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Pigs, it turns out, wallow in the mud for a good reason.
Have you ever wondered why pigs like to roll around in the mud? We'll solve the mystery for you on this A Moment Of Science.
The internet has helped chain letters proliferate more than ever.
If people actually followed the instructions on chain letters they received, it wouldn't be long before everyone in the world had a letter in their mailbox.
Ants are really very sophisticated considering out small they are.
Humans aren't the only creatures to exploit the anti-fungal properties of some bacteria.
Buckling that seatbelt is easy. Do it!
Everyone knows seatbelts save lives. But do you know how they work?
The average person is usually able to pass a kidney stone up to 5 millimeters in size.
On this episode, we'll journey into the kidneys to find out what makes kidney stones hurt so much.
Could Mars have harbored life a long, long time ago?
Over the years, scientists have found many meteorites they believe came to Earth from Mars. These bits of debris have many interesting things to say.
It's not necessarily a bad idea to ask your doctor to clean off their stethoscope before examining you.
It's hard to believe such a common medical tool could be so dangerous, but it is.
If you really can't get to the gym, it's at least worth trying the imagination method.
While actually working out is the best way to get stronger, research suggests that even just thinking about lifting heavy objects can yield results.
For folks who are indifferent to music, it's not the ears that are to blame. It's the mind.
As it turns out, not everyone loves music. How is this possible?
Like earthworms, leeches are segmented worms.
There aren't too many of us who think leeches are cool--but they are still used in medicine, and now there is even a mechanical leech.
Could common household solvents -- along with other common chemicals -- be causing us serious harm?
While clear causal links remain elusive, there is mounting evidence that some industrial chemicals may be hurting our brains.
As with all other health claims, it's always good to be suspicious of supposed cure-alls.
In this Moment of Science, we discuss the possible anticancer benefits of drinking green tea.
There's a surprising amount of potential energy stored up in a balloon.
Bursting balloons make a lot of noise. How can something so simple be so loud?
Everyone is unique in terms of exactly how much sleep they need each night.
It is clear that sufficient sleep and health go hand-in-hand. But is it possible to get too much sleep?
Is the answer really as simple as identifying a touch-loving receptor?
For most of us, a gentle touch from another human being every now and then is a nice thing. Could this be due to a special sensory receptor in our skin?
When it comes to smell, maybe we're not as far behind other members of the animal kingdom as we once thought.
The human nose may be a lot more capable than we've been led to believe.
Some people believe that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's. While this may be true, which mouth is more dangerous to people?
Some compound eyes can have thousands of ommatidia!
The eyes of insects are very different than those of mammals like humans. Nevertheless, they serve their owners well.
Yum! Check out these chocolate treats!
Recent studies have found that chocolate very well may have health benefits.
dark chocolate
Seemingly decadent, eating dark chocolate is actually good for your heart. Scientists may have finally figured out why.
A cloud can weigh tons.
Despite weighing tons, clouds seem to free-float in the air. How do the billowy marvels stay up in the sky?
mammoth
Did climate change wipe out the wooly mammoth? The fossil record may tell a different story of the mammoth's demise.
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