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Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?

Watching television can influence how much we eat.

Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?

The Reason Coffee Makes Some People Sleepy

"Why isn't this working?"

The Reason Coffee Makes Some People Sleepy

Why Are There Green Grains in My Brown Rice?

Chlorophyll, anyone?

Why Are There Green Grains in My Brown Rice?

Dairy Queen's Frozen Treats Aren't Technically Ice Cream—Here's Why

Dairy Queen ice cream isn't exactly ice cream.

Dairy Queen's Frozen Treats Aren't Technically Ice Cream—Here's Why

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

Grin and carrot.

Is Pink Lettuce Safe to Eat?

No need to be skeeved out.

How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Those wooden utensils in the corner are eyeing this situation nervously.

How to Make A Chocolate Bar From Scratch

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A Brief History of Chocolate

Over the course of its history, chocolate has gone from a sacred beverage to a sweet treat.

How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?

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How Warm Is Lukewarm?

He's a little lukewarm about baths in general.

11 Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits, Botanically Speaking

Yeah, most of these are fruits.

Can Honey Go Bad?

Honey can last pretty much forever.

What Are Those Meatless, Plant-Based Burgers Actually Made Of?

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10 Brilliant Kits to Help You Learn New Skills

Hate Brown Apple Slices? Use This Simple Trick to Keep Them Fresh

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