In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.

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Ancient Indian stepwells are being restored to modern water storage facilities to help cure modern water shortages.

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From “driving the DLR” to “island of strangers,” Westminster was hit by a tidal wave of strange terminology this year.

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With the holiday travel season ramping up, a good book is a must-have for airport delays or to give as the perfect gift.