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What Do Forensic Scientists Do?
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Forensic lab techniques help investigators solve murders, hit-and-runs, arson cases and drug busts. Learn about forensic lab techniques and safety.
How Long Do Squirrels Live?
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There are tons of squirrel species around the world. Do they all have the same life span?
European Wild Ginger
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European wild ginger is a little-known shade plant that brightens up any garden. Learn about growing, maintaining, and using European wild ginger.
10 Most Fun TV Shows About Science
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Who says science can't be fun? See 10 fun TV shows about science that entertain and educate.
Can We Guess Which Canadian City You'd Want to Live In?
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Whether you're all about business opportunities, culture and creativity, bitter cold and remoteness, or staying close to the center of power, Canada has something for everyone. Where should you end up?
How Diabetes Works
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In the U.S. alone, 20.8 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need.
Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?
Is the cure for cancer a virus?
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The cure for cancer could come from a very unlikely source, according to some recent research. Learn about using viruses as a cure for cancer.
10 Pregnancy Superstitions That Are Old Wives' Tales
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It seems like every town has that one restaurant whose eggplant parmesan can kick-start contractions. But is a labor-inducing recipe an old wives' tale?
Was there really a curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb?
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King Tut's tomb is rumored to have a curse because of the tragedies that have happened since its opening. Learn about King Tut's tomb and the King Tut curse.