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The Story of the Most “Kissed” Face in the World

Discover how a mysterious woman who drowned in the Seine River in France became known as the most kissed face in the world.

Dec 26, 20242 min read

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Found to Increase Death Rates up to 15 years After the Event

A new study reveals a significant increase in mortality rates after hurricanes.

Nov 27, 20243 min read

The Dancing Plague of 1518

Discover the 1518 Dancing Plague, a mysterious medieval outbreak that baffled Europe.

Nov 20, 20242 min read

Does Brain Anatomy Affect Political Ideology?

A new study suggests a link between brain anatomy and political views.

Nov 18, 20243 min read

Abdominal Fat Tissue is Associated With Widespread Chronic Pain

Discover the surprising connection between belly fat and chronic pain.

Nov 15, 20243 min read

Multifocal Lenses: Use of Bifocal, Trifocal and Progressive Eyeglasses Can Increase the Risk of Falling

Explore research on how multifocal lenses—bifocals, trifocals, and progressives—affect fall risks.

Nov 13, 20243 min read

Arm Position Can Affect Blood Pressure Readings

A recent study revealed that incorrect arm positioning can lead to overestimations in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Nov 8, 20243 min read

The Creation of the Gin and Tonic; a Medical Odyssey

Discover the surprising origins of the classic gin and tonic.

Oct 9, 20244 min read

Chagas’ Disease

Trivia question about Chagas disease

Oct 7, 20243 min read

Morning vs Evening Exercise, Which Is Better?

Morning vs evening workouts: a recent study found that the timing of your exercise might make a difference.

Oct 2, 20243 min read

Benjamin Franklin, Mesmerism, and the First Use of Placebos in Science

The curious case of Dr. Mesmer's mesmerism and how Benjamin Franklin helped introduce the placebo effect

Sep 23, 20242 min read

Eating Red Meat May Increase the Risk of Diabetes

Red meat and diabetes risk in a study of 200K+ participants...

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