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Vitamin E
The body absorbs more vitamin E from fortified breakfast cereal than from supplements.
Germy Surfaces
How long do cold and flu viruses survive on surfaces? (Up to 6 hours)
Naked Mole-Rats
Naked mole-rats are missing a substance in their skin that transmits pain signals.
Ozone and Arteries
Ozone produced in the body reacts with cholesterol and contributes to heart disease.
Florida Freezes
In Florida, draining wetlands to create crop land has led to longer and more damaging freezes.
Road Rubber
Where does tire rubber go when the tire wears out? (Pieces get airborne or washed into streams.)
Oil Platform Reefs
Offshore oil platforms serve as artificial reefs, protecting lots of marine life.