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How do painkillers know where you hurt?
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As kids, we couldn't use big words to describe our scrapes, but we could point, and somehow the medicine knew where we hurt. It still does. How?
5 Foods that Will Make You Happier
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Are you looking for some foods that will make you happier? Check out our top 5 foods that will make you happier and enjoy!
Will you die if you never sleep?
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Sleep deprivation can have many side effects, but is death one of them? Find out if you can die if you never sleep at HowStuffWorks.
Frog Anatomy: A Simple Breakdown of How Frog Bodies Work
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Frogs might seem simple, but under the skin, they're biological marvels. When you dig into frog anatomy, you’ll find structures that support a life both in water and on land. That duality makes them excellent subjects for comparing vertebrate systems—including our own.
What's Going on With Detroit's Mysterious Zug Island?
A disturbing noise, somewhere between a window-rattling bass and a brain-numbing deep thrum has bugged the heck out of residents in the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada for years, and it's called the Windsor Hum.
Our Most Difficult Knowledge Quiz
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Stop yelling at the screen during "Jeopardy" and try a *real* killer knowledge quiz, smart guy! (Or smart gal). We'll put your brain through its paces, we promise!
Is Love at First Sight Possible?
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Is love at first sight possible? Read about whether a glimpse across the room could really be love at first sight.
How Love Works
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If you've ever been in love, you've probably at least considered classifying the feeling as an addiction.
Depression Overview
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Understanding how depression works can help improve daily life and health problems. Learn about how depression works, from causes to treatments.
How Virtual Surround Sound Works
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Virtual surround sound mimics the effect of multi-speaker surround-sound systems. Learn about virtual surround sound and find out how sound is perceived.