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Why Do Pistachios' Color Depend on the Iran Hostage Crisis? Apr 28, 2020

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Before the late 1970s, almost all pistachios found in the U.S. were dyed bright red. Learn why -- and why a famous diplomatic standoff changed that -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Neptune Work? Apr 27, 2020

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This distant blue ice giant boasts incredible winds, storms, and moons. Learn why the coldest planet is so cool in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Agoraphobia Work? Apr 26, 2020

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Agoraphobia is a complicated and difficult psychological condition that is easily misunderstood. Learn about life with agoraphobia in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Do Juice Cleanses Actually Work? Apr 25, 2020

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Juice can contain good stuff, and cleansing sounds like a good thing -- but can juice cleanses deliver the results they promise? Learn about how your body uses nutrients and removes toxins in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Do We Get Wrong About Cleopatra? Apr 24, 2020

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Cleopatra is a fascinating historical figure, but a lot of stories about her were misinformation spread by her enemies. Learn what historians think the real Cleopatra was like in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is the Sky Blue? Apr 24, 2020

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It seems like a simple question, but the answer involves a combination of physics, geometry, electromagnetic radiation, and biology. Learn why we perceive the sky as blue in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does the New York Times Crossword Puzzle Work? Apr 22, 2020

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For nearly 80 years, the New York Times Crossword puzzle has been an institution -- but the paper didn't even want to publish one at first. Learn the history and modern workings of the puzzle in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can a Cell Phone Make a Gas Pump Explode? Apr 21, 2020

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There's a modern myth that using your cell phone while pumping gasoline may cause a fire or explosion, but it's been debunked. Learn why (and why static electricity may have started the myth) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Is Our Food Supply Chain Changing? Apr 20, 2020

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Don't worry, there isn't any kind of shortage of food in the United States due to COVID-19 -- but our supply chain is changing. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Don't All Skeletons Become Fossils? Apr 19, 2020

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If every animal that ever lived became fossilized, we'd be swimming in seas of fossils right now. Learn why we aren't in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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