Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to caramelize onions? (2012)
slate.com · first seen 2020 · unchecked
30.2durability70% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 4 active years.
The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.
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- 5
- People
- 3
- Peak
- 565
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2020—2025
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction3.9/30
Independent discovery8.1/20
Persistence13.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
