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Why Are Stop Signs Red? Dec 14, 2018

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Stop signs were always the red octagons we know today -- so how was the color chosen, and why has it stuck? Learn about the history and psychology of red traffic signals in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Is Krampus? Dec 13, 2018

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This horned holiday demon has entered our pop culture consciousness, but where do Krampus legends come from? Learn about the history of Krampusnacht in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Have Funerals Changed Since the '60s? Dec 12, 2018

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The ways we think about funerals are bound to change over time, but the 1960s was a real turning point. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Neanderthals Laugh? Dec 11, 2018

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Neanderthals were more like us than we previously thought, but could they laugh? Learn why researchers think they could in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Gelatin Work? Dec 10, 2018

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Gelatin makes Jell-O wiggle and provides texture to all sorts of products, but what is it made of? Learn what's happening on a molecular level when you use gelatin in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do People Go Bald? Dec 09, 2018

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Humans are one of the only mammals to commonly experience balding. Learn the science behind thinning hair in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do You Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice? Dec 08, 2018

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Your voice sounds different in recordings than it does to your own ears, but why? Learn the science behind this phenomena in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do We Define the Kilogram? Dec 07, 2018

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The kilogram used to be measured against an agreed-upon chunk of metal stored in France, but no longer. Learn the new measure of this standard unit of measurement in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can I Donate My Brain to Science? Dec 06, 2018

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Researchers, like zombies, are interested in brains of all kinds. Learn a few basics about how donating your brain to science works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Cheap Magnets Help Save Sharks? Dec 05, 2018

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The fishing industry accidentally kills millions of sharks every year, but researchers think they've found a seriously inexpensive solution. Learn how it could work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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