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What Happens to Balloons When You Release Them? Oct 06, 2018

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How high can helium balloons go before they burst? Do they always burst? Learn about the physics of escaped balloons in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate? Oct 05, 2018

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When concepts are as intertwined as weather and climate, it can be easy to mix them up. Learn the difference, and why it matters so much in discussions about the environment, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Was George Washington Almost King of the United States? Oct 04, 2018

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Did the generals of the Revolutionary War really try to hand George Washington a monarchy? Learn the truth behind this slightly tall tale in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Nuclear Pasta? Oct 03, 2018

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No, it's not radioactive noodles -- nuclear pasta is the term for weird material produced in neutron stars. Learn why astrophysicists are so interested in how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Would Happen If You Wrecked a Car on a Test-Drive? Oct 02, 2018

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If you wreck a car during a test-drive, would you have to pay for it? Learn how car dealers handle this surprisingly rare occurance in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Milk Really Make Mucus Worse? Oct 01, 2018

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There's a millennia-old idea that milk causes mucus production, and therefore that you should avoid milk if you're sick. Learn whether there's any truth to this snotty tale in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do We Get Hiccups? Sep 30, 2018

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What's happening when you get hiccups, and how can you stop them? Learn how hiccups work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Printing with Sound the Wave of the Future? Sep 29, 2018

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It's hard to print with stuff like liquid metals and living cells using traditional inkjet-style machines, but new tech that uses sound waves may make it easier. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Jupiter Have Water After All? Sep 28, 2018

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Astronomers have long suspected that Jupiter contains lots of water, but they've never been able to prove it. Learn about the new research that could help -- and thus solve lots of questions about our solar system -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Is The Laughing Buddha? Sep 27, 2018

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Statues of this jolly fellow adorn the register counters of many Chinese American restaurants, but he's not the Buddha. Learn about this Buddhist diety in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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