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This photo of Mars was captured on August 27, 2003, the closest our celestial neighbor has been to us in 60,000 years. The photo was created from a series of exposures when the red planet was sitting 34,647,420 miles from Earth.

There are a few things in life that, for some reason, many of us were taught to be wary of. Things like quicksand, the stop, drop, and roll if we catch fire, and when we travel to space, black holes.

Dear Neil, the past spring I had a purple vitex planted by my landscape company. They told me it could be pruned up into a tree form eventually. I have never grown one of these before and am wondering when and how I should remove branches to make it look more like a tree?

Alpine Avalanche.

Although summer is winding down, the sun is still hanging in the sky for a while, bringing the warmer temperatures with it. But any discomfort can be remedied with an island-inspired treat like this Caribbean Rum Cake.

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts), for bottom of pan-optional 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted if lumpy 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (3.4 ounces) package of instant vanilla pudding mix Two teaspoons of baking powder One teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,...