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To help you explore these facets of your own psyche, I’ve developed a science-inspired assessment, The Anti-Hero Test. You can take it here to discover which iconic fictional antagonist mirrors your ...

In this video I try the classic water and playing card experiment, where you flip a full cup upside down and the card is supposed to hold the water in. My first attempt is a total fail, sending water ...

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Scientists' worst fears about Trump's cuts to research funding haven't come to pass, thanks to several legal challenges and ...

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