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Does the Parthenon really follow the golden ratio?
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The Parthenon was thought to have been built following a mathematical concept called the golden ratio. Is this true? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Is 2/22/22 Just Another Date or Does It Hold Deeper Meaning?
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Why have numbers like 2/22/22 been fascinating humans for more than 2,000 years? It has a lot to do with our brains' desire to find meaning and connection.
The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages
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The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?
Understanding Sound Waves and How They Work
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When sound waves strike the ear, these waves produce the sensation of sound. Let's take a look at how sound waves work.
What are enneagram personality types?
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There are nine enneagram personality types. Do you know which type you are? Explore the enneagram personality types to find out.
What Does it Mean When You See Angel Numbers?
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It's 11:11 on your phone's clock. This is what's known as an angel number. Is the universe trying to send you a message?
'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious “common knowledge."
Can You Answer These Basic Math Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Some people say that math is inherently hard! Others say that it's just badly taught. Either way, you have to know it!
How Much Do You Really Remember from High School? Take This Quiz!
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People are typically split between thinking they learned a lot in school and those who believe they learned very little. What was your experience like?
10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?