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'Aleppo Moments': What Causes Our Brains to Freeze Under Pressure?
It happens to politicians, beauty queens and regular folks. Brain farts, that is. But, why?
You Can Get Pregnant When You're Already Pregnant
Is it possible for a woman to get pregnant when she's already pregnant? HowStuffWorks looks at superfetation.
Mobile Device Distraction as Effective in Kids as Sedative
Can mobile devices work just as well as medication in certain hospital situations? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Pizza Nightmares: Can Your Diet Determine Your Dreams?
Folklore says heavy or spicy food before bedtime can cause nightmares. Surprisingly, there's been no real study of this - until now.
Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
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It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.
You Already Use Heuristics Every Day. Here's What They Are
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Heuristics are rule-of-thumb strategies that help us shorten decision-making time and solve problems quickly and effortlessly.
Are Doppelgangers Real? There's a 1 in a Trillion Chance
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Does everyone have a double out there somewhere that they don't know about? Science says the odds are pretty slim.
What's the Difference Between Macronutrients and Micronutrients?
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What are micronutrients and macronutrients and why are both important for living a healthy lifestyle? HowStuffWorks lets you in on all the details.
Why Can We Hear Others' Footsteps, But Not Our Own?
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study trying to determine why we can hear other people's footsteps but not the ones we make.
How do colleges get accredited?
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When you apply to colleges, they should be accredited or there could be issues. Learn how colleges get accredited at HowStuffWorks.