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Can you get high from poppy seeds? Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?
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Best Black Friday deals on air purifiers

Cyber Monday is over, but you can still save big on these excellent air purifiers: Deals hand-picked by our expert reviewers

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Hurry, these air purifier deals will not last long.

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Best Black Friday deals on workout equipment and exercise machines

Missed Cyber Monday? These are the best 8 fitness deals that are still live, as chosen by our fitness experts

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals There is still time to save big bucks on excellent home exercise equipment.

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Black Friday deals on electric toothbrushes, water flossers and other oral care products

The best Cyber Monday discounts on electric toothbrushes and water flossers: Last few deals remain

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Best deals for squeaky-clean teeth and a bright smile.

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A man who is wearing a black sweatshirt is sat facing away from the camera. The e-tattoos can be seen across his scalp, with ink running down his head and joining up to wires at the base of his neck which are connected to a white device.

'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring

By Emily Cooke published

Electrodes can now be printed onto the scalp to measure brain activity.

Neuroscience
Running shoes discounted for Cyber Monday on an orange background

Our experienced distance runner has picked these best running shoe deals this Cyber Monday to get you on the right track

By Kate Carter last updated

Deals It is a race against time as some of these running shoe deals will sell out fast — grab yours now with our expert advice.

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Pro Breeze 1500ml mini dehumidifier

Our favorite compact dehumidifier is now under £40. Grab the ProBreeze Mini while you can

By Kate Carter published

Deals We already loved this compact, efficient little bargain — And now the ProBreeze Mini Dehumidifier is reduced to under £40 for Cyber Monday, we just love it even more

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The Hydrow Wave rowing machine

We have found the Hydrow Wave at a record-low price this Cyber Monday so watch us row away with glee

By Kate Carter published

Deals This Cyber Monday you can save $250 on the full package with Hydrow Wave — a connected, immersive rowing machine with live workouts coached by big names in rowing.

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A close-up of poppy seeds and their pods

Can you get high from poppy seeds?

By Marilyn Perkins published

Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?

Medicine & Drugs
Garmin Epix 2

We called it! This Garmin watch sold out but these other deals are fit and healthy

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals The Garmin Epix 2 watch is now 55% off at Walmart, bringing it to its lowest-ever price.

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Garmin Forerunner 955

The excellent Garmin Forerunner 955 is now reduced by $100 on Amazon

By Kate Carter last updated

Deals Lowest price we've ever seen on Garmin smartwatch: One of the best-value fitness watches you can buy and this excellent Black Friday deal on Amazon will save you over $100.

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