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Clean spills immediately, especially coffee, wine, and tomato sauce, which can stain if left too long. "Basically, avoid ...

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The toothbrush has an impressive 4.5 stars across more than 11,000 ratings, and it’s easy to see why: According to the brand, this toothbrush can remove up to 10 times more plaque than a manual ...

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Longevity expert Dr Vassily debunks the myth that arterial plaque can’t be reversed - and reveals a targeted strategy that may help reduce buildup. If you’ve always assumed that once plaque settles ...

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Removing super glue and Gorilla Glue is hard—but not impossible. Here's how to remove super glue, according to a cleaning expert. Options like rubbing alcohol, vinegar or WD-40 work wonders—just apply ...

The U.S. has concentrated a quarter of its global naval fleet off Venezuela in a major escalation aimed at pressuring Nicolás Maduro to step down. Despite sweeping U.S. sanctions, Maduro strengthened ...