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Physics and geometry can make public restrooms cleaner.

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Science

Thanks to physics, urinal splashing in men’s bathrooms reduces by 95%

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Carolin the Rat is enjoying her retirement.

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Animals

Giant African rat celebrates retirement as a hero against tuberculosis

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Health

Science says wearing socks to bed improves your sleep

Look, we didn’t make the rules: Socks on = lights out.

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Health

A medical breakthrough t-shirt helps cancer surgery patients leave the hospital sooner

You don’t even have to wear it all day.

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Heroes

Pro wrestler turned yogi is saving the lives of addicts and the injured

Diamond Dallas Page is hero beyond winning pro wrestling championships.

European research proves you’re not wasting your life playing video games
Culture

European research proves you’re not wasting your life playing video games

Your parents were wrong about how long you play your video games.

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Health

Scientists find a THC-free marijuana compound that could replace opioids

Terpenes from a sativa Cannabis plant could be a breakthrough in pain relief.

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Health

Here’s a 4 step military hack that will help you fall asleep in just 2 minutes

96 percent of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

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Health

Man lives with artificial titanium heart for 105 days while awaiting donor transplant

“It’s a complete game-changer,” one surgeon said of the groundbreaking device.

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Science

Scientists discover a new part of the human immune system that could cure superbugs

Researchers said they made the discovery while 'dumpster diving' through the immune system.

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Heroes

Minnesota Burger King workers bring a heartwarming gift to 91-year-old customer's funeral

The entire morning crew staff showed up to honor him.

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Science

Study shows chewing on wood might be better for your brain than chewing gum

Acting like a beaver might boost your brain’s memory functions.

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Ideas

The new plug in stove is being called a breakthrough for people's health and the planet

It could easily end the debate over gas vs. electric stoves.

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Heroes

Colorado woman donates kidney to prom date 35 years after their big dance

Giving your prom date a healthy kidney beats any corsage.

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Politics

Republicans and Democrats unite to provide free breakfast and lunch to Ohio students

This is how good government works.

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Heroes

NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

Michael Jordan is quietly becoming the GOAT of healthcare access.

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Heroes

Dad fighting to cure rare genetic disorder named after his daughter announces breakthrough

“If somebody said, ‘We want to help your child,’ as a dad you’re going to say, ‘OK, what do I need to do?’”

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Heroes

After a rural Minnesota man had a heart attack, 20 strangers performed CPR to save his life

The Mayo Clinic called it an amazing display of the best of humanity.

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