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Yes, Neanderthals Could Laugh

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The more we research our closest extinct human ancestor, the more we realize how similar we were. But could we have shared a joke?

Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study

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HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.

Monkeys Have the Anatomy for 'Human' Speech, But Not the Brains

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Can monkeys and apes talk? Learn more about primate speech abilities and vocal anatomy in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?

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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?

Why Do Music and Art Move Us?

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Music and art often elicit strong emotions in an audience. Learn why music and art move us.

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.

The Easiest Language to Learn for Native English Speakers

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What is the easiest language to learn as a second language? The answer will vary depending on your native language. Learning a new language can open up opportunities, from connecting with people in your community or embracing your own culture to being able to live and work abroad.

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