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What Is Graviola?

Graviola is a kind of fruit. It is sometimes called Brazilian pawpaw or guanaba; others call it soursoup. It is shaped like a heart, and grows to as large as 8 inches. It is endemic to South America and thrives in the rainforest, though it can also be found in tropical islands. Graviola has a...

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What Is Inositol?

Inositol is a nutrient found in grapefuit and other foods. It is also synthesized from glucose by the human body. Inositol is widely recognized as an essential nutrient, playing a role in many important functions within the body. In the health industry, inositol has become a popular natural...

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What Is the Butterfly Effect?

How can the wing movements of a butterfly affect the weather system of a country on the other side of the world? It doesn’t seem possible, but proponents of the Chaos Theory use this—the “Butterfly Effect”—to illustrate how small variations can have monumental impact on large, complex systems....

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Who Are Some Famous Vegetarians?

Vegetarianism is very popular amongst celebrities. If they are not vegetarians currently, they probably tried it at least once. Being a vegetarian means avoiding meat products. Anything that would have bled to be placed on to your plate for dinner is not a part of a vegetarian’s diet. Meat products...

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New York Medical College Online

New York Medical College is a health science university founded in 1860 in New York City.

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The Best Paying Jobs / Careers for Women

Here is a list of the top paying jobs for women in today's workforce. While there are certainly higher paying jobs, these are the ones that are most commonly being filled by women at a high rate. Each of these positions carries the potential of a high salary. 1. Anesthesiologists 2. Lawyers 3....

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3rd Century BC Coins Found in Egypt

Third century BC coins were found in Egypt. A total of 383 bronze coins and many other artifacts were uncovered by archeologists Wednesday April 21, 2010 at a site 50 miles southwest of Cairo, Egypt. The coins were buried just north of Qarun lake in Fayoum Oasis. The coins were plated with the...

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Study Finds Common Medications Cause Cognitive Impairment

A study finds common medications cause cognitive impairment of human brains as people age.  The Indiana University School of Medicine, the Regenstrief Insititute, and Wishard Health Services researched the impact of medications frequently used to treat insomnia, allergies, or incontinence. ...

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What Is Phenolic?

Phenolic is a term for a resin that is made from a combination of phenol and an aldehyde. Phenolic is usually used when rigid materials are required, for example in creating moldings for various products, or on bearings, insulation or binders. Phenolic as a term can also be used in order to...

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British U.F.O. Reports Declassified

Previously unreleased reports of UFO sightings as told to the police, military and various governments around the globe have been released. The formerly classified 6,000 page document, recounts eyewitness' testimony from 1994 from 2000. Nick Pope, former administrator of the British Government's...