Word: leaded
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...popular belief that testosterone contributes to aggressive behavior in humans may be just that - a belief - according to a new study in the journal Nature. The paper suggests that the hormone may in fact lead to fair, and more altruistic, behavior in some situations, causing aggression only when people believe they are under its influence...
...other research that has linked little girls' concern about their body image to an increased risk of eating disorders down the road - did not observe the young participants' self-esteem taking a hit after watching animated princess movies. Nevertheless, the Florida researchers recommend using these mini-chick flicks to lead into conversations with kids about what beauty is all about. Some talking points: Pencil-thin princess waists are not real. And it's possible to look good without butt-length, straight hair. I'm having a hard time selling my daughter on that last bit. For one thing, she refuses...
During her sophomore year, Neo was diagnosed with compartment syndrome—a condition that can lead to muscle death or nerve damage—and was bedridden for nearly two months. During her time recovering at University Health Services, Neo’s host parents visited her frequently and brought her food and drinks...
...develop the first automatic test scanner, a rudimentary computer called the IBM 805. It used electrical current to detect marks made by special pencils on tests, giving rise to the now ubiquitous bubbling-in of answers. (Modern optical scanners opt to use simple No. 2 pencils, as their darker lead is most scanner-friendly...
...occupied West Bank. Despite the blustery December chill in the air in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening, about 10,000 demonstrators, mostly settlers, gathered near the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to demand their right to build at will. "Bibi, you can't freeze our spirit!" shouted the lead speaker, using Netanyahu's nickname. "We'll continue to build the land of Israel, with or without you!" (See pictures of heartbreak in the Middle East...