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What Is the Area Formula for a Rectangle, a Triangle and a Circle?
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Want to know the area of your pizza or the kitchen you're eating it in? Come on, and we'll show you how to figure it out with an area formula.
Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom
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It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.
What Is Number Theory?
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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?
How can someone lie on a bed of nails without getting hurt?
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A bed of nails is typically associated with circus performances. Find out how performers are able to lie on a bed of nails without injuring themselves.
The Ultimate Child Prodigy Quiz
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A child who excels in a certain area of study, such as the arts or mathematics, may be viewed as a prodigy. Ever wonder if your child has the skills and abilities to be one of these unique few? Take this quiz and learn about what makes a child a prodigy.
How Fractals Work
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Fractals have been around forever but were only defined in the last quarter of the 20th century. Think you can wrap your brain around how fractals work?
How Many of These Basic Math Terms Do You Know?
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Are you a math nerd? Do you eat, sleep and breathe mathematical equations? Take this mathematically inspired How Stuff Works quiz if you think you can make the grade.
Is There a Mathematical Formula for the 'Beer Goggles' Effect?
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As it turns out, beer is not the only factor in the 'beer goggles' effect. And scientists have come up with a fancy formula to prove it -- and let you calculate just how far off you are.
Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' Pays Homage to Mesoamerican Cultures
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The Talokan of "Wakanda Forever" is inspired, not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.
How College Admissions Tests Work
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College admissions tests, such as the SAT and ACT are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about college admissions tests.