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Predicting the Next Death on 'Game of Thrones'
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A team at the Technical University of Munich created a computer program that predicts deaths in 'Game of Thrones.' Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Marked at Birth: Your Birth Month, Allergies and DNA Are Linked
Although scientists knew that birth season affected people's allergy risk, they didn't know why this happened. A study gets us one step closer.
How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Us in Crazy Political Times
Americans are struggling to maintain their core values in this politically polarized time. Learn how cognitive dissonance affects us at HowStuffWorks.
How Brainwashing Works
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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.
Leftist vs. Liberal: Nuanced Differences in Political Philosophies
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People often use "leftist" and "liberal" like they mean the same thing. But in political science, that’s a bit like calling all rectangles squares. The ideas, goals, and methods of leftist vs. liberal politics differ in important ways.
Does shaving your armpits reduce sweating?
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Does shaving your armpits reduce sweating? Ignore the hype and look at the science, at HowStuffWorks.
How Vocal Fry Works
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Does vocal fry signal the most annoying end of times? Or is it just part of a natural language progression? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.
Germs May Help Shape Our Personalities
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It's all connected! Recent rodent research suggests that immune responses and social behavior may be more intertwined than we realized.
Supreme Court on the Brink of Ending Affirmative Action in College Admissions
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The court heard oral arguments Oct. 31, 2022, in two cases that could end the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions.
Who Does a Mom Love More: Her Kid or Her Dog?
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What happens inside a mom's brain when you show her a picture of her kid and her dog? Is it the same or different? One study attempted to find out.