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Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
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It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.
You Already Use Heuristics Every Day. Here's What They Are
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Heuristics are rule-of-thumb strategies that help us shorten decision-making time and solve problems quickly and effortlessly.
Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit
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You might have seen lychees at an international farmers market and not known they were lychees. The dark red fruit looks a bit like raspberries and are packed with sugar.
What's the Difference Between Macronutrients and Micronutrients?
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What are micronutrients and macronutrients and why are both important for living a healthy lifestyle? HowStuffWorks lets you in on all the details.
5 Ways Homeostasis Keeps Your Body Humming Along
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HowStuffWorks finds out the meaning behind the word 'homeostasis' and five ways it's really important for your body.
What Is the Birthday Paradox?
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How large does a random group of people have to be for a 50 percent chance to exist that at least two of the people will share a birthday?
Can You Pass This Periodic Table Trivia Quiz?
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Let's take a trip back to high school chemistry class! Do you remember all those fun things you were taught about the periodic table? Jog your memory with this quiz, and we'll tell you how much knowledge your big brain managed to retain.
Which athletes live the longest?
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Which athletes live the longest? Find out which athletes live the longest and endure the least injury in their sports.
10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
How Flavor Enhancers Work
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Flavor enhancers can brighten the flavors of almost any food. Learn how flavor enhancers change how food tastes.