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5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering
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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.
Are air fresheners bad for your health?
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Air freshener dangers? How could something that's simply supposed to freshen the scent in the air be dangerous. Learn about air freshener dangers.
How edX Works
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In 2012, MIT and Harvard joined forces to create edX. Find out how edX works at HowStuffWorks.
How College Admissions Tests Work
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College admissions tests, such as the SAT and ACT are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about college admissions tests.
Should men use different moisturizers than women?
Should men use different moisturizers than women? Visit Discovery Health to find out if men should use different moisturizers than women.
Bayes' Theorem Helps Us Nail Down Probabilities
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Bayes' theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. Sounds intimidating, but we'll walk you through it.
How much should you help with homework in third grade?
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How much should you help with homework in third grade? Learn about how much you should help your child with homework in the third grade.
How Biomimicry Works
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Biomimicry is the practice of imitating models in nature to create better forms and processes. Learn how biomimicry influences sustainable design.
How the Oscars Work
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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself from HowStuffWorks.
Why do we have 10 fingers and 10 toes?
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When a child is born, the first thing a parent checks is how many fingers and toes he or she has. Learn why we have 10 of each at HowStuffWorks.