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Mad Cow Milk

April 2, 2002

Can mad cow disease be transmitted through milk? (no, tests show prions aren't found in milk)

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Tiled Tunnels

March 26, 2002

Why are tunnels always tiled? (easier to clean because soot doesn't penetrate the glazing)

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Car Shock

March 19, 2002

Why do I get a shock when I get in my car? (static charge builds up and conducts through you)

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Castor Oil

March 12, 2002

Does castor oil induce labor? (yes, for first-time mothers)

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Hair Conditioner

March 7, 2002

How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)

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Modern Leeching

March 5, 2002

Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)

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Old Sleepers

February 28, 2002

Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's …

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Women’s Hair Loss

February 26, 2002

ÒWhy do we lose our hair? I'm a woman and I'm losing mine. I know it's mostly for men, but …

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Smell Awakening

February 21, 2002

I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)

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Sleeping After Eating

February 5, 2002

Why do you feel sleepy after eating a big meal? (The comfort unmasks underlying sleepiness.)

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Vitamin Names-Rerun #2581

January 29, 2002

rerun

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Looks and Lou Gehrig’s

January 24, 2002

Because I physically look like my mother, (who had ALS), do I have a greater chance of getting the …

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