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Could We Turn Air Pollution Into Ink? Feb 27, 2020

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Air pollution can carry the same compound that we use to make ink -- so why not capture that pollution and turn it into art? Learn how an innovative technology is making it possible in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was the First Cat in Space? Feb 26, 2020

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You may have heard of other animals' trips into space, but France's spacefaring cat, Félicette, has been all but lost to history. Learn about her journey in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Put Emoji on License Plates? Feb 25, 2020

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Vermont is considering a bill that would allow its drivers to add emoji to license plates -- and Queensland, Australia already has that option. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Black History Month During February? Feb 24, 2020

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Black History Month helps celebrate the achievements and contextualize the experiences of black people in America, past and present. Learn the history behind it in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Is WiFi Safe? Feb 23, 2020

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You may have heard rumors that wireless internet is a health hazard, but, spoiler alert: It's probably just fine. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Car Horns Work? Feb 22, 2020

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Car horns are both important safety feature and an instrument of rage. Learn the physics behind the honk in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did Indigo Help Start America's Slave Trade? Feb 21, 2020

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Crops like sugar and cotton are notoriously tied to slavery in the U.S. (and around the world), but indigo deserves infamy, too. Learn the dark history of this natural dye in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the History of the Tooth Fairy? Feb 20, 2020

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Throughout history, different cultures have had all kinds of ceremonies surrounding the loss of a first baby tooth. Learn where the Tooth Fairy fits in in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Scientists Know What's Inside Dinosaur Eggs? Feb 19, 2020

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For dinosaur eggs to have survived until now, they must have fossilized -- which makes cracking them open to see what's inside a difficult prospect. Learn how researchers tackle it (and when they don't have to) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Humans Built to Drink Milk as Adults? Feb 18, 2020

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Lactose intolerance is rare in the U.S., but worldwide it's way more common. Learn what causes this and how researchers explain the divide in this episode of BrainStuff.

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