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Do Plants Feel Pain? A Primer on Plant Neurobiology
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Though they may be stuck in one place, plants have proven to possess a surprising array of capabilities. But the ability to feel pain? Scientists are learning that the possibility isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Mental Illness
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Mental illness is a term used in the study and practice of psychology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the term mental illness.
Why Feeling Clean Feels So Good
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Human beings are hard-wired to function better in a clean environment. HowStuffWorks looks at why.
Euthanasia Coaster: A Roller Coaster Designed to Kill Riders
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In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.
What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
Benefits of Theanine
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Theanine is found in green tea and has positive effects on anxiety. Learn about theanine, a supplement for soothing anxiety.
Why Do Antidepressants Have Warnings About Suicidal Thoughts?
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Why do so many drugs that treat depression have warnings that suicidal thoughts could increase? Is the treatment even worse than the cure?
Why Fido Follows You Everywhere, and Why That's Awesome
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Dog owners know: Their four-legged friends are stuck to them like Velcro. But why? Are they afraid of being left behind, or is it something else?
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!
How Psychopaths Work
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The average psychopath isn't a ruthless killer. Learn what makes a psychopath in this article at HowStuffWorks.