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Will Bitcoin Remain the Biggest Cryptocurrency? Dec 20, 2017

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Bitcoin's booming value has everyone excited, but some financial experts are putting their money on other cryptocurrencies. Learn about the potential future of Bitcoin in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is There a Real Witches' Curse in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'? Dec 19, 2017

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You may have heard that the Bard's tragedy "Macbeth" is cursed. Learn how this superstition came about in this episode of BrainStuff.

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There's Another Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough Dec 18, 2017

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Recent research has revealed another danger lurking in uncooked dough: tenacious E. coli can survive in dry flour. Learn how scientists figured it out in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Can't Some People Sleep Without a Fan? Dec 15, 2017

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Some people find it impossible to sleep without background noise, like a fan whirring. Researchers have identified the possible culprit. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do People Get Adult-Onset Food Allergies? Dec 14, 2017

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New research indicates that adult-onset food allergies are more common than previously thought. But why do they happen? Learn more on BrainStuff.

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Do We Need to Redefine the Four Seasons? Dec 13, 2017

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As climate change affects the planet's weather patterns, some parts of the world will see the seasons bleed together. Tune in to learn how we define the seasons now, and how some researchers think that should change.

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Did Giant Crabs Eat Amelia Earhart? Dec 12, 2017

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No, really, it's a serious question. In this episode, learn why -- and how -- researchers have investigated giant land crabs' potential role in the famous pilot's ultimate demise.

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How Much Does Getting Stuck in Traffic Cost Us? Dec 11, 2017

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When you add up all the wasted time and gasoline, traffic hotspots cost drivers billions of dollars. Learn how researchers are using technology to measure the problem -- and hopefully make it better.

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How Fast Can We Take a Picture of the Entire Sky? Dec 08, 2017

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A new robotic camera is set to change what we know about outer space by capturing huge images of the night sky. Learn more on BrainStuff.

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Why Do We Find Symmetry So Pleasing? Dec 07, 2017

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What is it about the arrangement of petals on a flower or a perfectly symmetrical display of soup cans that catches our eye? Our brains seem wired for it, but why?

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