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Our Skin Is Covered With Invisible Stripes

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Our Skin Is Covered With Invisible Stripes

Can Drinking More Alcohol Cure a Hangover? The Truth Behind the Hair of the Dog

Is this Bloody Mary part of the problem or solution?

Can Drinking More Alcohol Cure a Hangover? The Truth Behind the Hair of the Dog

Watch: Scientists Discover What Happens When You Drop an Eyeball From a Five-Story Height

The look of fear when you realize someone's about to drop you, an eyeball, from a great height.

Watch: Scientists Discover What Happens When You Drop an Eyeball From a Five-Story Height

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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The Reason Heat Makes You So Tired

This can't be comfortable.

What Causes Eye Floaters?

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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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