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  • Frogs have more than one way of breathing, depending on the circumstances. (Bidgee, Wikimedia Commons)
    Frogs Can Breathe Through Their Skin
    Walker Rhea
    Cutaneous respiration is the ability to breathe through the skin, and is a common trait in amphibians, although humans can't do it.
  • If you touch something cold, it might feel strangely hot as well. (Tommas Gunnarsson, Wikimedia Commons)
    Your Skin's Thermometer
    Walker Rhea
    What skin temperature feels comfortable to you? I'm not talking about air temperature, I'm talking about the temperature of your skin itself, under your clothes. Chances are, it's about 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • (Randen Pederson, Wikimedia Commons)
    Hairstyles That Lead To Hair Loss
    Walker Rhea
    Ponytails, cornrows, and tight up-dos are hairstyles that can look great. But wearing your hair pulled tight for extended periods of time can eventually lead to hair loss.