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BrainStuff Classics: Why Don't Humans Have Tails? Dec 30, 2018

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Lots of other mammals make great use of their tales, so why don't humans have them? Learn about the science of tails in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Is There A Noise Loud Enough To Kill You? Dec 29, 2018

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You've probably experienced a noise loud enough that it hurt your ears, but could a noise be so loud that it could actually kill you? Spoiler alert: Yes. Learn more in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Whales Have Pop Songs? Dec 28, 2018

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Whale songs are eerie, beautiful, and -- as it turns out -- completely on-trend. Learn how humpback whales share tunes among herds in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Some Words Funny? Dec 27, 2018

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Words like 'poop' and 'wiggle' are inherently humorous, and science may have figured out why. Learn what research has to say about why some words tickle us in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Beer Foam Last Longer Than Soda Foam? Dec 26, 2018

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Beer and soda both form sudsy bubbles when you pour them, so why does soda's foam dissipate while beer's forms a head? Learn about foam physics in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh? Dec 25, 2018

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Frankincense and myrrh play a part not only in the story of Christmas, but in lots of other religious traditions as well -- and a few practical ones, too. Learn more about these aromatic substances in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Christmas Trees That Shape? Dec 24, 2018

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Most of the trees decorated for Christmas don't naturally grow in a perfect cone shape -- so how do they get that way, and why did we decide on that shape in the first place? Learn about the history of Christmas trees in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Holly a Christmas Decoration? Dec 23, 2018

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Why exactly do folks deck the halls with boughs of holly during the Christmas season? Learn about the history and legends behind holly in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Accents Work? Dec 22, 2018

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Everybody has an accent -- some are just considered neutral by native speakers. Learn how accents develop and how they influence us in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Happens When Elevator Cables Break? Dec 21, 2018

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Elevators cables are inspected on the regular, but what happens when one breaks? Learn about the ingenious systems that keep elevators safe when even the worst happens in this episode of BrainStuff.

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