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How Smart Is Your Cat?
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Everyone knows that cats are smart, but is your cat smarter than your friends? Once you open up about your relationship with your favorite feline, we'll let you know just how your little furry friend measures up!
Solfeggio Frequencies: Healing Tones or Pseudoscience?
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Solfeggio frequencies are specific sound frequencies that have been around for centuries and are believed to have powerful effects on the human body and mind. Many claim that these six measurable tones can stimulate healing, reduce stress, and even awaken intuition. But what does the science actually say?
Interquartile Range: How to Calculate and Visualize IQR
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The interquartile range (IQR) is a statistical measure of the middle values of a sample data set that is separated into four equal parts. This middle-value grouping can provide a median range between the upper half and lower half of the data you've collected, allowing you to ignore extreme values.
How Does a Blood Pressure Gauge Work?
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It's technical name is sphygmomanometer and it takes your blood pressure. But how does it do that?
Are You Actually a Leo?
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Your birthdate might make you a Leo, but do you really have all of Leo's traits? Roar your way through this quiz, and we'll let you know if you measure up to all of Leo's royal ways or if you're actually something else!
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
'Fireproof' House Upgrades for Peace of Mind
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Fire safety is a growing concern for homeowners, particularly in fire-prone areas where dry conditions, high winds and combustible materials can quickly lead to disaster. Taking proactive measures to improve your home's fire resistance can help reduce the fire risk, protecting your family and property from potential damage.
What Do You Really Want in a Man?
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What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man! Those song lyrics were not only catchy, but were part of a song describing what a good man is. Did it help you figure out what you want in a man? If not, take this quiz, maybe while listening to the song for good measure.
What's the Difference Between a Nautical Mile and a Mile?
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What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer?