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How Origami Works
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Origami is the art of intricate paper-folding. But where did it come from? Read about the origins of origami at HowStuffWorks.
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How Jackson Pollock Worked
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Jackson Pollock was an incredibly talented artist. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Jackson Pollock.
Polygons: Regular vs. Irregular, Convex vs. Concave
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Whether you're studying up for a math test, helping your child with homework or just trying to brush up before trivia night, learning the basic ins and outs of polygons will serve you well.
Science and Nature: Fractals
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Fractals produce fascinating and intricate designs. In fact, nature offers innumerable examples of fractal loveliness, and we’ve collected some of the coolest ones for your viewing pleasure. You’re welcome.
Can You Identify All 50 Dramas From Just One Screenshot?
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Many of the best movies ever made fall into the drama category. Take this quiz to find out if you can identify these famous films from a single image!
What Is Pi?
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Whether the circle is as big as planet Mars or as small as a tennis ball, the ratio of its circumference divided by its diameter will always equal pi (3.14). But why?
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.