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Could the Electoral College Become Obsolete? Jul 02, 2019

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U.S. presidents are voted into office by the electoral college, made up of representatives from each state. Learn how changing the way electors choose a candidate – from the state’s popular vote winner to the national popular vote winner – could change elections in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How (And Why) Do Chameleons Change Color? Jul 02, 2019

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Chameleons don't change color to blend it -- they change to stand out. Learn how they create those colorful patterns in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Lactate from Areas Outside Your Breasts? Jun 28, 2019

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Short answer: Yes. Ectopic lactation can occur when mammary tissue grows in different areas of your body. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Doesn't Alcohol Have Nutrition Labels? Jun 27, 2019

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Alcohol contains calories and ingredients like any other beverage, but only rarely does its packaging list those ingredients and nutrition facts. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did Alchemy Create Chemistry? Jun 26, 2019

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Alchemists may have never turned lead into gold, but they did create the field of chemistry. Learn how the study of alchemy worked in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Has the Korean War Changed History? Jun 25, 2019

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The Korean War began 70 years ago today, and remains unresolved. Learn how this war shaped the future of the powers involved in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Where's the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation? Jun 24, 2019

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The line between appreciating and appropriating someone else's cultural products can be a blurry one. Learn how respect and research can go a long way in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does the U.S. Presidential Motorcade Work? Jun 21, 2019

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The American president's motorcade includes multiple armored vehicles driving in a virtual ballet to ensure its passengers' safety. Learn what goes into creating the presidential motorcade in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Isotopes Work? Jun 20, 2019

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Isotopes are variations on the same chemical element that have different numbers of neutrons. Learn how these variants can behave differently -- and why chemists, physicists, and paleontologists are all interested in them -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Was André the Giant Larger than Life? Jun 19, 2019

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Professional wrestler and actor André the Giant had a reputation for kindness that outgrew his impressive stature. Learn about André Roussimoff's life and legacy in this episode of BrainStuff.

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