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The Science Behind Our Pumpkin Spice Obsession

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The Science Behind Our Pumpkin Spice Obsession

Here's What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum

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Here's What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum

The Reason Heat Makes You So Tired

This can't be comfortable.

The Reason Heat Makes You So Tired

What Causes Eye Floaters?

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What Causes Eye Floaters?

The Reason Coffee Makes Some People Sleepy

"Why isn't this working?"

The Right Way to Blow Your Nose

Next time your nose gets stuffy, make sure you know how to blow it correctly.

9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve

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30 Pungent Facts About Farts

This man is clearly not trying to hide the fact he just passed gas.

Take a Virtual Tour of One of the Quietest Places on Earth

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Why Can You Sometimes See Your Breath?

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7 Facts About Blood

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What Purpose Does the Belly Button Serve?

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‘Water’ in Kansas City Woman’s Ear Turned Out to Be a Venomous Brown Recluse Spider

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12 Fantastic Facts About the Immune System

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Why Do People Get Ice Cream Headaches?

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10 Facts About Your Tonsils

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