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Are kids happier than adults?

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From an adult's point of view, kids have it made, spending their days playing and goofing off, with no responsibilities to worry about. But are kids really jumping for joy more often than the rest of us?

Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger

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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.

Does baby powder stop sweating?

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Does baby powder stop sweating? Visit Discovery Health to learn if baby powder stops sweating.

Centuries of Volcano Death Statistics, Newly Analyzed for Your Reading Pleasure

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New research digs into historic volcano fatalities to explore how, where and whom a volcano is most likely to kill.

Niagara Falls Will Temporarily Stop Gushing in 2019

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The formidable gusher could stop flowing for a few months in 2019 in order to repair some bridges in dire need.

Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy

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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.

How Aphrodisiacs Work

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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.

The 9 Longest Rivers in the World: From the Nile to the Congo

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When it comes to rivers, longest doesn't necessarily mean biggest, and length can be difficult to determine, so the top spot will always be debated.

How College Admissions Tests Work

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College admissions tests, such as the SAT and ACT are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about college admissions tests.

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