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Can You Match the Author to the Fiction Book?

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It's not easy being well read, as there are so many great books out there to choose from. If you're a book lover, try your hand at this very literary HowStuffWorks quiz!

True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists

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HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'

How Math Works

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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?

11 Basic Math Symbols and How to Use Them

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Math is a language of symbols and equations and knowing the basic signposts is the first step in solving mathematical problems.

How Tangrams Work

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Tangram puzzles are made up of geometric pieces placed to create different shapes. Learn how Tangram puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

Who Was the First Scientist?

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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?

How Zero Works

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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.

What Should Your College Major Be? Quiz

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Whether it's your first or fourth degree, a college major is something you need to consider, as you combine your passions with your abilities and adapt both to the future job market.

5 Trailblazing Female Mathematicians

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Can you name even one female mathematician? Don't worry if you can't. That just means you need to read our article on five famous female mathematicians to up your cred.

What Are Imaginary Numbers?

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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.

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