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Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the worldDiscover interesting facts about how crows remember faces, mimic human speech and more.
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Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the worldDiscover interesting facts about the different types of bears and learn why not all bears hibernate.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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Elephants: Facts about Earth's largest living land animalsDiscover interesting facts about elephants, the highly intelligent and social animals that roam Africa and Asia.
By Marilyn Perkins Last updated
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The 5 human senses — and a few more you might not know aboutReference Humans have more than five senses that help us navigate the world.
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What's the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning?Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning are easy to mix up. Learn what the difference is and see examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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What is penicillin, and how was it discovered?Discovered by sheer accident in the late 1920s, penicillin was the world's first antibiotic.
By Anna Gora Published
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Rats: Facts about these thin-tailed, medium-size rodentsRats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that are found all over the world.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatmentsFibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue and poor sleep.
By Anna Gora Published
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Pollution facts and types of pollutionThe different ways that the environment gets contaminated.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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The nervous system: Facts, function and diseasesReference The network of nerves is the body's electrical wiring.
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Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant sharkMegalodon was the largest shark and one of the largest fish on record. It went extinct about 2.6 million years ago.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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Facts about groundhogsGroundhogs, also called woodchucks, are large rodents. Traditionally, their shadows are used to predict when winter will end.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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What are the effects of global warming?Reference The effects of global warming will be far-reaching and often devastating, scientists have warned.
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Thyroid Gland: Facts, function & diseasesThe thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in the throat. Here's what you need to know about its function.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Mediterranean diet: Everything you need to knowreference How to follow a Mediterranean diet to live longer and boost your health
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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The flu (influenza): Causes, symptoms and treatmentThe flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Vitamin K: Benefits, sources and deficiencyAlso known as the ‘blood clotting’ nutrient, vitamin K is important for healing, bone health and eyesight
By Maddy Biddulph Last updated
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Vitamin C: Sources, benefits & deficiencyAlso known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is important to many functions in the body. Here’s a complete guide on how to get enough of it
By Anna Gora Last updated
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Dog Family: Facts About Canines & Their CousinsBy Alina Bradford Last updated
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What is gluten?Reference Gluten refers to the proteins found in wheat endosperm. Some people are gluten-intolerant, but a gluten-free diet is not for everyone.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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Tonsils: Definition, anatomy & functionTonsils are small organs in the back of the throat. When they become inflamed they cause tonsillitis.
By Kimberly Hickok Published
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Ovaries: Facts, Function & DiseaseOvaries are the primary female reproductive organs. They secrete hormones and release eggs for fertilization.
By Alina Bradford Last updated
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Gluten-Free diet: Benefits & risksEverything you need to know about following a gluten-free diet, from what foods to avoid, to potential risks
By Lou Mudge Last updated
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Vitamin A: Sources, benefits & deficiencyEverything you need to know about Vitamin A, including where to get it from your diet
By Maddy Biddulph Published
