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People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
Do Dogs Get Embarrassed When We Dress Them Up?
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Humans experience a wide range of emotions, but what about dogs? Do they ever get embarrassed by their humans? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.
Try These 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life This Year
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A new year is always a good time to set new goals. We've come up with five healthy changes that have been scientifically shown to improve your well-being.
How 'Charlotte's Web' Went From Iconic Kid Lit to Popular CBD Brand
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A little girl with epilepsy caused the mash-up of a beloved children's book title and a CBD oil that changed medical history.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
Why Does Having Too Many Options Make It Harder to Choose?
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To choose between options in the decision-making progress can be overwhelming. See why it is hard to choose options when there are many choices.
Ivy League Universities: The Gold Standard of Higher Education
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Ivy League universities might conjure images of ivy-covered walls, tweed jackets, and old-money prestige. But there's more to these schools than tradition and architecture.
Is there a 400 pound lobster out there?
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A giant lobster weighing over 100 pounds could exist, according to recent studies on lobster growth and aging. Learn about the possibility of a giant lobster.
How Could Gold Save My Life?
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Gold nanoparticles have the potential to radically change breast cancer detection, according to a recent study. Learn about the use of gold nanoparticles.