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How Do Cold-Blooded Animals Survive the Winter? Jan 03, 2019

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Reptiles and amphibians have all sorts of adaptations for surviving cold weather, even in places where temperatures dip below freezing. Learn how they manage the cold in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Restaurants' Michelin Stars Related to Michelin Tires? Jan 02, 2019

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Receiving one or more Michelin stars is one of the highest honors in the restaurant industry. Learn how a tire company started this prestigious tradition in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Helium Make Your Voice Squeaky? Jan 01, 2019

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If you take a pull of air from a helium balloon, you'll sound like a cartoon version of yourself for a few seconds. Learn why helium makes you so high pitched in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can We Make Better Resolutions? Dec 31, 2018

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Humans have been making New Years' resolutions for millennia, but we're still bad at keeping them. Learn some science behind building better resolutions in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Don't Humans Have Tails? Dec 30, 2018

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Lots of other mammals make great use of their tales, so why don't humans have them? Learn about the science of tails in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Is There A Noise Loud Enough To Kill You? Dec 29, 2018

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You've probably experienced a noise loud enough that it hurt your ears, but could a noise be so loud that it could actually kill you? Spoiler alert: Yes. Learn more in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Whales Have Pop Songs? Dec 28, 2018

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Whale songs are eerie, beautiful, and -- as it turns out -- completely on-trend. Learn how humpback whales share tunes among herds in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Some Words Funny? Dec 27, 2018

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Words like 'poop' and 'wiggle' are inherently humorous, and science may have figured out why. Learn what research has to say about why some words tickle us in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Beer Foam Last Longer Than Soda Foam? Dec 26, 2018

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Beer and soda both form sudsy bubbles when you pour them, so why does soda's foam dissipate while beer's forms a head? Learn about foam physics in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh? Dec 25, 2018

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Frankincense and myrrh play a part not only in the story of Christmas, but in lots of other religious traditions as well -- and a few practical ones, too. Learn more about these aromatic substances in this episode of BrainStuff.

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