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Ancient Babylonian Tablet May Show Early Trigonometry, But Some Experts Are Dubious

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A reinterpretation of an ancient Babylonian tablet shows that trigonometry might be 1,000 years older than thought. But there's some disagreement.

Good Excuse, or Is There Actually a Cheating Gene?

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The real story about the roots of infidelity and monogamy is far more complicated than whether you have the "cheating gene."

How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?

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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Moths Are Mother Nature's Secret Pollinators

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Bees get a lot of credit for pollinating important food crops, but they get a lot of secret help from their nocturnal friends, the moths.

Do black cars get hotter in the summer?

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Do black cars get hotter in the summer? Find out if the color of your car can keep you cooler during the summer months, at HowStuffWorks.

Was the Ford Edsel really that much of a failure?

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The Ford Edsel was discontinued in 1959. While it wasn't up to Ford's standards, was the Ford Edsel really a big failure? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Will we learn to live without sleep?

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It's likely that humans will evolve to need more sleep. Find out if we will learn to live without sleep at HowStuffWorks.

Why do lullabies work?

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Research has proven lullabies can lower stress levels in babies. Learn why lullabies work at HowStuffWorks.

Modafinil: The Ultimate Wake-up Pill?

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Learn about new drugs that can help fight fatigue. Will they really keep you alert and awake? Learn more sleep from Discovery Health.

Benefits of Theanine

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Theanine is found in green tea and has positive effects on anxiety. Learn about theanine, a supplement for soothing anxiety.

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