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What exactly is amnesia?
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What is amnesia? Usually we think of head trauma that causes people to forget who they are, but there are other forms of amnesia too. Learn more here.
Can head trauma really cause amnesia?
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How are amnesia and head trauma related? What happens if you get bonked really hard on the head? Learn about amnesia and head trauma in this article.
Why do we dream?
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Ever wonder why we dream? The human brain can be mysterious, but take a look at what science has to say about why we dream.
Nothing to Sneeze at: Allergies May Affect the Brain
Seasonal allergies are a huge hassle, but the sneezing and watery eyes are only part of the story of how the body reacts to them.
Can a Person Remember Being Born?
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Can a person remember being born? Learn whether childhood amnesia or ego-protecting screen memories prevent a person from remembering being born.
The Big, Bad Brain Quiz
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How much of a brainiac are you when it comes to general brain trivia and prevailing myths? Take our quiz and find out!
Calculate Your Brain's Age With This Test
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While your physical age is sure to have some influence on our equation, your mental age tends to be quite separate from the number of birthdays you've had. Let's see if you're a spring chicken or over the hill when it comes to the gray matter.
Some People Are Smoking Scorpions to Get High
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It's strange but true: In parts of the world, some people are choosing to be stung by scorpions in order to get high. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Is My Computer So Slow? 5 Reasons and How to Fix Them
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Your computer is working slower than molasses, but why? We look at five of the most common reasons and how to fix them, with the help of experts.
Does sleeping after learning make you smarter?
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Want to ace that test? Learn if skipping the all-nighter and hitting the sack will boost your memory and learning at HowStuffWorks.