BrainStuff

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Why Is It Painful To Bite Aluminum Foil? Aug 07, 2017

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When (dental) metal in your mouth comes in contact with aluminum foil, your teeth get a painful shock from the electricity produced. Christian Sager explains how the voltaic effect plays out in your mouth in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Some People Immune To Mosquitoes? Aug 02, 2017

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Ugh. Mosquitoes, right? They’re the worst. They pester everyone… or do they? Tune in to learn more.

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What are Sea Monkeys? Aug 01, 2017

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Sea Monkeys are a type of brine shrimp. These shrimp create remarkably resilient eggs called cysts. Check out this BrainStuff episode and learn more about the secret behind Sea Monkeys.

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What's the Best Place To Sit In A Movie Theater? Jul 26, 2017

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When it comes to where you should sit in a movie theater to get the best experience, it's mostly a matter of preference. Except when it comes to sound. Find out why -- and where you should sit -- in this episode.

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What is the Birthday Paradox? Jul 24, 2017

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The so-called Birthday Paradox isn't a true paradox -- it's a fascinating example of how bad humans are at off-the-cuff probability. Tune in to learn what the Birthday Paradox is and how it works.

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How Fuel Efficient Is An Airplane? Jul 20, 2017

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How much fuel does a 747 need to complete an international flight? How efficient are these aircraft? Join Christian as he asks how much fuel an international flight actually uses.

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Why Are You Farting? Jul 17, 2017

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Sure, flatulence is embarrassing. But why do we do it?

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Where Do Bullets Go When Fired Into The Air? Jul 12, 2017

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When people fire guns into the air in a celebratory manner, those bullets have to go somewhere. Find out how high fired bullets can go -- and why they can be dangerous -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Water Go Bad? Jul 10, 2017

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Many people store water for emergencies -- but is it true that water sitting for too long will go bad? Listen in as Christian explains it for you.

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Why Do People Talk Weird in Old Movies? Jul 05, 2017

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It’s not quite British, and it’s not quite American – so what gives? Why do all those actors of yesteryear have such a distinct and strange accent?

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