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New Study Shows Cannabis Boosts Memory in Older Mice
Researchers have shown that THC in marijuana alters the structure of the brains in older mice to be more like brains of younger mice. Could the same be true for humans?
Why Some People Faint When They See Blood
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What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.
How Willpower Works
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Willpower allows us to resist urges and impulses. Learn about willpower in this article.
Is there a psychological reason for people being mean on the Internet?
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We've all seen "flame wars" on the Internet. Maybe we've been the victims or the perpetrators, too. But what causes people to say things online that they would never say in person?
Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
5 Games You Can Play With Only Pen and Paper
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Games that you play with only pen and paper can be just as fun as modern, high-tech games. Learn about five fun games you play with pen and paper.
Why do we remember pain?
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Why do we remember pain? It involves physical, emotional and psychological influences. Take a look at why we remember pain at Discovery Health.
How Dingbats Works
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It's a printing press block, an electronic font and a less-than-flattering nickname -- so how did Dingbats come to be a series of word games, too?
How Towers of Hanoi Works
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Towers of Hanoi is made up of posts and discs that form a pyramid. Learn about the difficult puzzle game Towers of Hanoi.
How Quiddler Works
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Quiddler is a short word game that is fun for kids and adults alike. Learn about the rules and strategies of Quiddler.