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What s Biting the Flea?
Less than an inch long, these spiny parasitic insects suck the blood of birds and mammals. A female flea consumes 15 times its body weight in blood daily. Read on ...
What is Physiotherapy?
After a month in a cast, or six months in bed, we can't just jump up and get going. Exercise-therapy gets those disused muscles back in shape. Read on ...
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The Hows and Whys of Bubble Gum
All kids love to chew it. Some even blow huge bubbles that never burst! Doctors even think it helps to control stress. Made from chicle, a kind of resin, the little gum is a favourite with the young and old alike. Read on ...
How Many Kinds of Rhinos are There?
Shy, solitary creatures, these animals are on the edge of extinction as poachers hunt them for the unusual horn on their nose. Read on ...
Why do Doctors Examine the Pulse?
It s the most visible indicator that our body s engine is running. Doctors love checking this mysterious sound coming out of our bodies. What is it? Read on ...
Where Do Penguins Live?
Although penguins are seen on icy landscapes, they are found only in the southern hemisphere. Penguins are flightless but use their short wings to steer underwater in search of food. Read on ...
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Do Plants Feed on Other Plants?
Plants produce food from sunlight and soil through a substance called chlorophyll present in their leaves. However, some plants lack chlorophyll. So they live off other plants or dead animals for their food. Read on ...
Why do Some People Stutter?
Stuttering or stammering is a disorder that interferes with the flow of speech. Though difficult to treat, it can be controlled through psychotherapy or speech therapy. Read on ...
Why are Human Voices Different?
Our voices are as distinct as fingerprints. There's more to how we sound than just the larynx or voice box. Read on ...
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What are Underground Rivers?
These hidden rivers flow below the surface of the earth, and come up at the most unusual of places. Read on ...
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