Pi Day: The History of the Math-Centric Holiday and the Special Number It Celebrates
March 14 is Pi Day — and it's much more than an excuse to eat pie. Here's the significance of the number 3.14 and how it originated. ...read more
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa Wasn’t Supposed to Lean
An engineering screw-up became the symbol of the city of Pisa. ...read more
Do Positive Affirmations Work?
When a woman started lying to her brain, she began healing. She turned to research and experts to understand how affirmations might help. ...read more
The Earth’s Rotation Is Gradually Slowing Down
The length of a day millions of years ago was shorter than today. ...read more
Why the Internet Always Says Your Headache Is Cancer
Are you a cyberchondriac? You're not alone. Worst-case scenarios for minor symptoms are easy to find — and fall for. ...read more
Was King Arthur a Real Person?
Did King Arthur actually exist? Scholars have debated this question ever since the legend was born in the 9th century. ...read more
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Is Organic Produce More Nutritious Than Conventionally Grown Fruits and Vegetables?
The term 'organic' has a long history. Today, it involves more environmentally friendly practices, but not necessarily superior nutrition in your food. ...read more
Vikings Once Called North America Home
Centuries before Columbus, a small band of Norse people explored the Canadian coast. For now, the only proof is a single settlement. Here’s what’s known about how the Vikings came to North America, where they landed and why they left. ...read more