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'Aleppo Moments': What Causes Our Brains to Freeze Under Pressure?
It happens to politicians, beauty queens and regular folks. Brain farts, that is. But, why?
Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year
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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
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It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.
Going Nuts for Nuts Could Improve Your Health
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A slew of new research suggests eating more nuts is not just good for your heart, but it's also good for your waistline. HowStuffWorks investigates.
How to Treat Poison Sumac
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Poison sumac is even more toxic than its cousins, poison ivy and poison oak, in its ability to cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Sphynx Cats Are Surprisingly Sweet and Cuddly
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Sphynx cats may look like mangled bags of brains. HowStuffWorks talks to people who love them to find out why these cats are the friendliest felines.
How Do Snails Get Their Shells?
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Snails can't survive without the protective shells they call home. Get the details on how they grow them at HowStuffWorks.
Are teens too young to go under the knife?
Are teens too young to go under the knife? Consider these issues before you allow your teen to go under the knife for cosmetic treatments.
Stress In the Workplace
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Stress in the workplace can impact health and happiness. Learn how to manage stress in the workplace at Discovery Health.