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BIG QUESTIONS

Feeling sleepy? Don't be so quick to blame the tryptophan.

Why do people have such a hard time staying awake after Thanksgiving dinner? Most people blame tryptophan, but that's not really the main culprit.

Matt Soniak
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Think of it as a big, wet, sloppy way of saying "I love you."

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Of all the candies handed out around Halloween, candy corn may be the most divisive. But even if you're a die-hard fan, you might have second thoughts about the seasonal staple after reading the ingredients list.

Michele Debczak




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Your cat or dog probably doesn't think being dressed up like a taco is nearly as adorable as you do.

Jake Rossen