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A 1989 NASA study suggested some species were able to eliminate volatile organic compounds, but new research cast doubt on these findings
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Zamioculcas, spathiphyllum, and sansevieria are among a careful selection of botanical species that can deal with almost any adversity and are easier to care for than a cactus
Seven things I wish I had known before I got a dog
Hands up any first-time owner who has not been surprised by the effects of canine adolescence or floored by the enormous choice of supermarket food for their pet
Does your dog really care about its birthday? The mistake of treating pets like humans
Many people think that humanizing their furry companions is the best way to care for them, but the truth is that they are happier just being what they are: animals
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Is your pet causing problems at home? To find a solution, it is important to know the difference between unwanted conducts and actual behavior problems
Expat survey: Spain rates high for lifestyle, low for business
HSBC global survey suggests old clichés about Spain are proving hard to shake off
This is the milk! Why is Spain obsessed with ‘leche’ expressions?
Non-Spaniards are often nonplussed by the rich variety of ways in which Spaniards use the word
Why Spaniards climb on chickens (and other odd expressions)
EL PAÍS explains the origins of some of the strangest sayings used in the Spanish language
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