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By Feb 22, 2021
Health

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Nutritionists warn of one big caveat with the numbers on the packaging.
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Body, heal thyself

The frontier of science is looking inward to fix what ails us.
By Jun 14, 2016
Science

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?

Short answer: It's complicated
By Jun 6, 2016
Health

Why Does Sunlight Lighten Hair But Darken Skin?

Short answer: Skin protects itself, hair doesn't.
By Apr 4, 2016
Health

Does Giving Blood Harm Your Immune System?

Short answer: No.
By Mar 14, 2016
Science

Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward?

Short answer: Blame it on hot air, or swirling air, or something else
By Mar 10, 2016
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Do Beards Keep Men Warm?

Yes, unless they’re caked in snow and ice
By Feb 29, 2016
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Which is More Powerful: A Giant Microscope or a Giant Telescope?

A battle of resolution
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Why Do I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me?

Your brain is likely reverse-engineering a reason
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Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

Short answer: Yes