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What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?
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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?
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.
How Makeup Works
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Is makeup one of your daily essentials? Learn more about the history and psychology of makeup at HowStuffWorks.
How to Play Checkers
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Want to know how to play checkers? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to play checkers.
How Dominoes Works
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Dominoes is an extremely popular game that has nothing to do with setting them up and knocking them down. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about dominoes.
Could You Pass the MI6 Exam?
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James Bond passed it, but those were simpler times (and he was fictional). Do you have what it takes to join the most elite secret service of them all?
How Pentago Works
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Pentago, a connect-five game with a literal twist, has charmed and challenged players young and old. Learn how to play the game Pentago.
101 Angel Number: The Shocking Truth About This Powerful Message From Above
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Is Angel Number 101 good or bad? The surprising answer explains your recent strange encounters and mysterious feelings.
How Financial Aid for Part-Time Students Works
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Financial aid for part-time students is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How the PlayStation Portable Works
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The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has hit Japanese stores and is selling well. Its list of features includes wireless connectivity and a wide, high-resolution screen. See how it measures up.