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Was the Grinch Based on Dr. Seuss? Jan 02, 2020

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Spoiler alert: Yep, Dr. Seuss modeled the Grinch on himself. Learn how the generally joyful writer created such an infamous sourpuss in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Makes Champagne Champagne? Jan 01, 2020

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Champagne is a type of sparkling wine made under a particular set of rules to protect it from imitators -- but it wasn't always so prized. Learn the history and science of what goes into a bottle of bubbles in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do We Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve? Dec 31, 2019

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The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus four weird things that other cities drop instead -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Created the Peace Sign (and Why)? Dec 30, 2019

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Though it started as a symbol of nuclear disarmament, the peace sign has grown to apply to (and be applied to) all kinds of things -- but the creator didn't mind; he'd hoped it'd take off. Learn the history of the peace sign in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Is Synesthesia? Dec 29, 2019

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It’s true – some people hear colors, or taste words. Learn how synesthesia works in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Determines Your Hair Color? Dec 28, 2019

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There's a lot of natural variation in the color of human hair. Learn the physical explanation for the difference in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Closing Your Door at Night Save Your Life? Dec 27, 2019

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We all know "stop, drop, and roll," but a new fire safety tip is equally important: "close before you doze". Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's in the Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower? Dec 26, 2019

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Yes, there's a secret apartment atop the Eiffel tower -- and it's filled with science! Learn how it came to be -- and how it actually saved the tower from destruction -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are We Dreaming of a White Christmas? Dec 25, 2019

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Bing Crosby and hundreds of other singers have expressed their desire to see snow on Christmas, by why? Learn the history of this popular holiday song in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Rudolph's Nose Glow Red? Dec 24, 2019

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How could a reindeer have developed a glowing red nose, and how does it work? Learn the science behind Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer's distinctive feature in this episode of BrainStuff.

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