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5+ Cool, But Fishy, Aquariums


I don't really know what pet fish think of the new aquariums. You fish people will have to let us know how they react to their homes being in the belly of a robot or hanging from a lamp hook. Maybe I'm a purist, but I would never put my birds in those situations... So, for those of us who remain ignorant about fish preferences, here are five (really 6) neat-looking aquariums.

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Babies Born in Fall Have Higher Risk of Developing Asthma


Are you concerned about having a baby with asthma? Well, you may want to hold off on when to conceive. A new study has shown that children born about four months before the height of the cold and flu season are at a higher risk of developing asthma.

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Attending Religious Services May Reduce Risk of Death


Do you regularly attend religious services? If so, you are reducing your risk of death, according to a new study.

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Soda Pop Bra and Panties Easy On The Eyes Better for The Environment


Designer Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch's has done something very interesting and sexy with recycled aluminum this time. If you've seen the picture above you know I'm talking about lingerie. That's right, she has made lingerie out of recycled soda cans.

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New Thermometer Has a Mother’s Loving Touch


When I was little and had a cold, my mother would always take my temperature by putting a glass stick thermometer in my mouth. I never understood these, because not only did I have to close my mouth to get a reading on it, my nose was stuffed up so I couldn’t breathe out of that either! Well, now there is a simpler solution.

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Study Finds Television Viewers Are Unhappy


Do you run home after work everyday in order to catch your favorite shows on television? Would you rather sit at home watching the newest reality shows instead of going out? If so, a new study says that you may be unhappy.

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Bite Counter Keeps Kids Chewing, Stops Mom from Nagging


Kami Kami Sensor Puts the Bite on Health & Nutrition

"Chew your food!!"... How many times have busy kids heard that exasperated command from overly concerned mothers? Now the Kami Kami Sensor from Japan's Nitto Kagaku will keep kids biting their food - and Moms biting their tongues.

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Heelarious Shoes for Babies


Who says high heels are only for big girls? ‘Heelarious’ is for hip babies trying to look glam!

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AMA Gives Healthy Tips to Follow on Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving is a time for family get-togethers and great food. However, by the end of the day some people are either comfortably sleeping or are so full that they can’t even move. In order to reduce the amount of food and alcohol people stuff themselves with, the American Medical Association (AMA) has offered some tips in order to enjoy the holiday season.

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Stress Hormone Found in Children With Feuding Parents


A new study has shown that children who get upset while watching their parents fight are more likely to develop psychological problems.

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Will Sakadachi Be The Next White House Dog?


....The kids may need to learn a few words in Japanese, because the puppy only obeys Japanese commands, and his instruction manual is, of course, is written in Japanese.

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High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy May Cause Overweight Offspring


Researchers at The Rockefeller University in New York state that eating a high-fat diet while pregnant may cause the child to overeat or be overweight early in life.

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Google Uses Search Engine Data to Track Flu


Google has launched a new tool called Google Flu Trends, designed to track influenza by using search terms based on what people enter into the search engine.

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Mission Accomplished: Colored Bubbles are Real!


For over ten years, researchers have battled to discover the way to make colored bubbles--and they've finally succeeded.

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Taking a Walk Could Stop Chocolate Cravings


Researchers have found that taking a brisk fifteen-minute walk could reduce cravings for chocolate.

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Text Messaging May Prevent Teens From Gaining Weight


Text messaging has become a way of life for many people. While many say text messaging can kill, especially if texting while driving, a new study says that sending text messages may help fight off a child’s chance at becoming obese or overweight later in life by monitoring and modifying their own behaviors now.

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11 Not-Too-Tacky Novelty Lamps Make Fun Holiday Gifts


As more sophisticated technology has made lighting design a central focus of interior design, a lamp is not just something to improve sight in the dark; lighting is its own statement, expressing style, mood... even humor! Mood and play lamps are totally welcome in modern interior design, as long as they're not too tacky. Some of them even make useful gifts...

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Study Finds Obese Children Have Aged Arteries


New research has shown that obese children have arteries of a 45-year old.

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Shinsoku Sports Shoes Sell Well With the Right Stuff


Japanese Asymmetric Soled Sports Shoes Keep Kids On Track

A new type of running shoe is breaking sales records in Japan while helping young athletes keep on track - literally. Shinsoku sports shoes are designed with asymmetric soles that give young runners extra traction on oval courses.

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Fun Times In The Snow Call For A Snowball Blaster!


I'm going to have to travel a bit from where I live to get to play in the snow this winter, but it's always worth it. Even if you're not into skiing or snowboarding, there's nothing that makes you feel like a kid again than having a snowball fight. But alas! What's this about a new invention for creating and shooting snowballs? A Snowball Blaster?

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