An 8-foot alligator was discovered perfectly disguised in the mud along a southwest Florida hiking trail, and photos of the startling sight have rattled social media.
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Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
The tales of professional golfers bemoaning mud balls and preferred lies will die by next week.
Over time, these items amass dirt, debris, muck, and odors.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.
Garfield, 41, and Barbaro, 34, walked side-by-side barefoot on the sand as the Complete Unknown Oscar nominee carried her dog in her arms with a cone around his neck.
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Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
The residence sits right on the sand with endless views across the water, and, during the high season, rental charges include a complimentary beach setup every morning, with chairs and umbrellas.
The Taste of Spain—And The World’s Best Pork Campo Grande is a specialty distributor focused on the best of Spanish meats—which means some of the best meat on earth, especially pork.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
The rubble of shattered wooden buildings could be seen on the flanks of the huge mass of earth in the drone footage.
At the same time, kaolin clay keeps the product in place by absorbing excess oil production.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
The formula stars ingredients like exfoliating, brightening charcoal, and creamy kaolin clay to achieve that mask effect to tackle hair below the surface, slowing future growth, all while moisturizing and cleansing pores.
Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
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