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Guys And Video Games

Why do guys tend to enjoy video games more than women?

Caffeine Persuasion

Can consuming caffeine make you more easily persuaded?

Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth

Which would you rather be bitten by, a dog mouth, or a human mouth?

Haven’t We Met?

Wouldn’t it be creepy if you woke up one day and didn’t recognize even your closest friends?

Get Angry, Think More Clearly

Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.

How Do Trick Candles Work?

You keep huffing and puffing, and…the candle still doesn’t go out. Learn about the science behind trick candles on this Moment of Science.

Laughter Is A Social Signal?

Recent research has shown that people are 30 times more likely to laugh in a social situation than when they are alone. Find out why on this Moment of Science.

Parkin’ And Honkin’

All you want is a parking space, but the jerk you’re waiting on to leave is just sitting in his car taking his time. Why do we find this so aggravating?

  • Guys And Video Games

    Why do guys tend to enjoy video games more than women?

  • Caffeine Persuasion

    Can consuming caffeine make you more easily persuaded?

  • Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth

    Which would you rather be bitten by, a dog mouth, or a human mouth?

  • Haven’t We Met?

    Wouldn’t it be creepy if you woke up one day and didn’t recognize even your closest friends?

  • Get Angry, Think More Clearly

    Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.

  • How Do Trick Candles Work?

    You keep huffing and puffing, and…the candle still doesn’t go out. Learn about the science behind trick candles on this Moment of Science.

  • Laughter Is A Social Signal?

    Recent research has shown that people are 30 times more likely to laugh in a social situation than when they are alone. Find out why on this Moment of Science.

  • Parkin’ And Honkin’

    All you want is a parking space, but the jerk you’re waiting on to leave is just sitting in his car taking his time. Why do we find this so aggravating?