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Rosalind Franklin's Photo 51 and the Unlocking of DNA's Structure

Photo 51, captured by chemist Rosalind Franklin, was the crucial evidence revealing DNA's double-helix structure. Shared without her consent, it led Watson and Crick to their Nobel-winning model, while her pivotal contribution was overlooked for decades.

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The Internet's Phantom Actor: Christian Brando's Fictional Film Career

For over a decade, the internet incorrectly identified Christian Brando, a welder, as B-movie actor Gary Brown. This falsehood, born from a tabloid story and amplified by unverified citations in media and databases, serves as a classic case of citogenesis.

Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories Oddities & Curiosities

Why We Tilt: Unpacking the Brain's Response to Failure and Frustration

'Tilting' is an intense state of frustration where emotional distress leads to irrational, self-defeating decisions. Triggered by repeated failure, the brain's emotional center, the amygdala, hijacks the rational prefrontal cortex, impairing judgment.

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The Unseen Force in Gut Health: Understanding Insoluble Fiber

Often overlooked, insoluble fiber is a dietary hero that doesn't dissolve in water. It travels through the gut intact, acting as a bulking agent to add weight to stool. This promotes regularity, prevents constipation, and effectively sweeps the digestive tract.

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The Two Faces of a Hard-Working Heart: How Exercise Builds and Hypertension Breaks It

Both intense exercise and hypertension make the heart work harder, but their effects are polar opposites. Exercise is a controlled stress, creating a stronger, more efficient heart. Chronic hypertension is a relentless load, causing the heart muscle to become stiff, weak, and prone to failure.

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The Frozen Throne: How Norway Became the Unlikely Pizza Capital of the World

When you think of pizza-loving nations, Italy or the U.S. come to mind. Surprisingly, the country that eats the most pizza per capita is Norway. This is largely fueled by the nation's immense affection for frozen pizza, which is a cultural staple for gatherings, especially on 'Fredagskos'.

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The Tale of Two Carbs: Why Your Body Prefers a Slow Burn to a Quick Spark

All carbs become sugar, but their structure dictates their effect. Simple sugars are absorbed rapidly, causing a blood sugar spike and crash. Complex carbs, with their intricate structure, break down slowly, providing steady, sustained energy and often come packed with vital fiber and nutrients.

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