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Bees are an important part of our ecosystem because they are major pollinators of the flowering plants and agricultural crops we depend on. However, the Xerces Society, a non-profit organization which works to protect pollinators, reports that there are several species of bees in North America which are at risk of extinction. While it may seem like a single person cannot prevent the extinction of a species, things individuals can do their part to help protect the bees. One thing is to create a friendly environment in your backyard by selecting native plants which attract bees.

Especially with the holidays right around the corner, everyone wants a gorgeous home to host festive parties and events in. Whether you just want to add a few cosmetic touches or do a complete home renovation, it can be hard to figure out where to start. We’ve scoured the web and found some home improvement tips on the website of everybody’s favorite cable channel, HGTV.

Did you know chocolate is celebrated on multiple days each year? Yes, Chocolate Day is observed twice, once on July 7 and once on October 28. In addition, National Milk Chocolate Day is held on July 28; International Chocolate Day is observed on September 13; and to top it all off National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day is held on November 7. In a nod to such a popular treat, we’ve compiled a few interesting facts about chocolate, as listed on mentalfloss.com.

Sometimes, you just have to make copies of things. With the cost of printing color pages at home approaching $1.00 or more per page, it doesn’t always make sense to keep a copier in the house, which means it’s time to pay a visit to your local PostalAnnex. However, not all documents can be reproduced, so before you start making copies, ask yourself these four questions to make sure it’s ok to continue with your project.