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Here's the science behind why going number two can bring a sense of relief. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. You've downed a cup ...

I think. I hope. One might think political discourse should rise above potty humor that would embarrass a third-grader, and likely get him punished by his parents. But honestly, lately I’m not so sure ...

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Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Shari Edelson has received research funding from the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation and PACT Outdoors. B. Derrick Taff is an Assistant Dean of Research and Graduate Education ...

Brian Robert Boulay does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...