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How Did the Inca Knot Language Work? Nov 30, 2018

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The Inca never developed a system of writing, but they kept records and told stories through intricate knotwork. Learn what researchers know -- and what they're still looking to find out -- about Inca khipu in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Cheese Actually Make Wine Taste Better? Nov 29, 2018

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Spoiler alert: Yes! Learn the science that makes wine and cheese go so well together in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Did London Once Have a Train for the Dead? Nov 28, 2018

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When a city's cemeteries start filling up, one solution is to take the funerary show on the road. Learn about London's Necropolis Railway of 1854-1941 in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips? Nov 27, 2018

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Dog enthusiasts sometimes revel in how their pup's paws smell gloriously of corn chips, but what causes this scent? Learn the science behind Frito paws in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are E-Cigarette Liquids Safe? Nov 26, 2018

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The flavorings added to vape liquids are considered safe for ingestion, but what happens when we breathe them in? Learn what researchers can and can't say about the safety of vaping in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Saliva Work? Nov 25, 2018

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Your saliva is a serious multitasker -- it keeps bacteria at bay, helps you digest your food, and even makes your food taste better. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Fart? Nov 24, 2018

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We all pass gas, but why? Learn what's happening in your digestive system when you fart in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Black Friday the Busiest Shopping Day? Nov 23, 2018

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It's true that millions of Americans go shopping the day after Thanksgiving, but it's not the biggest shopping day of the year. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? Nov 22, 2018

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You may have heard that the tryptophan in turkey causes holiday naps, but it might not be the real culprit. Learn some turkey science in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is There a Best Way to Load the Dishwasher? Nov 21, 2018

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Which way should the plates face? What about the silverware -- handles up or down? Do you need to pre-rinse? Learn how to make your dishwashing machine work its best in this episode of BrainStuff.

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