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'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious "common knowledge."
What are Olympic medals made of?
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What are Olympic medals made of? Learn about the materials used to create Olympic medals.
Why the Little Albert Experiment Could Never Happen Today
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Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to instill specific new fears into a baby boy he called Albert.
10 Tips for Organizing a Formal Event
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Organizing a formal event can seem like a daunting task, but with these 10 tips for organizing a formal event you'll have an event no one will soon forget.
How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?
7 Most Populated Countries in the World
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The world's population passed 8 billion in 2022, but which countries contributed the most to the increase? Here are the top seven countries
The Four Planets With Rings Might Surprise You
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Move over Saturn. There are other planets in the solar system surrounded by ring systems.
How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment
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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
10 Worst Business Decisions Ever Made
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It seemed like a good idea at the time - when AOL merged with Time Warner. But it wasn't. Here are the 10 worst business decisions.