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Why is a day 24 hours? Why is an hour 60 minutes?
History, Language, Math Caitlin Olson 2/7/26 History, Language, Math Caitlin Olson 2/7/26

Why is a day 24 hours? Why is an hour 60 minutes?

We have to thank some ancient minds for these special numbers.

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How are speed limits determined?
Policy, Physics, Math Caitlin Olson 11/20/25 Policy, Physics, Math Caitlin Olson 11/20/25

How are speed limits determined?

You won’t get pulled over for clicking too fast to read this article

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Do sports teams that train in high altitudes have a home advantage?
Physics, Anatomy, Math Caitlin Olson 10/2/25 Physics, Anatomy, Math Caitlin Olson 10/2/25

Do sports teams that train in high altitudes have a home advantage?

High elevation = high scores?

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Why do we have leap years?
History, Math, Astronomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 8/14/25 History, Math, Astronomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 8/14/25

Why do we have leap years?

Take a leap of faith that this article will be worth your time

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How does the birthday paradox work?
Math Caitlin Olson 1/30/25 Math Caitlin Olson 1/30/25

How does the birthday paradox work?

🎵 Happy birthday to you … and you too 🎵

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Are there more people alive today than have ever lived?
History, Math Caitlin Olson 11/28/24 History, Math Caitlin Olson 11/28/24

Are there more people alive today than have ever lived?

Even though it might seem like it on your crowded commute…

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Why are there more decimals between 0-1 than whole numbers between 0-∞?
Math Caitlin Olson 10/31/24 Math Caitlin Olson 10/31/24

Why are there more decimals between 0-1 than whole numbers between 0-∞?

Some infinities are bigger than other infinities

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Why is 1 not a prime number?
Math Caitlin Olson 5/30/24 Math Caitlin Olson 5/30/24

Why is 1 not a prime number?

Fun fact: One wasn't even considered to be a *number* for a long time.

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Why do harmonies sound good?
Science, Music, Math, Psychology, Culture Caitlin Olson 4/10/24 Science, Music, Math, Psychology, Culture Caitlin Olson 4/10/24

Why do harmonies sound good?

Our brains crave balance, order, and symmetry.

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Why does x⁰ = 1?
Math Caitlin Olson 4/4/24 Math Caitlin Olson 4/4/24

Why does x⁰ = 1?

Math: It's ^powerful^ stuff.

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