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How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?
What is stagflation and why is it so dangerous?
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Stagflation is explained in this article. Learn about stagflation.
If We Show You a Fossil, Can You Figure Out What Living Thing It Used to Be?
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Don't let those incredible dinosaur skeletons in the museum fool you -- the fossils of living things don't always look exactly like that person, plant or animal did while alive. See how many you can identify with this quiz!
How Rogue Waves Work
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Rogue waves are colossal waves that seem to appear out of nowhere. Learn about rogue waves and find out what can cause rogue waves to appear.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked
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The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most well-known psychological studies, infamous for the participants' cruel behavior. But the whole story of the study is much more complex.
How to Lose Weight on a Low-Carb or Glycemic-Index Diet
In recent years, diet experts have seized upon carbohydrates as a culprit in many weight problems. Here, in response, are four high-protein diets.
5 Discoveries Made by the Large Hadron Collider (So Far)
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The Large Hadron Collider isn't just a one-trick (Higgs) pony. Find out what else has happened where hundreds of millions of particles may collide any given second.
Trivia Quiz of the Day
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Are you a wealth of unless information? Do you belong on "Jeopardy?" Do you win every trivia night at the pub? Then, this quiz is for you! Test your smarts with this assortment of random trivia questions.
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?