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Why are we violent?
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Why are we violent? Is it something we learn, or are people violent at birth? Find out why we are violent at Discovery Health.
How Fear Works
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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.
Can TV viewing cause autism?
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A group of researchers out of Cornell and Purdue has suggested a possible cause for autism: television. Learn more about what they found.
9 Halloween Attractions That Went Too Far
Can a Halloween attraction be sued for being too scary? It's already happened. When else did attractions get out of control - at least for some visitors?
How Faith Healing Works
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Some turn to faith healing as a last resort when ill, and others rely on it solely to provide a miracle cure. Find out whether faith healing can truly treat the sick at HowStuffWorks.
Depression Overview
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Understanding how depression works can help improve daily life and health problems. Learn about how depression works, from causes to treatments.
10 Strangest Mass Hysterias
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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.
How Men Work
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The idea that men are better at math and science than women are is one of many stereotypes that doesn't hold up well under scientific scrutiny. Learn exactly what makes men different from women and find out whether other common perceptions about men are accurate.
Can You Die of Boredom?
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It seems unlikely someone could die of boredom, but what does science say? Can you be bored to death? Learn how boredom affects lives in harmful ways.
Try These 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life This Year
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A new year is always a good time to set new goals. We've come up with five healthy changes that have been scientifically shown to improve your well-being.