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Becky Little

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  • Writer, Freelance
  • None, Freelance: The History Channel, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine
Washington, D.C.
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Who Invented Air Conditioning?

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The first air conditioner was developed in 1902, but the concept of mechanically cooling air dates to the mid-19th century. The air conditioner was invented in 1902. By the late 1940s, the technology was widely available in the United States. Lambert/Getty Images Published: July 21, 2026Last Updated: July 21, 2026 Over the past century, air conditioning has gone from a luxury to a necessity in much of the United States.
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Why you may not want to let your lawn grow wild this ‘No Mow May’

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By Becky Little Verified
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When spring rolls around in the northern hemisphere, so do conversations about “No Mow May.” Homeowners forego mowing, allowing otherwise hidden flowers to bloom in your lawn, increasing your yard’s biodiversity and providing food for pollinators like bees. However, scientists have increasing questioned whether this trend, which began in the United Kingdom, is compatible with United States lawns.
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Inside the elite London neighborhood where Shakespeare owned a home

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| National Geographic Verified
Inside the elite London neighborhood where Shakespeare owned a home Audio Timeline Slider: Use the left or right arrow keys to decrease or increase the slider value. Scholars have long known that William Shakespeare bought a home in London’s Blackfriars precinct in 1613, three years before his death. Now we finally know exactly where it was: about a five-minute walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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