Back in 1850, all chess games basically started the same way. In 1920, that changed. Then, in 1940, it changed again. What's going on here? After hundreds of years, shouldn't we know the perfect way to start a game of chess? It turns out that there is no mathematically "correct" way to start a game of chess. Give it a watch, and maybe your game will improve.

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If you've ever gathered around a campfire, you might have noticed the smoke seems to follow you no matter where you are. No, it's not your bad luck — there's actually a scientific reason behind it.

Optical illusions can be fun, but they also shed light on the complex ways our brain can convert a 2D image into a 3D space in our minds. So what can we learn from an excellent optical illusion, and what are we still looking to discover?

Modern aviation is one of the greatest engineering achievements, especially considering all it takes to develop safe air travel. But today's planes use an excessive amount of fuel, which is why engineers are working to make them more efficient. And for that, they're turning to nature.

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