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Son writes hilarious, loving obituary for his dad: ‘He is God’s problem now’

(Kim Boehm)

“There are some people who might think it was irreverent and offensive, but I think it sounds about perfect,” Charles Boehm said of his father’s obituary.

By Cathy Free

Pilot flew animals to safety after hurricanes. Then he adopted one.

By Sydney Page

He found her old trophies at Goodwill. Millions followed his search for her.

By Jonathan Edwards

Climbing one tree at a time, older adults get chance to relive their youth

By Juan Benn Jr.

Meet the pawpaw, the rare fruit that’s thriving in a warming world

By Anna Phillips

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The Mexican designer who pioneered the ‘cowboy couture’ look

By Veronique Medrano

Here’s how the Smithsonian Zoo grows bamboo for its pandas

By Afia Barrie

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More women are discovering the power of tattoos

By Marlene Cimons

Crab eyes, truffle spores, pollen — micro science wonders in photos

By Washington Post Staff

Should you shampoo your hair every day? Here’s what dermatologists say.

By Lindsey Bever

10 apple baking recipes for fall, including cake, pie and muffins

By Becky Krystal

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