Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

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You probably haven’t had to do longhand math in years, but you do mental math every day. Or maybe you google math problems ten times a day, because you’ve forgotten how to do any math beyond your ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mental math system developed in the 1800's is helping some local students ace standardized tests and win math competitions. But the method isn't taught in most Houston schools.