This summer's World Cup final in Brazil, which was won by Germany 1-0 over Argentina, averaged a record 17,324,000 viewers in the U.S.

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A tactic to keep trees healthy when water is at a premium is to drill several 4-inch-wide holes around the base of a tree, as deep as possible without damaging large roots, and filling them with compost, which will allow the water to reach the roots.

To reduce surface temperatures on synthetic turf by as much as 30 percent, instead of using infill that is black or brown, install green or tan granules that absorb less heat and still complement the color of the turf system fibers.

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