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Kick Butt Tip of the Day for August 10 – Just Keep Moving

In a recent interview, Clint Eastwood’s son Scott shared great advice from his Hollywood superstar Dad. Scott said “my father taught me not to overthink things and that nothing will…

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In a recent interview, Clint Eastwood's son Scott shared great advice from his Hollywood superstar Dad. Scott said "my father taught me not to overthink things and that nothing will ever be perfect so just keep moving and do your best."

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

This North Carolina City Has More Bugs than Most Everywhere Else

Here in North Carolina, we love summer, but along with hot days and steamy nights, we have those annoying party guests that most of us call bugs.

And not just a few bugs, but millions of them. Mosquitoes, flies and gnats, and that doesn't even include the bugs that crawl around on the ground.

Our friends over at Thumbtack, an app that lets you find home services quickly and easily, put together a list of the 20 cities with the most bugs in the United States.

It's no surprise at all that most of these cities are in the South. The warm temperatures - and the humidity - make for perfect breeding grounds for lots of bugs. And one city in North Carolina came up as among the worst in the country, with more bugs than almost every other major city.

"During summer months, the warm, humid weather can spell big trouble when it comes to mosquitos, ticks, flies, bees and other pests," said David Steckel, Thumbtack’s Home Expert. "Keep bugs out all summer by turning on a dehumidifier, eliminating standing water in your yard and garden and by keeping screenless windows shut. Hiring a bug pest control professional can help identify areas for improvement and provide you with regular maintenance to avoid problems down the line."

So which cities are the worst? And where does North Carolina come into play when it comes to the most bugs? Well, here's the top 20 countdown of buggiest cities in the country.

20. Chicago, IL

19. Phoenix, AZ

18. Nashville, TN

17. Seattle, WA

16. San Antonio, Texas

15. San Francisco, CA

14. Boston, MA

13. Norfolk, VA

12. Philadelphia, PA

11. Charlotte, North Carolina

10. Tampa, Florida

9. Orlando, Florida

8. Baltimore, Maryland

7. West Palm Beach, Florida

6. Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

5. Houston, Texas

4. Austin, Texas

3. Washington, D.C.

2. Atlanta, Georgia

1. Dallas, Texas