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Most Babies Born to One Mother at Once

Reading Time: 2 minutes It has been reported via social media, and a few suspect websites that an Indian woman set the enviable record for the most babies born to one mother at once. It was reported that she had delivered eleven babies, all at once, in a single pregnancy. Now that’s quite a massive number, and probably more suited …

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The Energy Consumption of the Human Brain is About 20 Watts

Reading Time: 2 minutes The human brain is a fairly complex organ. It can best be described as the powerhouse of the body. It has allowed people to literally reach for the stars. Even though it is only about two percent of a persons weight, it consumes a hell of a lot more energy. To be as accurate as …

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Shift work is associated with cognitive decline

Reading Time: 2 minutes Shift work is a common reality for millions of workers across the world. From healthcare professionals to factory workers and truck drivers, many individuals work jobs that require them to work outside of traditional nine-to-five schedules. However, a growing body of research has found that shift work may have negative effects on both physical and …

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The Longest Sneezing Fit Ever Recorded Lasted 978 Days

Reading Time: 2 minutes Would you believe that the longest sneezing fit ever recorded lasted a whopping 978 days? As amazing as it sounds, it’s absolutely true. The poor unfortunate woman who suffered for over two agonizing years was Donna Griffiths from Worcestershire, England. For many of us who suffer a bout of the sniffles it usually lasts no more …

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Babies Don’t Feel Pain Used to Be a Common Belief with Doctors

Reading Time: 2 minutes Babies don’t feel pain was a once common held belief among the health care profession. But why would anyone ever think such an absurd thing up? I mean, it seems too far fetched to be even remotely true, but it was. What makes this even more absurd was that it was a common held misconception …

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Vicks Inhaler Can Cause a False Positive Drug Test for Meth

Reading Time: 2 minutes Would you risk using Vicks inhalers if they can result in a positive drug test for Meth? You’re probably thinking that this is just some weird prank, but disturbingly, it’s true. It’s a tiny little quirk with the popular cold remedy that can cause huge problems if you face a drug test after using it. …

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