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In the 1970s, Joe Brainard wrote a book-length poem that paid heed to fashion
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A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
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How far do germs travel after a sneeze? Can you really catch a cold if it's chilly outside? And does vitamin C actually help battle cold symptoms?
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The rules are extensive, but after three horses died in the filming of the HBO show "Luck," some are wondering if they're strict enough
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New research shows just a sip can cause the potent neurotransmitter dopamine to flood the brain
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The FDA is investigating whether doctors aren't getting enough training before they start using machines to do surgery. Is the "wow" factor to blame?
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In 1836, three Scottish boys discovered a strange cache of miniature coffins concealed on a hillside above Edinburgh. Who put them there—and why?
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How far can you push the design of a knight before it stops looking like a knight?
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This week, learn how to knit or make pottery, appreciate how much of a luxury your washing machine is and experience the prettiest room on the Mall
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The Harris family struck gold when they introduced the ice house to England in 1856, but what were the costs of their innovation?
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Educating Americans for the 21st Century
From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to Mean Girls, on-screen educators have a talent for causing trouble. Here are the worst offenders.
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Never has been being so cute been so dangerous
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From chimps to caterpillars to birds and flies, all sorts of animals use medicine
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Champa the bear has made a swift recovery following surgery at her bear sanctuary in Laos
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Humid air causes hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules and the proteins in your hair, triggering curls and frizz
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Forget loyalty. In 2013, it's all about the stadium, as ballpark chasers take to the road with the goal of seeing a game in every stadium on the continent
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A new exhibit at the Air and Space Museum reveals how we use time and space to get around every day, from maritime exploration to Google maps
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Imaging technology shows that a reward center known as the nucleus accumbens lights up when we hear melodies we love
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In 1950, journalist Vincent Sheean argued that renouncing national sovereignty was the only way to prevent nuclear war
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