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How are so many seemingly harmless and random things deemed carcinogenic?

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

The term "carcinogenic" is one you might hear a lot, especially when talking about things that aren't good for you....

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The real reasons we use pillows to sleep

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

The humble pillow—a soft, cushiony haven where we rest our weary heads at the end of a long day. But...

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Why do our legs tend to ache more if we are standing still than if we are walking for long periods?

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

You might think that standing still would be easier on your legs than walking, but the reality is a bit...

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Iceland Can Get Ripped Into Two By Tectonic Plate Movements

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

Iceland is unquestionably beautiful, a land of fire and ice! Its a place where you can find glaciers and volcanoes...

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Why is yawning contagious?

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

Yawning is one of those strange, everyday phenomena that we don't often think about, yet it seems to happen all...

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Why does your body burn several thousand calories a day even if you do nothing but running a kilometre burns less than 100 calories?

2 years ago astoundinglytrue.com

Picture your body as a bustling city. You have the energy plant (your metabolism), the waste management system (digestive and...