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Why Do Movie Theaters Sell Popcorn? Dec 05, 2016

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For millions of moviegoers, the idea of visiting the local theater automatically conjures memories of popcorn. But this wasn’t always the case – so why, out of all snacks, did popcorn become the #1 snack for film?

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How Does Lucid Dreaming Work? Nov 30, 2016

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Science has proven that we can be aware of our dreams while we’re in them. But can we control our dreams? Christian breaks it to you gently.

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What Is Satanism? Nov 28, 2016

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Just the term "satanism" is controversial. But what's actually going on with this counter-culture religion that values individualism and nonconformity?

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Why Do We Itch? Nov 23, 2016

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Virtually everyone has experienced an itch at one time or another – but what is an itch exactly? What causes it, and why can having one be such a maddening experience?

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How Do Microwave Ovens Work? Nov 21, 2016

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They’re convenient, ubiquitous and easy to use. But how do these things work, exactly? What do people mean when they say a microwave cooks food inside out?

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Why Do Dogs Yawn? Nov 16, 2016

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Dogs communicate by yawning, and it's complex to figure out what they might mean.

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Is WiFi Safe? Nov 14, 2016

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You've probably heard that wireless internet (WiFi) is dangerous. But is it true? Christian breaks it down.

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What's the ideal temperature for your refrigerator? Nov 09, 2016

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In this episode, Christian explains how bacteria spoils food and what temperature your refrigerator should be to slow their progress.

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Why do some noises drive me crazy? Nov 07, 2016

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Do you want to strangle people for chewing gum? Does the crinkle of plastic fill you with inarticulate, homicidal fury? If so, you may suffer from the little-understood condition called 'misophonia'.

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How do one-way mirrors work? Nov 02, 2016

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How can a single piece of glass look like a mirror from one side but a window from the other? It's not magic, it's materials technology.

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