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The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry

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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.

The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.

4 Really, Really Unfortunate Facts About Lemony Snicket

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In 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' narrator Lemony Snicket recounts the calamitous lives of the Baudelaire children, orphaned after a mysterious house fire.

Binaural Beats: Does This Auditory Illusion Really Calm Your Brain?

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This new form of sound therapy takes advantage of the fact that a different frequency in each ear yields a third frequency that can allegedly calm you down or improve your focus. Does it really work? Our writer tried it out.

Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?

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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.

Why Are People Superstitious About Double-yolked Eggs?

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Friday the 13th, a black cat crossing your path and a four-leafed clover are all common superstitions. But have you heard about double-yolk eggs?

Non-wheat Flours Don't Have to Be Daunting

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Cooking with non-wheat flours like cassava flour and almond flour doesn't have to intimidating. We'll tell you which is the right one to use when.

Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?

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The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.

The Christmas Candy Quiz

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Nothing makes for a sweeter Christmas than a stocking full of candy to nibble on! While sugary treats have long been a part of traditional holiday celebrations, today's candy makers offer a variety like never before for those looking to satisfy that Christmas sweet tooth. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the goodies and gum drops that add a little something extra to the holidays!

Can We Guess Your Soulmate's Zodiac Sign?

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We make no bull about guessing your soulmate's zodiac sign! We know you wouldn't want to be a fish swimming in a scorpion's water, would you? Start crabbing out your answers, and we'll goat to the heart of the matter.

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