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The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode
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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?
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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?
Women, are you getting enough iron?
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Are you getting enough iron? Learn how to tell whether you're getting enough iron at Discovery Health.
4 Signs You're Infected With a Parasite
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HowStuffWorks takes a deep dive into the world of human parasites and how you can tell if you might be infected with one.
Here's Why Macadamia Nuts Are So Delicious and So Crazy Expensive
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The mildly flavored, slightly oily, softly crunchy macadamia is prized all over the world, but grown mostly in Hawaii. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How to Stay Warm in Your Freezing-cold Office
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HowStuffWorks looks at some creative ways to stay warm when your office is cold, like self-heating pet pads, kids gloves and stadium blankets.
Can Viruses Make You Smell More Attractive to Mosquitoes?
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Viruses can alter a person's body odor to make it more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites, which, in turn, allow a virus to spread.
If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?
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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?
Untangling the Conspiracy Theories Around Adrenochrome
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Adrenochrome has been linked to schizophrenia and the LSD counterculture movement. Now QAnon conspiracy theorists say it's part of a child sex-trafficking cult. So what's the truth behind this chemical compound?