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Could Science Build a Better Grain? Jul 16, 2020

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Staple grains, like wheat and rice, can wear out the soil — and most have to be replanted from seed each year. Learn how researchers are seeking to create new varieties (like Kernza) to save the environment in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Did the Phrase 'Grandfathered In' Come From? Jul 15, 2020

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Although the term 'grandfathered in' is applied in many situations today, it originally referred to laws about voting rights. Learn the history of this phrase in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Betta Fish Work? Jul 15, 2020

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Betta fish are popular aquarium pets, but there are a few common misconceptions about these beautiful critters. Learn how these 'fighting fish' can be peaceful and more in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Were the Wild West's 'Petticoat Rulers'? Jul 15, 2020

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In 1920, before many women in the U.S. could even vote, a frontier town in Wyoming elected an all-women ticket into office. Learn about the Petticoat Rulers in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Did 'Fido' Become a Generic Name for Dogs? Jul 12, 2020

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We humans have lots of nicknames for dogs -- but how did 'Fido' become one of them? Learn about the history of the term in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Goldfish Make Their Own Alcohol? Jul 11, 2020

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Goldfish can survive in icy lakes and your poorly cleaned aquarium in part because they make their own alcohol. Learn more about how goldfish work in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did the Harlem Renaissance Work? Jul 10, 2020

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The Harlem Renaissance was a period of great social, intellectual, and artistic invention that deeply impacts our world to this day. Learn how it got started and why it was so important in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Much of Our Food Do Moths Pollinate? Jul 09, 2020

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Moths pollinate more of our food than researchers previously realized. Learn more about insect pollination in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Rainy Days Make Us Sad? Jul 08, 2020

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Popular music and video often use rain as a metaphor for melancholy, but does rainy weather really affect our mood? Learn about the psychology (or lack thereof) behind the rainy-day blues in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was the Biggest Snake on Earth? Jul 07, 2020

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The Titanoboa cerrejonensis was a massive snake related to modern boas -- but it might've grown to 47 feet (14 meters) in length. Learn about this extinct South American serpent in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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