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Whoever said math is useless in the real world can crawl under a rock because this Reddit community did all the calculations. All the unnecessary, yet interesting ones, though, but it still counts.

Charts are often associated with important data and boring presentations, or stress-inducing math lessons. However, they can be fun and relatable, and Matt Charts is here to prove it.

Tipping is a contentious topic in the United States. Some will always tip the standard 15-20%. Others feel that’s too much and their tip will vary based on the quality of service. Some don’t tip at all, and some think we should abolish the practice altogether. 

Most parents have had that moment—you’re halfway through dinner prep when your child bursts into tears over a school assignment that’s suddenly due tomorrow. Whether it’s overly complicated, emotionally overwhelming, or simply age-inappropriate, some schoolwork creates more stress than learning. From family tree projects that leave out entire households to…

As President Donald Trump moves to revoke Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students, he is falsely claiming that the university is offering “low grade mathematics like two plus two is four.”

An artificial intelligence safety firm has found that OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini models sometimes refuse to shut down, and will sabotage computer scripts in order to keep working on tasks.

A shard of smooth bone etched with irregular marks dating back 20,000 years puzzled archaeologists until they noticed something unique – the etchings, lines like tally marks, may have represented prime numbers. Similarly, a clay tablet from 1800 B.C.E. inscribed with Babylonian numbers describes a number system built on prime…

Republicans say the 'big beautiful bill' will reduce the deficit, but economists say making the tax cuts permanent will do the opposite.

Buying a home has always been a milestone for many Americans, but lately, the question “Should you really buy a home right now?” feels more loaded than ever. With headlines warning of sky-high prices, mortgage rates climbing, and stories of buyers waiving inspections just to get a foot in the…