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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.
Start Your Engines!: The 'Mario Kart' Quiz
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"Mario Kart" is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises. Do you know all the tricks and cheats when it comes to playing "Mario Kart"? Kick your quiz-taking skills into high gear, and find out how much you really know about the series.
Is a Waterpik better than flossing?
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There are advantages to a Waterpik over regular floss, but the biggest is that it's more fun. Learn if a Waterpik is better than flossing.
Good Excuse, or Is There Actually a Cheating Gene?
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The real story about the roots of infidelity and monogamy is far more complicated than whether you have the "cheating gene."
If Your Laptop or Phone Keeps Crashing, Maybe Blame Cosmic Rays
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New research investigates how cosmic rays from outer space can affect electronics here on Earth. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Blind People Do Go to the Movies. And Audio Description Helps.
October is blindness awareness month. This HowStuffWorks Now article explains audio description, an accessibility technology for blind people.
Elephants Can Learn to Sniff Out Landmines
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Can elephants detect landmines with smell? Read the article to learn more about the landmine detection of elephants using their noses.
This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean
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HowStuffWorks reports on ChatterBaby, an app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother to take the guesswork out of a baby's cries.
Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?
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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.
What does alcohol proof mean?
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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.