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Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the causes, signs and treatment of pancreatic cancer and why the five-year survival rate is so low.

Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!

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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.

Is Dry January a Recipe for Binge February?

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During 'Dry January,' you give up alcohol for the month in order to detox and start the new year off right. But does it typically lead to binge drinking in February?

Do underarm whitening creams really work?

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Underarm whitening creams are regulated and approved in the U.S. to inhibit melanin production. Learn how underarm whitening creams work.

Can You Pass This College Vocabulary Quiz?

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Are you an avid reader? Do you have a dictionary on-hand at all time? Could you go head-to-head with a college grad in Scrabble or Taboo? If you answered yes, you've probably acquired quite an impressive stock of words. Do you think your internal dictionary is at a college level, or has time stolen away some of your memory? Take the quiz to see if your vocabulary truly impresses your friends, or just befuddles them!

Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Which Is Best for Quality Sleep?

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If you have trouble sleeping you might have been told to get a white noise machine. But white isn't the only color of noise out there.

Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change

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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.

How 'Algospeak' Subverts Online Shadow Banning

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Social media platforms use algorithms to remove problematic material. "Algospeak" is the workaround and it's broadly influencing everyday language.

Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk

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Many of us are well aware that ultra-processed foods are harmful for our health. Two new studies have shown that poor nutrition may not be the only resulting health problem.

The Tragedy of Caleb Schwab and a Lethal Waterslide

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The tragic death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City in August 2016, shocked the community and devastated his family.

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