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Fact or Fiction 11/12/09
©iStockphoto.comFact or Fiction: Generic Drugs Are Bad for You
Because of the recession, among other reasons, more people are turning to generic drugs, often manufactured abroad. Is there any cause for concern?
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Fact or Fiction 6/10/09
Fact or Fiction: Dogs Can Talk
Are human speech-like vocalizations made by some mammals equivalent to conversation--or just a rough estimation of it? -
Fact or Fiction 6/4/09
Fact or Fiction? You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily
Do healthy people really need liquids even when they are not thirsty? -
Fact or Fiction 4/14/09
Fact or Fiction: When It Comes to Intelligence, Does Brain Size Matter?
What does brain size say about a creature's mental abilities? -
Fact or Fiction 3/31/09
Fact or Fiction: Raw veggies are healthier than cooked ones
Do vegetables lose their nutritional value when heated?
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Fact or Fiction 1/12/09
Fact or Fiction?: Elephants Never Forget
Do elephants really have steel-trap memories?
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