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10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?
Is there a scientific formula for funny?
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Is there a scientific formula for funny? Read about the science and secrets of humor at HowStuffWorks.
How Intelligent Design Works
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The intelligent design movement claims that life as we know it could not have developed through random natural processes. Learn about intelligent design and the controversy it has generated.
What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?
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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?
Nasir al-Din Al-Tusi
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Al-Tusi, Nasir al-Din (1201-1274) was one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
How Impression Evidence Works
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Impression evidence is an important and sometimes overlooked aspect of the criminal investigation process. Find out about impression evidence here.
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby: The Mind Can Heal the Body
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The Quimby Manuscripts, published in 1921, demonstrate Quimby's early role in Christian Science. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Doctors Provide Yet Another Reason to Never Hold in a Sneeze
Medical science continues to drive home the risks of holding in an explosive sneeze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.