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Can Camping Help Us Sleep Better? Dec 19, 2019

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Our use of electric lights after dark can mess with our circadian rhythms and make it harder to get a good night's sleep. Learn how a mere weekend of camping might help you reset in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Florida's Red Tide? Dec 19, 2019

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You may have heard about a red tide menacing ocean beaches, but what causes it -- and can it be stopped? Learn about the algae that cause Florida's red tide in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Doesn't My Sushi Come with Real Wasabi? Dec 17, 2019

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Outside of Japan and the fanciest restaurants, most "wasabi" served with sushi is an imitation of the real thing. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Wasn't 'Groom of the Stool' a Crappy Job? Dec 16, 2019

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First, yes, there was once a job in royal courts called Groom of the Stool, and yes, it involved dealing with the king's poop. Learn why it was actually a covetable position in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Are Pop Rocks Dangerous? Dec 15, 2019

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Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating this unique (and uniquely loud) candy? Learn the truth behind the rumors surrounding Pop Rocks in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Are Humans Still Evolving? Dec 14, 2019

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We may not have mutant powers like the X-Men, but natural selection is still changing humanity… for the better. Learn about some of humanity's most useful modern mutations in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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When Is Moldy Food Safe to Eat? Dec 13, 2019

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Spoiler alert: Sometimes! Not all molds are harmful, and some are even helpful -- but it's not always OK to cut away spots of mold and eat the food it was growing on. Learn when it is in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Ancient Roman Concrete Outlast Our Own? Dec 12, 2019

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Modern concrete crumbles when exposed to the elements, but ancient Roman concrete only gets stronger over time. Learn how this is possible -- and why we're not using their recipe -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines? Dec 11, 2019

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We live in the incredible future of scanners, internet connectivity, and digital signatures -- so why do people still use fax machines? Learn why faxing perseveres in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did a Comma Decide a Court Case? Dec 10, 2019

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There's no call to be pedantic, but sometimes a tiny punctuation mark can make a huge difference in meaning. Learn how the Oxford comma changed a judge's decision in this episode of BrainStuff.

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