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How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism
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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.
10 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong
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If you have a theory that potato chips are making you fat (with the proof being your expanding waistline), you've just used two scientific terms in a very unscientific way.
What's the difference between a recession and a depression?
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Depression and recession are often used interchangeably, but there's a difference between them. Learn the economic cues that signal them.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
Noncompete Agreements Target Janitors as Well as VPs, But Why?
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It's not just people on the top. Even janitors and home health aides are often asked to sign noncompete agreements. Will a company really sue you if you break one?
How Hedge Funds Affect You Even If You Don't Invest in One
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HowStuffWorks looks at what hedge funds are, who invests in them and why are they so risky.
Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?
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The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything.
How Serial Killers Work
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Serial killers are people who murder three or more people over a long period of time. Learn about serial killers and what makes serial killers tick.