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Susan Erasmus suppressed a smile when she found out that a casino had been robbed.
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Feeding your dog 'human food' may be detrimental to its health.
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Pushing pain away
The human body never ceases to amaze. For example, its intricate system of muscles and reflexes are closely linked and work in harmony.
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Think happy thoughts, feel no pain
Scared of needles? Well fear no more, scientists have found that focusing on a pretty image could alleviate the sting of that vaccine.
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