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Does Aging Always Increase Risk of Death? Aug 27, 2019

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For most mammals, aging increases our probability of dying -- it seems like a given. Learn about one animal, the naked mole rat, for which age has no impact on mortality in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the World's Biggest Food Fight? Aug 26, 2019

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On the last Wednesday in August every year, up to 30,000 people participate in La Tomatina, a massive tomato fight in Buñol, Spain. Learn how it goes down in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Building Muscle Important for Everyone? Aug 23, 2019

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The fancy science word for building muscle is hypertrophy, but it's not inaccessible. Learn how hypertrophy works and why building muscle keeps us healthy in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Can You Do If Your U.S. Money Gets Mangled? Aug 22, 2019

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Shredded, chewed, exhumed, or burnt American bills aren't necessarily lost -- a service of the Department of Treasury may reimburse you for their cash value. Learn about the Mutilated Currency Redemption Service in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did Fish & Chips Become England's National Dish? Aug 21, 2019

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Light and tender fried fish plated with crisp fried potatoes is a classic English comfort meal, but it's only a little over a century old. Learn the history of fish and chips in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is the Ocean Different Colors? Aug 20, 2019

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Ocean water can appear many dazzling shades of blue and green depending on where you are. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Starling Murmurations Work? Aug 19, 2019

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Starlings flock in swooping, harmonious groups of thousands of birds called murmurations. Learn how these birds pull off such an amazing feat through simple actions in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Sparkling Water Good For You? Aug 16, 2019

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More people are drinking fizzy water, both plain and in a boggling array of flavors. Learn about the different types of sparkling water and what you should watch out for in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is There a Rhino-Shaped Cave in Washington State? Aug 15, 2019

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Yes, there’s a cave shaped like a rhinoceros in Washington State. Learn how it was created and discovered in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Many Trees Would We Need to Plant to Slow Climate Change? Aug 14, 2019

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Trees pull and store carbon, but lots of land that could support them is deforested. Learn how researchers think planting trees could help mitigate climate change in this episode of BrainStuff.

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