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Bad Luck Comes in Threes: Separating Superstition from Reality
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Explore the belief that bad luck comes in threes. Uncover origins, cultural influences, and the psychology behind the superstition.
How Psychotechnology Works
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Psychotechnology refers to the tools and technology that might be used to figure out the secrets of the human brain. Learn more about psychotechnology.
The Perfect Length for a Pop Song
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Why are most radio songs between three and four minutes? Learn the science and psychology behind pop song length at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why 'Poop' and 'Wiggle' Are Funny Words, According to Science
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HowStuffWorks looks at a study where scientists parsed nearly 5,000 words to find which ones people thought were funniest and why.
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you see.
How Towers of Hanoi Works
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Towers of Hanoi is made up of posts and discs that form a pyramid. Learn about the difficult puzzle game Towers of Hanoi.
What Does the Term 'Six Degrees of Separation' Mean?
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It's seeped into movies and popular culture, but what does "six degrees of separation" really mean? Are we really that connected to each other?
10 Things Lefties Do Better
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Although left-handed people were thought to be "sinister" or "unnatural" in previous eras, we now know that left-handedness is natural for 10 percent of the population. And it can have some advantages over right-handedness too.
Your Walk Is So Distinct It Can Reveal Deep Personality Traits
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New studies suggests your gait may be able to predict something deeper than just a temporary mood.
What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?
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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?