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September 27, 2003

 

Put Some Ice on It

And since the cold numbs your nerves at the injury site, you don’t feel much pain as long as you apply ice.

September 27, 2003

 

Hemorrhoids

Nearly everyone gets hemorrhoids at some point in his or her life. So what exactly are hemorrhoids? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

Why It Isn’t Easy Being Blue

Ever wonder if you can actually turn blue while holding your breath? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

Green As Blood

The blood of an insect functions differently than the blood of a human. In humans, blood gets its red color from hemoglobin, which travels through blood vessels carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Insect blood, however, does not carry gasses and has no hemoglobin.

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