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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Microwave Ovens Work? Jan 19, 2020

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It may seem like magic, but microwave ovens employ the physics of the electromagnetic spectrum to heat your food. Learn how in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What If the Moon Disappeared? Jan 18, 2020

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If the moon suddenly disappeared from existence, Earth would be missing more than just our nightlight. Learn how the moon affects the Earth in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Pringles Really Potato Chips? Jan 16, 2020

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It took a series of British courts to decide whether Pringles count as potato chips (or, rather, potato crisps). Learn why -- and what they decided -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could There Be a Fifth Fundamental Force? Jan 15, 2020

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Scientists have been studying the four fundamental forces (gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and the weak force) since the 1950s, but new research indicates that there may be a fifth. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Toilet Paper and Facial Tissues? Jan 14, 2020

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We often use the two interchangeably (especially in times of need), but toilet paper and facial tissues are composed differently. Learn why you shouldn't flush tissues in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Your Next Car Say 'No' to Drunk Driving? Jan 14, 2020

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The technology already exists to put Breathalyzers in cars to prevent drunk driving, and some lawmakers are working towards mandating it. Learn how it might work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Does Your Name Determine Your Future? Jan 12, 2020

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What's in a name? Research shows that your name can indeed influence your career and your behavior. Learn how in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Does the Tab on a Rearview Mirror Really Do? Jan 11, 2020

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Pushing the tab on a car's rearview mirror seems to dim the headlights of the car behind you -- but how? Learn how rearview mirrors work in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does the Wayback Machine Work? Jan 10, 2020

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The internet's Wayback Machine isn't a time machine in the traditional sense, but it does archive web pages to provide a living history for users to explore. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can 'Reef DJs' Bring Fish Back to Damaged Reefs? Jan 09, 2020

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When fish abandon unhealthy coral reefs, the whole ecosystem can collapse -- but new research shows that playing sounds from healthy reefs can lure fish back, helping stabilize the reef. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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