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Morning Sickness Linked to Higher Child IQ

I read this on BabyZone this morning (when my head was not bent over the toilet): The Scoop: Although it can be a major nuisance for moms-to-be, morning sickness may actually make for smarter kids, according to a recent Canadian study. In an effort to understand the effect of first trimester nausea on fetal brain development, researchers followed 121 women who had contacted a pregnancy hotline. Among children (now between ages 3 and 7) born to these women, those whose mothers experienced morning sickness scored higher on certain tests of IQ, memory, and language skills, compared to those whose mothers had no symptoms of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. For Baby: Women in the study who reported the most severe...

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The Top 5 Most Chilling Lines from Movies

Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith was on TV earlier tonight. Although this must be my twentieth time watching the most bearable of the prequel trilogy, I couldn't help but feel chills running down my spine during a particular scene. I then delved deep into my memory banks for the most chilling moments in movies. Not necessarily scary, but chill-inducing. There are some lines that will never cease to cause goosebumps, no matter how many times you've watched that movie - don't you agree? So I present to you, my top 5 picks for the most chilling lines in movies: 5.  "You're going to need a bigger boat."  - Brody, Jaws 4.  "I am home."  - Dr. Weir, Event Horizon (aka...

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