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Skin Pigmentation
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Skin pigmentation is an interesting part of human anatomy. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about skin pigmentation.
The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine
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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.
5 Tips for Choosing Pigmented Eye Shadows
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Pigmented eye shadows can help you break out of mundane hues. See five tips for choosing pigmented eye shadows.
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
What is a birthmark?
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I noticed a light brown spot emerge on my newborn son's forehead when he was about three days old. It never went away. Everyone calls it a birthmark. What is a birthmark?
How Albinism Works
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About one in 20,000 people in the U.S. has some type of albinism, and more are afflicted outside of the country. So what is it and how does it happen?
Why People Are Downing Chlorophyll, the Plant Pigment
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Chlorophyll doesn't just make grass green. It has properties that help people too. And some folks are taking chlorophyll supplements to get more of it.
All About Birthmarks
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Birthmarks are extra pigmented skin and come in different types and sizes. Learn about types of birthmarks, birthmark removal and birthmark myths.
Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman
The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?
How Color-changing Ice Cream Works
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Sure, novelty foods can seem gimmicky sometimes, but color-changing ice cream is a treat that's fun for your taste buds and your eyes. Learn the chemistry behind the confection — it's sweeter than you think.