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PEMDAS: Remembering Math's Order of Operations
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A simple math problem may seem to some of us like an inscrutable pile of numbers and symbols, just waiting to trip us up. PEMDAS to the rescue!
Is a lack of sleep making me fat?
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With an ever-increasing number of studies finding a direct connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain, it's difficult to deny the cause-and-effect relationship.
How does a rice cooker know when to turn off?
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There are a number of appliances, like rice cookers, that "know" when they should turn off. Learn how this technology works to help your appliances running smoothly.
How the Endocrine System Works
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The endocrine system comprises a number of glands that produce hormones with a varied array of vital functions. Hormones control or regulate the development or function of structures throughout the body.
1928-1934 Duesenberg J-Series
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The 1928-1934 Duesenberg J-Series automobiles were beautiful, well-built machines that were made in low numbers during the Depression. Learn more.
Cayenne Pepper: Herbal Remedies
Cayenne pepper can be used in a number of herbal remedies from sore throats to high blood pressure. Learn about cayenne pepper herbal remedies.
Are people in police custody dying of excited delirium?
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Medical examiners are attributing an increasing number of deaths while in police custody to a syndrome called excited delirium. The problem is, there's no proof this syndrome exists.
10 Stars Who Died During the Filming of a Movie
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A number of things can cause a logistical bind on a movie set -- especially death. Read about 10 stars who died during the filming of a movie.
How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiotics?
Antibiotics save lives. But broad-spectrum antibiotics can really do a number on the delicate ecosystem in your intestines -- and the recovery time may surprise you.
How much of my budget should go to charity?
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A seemingly endless number of worthy causes await your charity, but donations shouldn't be a burden. How much is enough -- and how much is too much?