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BrainStuff Classics: What Is (and Isn't) Terrorism? Oct 18, 2020

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When is -- and isn't -- a crime considered terrorism? The legal, political and moral definitions are often at odds. We explore why in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Leaf Blowers So Annoying? Oct 17, 2020

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If the sound of leaf blowers makes you angry, you're not alone -- and there's science behind why. Learn about it in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Cats Actually Good at Catching Rats? Oct 16, 2020

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There's an assumption that cats can help control pesky rodent populations, but it turns out that they're pretty bad at catching rats. Learn why, and why cats can make a rat infestation appear lesser, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Anhedonia Work? Oct 15, 2020

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Anhedonia is a disorder in which a person doesn't experience pleasure from usually pleasurable things, like music or friendship or the sense of taste. Learn what researchers know (and don't know) about anhedonia in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Has Knitting Been Used for Subterfuge? Oct 14, 2020

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During the two World Wars, knitting became an important way to encode and send messages in secret. Learn about the history of wartime knitting in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can the Dutch Reach Save Cyclists' Lives? Oct 13, 2020

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When cyclists collide with a carelessly opened car door, the results can be deadly. Learn how the simple Dutch Reach can save lives in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Foods Should Be Kept Out of the Fridge? Oct 12, 2020

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The refrigerator is perfect for keeping some foods fresh and tasty -- but it'll do other foods more harm than good. Learn what foods are best kept out of the fridge in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Glow Stick Work? Oct 11, 2020

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Glow sticks use a chemical reaction to create that soft, colorful glow. Learn how it works -- and how to make your glow sticks last longer -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Can a Black Hole Help Prove General Relativity? Oct 10, 2020

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Astronomers detected hints of Einstein's theory of general relativity in the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Mortgage Forbearance Work? Oct 09, 2020

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Mortgage forbearance can help keep a homeowner in their home, but it's not a permanent free pass on mortgage payments. Learn why it's good for both borrowers and banks -- and how to get one if you need it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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