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How Narcissism Works
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Are we becoming raging narcissists? Probably not, but that doesn't mean your selfie habit is healthy. Learn more about narcissism at HowStuffWorks.
How Generation Gaps Work
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Generation gaps are usually harmless, but they can do some damage in the workplace. Read about the ups and downs of generation gaps at HowStuffWorks.
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
What is positive psychology?
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Positive psychology studies what makes people happy. See how researchers study happiness and learn about the pros and cons to positive psychology.
How Maladaptive Daydreaming Can Take Over Your Life
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Daydreaming is often how we escape the everyday mundane. But what happens when those fantasies start to replace your real desire for life?
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).
Are social networks good for job productivity?
How do social networks and job productivity influence each other? Does Facebook make you more productive? Read about social networks and job productivity.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History
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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?