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The Benefits of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person
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What do Donald Trump, Bob Dole and LeBron James have in common? A tendency to talk about themselves in the third person. But is it just egotism or is there a hidden benefit to saying your name rather than "I"?
No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.
Build Your Dream NBA Team, and We'll Guess What Kind of Coach You'd Be
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In an era where superteams are common, everyone tries to imagine which players would fit best together. But what does that dream team tell you about who you are as a coach? Here's your chance to find out!
Spanish Vocabulary Quiz
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How strong is your vocabulario español? Can you identify common items we recognize in English by their Spanish names? See if you can match these clues to their corresponding foreign word. It's as easy as uno ... dos ... tres!
Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
The Yellow Sac Spider Surprisingly Doesn't Build a Web
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The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites than any other spider.
Border Collie vs. Australian Shepherd: Comparing Herding Breeds
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In the world of herding breeds, the Border Collie vs. Australian Shepherd debate is one of the most common. These extremely intelligent, high-energy breeds are celebrated for their skills in herding livestock, agility and being a loyal family dog — but they have key differences.
Central Heterochromia: When to Worry About Eye Color
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Ever looked closely into someone’s eyes and noticed a vibrant ring of color encircling the pupil, distinct from the rest of the iris? That eye-catching trait is called central heterochromia, and it's more common than you might think.
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?
The Biofuel Quiz
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What do vegetable oil, corn and salt water have in common? They're all potential fuel sources for our cars. See how much you know about the next generation of biofuels in our Biofuel Quiz.