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Is there a way to detect illegal phone taps? Oct 15, 2014

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Tapping into someone's phone line is relatively easy to do on a land line. Fortunately, phone taps are easy to detect. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get Marshall Brain's tips on ferreting out illegal phone taps.

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Is it possible to carbonate your own water? Oct 13, 2014

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If you enjoy drinking carbonated water, this episode's for you! Listen in as Marshall Brain explains how to make your own carbonated water at home for a fraction of the price you pay in stores.

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What is a fossil? Oct 10, 2014

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Fossils provide us with an important picture of ancient life. But how is a fossil created, exactly? Marshall Brain breaks down the various natural processes behind fossilization in this episode.

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What is superconductivity? Oct 08, 2014

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Superconductive materials have no electrical resistance, but why is superconductivity a big deal? Marshall Brain explains the potential benefits and implications of superconductive materials, as well as how they work, in this episode.

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How do terrorist bombs work? Oct 06, 2014

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Terrorists have a new way of getting bombs into the United States: mailing them. In this episode, Marshall breaks down the science behind the types of bombs used by terrorists, and the explosive ingredients involved.

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How valuable is exercise to your health? Sep 26, 2014

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We all know that exercise is an important way to safeguard your health. But how, exactly? In this episode, Marshall discusses the health benefits of exercise -- and how much we need each week in order to take advantage of these benefits.

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How can water cut through steel? Sep 24, 2014

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Waterjets are tools that use highly pressurized, focused streams of water to cut through metal and other solid materials. Learn more about waterjets in this episode.

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How do flies breathe? Sep 22, 2014

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Insects like flies have a very different respiratory system than we do. Learn more about how flies and insects breathe in this episode.

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How often do state quarters come out? Sep 19, 2014

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A new state quarter is released about every ten weeks, and they're released according to the order in which each state joined the union. Learn more about state quarters in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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How do gasoline direct injection engines work? Sep 15, 2014

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The latest improvement on the internal combustion engine is called gasoline direct injection. In this episode, Marshall explains how gasoline direct injection technology works -- and how soon we'll see it in production vehicles.

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