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What is the Dunning-Kruger effect?
By Greg Uyeno published
When we don't know enough to know what we don't know.

Why do some men take so long to poop?
By Benjamin Plackett published
They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.

Can you recover repressed memories?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
There's no doubt we forget things — but what about repression?

Was Freud right about anything?
By Benjamin Plackett published
Sigmund Freud had some provocative ideas about the human subconscious.

Does subliminal messaging really work?
By Tyler Santora published
Does this advertising technique actually work?

Why Do People Have Different Personalities?
By Marcus Woo published
Where do personalities come from, and why are they so different?

The Science Behind Your (Irrational) Fear of Friday the 13th
By Kimberly Hickok published
Friday the 13th is what you make it, and it's OK if you think it's unlucky.

Does Adversity Really Make Us Stronger?
By Eranda Jayawickreme, Frank J. Infurna published
In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. Here's what the science says.
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