When traveling abroad, you may encounter stray dogs who could use a little help. While it’s natural to think they need food, one of the easiest and most important things you can offer is water. Simply find a sturdy bowl and fill it with fresh, clean water. Place it in the shade, refresh the water daily and rinse the bowl when you can. Reliable access to clean water is rare for strays, and this small act can make a meaningful difference.

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Sugar can do more than make your coffee sweet. For grass-stained clothes, try making a sugar paste to lift the grass stains out of the fabric. Simply make a thick paste with white sugar and warm water, then apply the mixture to the stain and rub gently. Leave the paste on top of the stain for at least an hour. The sticky mixture will absorb the grass stain naturally, and since there are no fats or lipids in sugar, it will easily wash out in a normal cycle in your washing machine.

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Did you know it’s illegal to throw old tires in the trash? The reason might surprise you: The steel belts inside of tires actually can puncture the liners at landfills, leading to ground contamination. In some states, getting caught throwing tires away can lead to fines and even jail time. There are recycling programs everywhere that recycle old tires -- the rubber and steel is recyclable, and over 75% of tires in the U.S. are recycled. So do the right thing and take your old tires to a dealer who can send them to a licensed recycling facility.

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