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How Advergaming Works
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Advertising has made its way into the virtual world of video games. More and more companies are testing the waters with a method of reaching potential customers called advergaming.
Phthalates Are Everywhere and Scientists Are Worried
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Phthalates are chemicals that make plastics stronger and they're in just about everything you touch. But are they harmful to your health?
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.
Seniors May Be As Hooked to Smartphones As Their Grandkids
What does smartphone addiction look like in an older person? Read this HowStuffWorks article to find out.
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.
How Twins Work
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Twins are unique people who are also eerily similar to each other. Do twins really have ESP? Learn how twinning happens and what types of twins are out there.
Types of Mental Health Practitioners
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Learn what to consider when choosing a mental health practitioner from Discovery Health.
There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles
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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.
How Men Work
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The idea that men are better at math and science than women are is one of many stereotypes that doesn't hold up well under scientific scrutiny. Learn exactly what makes men different from women and find out whether other common perceptions about men are accurate.
How Sleep Deprivation Works
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Pulled an all-nighter last night? You're a danger to yourself and others. Find out why sleep deprivation is such a hazard.