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True or False? "Apatosaurus liked to live in swamps and shallow water."

False

HowStuffWorks "Could dinosaurs swim?"

This theory portrayed sauropods a little more like wallowers than swimmers -- and it turned out to be wrong.
True

HowStuffWorks "Could dinosaurs swim?"

Giant dinosaurs like Apatosaurus and Diplodocus used to be depicted as water dwellers.

HowStuffWorks "Could dinosaurs swim?"

Giant dinosaurs like Apatosaurus and Diplodocus used to be depicted as water dwellers.

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Will the world end in 2012?

Yes, the world will end in 2012.

HowStuffWorks "Will the world really end in 2012?"

The Mayan calendar even gives us a potential date for the theoretical downfall: Dec. 21, 2012.

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Is the cancer risk for Americans increasing or decreasing?

Decreasing (less cancer)

Discovery Health "10 Cancer Myths"

A closer look at the numbers by age group shows the cancer risk for Americans is actually dropping.

Reality: The risk of being diagnosed with cancer and the risk of dying of cancer have decreased since the early 1990s.

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How much is customary to tip bartenders?

12%

HowStuffWorks "How Much to Tip?"

Bars -Ten to 15 percent is considered average, but you should also take into consideration the complexity of your drink orders.

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Where did the Moon come from?

A planet-sized object crashed into the the earth and the debris formed the Moon.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It came from a fiery crash.

The most popular scientific theory for the origin of the moon is that two large planetesimals, or planets-in-progress, collided in the solar nebula.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It came from a fiery crash.
The Moon and the Earth condensed separately from solar system gas cloud.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It's the Earth's baby brother.

As the Earth was forming through accretion, the moon might have formed the same way, right next door.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It's the Earth's baby brother.

As the Earth was forming through accretion, the moon might have formed the same way, right next door.
The Moon separated from the earth and spun off.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It's a broken piece of Earth.

During the early, rapidly spinning days of the solar nebula, the moon might have broken away from the Earth.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It's a broken piece of Earth.

During the early, rapidly spinning days of the solar nebula, the moon might have broken away from the Earth.
The Moon was captured by the Eathr's gravity.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

It followed the Earth home, and the Earth kept it.

The moon may have come from somewhere else in the universe and gotten caught in the Earth's gravity.

HowStuffWorks "Where did the moon come from?"

The moon may have come from somewhere else in the universe and gotten caught in the Earth's gravity.

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Did the Mayans predict that 2012 would be the end of the world?

Yes

HowStuffWorks "Will the world really end in 2012?"

The Mayan calendar even gives us a potential date for the theoretical downfall: Dec. 21, 2012.

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Can stress make your hair turn gray?

No

Discovery Health "Why Hair Goes Gray"

There is no direct link between stress and gray hair.

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When was the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees?

5 million years ago

Howstuffworks "What is the last common ancestor?"

Based on current fossil evidence, paleoanthropologists think the panin and hominid lines diverged roughly 5.4 million years ago.

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Do Eskimos have a very large number of words for "snow"?

Yes, Eskimos have a lot of words for snow.

Howstuffworks "How long can a camel go without water?"

It makes sense that Eskimos have an extensive list of words to describe snow.

HowStuffWorks "How long can a camel go without water?"

It makes sense that Eskimos have an extensive list of words to describe snow.

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If you go swimming after a big meal, is there a risk that you will get a cramp and drown?

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Are babies born with kneecaps?

Yes, babies are born with kneecaps.

Discovery Health "Baby Bones"

Although it doesn't show up on X-rays, your baby does in fact have kneecaps.

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How many megatons was the Tunguska asteroid impact explosion in 1908?

15 megatons

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

And the last time the rest of us really noticed was in 1908, when an asteroid about the size of a football field exploded in Earth's atmosphere with the force of a 15-megaton bomb, leveling an 800 square-mile (2,000-sq-km) area of Siberia.

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Is life elsewhere in the universe common or uncommon?

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Are anti-oxidants beneficial to your health?

Yes

Discovery Health "The Effects of Antioxidants"

So, despite the disappointing findings of trials, scientists remain certain of the many potential benefits of dietary antioxidants -- they simply haven't figured out exactly how the different antioxidant systems work together in our bodies to protect us from free-radical damage.

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Will Apophis Asteroid collide with Earth on April 13, 2036?

No

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

It could come even closer to Earth in 2036, and there are some algorithms that predict a collision, but most experts say it won't hit us.

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Impact Probability (cumulative) 7.4e-06

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How many exoplanets (planets beyond our solar system) are known?

About 300

HowStuffWorks "What are the odds there is extraterrestrial life in outer space?"

Since then, they've detected nearly 300 of these extra-solar planets.

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How fast can a polar bear run?

35 miles/hr

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A polar bear can run up to 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) an hour—fast enough to catch reindeer.

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A polar bear can run up to 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) an hour—fast enough to catch reindeer.

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True or False? "Cracking your knuckles too often will cause arthritis."

True

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

This bubble-bursting is not the same as arthritis, which is when the body's immune system attacks joints.

However, constant knuckle-cracking can injure joints and weaken fingers.

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What was the yield of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

15 kilotons

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

The nuclear bomb the United States dropped on Hiroshima had a 15-kiloton yield.

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Should humans drink at least eight glasses of water per day?

No, you don't need to drink 8 glasses per day.

Discovery Health "Does eight glasses of water really hydrate skin?"

A study done in 2002 at Dartmouth Medical School didn't find any evidence to support the idea that we should all drink eight glasses of water a day [source: Bellenir].

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True or False? "Eating chocolate or fried foods will give you acne."

False

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

Stress and heredity may also be factors, but chocolate bars and onion rings are off the hook.

Wherever this idea came from, it's wrong.

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True or False? "Redheads are going extinct."

False

HowStuffWorks "Redhead Extinction"

It turns out that all those people were wrong.

Redheads are here to stay and should be around well beyond 2060.

So while red hair may remain rare, enough people carry the gene that, barring global catastrophe, redheads should continue to appear for some time.

HowStuffWorks "Redhead Extinction"

So while red hair may remain rare, enough people carry the gene that, barring global catastrophe, redheads should continue to appear for some time.

Redheads are here to stay and should be around well beyond 2060.

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Who is smarter, on average, men or women?

Men and women are equally intelligent.

Discovery Health "Male and Female Brain Structure"

And as for intelligence, average IQ scores are the same for both men and women [source: Crenson].

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

And as for intelligence, average IQ scores are the same for both men and women [source: Crenson ].

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True or False? "People with bigger brains are, on average, smarter."

True

Discovery Health "Brain Size and Intelligence"

In 2005, psychologist Michael McDaniel evaluated studies that used brain-imaging and standard intelligence tests and found that unequivocally, bigger brains correlated with smarter people [source: McDaniel].

The study, did, however, use about 10,000 more females than males, which may have affected the average, but the study's authors believe that the greater the brain tissue, the greater the ability for cognitive processing [source: Bryner].

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What is the speed of a sneeze?

90 miles/hr

Discovery Health "If you sneeze with your eyes open, will your eyes pop out of your skull?"

Finally, the sneeze is expelled through the mouth, sending between 2,000 and 5,000 droplets of mucus and air flying away from the body at between 70 and 100 miles per hour (112.6 and 160 kph) [source: Washington Post].

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Are boys or girls better on average at language skills?

Girls have better language skills.

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

For example, men do score better at tasks that involve orienting objects in space, while women do better at language tests [source: Kolata].

Discovery Health "Male and Female Brain Structure"

This, Witelson believed, may be one reason why women tend to score higher on tests that involve language and communication, and she came to believe that these differences were present from birth [source: Hotz].

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

For example, men do score better at tasks that involve orienting objects in space, while women do better at language tests [source: Kolata ].

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Whose brains are a greater proportion of their body weight: men's or women's?

Men's brains

Discovery Health "Male and Female Brain Structure"

Yet men do seem to have women beat here; even when accounting for height and weight differences, men have slightly bigger brains.

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

Yet men do seem to have women beat here; even when accounting for height and weight differences, men have slightly bigger brains.

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How much did the Stegosaurus weigh?

2 tons

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Stegosaurus weighed more than two tons.

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Is the Flu Vaccine safe for pregnant women?

Yes

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

Even pregnant women are advised to get flu vaccinations, so you know they're safe.

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Are lefties better than right handed people?

Yes.

Discovery Health "Are lefties better at sports?"

A disproportionately high percentage of left-handed athletes have long dominated the world of sports.

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How long can a camel live without water?

7 months

Howstuffworks "How long can a camel go without water?"

During winters in the Sahara Desert, camels have been known to survive six or seven months without actually drinking [source: Lumpkin].

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How big was the asteroid that caused the Tunguska explosion in 1908?

100 meters

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

And the last time the rest of us really noticed was in 1908, when an asteroid about the size of a football field exploded in Earth's atmosphere with the force of a 15-megaton bomb, leveling an 800 square-mile (2,000-sq-km) area of Siberia.

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True or False? "Hummingbirds mate while flying."

False.

HowStuffWorks "Hummingbird Sex in Midair?"

Appearances aside, hummingbirds don't actually mate in midair.

Their legs may not be able to walk or bounce, but they can perch.

Hummingbirds are able to stand on branches, and that's where they copulate.

Appearances aside, hummingbirds don't actually mate in midair

Howstuffworks "Do hummingbirds have sex in midair?"

Their legs may not be able to walk or bounce, but they can perch.

Hummingbirds are able to stand on branches, and that's where they copulate.

Appearances aside, hummingbirds don't actually mate in midair.

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Do Epsom Salt baths have any health benefits?

Yes

Discovery Health "How Epsom Salt Baths Work"

People take Epsom salt baths for many reasons: They can help to relieve stress, soothe your muscles, soften your skin and maybe even reduce the look of wrinkles.

Some recent studies have even indicated that Epsom salt baths may be soothing for children with autism.

Taking an Epsom salt bath helps restore magnesium and sulfate in your system because they can be absorbed through your skin.

Discovery Health "How Epsom Salt Baths Work"

Some recent studies have even indicated that Epsom salt baths may be soothing for children with autism.

Taking an Epsom salt bath helps restore magnesium and sulfate in your system because they can be absorbed through your skin.

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When will the world end?

The world will end in 2012.

HowStuffWorks "Will the world really end in 2012?"

The Mayan calendar even gives us a potential date for the theoretical downfall: Dec. 21, 2012.

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How fast can an ostrich run?

40 miles/hr (65 km/hr).

Howstuffworks "Ostrich"

This bird can reach speeds up to 40 miles (65 kilometers) an hour.

HowStuffWorks "Ostrich Farming"

This bird can reach speeds up to 40 miles (65 kilometers) an hour.

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How long can a person live without water?

4 days

Discovery Health "Living Without Water"

Assuming you're in reasonable shape and in ideal conditions -- that is, not in the heat or cold and not exerting, a human can probably live for about 3 to 5 days without any water.

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Is waterboarding torture?

Yes

HowStuffWorks "What is water boarding?"

And according to memos released by the U.S. Department of Justice in April 2009, water boarding was among 10 torture techniques authorized for the interrogation of an al-Qaida operative.

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Are boys or girls better on average at spatial reasoning?

Boys are better at spatial reasoning.

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

For example, men do score better at tasks that involve orienting objects in space, while women do better at language tests [source: Kolata].

Discovery Health "Do men and women have different brains?"

For example, men do score better at tasks that involve orienting objects in space, while women do better at language tests [source: Kolata ].

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Are boys or girls more likely to be autistic?

Boys are more likely to be autistic.

Discovery Health "Brain Structure vs. Environment"

Men, on the other hand, are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, Tourette's syndrome, dyslexia and schizophrenia, to name a few [source: Hoag].

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Does extraterrestrial life (aliens) exist somewhere in the universe?

Yes

HowStuffWorks "What are the odds there is extraterrestrial life in outer space?"

Harvard physicist and SETI leader Paul Horowitz boldly stated in a 1996 interview with TIME Magazine, "Intelligent life in the universe?

Guaranteed.

Intelligent life in our galaxy?

So overwhelmingly likely that I'd give you almost any odds you'd like."

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Does drinking alcohol kill brain cells?

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Does exposure to rain or cold weather increase your chances of getting a cold?

No, exposure does not increase your risk of getting a cold.

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

Colds are more prevalent during the colder months because people tend to spend more time inside, making it much easier for viruses to jump from person to person.

You may not want to tell her this, but dear old Mom was wrong.

Viruses (more than 200 different kinds) cause colds, not cold weather.

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True or False? "Marco Polo went to China."

True

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

By the time Marco Polo arrived in China in 1274, the Chinese had well established their pasta cuisine.

In the 17 years that Marco Polo spent in China, dining with the likes of Kublai Khan, he certainly sampled the various forms of Asian pasta.

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

In the 17 years that Marco Polo spent in China, dining with the likes of Kublai Khan, he certainly sampled the various forms of Asian pasta.

By the time Marco Polo arrived in China in 1274, the Chinese had well established their pasta cuisine.

By the time Marco Polo arrived in China in 1274, the Chinese had well established their pasta cuisine.

In the 17 years that Marco Polo spent in China, dining with the likes of Kublai Khan, he certainly sampled the various forms of Asian pasta.

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True or False? "Natural selection can create new species."

True.

HowStuffWorks "How Evolution Works"

Given enough time, it is possible to see how speciation -- the development of a new species through evolution -- could occur among the Saint Bernards and the Chihuahuas on their respective islands.

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How much is customary to tip bellhops?

$1 per bag

HowStuffWorks "Airport Tipping"

Bellhops - At least one dollar for each bag they carry (more if the bags are especially large, heavy or awkward to carry), and more if they go above and beyond the call of duty.

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What is the origin of the word "tip" meaning "gratuity"?

A verb meaning "to hand over" or "to give"

HowStuffWorks "How Tipping Works"

One holds that in the 17th century, the word was used as a verb to mean "hand it over" or "to give."

Furthermore, Random House's Word of the Day column disputes the tip-acronym-hypothesis, stating, "Tip was originally thieves' slang -- then called 'cant' -- and meant 'to give; pass along'" [Source: Random House].

HowStuffWorks "How Tipping Works"

Furthermore, Random House's Word of the Day column disputes the tip-acronym-hypothesis, stating, "Tip was originally thieves' slang -- then called 'cant' -- and meant 'to give; pass along'" [Source: Random House ].

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Furthermore, Random House's Word of the Day column disputes the tip-acronym-hypothesis, stating, "Tip was originally thieves' slang -- then called 'cant' -- and meant 'to give; pass along'" [Source: Random House ].

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True or False? "Drinking coffee will help you to sober up."

False

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

If you've had too much to drink, no amount of coffee, soda, water or anything else is going to sober you up.

So if you've been drinking, spend your money on a cab rather than a cappuccino.

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Does drinking a lot of water good for your complexion?

No, drinking lots of water does not help your skin.

Discovery Health "Does eight glasses of water really hydrate skin?"

But experts say there's not enough hard data to prove that drinking large quantities of water has any significant effect on your skin [source: Bellenir].

What we do know is that it isn't necessarily accurate and may not do much to keep your skin hydrated.

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Is it true that people only use 10% of their brains?

No, people use more than 10% of their brains.

Discovery Health "Are you really only using 10 percent of your brain?"

There's only one catch: However widely accepted it is, the idea that people manage to function normally while utilizing such a miniscule portion of their brains is total nonsense.

For years, doctors, brain researchers and science journalists have been explaining patiently to anyone who would listen that there is no scientific basis for what they call the 10-percent brain myth.

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Do men or women have more white matter in their brains?

Women have more white matter.

Discovery Health "Male and Female Brain Structure"

Men also have approximately 6.5 times more gray matter in the brain than women, but before the heads of all the men out there start to swell, listen to this: Women have about 10 times more white matter than men do [source: Carey].

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Do women or men have more gray matter in their brains?

Men have 6.5 times as much gray matter as women.

Discovery Health "Male and Female Brain Structure"

Men also have approximately 6.5 times more gray matter in the brain than women, but before the heads of all the men out there start to swell, listen to this: Women have about 10 times more white matter than men do [source: Carey].

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How many species of ants are there?

10,000 species

HowStuffWorks "Kinds of Ants"

There are about 10,000 species of ants.

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Do vaccines cause autism?

No

HowStuffWorks "Confirmation Bias"

If studies continuously debunk these ideas, why do people believe them?

Discovery Health "Confirmation Bias"

If studies continuously debunk these ideas, why do people believe them?

Discovery Health "Do vaccines cause autism?"

If studies continuously debunk these ideas, why do people believe them?

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What is the largest animal ever to live on Earth?

Blue whale

HowStuffWorks "What is the biggest animal ever to exist on Earth?"

This puts blue whales well above any known land mammal in terms of size.

HowStuffWorks "What is the biggest animal ever to exist on Earth?"

This puts blue whales well above any known land mammal in terms of size.

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Do children get hyper when you give them sugar?

No, sugar has no effect on the behavior of children.

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

These high-calorie foods offer little nutrition and can lead to obesity and other problems, but no scientific evidence says sugar causes hyperactivity.

Sugar can provide a short-term energy boost, but that isn't the same as hyperactivity.

The children at a birthday party acting like little tornadoes probably has more to do with the excitement of being around other kids, rather than the cake.

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How much does the Earth weigh?

6.0 x 10^24 kg (1.3 x 10^25 pounds or 6.6 x 10^21 tons)

HowStuffWorks "How much does planet Earth weigh?"

The quick answer to that is: approximately 6,000,000,000,000 ,000,000,000,000 (6E+24) kilograms.

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What percentage of American women dye their hair?

75%

TLC Style "Hair Coloring Guide"

Today, hair color remains hot, with a booming 75 percent of American women reportedly coloring their hair.

TLC Style "Hair Coloring Guide"

Today, hair color remains hot, with a booming 75 percent of American women reportedly coloring their hair.

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Is it possible to blow your eyeballs out when you sneeze?

No

Discovery Health "How Eyes Are Attached to Head"

The medial and lateral rectus, superior and inferior oblique and superior and inferior rectus muscles are all attached firmly to the eye.

And they aren't going to let it roll out on the floor.

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True or False? "It is best to starve a fever and feed a cold."

False

Discovery Health "Should you really starve a fever?"

But does starving a fever actually work?

Don't count on it.

Most advocate maintaining a normal diet whether you have a cold or fever.

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

However, scientific evidence doesn't endorse this advice -- many illnesses must simply run their course.

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what is the customary tip for average service at a restaurant?

18%

HowStuffWorks "How Much to Tip?"

Most of us know that we should tip waitpersons at restaurants 15 to 20 percent of the bill.

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True or False? "Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy."

False

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

But as any gourmand worth an ounce of orzo will quickly tell you, there isn't a grain of truth to Polo as the pasta pioneer.

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

But as any gourmand worth an ounce of orzo will quickly tell you, there isn't a grain of truth to Polo as the pasta pioneer.

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What causes tides?

The gravitational pull of the moon causes tides.

HowStuffWorks "What causes high tide and low tide? Why are there two tides each day?"

The following diagram shows how the moon causes tides on Earth:

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The following diagram shows how the moon causes tides on Earth:

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Who were the first Old World navigators to land in the Americas?

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What vitamin makes polar bear livers poisonous to humans?

Vitamin A

Howstuffworks "Will I die if I eat polar bear liver?"

The polar bear's liver, much like those of arctic seals and huskies, contains extremely high levels of retinol (the form of vitamin A found in members of the animal kingdom).

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True or False? "The charred bits of grilled meat can cause cancer."

True

Discovery Health "10 Cancer Myths"

Reality: You can increase your cancer risk by eating too much grilled red meat or chicken or even meat pan-fried at a very high temperature.

Meat or chicken that is well-done or burnt appears to be the most problematic.

Grilling meats over charcoal might be tasty, but could increase your risk of cancer.

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Is depression more common among men or women?

Depression is more common among women.

Discovery Health "Brain Structure vs. Environment"

For example, depression and chronic anxiety are diagnosed far more often in women; this may have to do with differences in the chemical composition of the brain, as one study has shown that women produce only about half as much serotonin (a neurotransmitter linked to depression) as men and have fewer transporters to recycle it [source: Karolinska Institutet].

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Do whales have tongues?

Yes

HowStuffWorks Videos "Planet's Best Aquariums: Beluga Whale Tongue Rub"

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best Aquariums," we meet a 19 year old Beluga whale, who loves getting her tongue rubbed.

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True or False? "If you swallow gum, it will take years to pass through your digestive tract."

False

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

In the end, gum base works its way through your digestive system much like fiber -- in two or three days it goes out in basically the same shape it went in.

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True or False? "Anti-oxidants are harmless, even in large quantities."

False

Discovery Health "The Effects of Antioxidants"

Once thought to be harmless, we now know that consuming mega-doses of antioxidants can be harmful due to their potential toxicity and interactions with medications.

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Is it possible to shrink your pores?

No

Discovery Health "What are the white dots on my nails?"

However, when you mentioned that to your dermatologist, she said that nothing can actually shrink your pores.

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True or False? "An asteroid the size of a football field hits Earth about every hundred years."

True

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

As it turns out, statistically speaking, an asteroid the size of a football field should hit Earth about every hundred years.

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True or False? "NASA estimates that there are 100,000 asteroids orbiting dangerously close to Earth right now that are big enough to cause a problem, and the agency is only tracking 4,000 of them."

True

HowStuffWorks "Is Earth on a collision path with a major asteroid?"

NASA estimates that there are 100,000 asteroids orbiting dangerously close to Earth right now that are big enough to cause a problem, and the agency is only tracking 4,000 of them.

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True or False? "The Chinese invented pasta."

True

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

In 2005, archaeologists discovered the spaghettilike tangle, effectively settling the score about whether the Chinese, Italians or Arabs began producing pasta first [source: BBC].

TLC Cooking "Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?"

In 2005, archaeologists discovered the spaghettilike tangle, effectively settling the score about whether the Chinese, Italians or Arabs began producing pasta first [source: BBC].

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True or False? "An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain."

True

HowStuffWorks "Ostrich Facts"

They take up so much room in the skull that the ostrich's brain is actually smaller than either one of its eyeballs.

HowStuffWorks "Ostrich Facts"

They take up so much room in the skull that the ostrich's brain is actually smaller than either one of its eyeballs.

Howstuffworks "Ostrich Facts"

They take up so much room in the skull that the ostrich's brain is actually smaller than either one of its eyeballs.

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True or False? "Is spanking effective?"

No

Corporal Punishment Caught on Tape in New Study : Parentables

"It does work in the immediate moment, but beyond that, in most cases, it's very ineffective," says Holden. "The most common long-term consequence is that children learn to use aggression."

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True or False? "The cracking sound in the knuckles is caused by the bones moving apart and forming a gas bubble – the sound is the bubble bursting."

True

TLC Family "9 Medical Myths"

When you crack your knuckles, you are pulling apart two bones at the joint, which means the synovial fluid has to fill more space.

This decreases the pressure of the fluid, and dissolved gases that are present, such as nitrogen, float out of the area in tiny bubbles.

The bursting of these bubbles is the familiar sound we hear when someone "cracks" his or her knuckles.

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Does eating turkey make you sleepy?

No

TLC Cooking "Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy?"

But nutritionists and other experts say that the tryptophan in turkey probably won't trigger the body to produce more serotonin because tryptophan works best on an empty stomach.

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True or False? "Apatosaurus liked to live in swamps and shallow water."

False

True

Will the world end in 2012?

Yes, the world will end in 2012.

Is the cancer risk for Americans increasing or decreasing?

Decreasing (less cancer)

How much is customary to tip bartenders?

12%

Where did the Moon come from?

A planet-sized object crashed into the the earth and the debris formed the Moon.

The Moon and the Earth condensed separately from solar system gas cloud.

The Moon separated from the earth and spun off.

The Moon was captured by the Eathr's gravity.

Did the Mayans predict that 2012 would be the end of the world?

Yes

Can stress make your hair turn gray?

No

When was the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees?

5 million years ago

Do Eskimos have a very large number of words for "snow"?

Yes, Eskimos have a lot of words for snow.

If you go swimming after a big meal, is there a risk that you will get a cramp and drown?

No, swimming after a big meal is perfectly safe.

Yes, swimming after a big meal is dangerous.

Are babies born with kneecaps?

Yes, babies are born with kneecaps.

How many megatons was the Tunguska asteroid impact explosion in 1908?

15 megatons

Is life elsewhere in the universe common or uncommon?

Common

Uncommon

Are anti-oxidants beneficial to your health?

Yes

Will Apophis Asteroid collide with Earth on April 13, 2036?

No

How many exoplanets (planets beyond our solar system) are known?

About 300

How fast can a polar bear run?

35 miles/hr

True or False? "Cracking your knuckles too often will cause arthritis."

True

What was the yield of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

15 kilotons

Should humans drink at least eight glasses of water per day?

No, you don't need to drink 8 glasses per day.

True or False? "Eating chocolate or fried foods will give you acne."

False

True or False? "Redheads are going extinct."

False

Who is smarter, on average, men or women?

Men and women are equally intelligent.

True or False? "People with bigger brains are, on average, smarter."

True

What is the speed of a sneeze?

90 miles/hr

Are boys or girls better on average at language skills?

Girls have better language skills.

Whose brains are a greater proportion of their body weight: men's or women's?

Men's brains

How much did the Stegosaurus weigh?

2 tons

Is the Flu Vaccine safe for pregnant women?

Yes

Are lefties better than right handed people?

Yes.

How long can a camel live without water?

7 months

How big was the asteroid that caused the Tunguska explosion in 1908?

100 meters

True or False? "Hummingbirds mate while flying."

False.

Do Epsom Salt baths have any health benefits?

Yes

When will the world end?

The world will end in 2012.