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How do dogs perceive time?
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It seems like dogs perceive time given that dogs always know when it's time to get fed. Learn more about dogs' perception of time.
Top 5 Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Risk factors for heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the United States, come in many forms. Learn about the top 5 risk factors for heart disease.
Can you delay dementia?
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Can you delay dementia? You can't prevent dementia, but you can slow its onset. Learn how to delay dementia by keeping your mind and body limber.
10 Impossible-to-kill Plants
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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.
How Independent Voters Work
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Independent voters do not align with one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Learn about independent voters and their politics.
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
How Good Is Your EMT Vocabulary?
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BP is 120 over 80. Pulse is 68 and regular. Lungs are clear, good breath sounds, and the patient is alert. Sounds good, right? Or does it? If you know your EMT vocabulary, you'll know for sure. Take the quiz, and let's see what you can do!
10 Real Events That Sound Just Like Horror Movies
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Real-life events are sometimes just as scary as horror films. Learn about 10 true horrors at HowStuffWorks.
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
10 Uses of the Insanity Defense
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An insanity defense can be difficult to prove. Find out about 10 people who tried to use the insanity plea.