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How Schizophrenia Works

By: Ariana Zepeda Del Cid, Journalist
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects an individual's perception of reality. The condition typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood and can cause a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and abnormal behaviors.
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Oxygen Deficiency Increases Mouse Lifespan, Will It Work On Humans?

By: Dillon Hoyne, Journalist
Surprisingly, the mouse in the low-oxygen atmosphere managed to stay alive for 23.6 weeks, but the average Lifespan of mice living in normal conditions turned out to be only 15.7 weeks.
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The Invention Of Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Raina Gullo, Journalist
Have you ever thought about the origin of chocolate chip cookies? They can't have been around forever, even if they seem like an integral part of our society. 
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Golden Blood

By: Mina Woods-Corwin, Journalist
Only 43 people have been known to have it. The reason the blood is so special is that it can be donated to anybody with a rare blood type that can't find blood for a transfusion.
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Causes and Solutions To Headaches

By: Andrew Ma, Journalist
You probably have had a headache before but have you wondered why? Find out in this article.
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The Reason Why We Daydream

By: Michelle Phan, Journalist
We tend to daydream when we are bored — we begin making scenarios in our heads. Daydreaming can be used as an escape from reality, stress and pressure. There's a part of our brain called the default mode network, it's only lit up when there is nothing keeping the brain busy or active.
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Finding Out Your Love Language

By: Michelle Phan, Journalist
Every relationship needs a little bit of each of the five love languages. Finding the one you need most will make you feel cherished and desired. Those are all languages of love. These could improve communication between relationships!
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How You Could Never Get Red Eyes

By: Joshua Chavez-Ramirez, Journalist
Some say that too much screen time could turn your eyes red and can cause blindness and death, some say that drugs can also cause your eyes to turn red, and some say that allergies can also make your eyes red.
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Snapchat Is Good For You

By: Gabriel Reinaga, Journalist
Social media is commonly made out to be evil. In this article you will see why it can be good.
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How Jelly Beans Are Made

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
It is a mystery when jelly beans were invented. They are thought to have originated from Turkish Delight, also known as lokum. 
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The Benefits Of Eating Fried Chicken

The Benefits Of Eating Fried Chicken

By: Charlie White, Jounalist
Chickens are easier to raise than cows.
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Why You Shouldn’t Get Tattoos.

By: Diego Aguilar Quiroz, Journalist
Tattoos can be a sign of personal expression and freedom, but, certain medical issues including heart disease, skin problems, or diabetes can prevent someone from getting a tattoo.
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