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Should You Fear the Sun? & Is There Anything to Astrology?

Most parents think the key to getting kids to eat healthy food is explaining why it's healthy. Unfortunately, research suggests that strategy can backfire spectacularly. In fact, telling children a food is "good for you" may be one of the fastest ways to make them reject it. Fort ...  Show more

Your Phone May Not Be the Problem & The Puzzles That Break Your Brain - SYSK Choice

Have you ever held a pet up to a mirror and wondered why they don't seem to recognize themselves? Humans usually figure it out very young, but most animals never do. Yet a surprising handful of species appear capable of recognizing their own reflection—a clue that scientists use ...  Show more

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