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What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
How Insomnia Works
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As many as 10 percent of adults are experiencing mild insomnia at any time. Find out what causes this extremely common condition and what might help.
How Scleral Tattoos Work
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What is a scleral tattoo? Learn more about scleral tattoos at HowStuffWorks.
10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer
On its good days, science is incredible and enlightening. On its bad days, science can be anywhere from gross to downright bizarre. What are some of science's craziest questions? (And why did anyone want to answer them?)
5 Improvements in Offshore Oil Drilling
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The explosion and fire that destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 killed 11 crew members and triggered an environmental nightmare.
10 Ways Insurance Agents Spot Fraudulent Claims
Insurance fraud scams, including staging accidents and creating fake titles for nonexistent cars, cost Americans billions of dollars a year. How do savvy insurance agents suss them out?
How Fluid Concrete Works
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Concrete may seem dull and gray. But the superplasticizers in fluid concrete are actually pretty intriguing. How do these little buggers make wet concrete flow like a river?
Bears throughout the Year
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What do bears do in January? Check out this article from HowStuffWorks to learn about behavior of bears in January.
How the Kindle Fire Works
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Amazon's Kindle Fire is more than just an e-book reader. Find out what sets the Kindle Fire apart from the rest of the tablet crowd.
Are there differences between male and female bullies?
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The great bullies that have graced the movie and television screen are mostly males, from Bluto to Biff Tannen. We tend to expect boys to throw the punches. But just because girls aren't bloodying noses on the playground doesn't mean they aren't fighting dirty.