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30 h. ago Mikel Arteta must learn from past mistakes as Arsenal injuries begin to pile up

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5 d. ago The truth about Thanksgiving turkey and whether it makes you sleepy

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8 d. ago Scientists find new link between gut health and this everyday essential

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