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Do 'I Voted' Stickers Do Anything? Jan 05, 2021

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Many local governments pass out stickers to the voters who cast a ballot on election day. It might seem silly, but those stickers have a real effect. Learn about the psychology behind 'I Voted!' stickers in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Would the Creator of Graham Crackers Be Horrified by Them Today? Jan 04, 2021

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Graham crackers are a sweetened, mass-produced baked good today, but they started out as a homemade, ascetic-diet food. Learn about Sylvester Graham and the history of his crackers in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Do Some Fabrics Make Body Odor Worse? Jan 03, 2021

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Body odor happens when bacteria thrive in our sweat, so the ways your clothes deal with sweat can make a difference. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Green Is Your Favorite Superhero? Jan 02, 2021

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To draw attention to the average citizen's carbon footprint, a team of researchers calculated the eco-rating of a number of superheroes. Learn how they rank in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did a South Carolina Monkey Farm Help Defeat Polio? Jan 01, 2021

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A farm in South Carolina ensured the health and welfare of the monkeys that were instrumental in the development of polio vaccines. Learn the history of Okatie Farms in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Does 'Auld Lang Syne' Mean? Dec 31, 2020

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Auld Lang Syne' is the most popular New Year's Eve song in the English-speaking world, but not all of its lyrics (including that title) are in English. Learn about the history and meaning of this song in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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One of Our Favorite Podcasts of 2020 - The Ten News Dec 30, 2020

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🤔 Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a cat or a dog person? 📰 What’s happening with the Covid vaccine? 👨‍⚕️ When will kids be able to get the vaccine? 🧪 And when does the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, think it might be ok to have sleepovers again? Plus, see if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: Way before he became a leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Fauci was a leader in school. Which teams was he captain of in high school?

👨‍⚕️ Uncover everything there is to know about Dr. Anthony Fauci!

🤔 Learn the best ways to protect yourself & others from COVID-19

👩🏾‍🔬 Brush up on your knowledge of the coronavirus and watch this informative video to learn more

✏️Get some helpful tips on how to talk about Covid with your kids

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How Do Lionfish Work? Dec 30, 2020

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The lionfish is beautiful, fascinating, invasive, and venomous. Learn more about lionfish in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Snow White? Dec 29, 2020

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Snow is made up of ice crystals, which are mostly clear -- so why does snow appear white? Learn how particle physics gives us those dazzling white snow drifts in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Kwanzaa Work? Dec 28, 2020

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Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday celebrating Pan-African culture, and the unity, creativity, and determination of its peoples. Learn the basics about Kwanzaa in this episode of BrainStuff.

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