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Even the Smartest Mathematicians Can't Solve the Collatz Conjecture
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The Collatz conjecture can be worked on by 9-year-old math whizzes, but it's flummoxed some of the greatest minds of the past century. Will it ever be solved?
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 Electric Cars and Hybrids Affect Your Health
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Some worry that the electromagnetic fields lead to cancer. Learn more about how electric cars and hybrids affect your health.
What Is the Chandler Wobble?
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The Chandler wobble is the change in the spin of Earth on its axis. Learn more about the Chandler wobble at HowStuffWorks.
How Long Should You Really Go Without Washing Your Jeans?
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Should jeans be washed often? Do you really need to wash them at all? Learn more about washing jeans in this HowStuffWorks article.
10 Historically Inaccurate Movies
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Historically inaccurate movies are laughable -- until you consider that someone takes them for the truth. Read about these historically inaccurate movies.
Could You Really Outrun a Tyrannosaurus Rex?
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OK, hop in your time machine, find a T. rex and challenge it to a race. Who'd win? Find out if you could outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Are married people happier than singles?
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Are married people happier than singles? Take a look at our research into whether not married people are happier at HowStuffWorks.
Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?
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The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it's a real place built to escape Soviets. Read about the Beijing underground city.