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How Emergency Rooms Work

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Movies and TV shows depict emergency rooms as insanely intense places. But do you want to know what an emergency department in a hospital is really like? Learn all about what goes on in a real-life ER.

How the Obesity Paradox Works

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The obesity paradox shows that people with chronic obesity have a greater chance of survival than normal-weight people. Learn about the obesity paradox.

Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?

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Nonviolence is central to the core of Jainism, as everything has a soul - animals, flowers and bacteria, as well as people. How do Jainists practice this in daily life?

Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas

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The Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles along South America's western edge, traversing seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. Famous for its towering peaks like Aconcagua and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu, the Andes are a captivating mix of natural wonders and historical treasures.

How Nepotism Works

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Appointing family members to positions they may not have earned is criticized - but sometimes it's beneficial. Learn about nepotism at HowStuffWorks.

Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?

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Friends often tell cancer patients to "stay positive" in order to beat the disease. But is there any scientific proof that positivity helps with cancer survival?

10 Least Educated States: High School Completion Rates and More

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Education levels vary widely across the U.S., and some states consistently fall behind in both school quality and degree attainment.

Is Gross National Happiness more important than the GDP?

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Is Gross National Happiness a reliable economic indicator? Do happy workers improve the Gross National Product? Learn about Gross National Happiness.

How Do You Become a Ufologist?

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If you're considering a hobby or career as a "ufologist" or paranormal investigator, there are a handful of routes that don't involve being personally abducted or applying to a secret government shadow agency.

Do men and women have different brains?

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Do men and women have different brains, or are gender stereotypes based on our environments? Learn if men and women have different brains.

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