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Quarks Are the Building Blocks of All Matter

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Protons and neutrons, the particles that form the nuclei of atoms, are themselves made up of even smaller particles known as quarks.

How to Calculate the Percent Error Formula

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We take the mystery out of reporting the percent error correctly and show you how to use it in real life.

What is the average credit score and why?

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The average credit score is based on a score developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation. Learn how the FICO formula determines an average credit score.

How Murphy's Law Works

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Murphy's Law is the idea that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Learn about Murphy's Law and find out Murphy's Law was first used.

What Kind of Number Am I?

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Everything in the universe comes down to numbers. There's a baffling mathematical symmetry to everything no matter how disorganized and chaotic it is. Numbers lie at the center of everything! But what numbers? Take the quiz and see what ones you know!

When will we run out of fossil fuels?

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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!

What Is Boyle's Law and Why Do I Already Know It?

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Boyle's Law describes the relationship between pressure and the volume of a container with gas in it. As the volume of the container decreases, the pressure inside the container increases.

Integers, Integer Properties and the Role of Zero

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Integers are natural numbers (or whole numbers) that stem from the Latin word meaning "intact." In other words, any two integers will be rational numbers. A rational number is a value without fractional part or decimal remainders.

What % Educated Are You?

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Don't be afraid. This is just another standardized test for you to stress about. But this quiz will tell you how educated you are! If you excel at trivia and Jeopardy, you should do just fine! Take this quiz and we'll tell you what percent educated you are!

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