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How do pineapples grow?Contrary to what some people think, pineapples don't grow on trees — they grow out of the ground, from a leafy plant.
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What Is Neuropathy?Peripheral neuropathy (often referred to simply as "neuropathy") refers to any condition that damages or disrupts nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
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What Is Ketosis?Ketosis is a temporary physical condition marked by elevated levels of compounds known as ketone bodies in the body's tissues and fluids.
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Why Is the Ocean Blue?It's commonly believed that the ocean is blue because it's reflecting the blue sky. But this is a misconception.
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Animal Sex: How Tasmanian Devils Do ItTasmanian devil mating involves a lot of aggression, battles for dominance and infidelity.
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What Is Flex Fuel?A flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) is a vehicle with an internal combustion engine capable of operating on a mixture of fuels, typically gasoline and ethanol.
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What Is a Vegan?The primary motivation behind veganism is to reduce harm to all living creatures. It is "compassion in action," according to the American Vegan Society.
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Is Coffee Bad For You?Coffee has both positive and negative effects on the body and mind, but the benefits appear to outweigh the harms for most people.
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Corals Trap Light to Help Algae FriendsCorals rely on the photosynthesis of algae for oxygen. To make sure algae get the light they need, coral tissue traps and redistributes sunlight.
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Animal Sex: How Dragonflies Do ItDragonfly mating involves violent battles, flashy courtship dances and heart-shaped coitus.
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Mountains May Suck Up Carbon Better Than ThoughtRapidly growing mountains have higher rates of soil production and weathering than scientists thought possible, suggesting they may be able to act as carbon sinks.
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Animal Sex: 7 Tales of Naughty Acts in the WildFrom small and subtle to large and in charge, sex in the animal kingdom is just as varied as the beasts themselves.
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Animal Sex: How Bats Do ItBat sex involves unique behaviors not seen in other mammals, including swarming, honking and oral sex.
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What Is Yeast?Yeasts are microscopic, single-celled organisms belonging to the fungi kingdom — the taxonomic group that also includes mushrooms and mold.
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Animal Sex: How Peafowls Do ItPeafowl sex is a sight to behold, involving brilliant train displays, rattles and hoot dashes. Once the peacock and peahen have mated, they go their separate ways.
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What Is Karma?Karma, a Sanskrit word that roughly translates to "action," is a core concept in some Eastern religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism.
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5 Real-Life Examples of Fairy Tales Coming TrueLooking at fairy tales through the lens of science reveals some stories aren't as far-fetched as they initially appear to be. Here are five real-life examples of fairy tales coming true.
