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What the Stuff?!: 3 Gluten Myths
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Gluten is naturally found in wheat, barley and rye, and humans have been eating it for about 10,000 years, maybe longer. Nevertheless, in recent years gluten has become the latest nutritional boogeyman. Here are 3 myths about gluten.
What Is the Most Common Eye Color? Over 70% of People Have It
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Eye contact helps build trust and communication whether in business, friendships or romantic pursuits. Its importance in human socialization means that we're more likely to take note of eye color and wonder, "What is the most common eye color?"
The Dumbo Octopus Is a Deep Sea Ballerina
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Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one, they're often captivated by its charms.
Quiz: Do You Know Where Body Parts, Like the Spleen, Are Located?
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A study asked participants to determine where a number of body parts such as the spleen, liver and thyroid were located in the human body. The only part everyone got correctly was the brain. Think you can do better? Take this quiz and find out!
Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz
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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?
How Carbon Capture Works
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We know that humans are largely responsible for fueling global warming with our carbon emissions. So what if we could seize all that carbon and squirrel it away in a safe place? Well, we can. It's just hard and really expensive.
Which Magical Element Do You Wield?
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Has anyone ever told you that you're no ordinary human? You've got a secret superpower within the depths of your soul, and in this magical quiz, we're going to help you figure out what it actually is!
Can We Guess How Old You Are Based on Your Favorite Songs?
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Music is something humans have enjoyed throughout history, and it's been through so many changes as it has evolved. Is your favorite song catalog from The Beatles or *NSYNC? Tell us and we'll try to guess your age!
Scientists Make History by Growing Plants in Soil From Moon
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University of Florida scientists used lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions to successfully grow plants from seed. It's a first in human history and could help future space colonists grow food on the moon.
Which Walking Dead Character Are You?
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Rick and his group of survivors have been through a lot, and not just with the walkers. There are terrible humans out there, some trying to take and control what they shouldn't. So who from the action-packed world of the "Walking Dead" are you?