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Bread would be flat if it weren't for farts. Little critters called yeast are put into bread dough. When the yeast eats the sugar in the dough, it gives them carbon dioxide gas. They fart the gas which causes the bread dough to rise. Think about that the next time you bite into a peanut butter sandwich.


Be afraid, it is good for your health


Be afraid, it is good for your health
Some scientists say that a little bit of fear may be good for your health, and too little may even do you harm. Baby monkeys who are not afraid when facing a snake, will die prematurely. Monkeys who are taught by their mothers to be wary of predators live longer. This rule may also apply to humans.
OCTOBER 30, 2000
National Post
OCTOBER 30, 2000

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