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Earth's 20 Quadrillion Ants Outweigh All Wild Birds and Mammals, Combined
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Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
How Nicotine Works
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Smoking or chewing tobacco makes many people feel good, even mildly euphoric. It's the nicotine that produces the buzz. Find out how nicotine affects the human body and what makes it so addictive.
Why can't you say 'toy boat' three times fast?
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Saying 'toy boat' three times fast seems impossible, despite your best efforts. Find out why it is so hard to say the words 'toy boat' three times fast.
How Electric Aircraft Work
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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.
How Can Light Kill Viruses?
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Hand sanitizers can only get you so far in preventing a viral infection. Scientists are discovering how visible light can be used to destroy viruses. Learn about the laser technique and what it means for the future.
How strong is a shark's bite?
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A shark bite is pretty scary to think about, but knowing the force behind a shark bite may ease your worries. Learn how strong a shark bite is.
Baldness: Types and Treatments
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How can you prevent baldness before you lose all your hair? Learn the causes and types of baldness, and read about different treatments for hair loss.
10 Countries With the Highest Suicide Rates (According to the OECD)
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Content warning: This article discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 or text SAVE to 741741.
Experts Divided on Whether Fidget Spinners Help Kids With ADHD
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Some experts see benefits for children with ADHD, but scientific evidence remains short. HowStuffWorks looks at fidget spinners and kids with ADHD.
How do they figure out the number of calories in a recipe?
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Is determining it as simple as adding up the calories in the ingredients and dividing them by the number of servings? Or does the cooking (or even the digestive process) change the final calorie count?