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10 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong
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If you have a theory that potato chips are making you fat (with the proof being your expanding waistline), you've just used two scientific terms in a very unscientific way.
When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25
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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.
Memory
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Memory is a term used in the study and practice of psychology. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the term memory.
Are You a Deep or a Shallow Thinker?
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Master your mind by taking inventory of your thoughts. Determine where in the realm of thought habits you belong so that you might aim for mental balance!
Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
Why does anemia make people want to crunch on ice?
If you've got a constant compulsion to crunch on ice -- huge amounts of ice -- it could be a sign of anemia. What is it about having an abnormal number of red blood cells that makes ice so appealing?
Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious
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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.
How Yahtzee Works
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Yahtzee is a game that mixes the strategy of poker and rolling of dice. HowStuffWorks explains how to play and how to win Yahtzee.
Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom
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It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.