Jennifer Moon 
Ever wondered why our bodies actually itch? Why we feel that scratching would be the best remedy to get rid of the incessant itch that appeared out of nowhere? And why we keep on scratching the same place again and again in spite of knowing that the moment we take our hands off, the itch would start again? Here are some points that may answer your questions.
There’s no escaping that incessant headache that can stop you in your tracks and prevent you from doing anything productive for the rest of the day. Chronic headache can be worse, forcing your body to shut down completely until the pain recedes.
Remember all those old wives’ tales about dogs wailing in the presence of ghosts, spirits or the reaper? Maybe that is why you get so spooked whenever you hear a dog wailing nearby. Well, there is no need to worry about that anymore for studies have revealed that dogs wail for a variety of reasons other than warning you about a spooky, evil spirit lurking around nearby (which is a myth by the way)! And here are some of the more common reasons as to why dogs wail.
We are used to seeing birds playing in the water on a hot summer day. But seeing a bird rolling around in dust, dirt or mud and enjoying it? That’s a pretty hard one to digest! But believe it or not, birds actually love to take dust baths at frequent intervals. Let me try to explain why!
The feathers happen to be a bird’s most prized possession and do more than just providing beauty to its body. Feathers are elemental in keeping a bird warm and helping it in flight, which is why the bird stands a chance to lose more than just its beauty when its feathers start falling out.
We are accustomed to seeing animals sporting tails they rarely use (save for cats that keep chasing their tails and a few other animals that use the tail to swat away flies and other parasites). But what purpose would a bird’s tail serve apart from helping it fly? Here are some points that could surprise you!
You must have seen dogs lifting their one leg and urinating on vertical surfaces. The amount of urine may be too small to qualify even as peeing but still they tend to do so frequently. So, do you wonder what are they are doing? What is the purpose of this typical behavior? As a matter of fact, the dogs do not pee when they raise their leg very frequently; they are busy with the process of scent marking- a common behavior among dogs. Dogs above the age of 3 months generally engage in scent marking. Both, female and male dogs can urine mark but usually male dogs urine mark often. Dogs mark for a number of reasons.
The recent Boston marathon bombings followed by the allegation of the woman (whose sons were found culprits in planting the bombs) that government was conspiring against his innocent son made me think about conspiracy theories. What is so intriguing about conspiracy theories that people believe in them despite all the evidence indicating diametrically opposite facts?
Ever wondered why you seem to forget things in spite of taking extra measures to remember the same. Chances are you might be experiencing one of these four major causes of forgetfulness.
Most people think that coughing is an illness triggered about by certain allergens. However, coughing is actually one of the many ways in which your body gets rid of these allergens (including food, dirt, mucus and phlegm) before they can cause serious trouble.