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Discovered: A human bird flu pandemic is a real possibility, these flowers could cure depression, alcohol improves your quality of life, and the Arctic climate is in trouble.
Mother's Day is Sunday! Thankfully, Wendy Elsasser, who spent 22 years as a floral designer for the White House, gives a quick and dirty guide on how to buy the perfect bouquet for mom. You still have time!
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