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**BrainStuff**

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore — and explain — the everyday science in the world around us.

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How 'Fido' Became The Name For A Dog Oct 11, 2017

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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this BrainStuff episode.

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How Did The Grandfather Clock Get Its Name? Oct 10, 2017

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In this episode, we’ll look at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name — and it's probably not what you expect.

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When is it Safe to Eat Raw Oysters? Oct 09, 2017

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In this episode, BrainStuff looks at if there's any truth behind the old wives' tale that you can't eat oysters in months without the letter 'R.'

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How Gut Bacteria Could Become Your Next Sports Drink Oct 04, 2017

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Do microbes inside our body have their own circadian rhythms? Learn more about the gut microbiome and circadian rhythms in this episode.

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Einstein's Right Again Oct 02, 2017

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Astronomers have detected hints of Einstein's general relativity in the Milky Way's supermassive black hole.

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Defining Personal Space Sep 27, 2017

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How close is too close? In this episode, BrainStuff looks at personal space around the world.

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Swift Lizard Evolution Sep 25, 2017

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Should You Eat A 106-Year-Old Fruitcake? Sep 20, 2017

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What relics of South Pole expeditions have turned up? Learn more about Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic fruitcake in this BrainStuff episode.

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Why Goldfish Make Their Own Alcohol Sep 18, 2017

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How do goldfish survive in icy lakes and your poorly cleaned aquarium? Learn more about goldfish and alcohol on this episode.

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Separating Ninja Facts From Ninja Fiction Sep 13, 2017

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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. This episode looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.

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