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Why Do We Test Middle Schoolers' Fitness? Dec 04, 2018

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From the outdated Presidential Fitness Test to today's FITNESSGRAM, Americans have been giving standardized fitness tests to middle school kids for decades. Learn the past and present of these exams in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What Can Probiotics Really Do? Dec 03, 2018

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Some claims make it sound like probiotics are a cure-all, but what has research found so far? Learn more about these supplements for your microbiome in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Will Amazon's Corporate Megadeal Change How Business Works? Dec 02, 2018

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Why are some politicians so eager for large businesses to set up shop in their districts? What are those businesses' real motivations in making selections? Learn what some researchers think about corporate megadeals in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is the Meaning of Life '137'? Dec 01, 2018

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Both scientists and mystics revere the number 137, but why? Learn the significance of this seemingly humble number in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did the Inca Knot Language Work? Nov 30, 2018

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The Inca never developed a system of writing, but they kept records and told stories through intricate knotwork. Learn what researchers know -- and what they're still looking to find out -- about Inca khipu in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Cheese Actually Make Wine Taste Better? Nov 29, 2018

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Spoiler alert: Yes! Learn the science that makes wine and cheese go so well together in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Did London Once Have a Train for the Dead? Nov 28, 2018

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When a city's cemeteries start filling up, one solution is to take the funerary show on the road. Learn about London's Necropolis Railway of 1854-1941 in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips? Nov 27, 2018

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Dog enthusiasts sometimes revel in how their pup's paws smell gloriously of corn chips, but what causes this scent? Learn the science behind Frito paws in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are E-Cigarette Liquids Safe? Nov 26, 2018

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The flavorings added to vape liquids are considered safe for ingestion, but what happens when we breathe them in? Learn what researchers can and can't say about the safety of vaping in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Saliva Work? Nov 25, 2018

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Your saliva is a serious multitasker -- it keeps bacteria at bay, helps you digest your food, and even makes your food taste better. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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