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• Just how dangerous are VOCs in paint?
• 10 Things You Wouldn't Think Would Be Good with Chocolate -- But Are
• Human Brain Videos
• Should we set up “Human Exclusion Zones” across the planet?
• Dollars and Sense: Test Your Budgeting Knowledge

Just how dangerous are VOCs in paint? Posted: Many people assume that house paint became safe with the omission of lead particles in the late 20th century. Unfortunately, this isn't so. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) might make house paint as health-hazardous as ever. How much do you know about these dangerous chemicals? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

10 Things You Wouldn't Think Would Be Good with Chocolate -- But Are Posted: Willy Wonka may have developed a number of unusual chocolate-covered inventions at his famous factory, but even his strangest confections can't beat some real-life combinations people are trying. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Human Brain Videos Posted: The human brain is more flexible than once thought. On Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery," learn how studies have shown that it is possible to function with only half a brain.

Should we set up “Human Exclusion Zones” across the planet? Posted: In Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and the Korean DMZ, large chunks of land have been fenced off and made free of human beings. In both cases, animal and plant life has been significantly enhanced. What if there were hundreds of places like that? What would be the effect on nature?

Dollars and Sense: Test Your Budgeting Knowledge Posted: Today, it's easier than ever to cheat on our budgets with credit cards in our pockets. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to discipline (or even fool) ourselves into staying on budget. Test your money management skills with our budgeting quiz.

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