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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Some People Afraid of Clowns? Apr 11, 2020

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Clowns are usually goofy, raucous characters designed to be the life of any party. But they’re not universally adored. Learn why some people find clowns downright frightening in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is American Money Used Around the World? Apr 10, 2020

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The American dollar has been the de facto world currency for decades. Learn why -- and what would need to happen for that to change -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the First Nation with Totally Dark Skies? Apr 09, 2020

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The tiny South Pacific island nation of Niue is the first in the world to designated an International Dark Sky Place. Learn how it achieved this -- and why it's more than a title -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are We Still Talking About Plato After 2100 Years? Apr 08, 2020

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With the world changing so quickly, it may seem strange that Plato is still so often required reading in philosophy and education programs. Learn why his work has survived in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is One Manta Ray Neon Pink? Apr 08, 2020

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The reef manta rays of eastern Australia are normally black and white, but one specimen is a shocking bight pink. Learn about the manta ray nicknamed Inspector Clouseau in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can You Safely Unpack Your Groceries Amidst COVID-19? Apr 06, 2020

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COVID-19 is not a foodborne illness, but to be careful, you might want to disinfect food packaging and fresh produce using a doctor-approved modified sterile technique. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Fire Extinguishers Work? Apr 05, 2020

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Fire extinguishers are nearly ubiquitous, and they can be invaluable, life-saving devices. Learn what’s inside those little red cylinders, and how they can stop a fire, in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What the Heck is GDP? Apr 04, 2020

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GDP, GNP – what does it all mean? Learn what economists are saying when they bring up these common economic indicators in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Was 'The Last Supper' the Masterpiece Leonardo da Vinci Didn't Want to Paint? Apr 03, 2020

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The mural 'The Last Supper' made da Vinci famous, but it wasn't what he wanted to work on at the time. Learn the history of the painting (and what historians still argue about within it) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Entropy? Apr 02, 2020

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It's OK if you're confused by the concept of entropy -- it can mean different things in different situations and disciplines. Learn about the second law of thermodynamics in this episode of BrainStuff.

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