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FunStuff Playlist 05: Why Do We Sing in the Shower? Mar 19, 2020

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It's somewhere between tempting and inevitable to break into song in the shower. But why? Learn about the psychology and physiology of shower singing in this episode of BrainStuff.

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FunStuff Playlist 08: Can Absurdly Big Numbers Be Useful? Mar 19, 2020

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The bigger that numbers get, the harder they are for us to conceive of -- but that doesn't mean they can't be useful. Learn about some just ridiculously huge numbers in this episode of BrainStuff.

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FunStuff Playlist 09: How Did Desi Arnaz Change Television? Mar 19, 2020

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Lucille Ball's ex-husband wasn't just her 'I Love Lucy' co-star and writing partner -- Desi Arnaz changed the way television is produced and watched. Learn about his contributions to the industry in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Were Turtles Once the Size of Cars? Mar 19, 2020

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Spoiler alert: Yep. A prehistoric species of freshwater sea turtles was a hundred times heavier than its modern relatives. Learn more about this giant in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Farts Can Be Silent, But Can They Be Deadly? Mar 18, 2020

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It's highly unlikely that most farts spread disease, but there is one strange case in the medical records. Learn why passing gas is almost always safe (except for our noses) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Four-Leaf Clovers Considered Lucky? Mar 17, 2020

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Four-leaf clovers have long been held as a symbol of good fortune. Learn why they're so rare (and why Saint Patrick used three-leaf clovers in his teachings) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Old Faithful Becoming Less Faithful? Mar 17, 2020

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The famous Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park has been changing its eruption patterns over the past few decades -- but it's still incredibly predictable. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Bed Bugs Work? Mar 15, 2020

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These insects live in your furniture, drink your blood, and stain your sheets. Learn how they thrive -- and how to get rid of them -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Pi? Mar 14, 2020

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Today is Pi Day -- a celebration of the number pi (and pies, and mathematics in general). Learn what pi is and how this holiday came about in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are We Afraid of Friday the 13th? Mar 13, 2020

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Many Westerners are wary of any Friday that falls on the 13th of a month for reasons rooted in pop culture and ancient theology alike. Learn how these ancient memes got started in this episode of BrainStuff.

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