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What Is the Wilhelm Scream? Feb 24, 2021

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Movies and other media often use stock sound effects to avoid the cost of recording new ones, but a particular scream has become a Hollywood in-joke. Learn where the Wilhelm scream comes from in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Smart Are Dolphins? Feb 23, 2021

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Dolphins are incredibly intelligent -- in some ways, they can mentally outperform chimpanzees. Learn about some of their amazing capabilities in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? Feb 22, 2021

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Ever had a song or commercial jingle on repeat in your head for days? Learn how earworms work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Could Human Waste Feed Astronauts? Feb 21, 2021

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It sounds gross, but stick with us: Researchers are working on recycling astronauts' waste into food for edible stuff. Learn how (and why) in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Can Magic Mushrooms Help Stop Depression? Feb 20, 2021

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Although psychedelic drugs are largely recreational these days, scientists are looking into potential therapeutic uses -- especially in patients for whom nothing else works. Learn how psilocybin may fight depression in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Can a Dripping Faucet Really Prevent Pipe Damage? Feb 19, 2021

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Yes, keeping a faucet dripping can help prevent pipes from bursting during freezing weather. Learn why -- and how to best accomplish this -- in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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When Can You Claim Defamation? Feb 18, 2021

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When something you write or say causes harm to someone else, that's defamation -- maybe. Learn about the legal considerations and qualifications involved in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Pit Vipers 'See' Heat? Feb 17, 2021

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Pit vipers are a category of snakes that have specialized organs that can sense infrared radiation (heat!) from nearby animals. Learn more about these fascinating snakes in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Does the Vice President Live? Feb 16, 2021

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The White House famously houses the U.S. president, but the VP has a historical place to call home, too. Learn about Number One Observatory Drive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Will a Second Bump to the Head Really Cure Amnesia? Feb 15, 2021

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Spoiler alert: Nope. Learn where the pervasive myth about a blow to the skull causing and curing amnesia came from in this episode of BrainStuff.

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