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Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Jet Lag Works
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Jet lag can be a drain on any long-distance trip. Learn about what causes jet lag and the best ways to prevent and deal with jet lag at Discovery Health.
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
Should doctors change the Hippocratic Oath?
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The Hippocratic Oath has been part of the medical community for over 2,500 years. Read how the Hippocratic Oath guides doctors' ethics and conduct.
Does alcohol affect creativity?
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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.
Saw-scaled Viper: Opportunistic, Fast and Highly Venomous
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The Indian saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is one of the most infamous and dangerous Indian snakes. These venomous snakes are known for their speed, aggression and powerful venom, which makes them one of the deadliest snakes to humans.
How Algae Biodiesel Works
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Many people are interested in algae biodiesel as a green fuel. Learn all about algae biodiesel and how researchers make biodiesel from algae.
What Is Anthropology? A Look at How Humans Study Each Other
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Anthropologists specialize in, well, us. But studying humankind doesn't mean you have to hole up in a library or laboratory. Take a peek at this article to learn more about the dynamic, enriching field of anthropology.
How does a 'bionic eye' allow blind people to see?
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A company called Second Sight has received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of a retinal implant system that gives blind people a limited degree of vision. Find out how the 'bionic eye' will work.
6 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets
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Monkeys are wild animals, not pets. HowStuffWorks looks at the six main reasons that owning a monkey is not a good idea.