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Color Wheel Theory: How to Talk About Color

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Modern color theory got its start with, believe it or not, Sir Isaac Newton, who also discovered a little thing called gravity and invented calculus.

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

Is Planet Nine Actually a Primordial Black Hole?

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As the search for Planet Nine wears on, researchers are pondering what else object could be. HowStuffWorks asks the question and talks to an expert.

Why Wainscoting Has Stood the Test of Time

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Wainscoting might conjure up images of stodgy oak paneling. But forget that. This design element has stood the test of time because it can seamlessly blend into just about every style and decor.

Anesthesia Awareness: When You're 'Awake and Aware' During Surgery

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It's rare, but when it happens, it can be traumatic and frightening for those who experience it. But how does such a thing even occur with today's modern medicine?

Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon

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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.

Why Everybody Is Hooked on Fish Sauce

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Don't let its name - or strong aroma - turn you off. Fish sauce is a savory sauce used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and we promise if you try it, you'll never let your kitchen be without it.

Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?

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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?

Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers

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According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?

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