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Do Boomers and Gen-Xers Really Work Harder Than Millennials? Oct 22, 2018

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Millennials approach their jobs differently than previous generations, but research shows it's not how they were raised -- it's a mark of their youth. Learn how age and generational differences intersect in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Did People Once Rob Graves for Science? Oct 21, 2018

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In the United Kingdom in the 1800s, anatomists wanted to study real bodies, but laws and cultural stigma made bodies hard to come by. Learn how the shocking Burke & Hare murder trials changed that in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Déjà vu Work? Oct 20, 2018

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If you've ver gotten the strange feeling that you’re repeating an experience, researchers have about 40 theories for what was going on in your brain. Learn how déjà vu might work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Animals Survive Big Storms? Oct 19, 2018

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Sadly, not all animals make it through major storms like hurricanes, but some have impressive survival skills. Learn how they manage in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Often Have Supreme Court Nominees Been Rejected? Oct 18, 2018

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Many presidents' nominations of justices to the Supreme Court go through uncontested, but some have gotten seriously sticky. Learn the history of Supreme Court nominations in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Physics as We Know It About to Change? Oct 17, 2018

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Newly researched cosmic rays seem to behave differently than the laws of physics say they should. Learn how this could help us fill in some blanks about our universe in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Can't You Reach the End of a Rainbow? Oct 16, 2018

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Rainbows may look like they touch the ground somewhere off in the distance, but it's impossible to find that spot. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Coconut Oil a 'Superfood' or 'Pure Poison'? Oct 15, 2018

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Recent guidelines from the American Heart Association warn that coconut oil is not a healthy food, despite popular claims that it's a miracle worker. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Men Have Deeper Voices? Oct 14, 2018

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Of course, everybody's voice varies, but in general male humans develop lower-pitched voices than female humans starting around puberty. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Sunlight Make You Sneeze? Oct 13, 2018

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Sudden exposure to bright light makes some people sneeze -- but why? Learn the leading theory in this episode of BrainStuff.

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