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Does defecating while sitting cause more strain than squatting?

Normal defecation is initiated by three components (1) spontaneous phasic contractions of rectum starting during filling. (2) smooth muscle relaxation of the anal canal with an increased recto-anal ...
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Are light-on-dark colour schemes for computer screens better for programmers?

"Typically greater brightness of positive compared to negative polarity displays leads to smaller pupil sizes and, hence, a sharper retinal image and better perception of detail." Per ...
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Is the solarized color scheme easier on the eyes?

Low contrast modes that rely on colour are not a boon, despite the design trends. Complementary colour contrasts may be perceived as strenuous but overall eye fatigue is reduced and readability ...
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