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Did Arne Johnson's 'Devil Made Me Do It' Defense Work?

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Arne Johnson stabbed a man to death in 1981. His intended legal defense? Guilty by reason of demonic possession. Did it work?

Why do some people on Ambien eat in their sleep?

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Ambien, one of the top-prescribed sleeping pills, may cause some people to eat in their sleep. See why Ambien makes some people hungry late night.

10 Types of Study Bias

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We often think that if a drug has been studied by scientists and given a favorable outcome, then it must be safe and proven. But many kinds of biases can creep into a study, rendering it less than effective.

How Scientific Peer Review Works

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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.

Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs

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Million-dollar business ideas are few and far between, but most are studies in perseverance. Read about the top 10 women entrepreneurs at TLC Family.

Using Saw Palmetto to Treat an Enlarged Prostate

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Saw palmetto, a natural supplement, can shrink prostate tissue and reduce symptoms. Learn more about using saw palmetto to treat an enlarged prostate.

10 Holiday Controversies

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There's something to offend everyone in the season of goodwill. Learn about 10 holiday controversies at HowStuffWorks.

What is star jelly?

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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.

Why would someone fly an airplane into a hurricane?

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Flying airplanes into hurricanes sounds like a movie stunt, but it's a legitimate way of getting weather data. Read about flying airplanes into hurricanes.

Andropause: Dealing With Male Menopause

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Male menopause is known as andropause. Learn about dealing with male menopause or andropause at Discovery Health.

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