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How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?

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I read the section in the GPS article about "pseudo-random numbers," and I have heard about computers generating random numbers before. How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?

How Cryptoquotes Work

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Cryptoquote puzzles conceal a famous quotation behind a solvable code. Learn how cryptoquote puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

Yes, Conspiracy Theorists’ Brains Really Are Different

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A new study shows that belief in perceiving patterns correlated strongly with belief in conspiracy theories and the supernatural.

How Numbers Stations Work

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If you've ever heard random numbers on a random empty radio frequency, you may have heard a numbers station. Find out about these cryptic broadcasts.

How To Tell if Your Phone Is Tapped

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It's possible and relatively easy for someone to tap into your phone line or cell phone. With a few tips, it's also easy to tell if someone tapped your phone.

How Remote Entry Works

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Do you have one of those key fobs that unlocks your car doors? And maybe even your trunk and your garage door, too? Remote entry devices are the utmost in convenience. Climb inside your car's remote-entry system.

Angel Number 1717: Unveiling Its Mysteries and Hidden Meanings

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Discover the profound messages of 1717 angel number. Unveil its significance in spiritual awakening, manifestation, and divine guidance.

Are monkeys superstitious?

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Monkeys share a lot in common with us, but are they just as superstitious? Learn more about superstitious monkeys at HowStuffWorks.

Do the Digits in My Social Security Number Represent Anything in Particular?

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Do the digits in my Social Security number represent anything in particular, or is it just a random number? Do they recycle Social Security numbers so that if someone dies, that number goes back into action?

Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples

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If you step on a crack, you'll break your mother's back. Surely you know this jingle from childhood. It's a silly example of a correlation with no causation. But there are some real-world instances that we often hear, or maybe even tell?

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