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Top 10 Myths About the Brain
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You only use 10 percent of that big, wrinkled mass of smarts -- unless you listen to Mozart. At least, that's what we've heard about the brain. But how many common brain beliefs are just plain wrong?
Are there alternatives to CABG?
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A CABG is an invasive form of this surgery for patients with coronary heart disease. Learn less invasive alternatives to CABG in this article from Discovery Health.
What is dental plaque?
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Plaque is a nasty bugger that likes to hang out on our teeth. Learn all about dental plaque in this article.
When is it right to repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth?
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When is it right to repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth? Learn how to tell if your child should repeat fifth grade before moving on to sixth.
Could meditating before or during surgery decrease your pain?
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Meditating before surgery or during surgery helps many people manage their pain. Learn about meditating before or during surgery how it can lower stress.
Macrodontia Explained
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Macrodontia causes teeth to grow abnormally large. Learn how macrodontia works and and the complications and care involved.
How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?
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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.
24 Home Remedies for Warts
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Learn to prevent warts, and read about home remedies that will help to rid you of warts if you get them.