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How Cryonics Works
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Dozens of people are frozen in cryogenic storage facilities, waiting to be revived when science is able to cure whatever killed them. But if they're dead, is revival from a frozen state even possible? Find out.
Can You Guess These Human Organs From Just One Textbook Drawing?
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Do you think you can stomach this organ quiz? If you need a hand on any of these questions, eye can give you a hint. Some of the answers might be a little tongue and cheek, but you can do it! You were paying attention in biology class, weren't you?
How Do Jellyfish Eat Without Teeth?
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They have no brains, no bones, and no backstories. Yet somehow, jellyfish are among the ocean's most successful survivors. So, how do jellyfish eat? The answer is all about stings, tentacles, and some very sneaky arms.
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
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Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, causes the body to attack itself. How do you get multiple sclerosis, and why are twice as many women as men affected?
Why Is Octopus Blood Blue?
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Octopuses have blue blood, not red blood like most other mammals. Find out why scientists think octopus blood is blue at HowStuffWorks.
The IQ Scale: What Does Your IQ Score Really Mean?
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The term IQ typically refers to a score on a test that measures someone's cognitive ability. What does this test constitute exactly? And does it accurately measure intelligence?
Are Humans Apes? Tracing Our Evolutionary Path
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Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.
How Does the Body Make Electricity — and How Does It Use It?
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How does the human body make electricity? Learn about the human body and its ability to make electricity and find out why electrical signals are so fast.
Does singing make you happy?
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Can singing make you happy? Take a look at what happens to your body when you sing and find out if singing makes people happy.
Do redheads need extra anesthesia?
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Do redheads need extra anesthesia? According to recent studies, it appears that they do. Learn about the relationship between redheads and anesthesia.