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What Was The Great Pox? Sep 26, 2018

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You've heard of smallpox, but what was the great pox? And did Shakespeare have it? Learn about the spread of (spoiler alert) syphilis in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Side Sleeping Help Prevent Snoring? Sep 25, 2018

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Snoring can root from a number of causes, but sleeping on your side can usually help prevent it. Learn the science of snores in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do We Drink So Much Bottled Water? Sep 24, 2018

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Water is essentially free, so why do Americans spend billions on bottles of it? Learn the history behind bottled water's popularity, from marketing to health scares, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Itch? Sep 23, 2018

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The sensation of itchiness can be maddening. Learn what's going on in your nerves and brain when you itch -- and when you scratch that itch -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Movie Theaters Sell Popcorn? Sep 22, 2018

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For millions of moviegoers, memories visiting the local theater automatically conjures the smell of popcorn. But this wasn’t always the case – so why, out of all snacks, did popcorn become #1 for film? Learn the history in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Alzheimers's So Difficult to Treat? Sep 21, 2018

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Despite being a widespread condition, Alzheimer's is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn why (plus how researchers hope to make it easier) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Migrating Birds Navigate? Sep 20, 2018

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Birds can migrate thousands of miles and back home again with no prior knowledge or assistance thanks to their superpowered vision. Learn about magnetoreception in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Did Pirates Really Talk Like That? Sep 19, 2018

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One guy is responsible for what we think pirates sounded like. For Talk Like A Pirate Day, learn how Robert Newton changed the world in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Artists Hardwired To Be Poor? Sep 18, 2018

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Research shows that artists' brains don't respond to monetary motivation the way that other people's do. Learn why this might be -- and whether it means we create types are doomed to poverty -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Hydrogen Peroxide Bottles Brown? Sep 17, 2018

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Most hydrogen peroxide sold to consumers comes in opaque brown bottles. Learn why in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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