How do I start my own country?
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What is terror management theory?
Terror management theory isn't about mid-level bureaucrats in Al-Qaeda -- so what exactly is it,...
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In the process of parallel evolution, two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation can...
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Could the sun, typically known for providing light and warmth, kill us? The Apollo 17 mission...
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They say you can’t con an honest man, and that’s key to thwarting cons; if it sounds too good to...
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What is mountaintop removal mining?
Mountaintop removal mining is (to say the least) a controversial practice. But what exactly is...
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How does memory work? How is internet access changing the function of the human brain? In this...
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The art of parkour is an astonishing combination of agility and physical strength pursued across...
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How Rollercoasters Work, Minus the Fun
Whether you're a rollercoaster fan or avoid them like the plague, there's no denying that these...
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Do you stay conscious after being decapitated?
Historically speaking, decapitation was a popular means of execution -- it's been used by...
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Whether it's oral, scrawled in blood or signed on a deathbed everyone should have a will. But how...
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During the 1930s-80s, the work of directors operating in the shadows of Hollywood led to...
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How Molecular Gastronomy Works
After botching a particularly tricky dish, molecular chemist Herve This decided to figure out why...
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Does oil speculation increase gas prices?
In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a...
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Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living
Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed...
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SYSK Live from SXSW: How UFOs Work
In this episode, Josh and Chuck ditch the studio and head west -- south by southwest, in fact --...
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Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing...
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Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever...
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The recent disaster in Japan has caused massive damage and killed thousands -- but that's not...
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Why's that dude in that dumpster?
Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices...
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