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What Makes Mexican Jumping Beans Jump?

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Mexican jumping beans are small, brown beans that seem to have a life of their own as they jump and move around. But what is it that makes them jump?

For 64 Percent of Kids with ADHD, Food is the Cause

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Did you know that For 64 Percent of Kids with ADHD, Food is the Cause. Keep reading and discover how food can impact ADHD and ADD.

Effect of Stress on the Brain

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The effects of stress on the brain can be dangerous to your overall health. Learn more about effect of stress on the brain from Discovery Health.

Despite Benefits to Teens, Half of Parents Oppose Later School Start Times

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How could later school start times benefit teens and even save lives? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed

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A study at the University of Exeter in January 2020 found that squirrels that strongly favored a paw - whether right or left - perform less well at learning tasks. Ah ... OK. So. Many. Questions.

Pink Snake: Rare in the Wild, Relatively Common in Captivity

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When you think of snakes, vibrant shades of green, brown or even black might come to mind. But there's something uniquely captivating about a pink snake.

Spanking Has Declined Sharply in the U.S. in Last 25 Years, Study Finds

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Parents in the U.S. are spanking their kids much less often than they did in the past. A study looked at the decline between 1993 and 2017.

Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom

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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.

Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed

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HowStuffWorks looks at whether strongly lateralized squirrels are less good at learning.

Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate

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HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of grey seals clapping underwater and asks why they do it.

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