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  Algebra is essential and is taught to every student in high school, but who is responsible for inventing algebra? It was discovered and developed at different times and in different locations, and these discoveries and new ideas eventually came together to give us what we collectively call algebra today. There are fundamental ideas that…

The remnants of most old buildings end up in landfill, but some cities are starting to design them for so they can be easily disassembled and repurposed from the start. Many people now try to recycle their newspapers, plastic bottles and aluminium cans in an effort to reduce their household waste. But few of us think about…

Have you ever seen someone wiggle one ear? How about both at the same time? How do they do that? (Image credit: Patrick Lane via Getty Images) Wiggling your ears is a neat party trick, like rolling your tongue or licking your nose. Such abilities are often considered genetic; you can either do them naturally or…