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The Non-science Behind The New York Times Best Sellers List
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When a book lands on The New York Times Best Sellers list, it's a boon for the author and publisher. But does that really mean it's a best seller?
10 Weirdest Sources for Antibiotics
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Many lifesaving antibiotics are discovered in some pretty nasty places. Here are the 10 weirdest sources for antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.
Do alternative medical practices really work?
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Alternative medical practices are outside of typical, evidence-based medicine taught in med schools. Find out if alternative medical practices work.
Horses Can Be Taught to Communicate With Us Using Symbols
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Can horses communicate desire to humans? Learn more about symbolic horse communication in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Once
A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.
The Zizians: A Strange and Dangerous Techno-Cult
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Today we're diving into the bizarre world of the Zizians, a rationalist group known for their extreme beliefs in applied rationality and complex interpersonal dynamics. Initially nestled primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, this community blends philosophy, artificial intelligence and even computer science into their daily lives.
Crumple Theory: We Can Learn a Lot From How Paper Crumples
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Crumpling is a physical process that occurs when a thin sheet is forced to adapt to a smaller space and is seen in everything from DNA packing in a cell nucleus to the formation of mountains.
How to Become a Polygraph Examiner
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Do you know how to become a polygraph examiner? Find out how to become a Polygraph Examiner in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass Your High School Physics Class?
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High school is an interesting time for most. Was physics class your favorite class? Get ready to go back to high school and ace this physics quiz!
Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious
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Our ancestors survived long winters because of fermented foods, but what health benefits do they have for modern humans?