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This Is Why the Plants at Your Garden Center Look So Perfect

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Planting and tending one garden plot is certainly time-consuming enough. So you might wonder how your local nursery quickly grows thousands of blooms so everyone in town (even black thumbs) can easily add a bit of spring to their yards. The answer, sadly, is not an army of cute grandmas with floral gardening gloves and matching spades. Instead, your greenhouse might employ a super-cool robot that makes insanely quick work of repetitive gardening tasks. Bob's Market and Greenhouse in Mason, West Virginia, recently showed off its robot as it transplanted pansy seedlings into beds with more breathing room.We were seriously transfixed watching the oddly satisfying rhythm of its work pattern. It's almost as meditative as doing the gardening yourself — and the robot is surprisingly better than you at not damaging even the tiniest leaf. Here's a sneak peek at the action (watch the video for more): Bob's Market More from Good Housekeeping: • Build a Wall of Flowers for Your

10 Sneaky Things That Might Be Causing That Headache

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Getty The number of people who suffer from headaches is, well, mind-numbing. The World Health Organization estimates that 47% of adults has a headache at least once every year. Even more mind-numbing? The number of triggers that can actually cause that annoying head pain. "Most people recognize that not getting enough sleep and hormonal changes can provoke headaches," says Dr. Elizabeth W. Loder, chief of the Neurology Department's Division of Headache and Pain at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston. "But often they are not aware that high altitudes, diving, or even thyroid problems can cause aches, too." And that's not all — here are few more surprising culprits that might be making your head throb. 1. Zoning out in front of the TV after a long day "Relaxation after stress is a classic headache trigger for people who are susceptible to migraines," Loder reveals. Known as a "let down" headache, the phenomenon was the s

The 50 Most Romantic Movies of All Time

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Searching for a flick for date night? Let this list be your guide. Everett Collection Amélie This Technicolor French charmer tells the story of Amélie Poulain, a gamine Parisienne who decides to meddle in her friends and father's lives to improve them for the better. Along the way, the girl who always does for others finally finds love herself. Starring: Audrey Tatou, Nino Quincampoix Released: 2001 Everett Collection The Notebook Poor boy (Ryan Gosling) and rich girl (Rachel McAdams) fall in love during a hazy Southern summer in the 1930s. Fifty years later, an elderly man reads their story to a woman with Alzheimer's in a nursing home. Please fetch the tissues; we'll just be over here watching the famous "kiss in the rain" scene on repeat. Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams Released: 2004 Everett Collection Romeo and Juliet It doesn't get much more romantic than Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. Starring: Leonardo DiCapr

This Is a Far Cry From Your Typical Farmhouse

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Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty Less has never been more, well, more than in this Vermont gable house and barn. The exterior, with shaker shingles and stone walls, might lead you to think that the interior is rustic (or, dare we say, old), but you'd be surprised. Inside, the grand abode boasts a modern and simplistic design. You'll find an open living-dining area framed in impressive black beams juxtaposed against blonde wood. The master bedroom is marked by a six-foot window through which natural light can pour — and since the window wraps onto the roof, you can see the stars at night. If that's not enough to make you plunk down $$$$ million (apparently farmhouse-meets-modern comes at a price) the 200 acres of surrounding wilderness and the indoor/outdoor basketball court might sway you. Take a look around: Courtesy Sotheby's International Realty Courtesy Sotheby's International Realty Courtesy Sotheby's International Realty Courtesy Sotheby

Target's Halloween Decor Will Make You Wish It Was Already October

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Yes, it's only August, but Target just released all their new Halloween decor and it's really putting us in the autumn spirit. In true Target style, they have everything you need for a killer party and then some. Most items aren't available until September 1, but it never hurts to start planning early. Target Stemless Wine Glasses These spooky glasses feature a skull, raven, skull and snake and a spider web. Order a few and serve your Hallow's Eve punch in 'em. BUY NOW:  $, target.com Target Skull Candy Bowl With this out on the sideboard, trick or treating can last all month long. Fill the dish with all your favorite candy and sneak a snack every day. BUY NOW:  $$, target.com Target Spiderweb Lace Tablecloth The easiest way to transform a space for a party? A festive tablecloth. BUY NOW:  $$, target.com Target Skull Growler This festive growler holds up to 64 ounces of your favorite beer. Sure, it's perfect for Halloween, but it's also cool enough