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The giant African snail can reach a length of 33 centimetres (13 inches). It uses its tongue to scrape off bits of leaves to eat.


Hearty laughter proves to be good medicine, cardiologists' study finds


Hearty laughter proves to be good medicine, cardiologists' study finds
Medical researchers have found that people with heart disease are 40 per cent less likely to laugh in funny situations than people with healthy hearts. However, it is not known whether people with heart disease have lost their sense of humor, or whether humor actually helps to prevent heart problems. One thing’s for sure, it doesn’t hurt to have a good laugh!
NOVEMBER 16, 2000
The Globe and Mail
NOVEMBER 16, 2000

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