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How Do Astronauts Shower in Space? Jan 25, 2021

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The two things that make showers on Earth delightful are hot water and gravity, but in space, both are in limited supply. Learn how astronauts have made do over the years in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Should You Give Cats Milk? Jan 24, 2021

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Pop culture often shows cats happily sipping saucers of milk, but giving a cat milk isn't actually the best treat for it -- or you. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Did a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fight the Plague? Jan 23, 2021

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While the black plague ravaged the rest of France, Paris remained relatively untouched -- and they may have had their fondness for lemonade to thank. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Presidential Pardons Work? Jan 22, 2021

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U.S. presidents have the power to pardon anyone from punishment surrounding a federal crime, no questions asked. Learn how this clemency works in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What Astronomy Events Are Happening in 2021? Jan 21, 2021

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Whatever else happens, 2021 is going to be a year with some amazing astronomical events. Learn when they're happening and how to watch them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Have Inaugurations Always Involved Celebrities? Jan 20, 2021

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There have always been parties surrounding U.S. presidential inaugurations, but the events themselves didn't become star-studded until fairly recently. Learn about the history of performances surrounding inaugurations in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Nasal Breathing Help Keep You Healthier? Jan 19, 2021

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Breathing through your nose instead of your mouth can help your heart, immune system, and even your anxiety levels. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did Martin Luther King Influence 'Star Trek'? Jan 18, 2021

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is profound -- his activism changed the course of history. Including, oddly enough, 'Star Trek'. Learn how he inspired Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played Uhura, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Do Vegetarians' Farts Smell Worse? Jan 17, 2021

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Not all flatulence is created equal -- your diet has a huge impact on the gas you pass. So whose farts are smellier: vegetarians or omnivores? Learn the answer in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Astronauts React to Lunar Landing Conspiracy Theories? Jan 16, 2021

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Fringe theorists sometimes question whether the 1969 moon landing actually happened. In this classic episode of BrainStuff, we explore how astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have reacted when asked whether it's all a conspiracy.

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