepts lightly used DVDs. It also arranges to have collections donated to hospitals not only in the United States, but also all over the world. Just box up your unwanted children's DVDs and send them to the organization. They'll take flicks aimed for toddlers to teens. It's that simple. Learn more at kidflicks.org.