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What are the most wired countries in the world and why?

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The most wired countries in the world refers to the countries that have the best access to the Internet's resources. Learn about the most wired countries.

No Joke: Dead Butt Syndrome Is a Real Pain

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Science rarely says anything good about sitting all day. But if spend too much time on your bum, you could end up killing it. We'll explain.

Why So Many Clinical Trials Attract So Few Participants and How That Hurts Us

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A huge number of clinical trials - many of which are testing life-saving drugs - languish due to low participation levels. Why is that, and what can be done?

ASMR Meaning and Why ASMR Videos Are So Popular

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ASMR has become a pop phenomenon and scientists are trying to figure out why some people love those tingling-inducing videos and others can't stand them.

How Laughter Works

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In this article, we'll look at laughter -- what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier. You'll also learn that there's a tremendous amount that no one understands yet.

Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?

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An unselfish act is an act in which one person benefits while the person performing the act gains nothing. Find out if an unselfish act is possible.

10 Ways Not to Catch Your Kid's Cold

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They get the cold from school, pass it on to you and soon the whole household is sick. Check out 10 ways not to catch your kid's cold at TLC Family.

Carboxytherapy Overview

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Carboxytherapy is a popular skin treatment. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Carboxytherapy.

How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works

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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?

This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean

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HowStuffWorks reports on ChatterBaby, an app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother to take the guesswork out of a baby's cries.

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