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Americans still would rather drive themselves than have a self-driving car drive them
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Banned carcinogen found in minty vape flavors
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Pulegone (pronounced pju-leh-goan)...
A little competition improves the results of your exercise
Wearables might not offer enough motivation to get your daily steps, but a little competition might work.
Researchers combined behavioral insights, gaming elements such as points and levels, and social...
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