Cold facts on ice cream ‘brain freeze’
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Holtville, California - Have you ever enjoyed a sip of an ice-cold milkshake or taken a bite of an ice cream cone only to get an instant blast of pain or headache that lasts a few seconds? You're not alone. Dr. Amaal Starling, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, says the condition is called a "cold-stimulus headache."
A hairy story
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Japan - A six-month old baby girl in Japan has become something of an international celebrity after her mother posted photos of her sporting a full head of “lush” black hair.
Fly me to the moon
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Imperial, California - Here’s a gift for newlyweds that is truly out of this world: a titanium plaque etched with their names that will orbit the earth in space for a hundred or more years.
Teen crash risk highest during first three months after getting driver’s licenseTeen crash risk highest during first three months after getting driver’s license
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Washington, DC - Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared to the previous three months on a learner’s permit, suggests a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Teens are also four times more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as rapid acceleration, sudden braking and hard turns, during this period. In contrast, teens on a learner’s permit drove more safely, with their crash/near crash and risky driving rates similar to those of adults. The study appears in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Napping for dollars
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Imperial, California - If you are 18 years of age or older and enjoy taking cozy, comfortable naps, this paid internship is for you. The Association of Mature American Citizens reports that Mattress Firm is taking applications for what it calls a “Snoozetern.”
18 Food and Agriculture Books Making a Splash This Summer
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Los Angeles, California - To celebrate summer, Food Tank is highlighting 18 food and agriculture books to add to your summer reading list. These books tackle topics like food policy, animal welfare, and seasonal eating and allow readers to travel to Australia and Puget Sound without ever having to leave home.
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