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AI For Raccoons

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Micha Petty

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Feb 21

AI is Silently Judging You (for good reasons)

Lessons in literalism from the "Water Heater of Ideas" and the machines that ate the internet.

AI is Silently Judging You (for good reasons)

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Jul 23, 2025

Overhelmed by Too Many Browser Tabs? Try This Simple Trick.

How I tore down the “wall of awful” around starting computer tasks.

Overhelmed by Too Many Browser Tabs? Try This Simple Trick.

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The Natural World

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Micha Petty

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Jul 4, 2021

Put a Mask on Your Brain

You don’t have to be a scientist to begin thinking like one

Put a Mask on Your Brain

Micha Petty

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Feb 2, 2021

One Author’s Printing Journey

I created an award-winning book by myself with no formal training. Such a project is not for the faint of heart.

One Author’s Printing Journey

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Sep 27, 2020

The Must-know Tenets of Firearm Safety

Regardless of your political views on the right to keep and bear arms, firearm safety and proficiency is indisputably a valuable survival…

The Must-know Tenets of Firearm Safety

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Sep 25, 2020

What is a “Go Bag” and Should You Have One?

Most people don’t give much thought to preparedness until they experience a disaster for themselves. For example, I daresay quite a few of…

What is a “Go Bag” and Should You Have One?

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Sep 24, 2020

What You Should Know About Campfires

Some tips and tricks you should know about fire before heading into the wild.

What You Should Know About Campfires

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Sep 23, 2020

Staying Powered Up During Disasters

You don’t need a whole-house generator to stay cool and connected.

Staying Powered Up During Disasters

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LIFE HACKS

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Micha Petty

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Sep 23, 2020

Welcome to LIFE HACKS!

Practical Tips and Tricks to Help the Average Person Survive Extraordinary Situations

Welcome to LIFE HACKS!

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The Natural World

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Micha Petty

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Oct 18, 2019

Rattlesnake Vaccines, Benadryl®, and Other Snake Nonsense

What Facebook needs is a vaccine for viral misinformation.

Rattlesnake Vaccines, Benadryl®, and Other Snake Nonsense

Micha Petty

Micha Petty

Lover of creeping things. I dispel myths. Master Naturalist, wildlife interpreter, animal rescuer. Free courses, ID tools & my book at herpcollective.org

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