Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes to caramelize onions? (2012)

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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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Submissions
5
People
3
Peak
565
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20202025

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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
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