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Isolation and Monotony Stress the Brain. Here's How to Cope

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Social isolation and monotony in these days of COVID-19 may seem like passive problems, but they actually trigger the brain's stress reactions.

Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes

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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.

5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed

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It's been called one of American's biggest foreign policy failures. But why was it such a disaster? Let's count the ways.

The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout

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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.

The Truth Behind the Rogue Planet Nibiru

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The idea of planet Nibiru, sometimes dubbed Planet X, has captivated doomsday prophets and conspiracy theorists for decades.

How Close Can We Get to the Sun?

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Since it launched Aug. 12, 2018, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made 11 of the 24 planned approaches with the sun, analyzing the massive star's solar wind and magnetic fields. But just how close will it get to our solar system's massive star?

What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?

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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.

How to Get Started With Meditation

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Knowing how to get started with meditation could help you reduce stress. Learn how to get started with meditation at Discovery Health.

Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today

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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.

Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?

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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

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