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How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? The 'Three-Week' Rule
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Three weeks of hard work. Is that all it takes to kick your smoking habit, taste for junk food or serial inability to stop hitting the snooze button? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it?
Zeus Has Been Biggest Dog in the World on Multiple Occasions
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When you think of the biggest dog in the world, you probably picture a massive, powerful creature — a dog that towers over its owners and may seem intimidating at first glance. However, despite their imposing size, many canine giants are known for their gentle nature, earning them the affectionate title of "gentle giants."
How College Football Crowns Its Champ
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The NCAA scrapped the Bowl Championship Series in favor of a playoff system. But does it truly crown a national champion in college football?
Do opposites really attract?
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Do opposites attract? Plenty of movies and books seem to think so -- but is there is there a science to these stories? Learn if opposites attract.
How to Get Rid of Hiccups
Have you ever tried holding your breath, drinking water upside down or any other bizarre method to get rid of the hiccups? Do any actually work?
What's a food desert?
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A food desert is a geographic area where grocery stores are scarce or missing. Learn about food insecurity and why it's hard to define a food desert.
The Basic Farming Quiz
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Do you know the acreage of your land? Can you tell the difference between a combine and a tractor? If you think you know the basics of farming, take this quiz to prove you have the cultivated knowledge a farmer knows like the back of his hand.
How Casinos Work
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Casinos bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year. Learn about casinos and find out how security keeps casinos safe and fair.
Can You Name These Male '80s Bands and Artists From an Image?
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These guys had some big hair and some big hits. Get ready to see some hairspray, this quiz is going to bring you back to when men teased it up just as much as women.
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.