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Why is it so hard to keep weight off after losing it? One study suggests it's because your body wants you to put it back on.

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Ever wonder what those lines are in the sky?

Ever look at the sky and see a "cloud" trailing from an airplane? They're called "chemtrails" and have odd explanations for their existence.

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