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Why Cramming Is the Worst Way to Study
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Cramming for a test might help you pass, but it doesn't provide long-term learning and that's the problem.
How to Tell Someone They Talk Too Much
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Nonstop talking can be a killjoy on a date or at work. Learn how to tell someone they talk too much at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do We Fall in Love?
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Despite the heartache that often accompanies love, we can't help wanting it and rejoicing when it works. Are we hard-wired to fall in love?
Dos and Don'ts of Running
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The dos and don'ts of running will keep you injury-free as you get in shape. Learn about the dos and don'ts of running at Discovery Health.
Pros and Cons of Fluoride
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Fluoride is added to water in efforts to prevent tooth decay, but many question fluoridation's safety and success. Learn about fluoride in water.
Why is it bad luck to change the name of a ship?
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Sailors are known for superstitions about good and bad luck while sailing, including one about the name of the ship itself.
Good Grief!: A 'Peanuts' Quiz
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From Linus' philosophical maxims to Lucy's bossy orders, "Peanuts" is an endearing story that has pervaded the homes and hearts of readers worldwide. See how much you know about the beloved comic strip, TV specials and movie.
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'?
15 'Easiest' College Majors to Avoid Constant All-nighters
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Some college majors demand late nights, complex equations and lab reports that never end. Others? Not so much.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.