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Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
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A study at the University of Exeter in January 2020 found that squirrels that strongly favored a paw - whether right or left - perform less well at learning tasks. Ah ... OK. So. Many. Questions.
Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
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HowStuffWorks looks at whether strongly lateralized squirrels are less good at learning.
Owl Omen and Symbolism: Why Do Owls Fascinate Us?
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From ancient times until today, people have been captivated by these iconic, mysterious birds. What is it about owls that makes them the enduring subject of myth and superstition?
Why Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?
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Think of goosebumps as 'skin orgasms' that are caused by unexpected and pleasant experiences. You know you get them when you're cold, but what is going on in our brains that triggers them?
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
How to Become a Paleontologist
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Do you know how to become a Paleontologist? Find out how to become a Paleontologist in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Tattoos May Be Good for Your Health
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Having a lot of tattoos could mean you have a healthy immune system. HowStuffWorks Now explains why.
Alien Abduction Theories: A Scientific Search for Evidence
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Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis. Read more about alien abductions.
Top 5 Crazy Government Experiments
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The occasional oddball research premise slips past the people who review government grant applications. What are some of the craziest instances of your tax dollars at work?
How do you measure happiness?
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Can you measure happiness? See how researchers are trying to figure out how to measure happiness and learn about the Satisfaction with Life Scale.