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Why Do Music and Art Move Us?
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Music and art often elicit strong emotions in an audience. Learn why music and art move us.
When does a habit become a tradition?
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When does a habit become a tradition? Read about when habits become traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
How the Scientific Method Works
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The scientific method is something that all of us use almost all of the time. Learn more about the scientific method and the steps of the scientific method.
What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment?
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What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment? Read about the impact and after-effects of the Enlightenment Age.
10 Old Wives' Tales About Your Health
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If someone told you sugar makes kids hyper and cats are after your baby's air supply, you've heard some old wives' tales. Is there any truth in them?
Can Macs Get Viruses?
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Mac users have long lorded their computers' virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?
The Bizarre, Brazen Life of Cultist Aleister Crowley
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The late Aleister Crowley liked being known as 'wickedest man in the world.' HowStuffWorks talks to experts (and followers) of the outlandish cultist.
What Does 'Androgyny' Mean Today?
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It's one of those words that might remind you of certain gender-bending musicians from the '80s, but what does it mean today?
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?