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Economics

Raise the Tax Rate, Collect Less Tax: The Laffer Curve

The Laffer Curve is a hill-shaped graph showing that tax revenue is zero at both a 0% and a 100% tax rate, so some rate in between brings in the most. This article covers its napki

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Chemistry

A Solid That Vanishes Without Melting: Sublimation

Sublimation is the process in which a solid turns directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state. This article covers the principle and conditions behind it, everyday

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Statistics

Understanding t-Tests and How to Use Them Effectively

Many statistical techniques are used in data analysis, and the t-test is a prominent method frequently used in data analysis and research to test differences between two groups. Th

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Journalism & communication

The Impact of Fake News and Prevention Strategies

Fake news has emerged as a serious problem in modern society. Amid a flood of information, distinguishing truth from falsehood is becoming increasingly difficult, and this is causi

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Film & media

Shooting Deep Night at Midday: Day for Night

Day for night is a filmmaking technique that makes scenes shot in daylight look like night. This article covers why filmmakers shoot night in the daytime, the four main ways to fak

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General knowledge

A Miracle Comes Once a Month: Littlewood’s Law

Littlewood’s Law is the rule of thumb that an event as rare as one in a million happens to an ordinary person about once a month. This article explains its origins with J. E. Littl

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Psychology

More Precious When You Build It Yourself: The IKEA Effect

The IKEA effect is the cognitive bias that leads people to value things they made or assembled themselves far more than they are actually worth. This article covers how the effect