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How Pyramid Schemes Work
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Pyramid schemes seem like great ways to get rich, but only those at the top of the pyramid ever make any money. Find out how pyramid schemes work.
How Newton's Laws of Motion Work
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Newton's iconic laws of motion are at work all around you, whether you're watching an Olympic swimmer push off a pool wall or a batter hit a baseball. So what are they?
Science and Nature: Fractals
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Fractals produce fascinating and intricate designs. In fact, nature offers innumerable examples of fractal loveliness, and we've collected some of the coolest ones for your viewing pleasure. You're welcome.
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
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HowStuffWorks looks at the goddess of wisdom and war, who was also considered the goddess of all things crafty and the favorite of Zeus.
Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?
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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?
How Computer Animation Works
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Computer animation makes possible many things that could not be done with traditional animation. Learn about this fast-growing field from HowStuffWorks.
Does sleep deprivation lead to risky decisions?
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Does sleep deprivation lead to risky decisions? Some research shows we can make bad choices when tired. Learn about sleep deprivation and risky decisions.
Can You Identify All 50 Dramas From Just One Screenshot?
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Many of the best movies ever made fall into the drama category. Take this quiz to find out if you can identify these famous films from a single image!
Why Do We Get So Much Pleasure From Symmetry?
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Why do we love looking at a perfectly stacked display of soup cans or six flower petals around a stamen? Our brains seem wired for it -- but why?
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?