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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Movie Theaters Sell Popcorn? Sep 22, 2018

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For millions of moviegoers, memories visiting the local theater automatically conjures the smell of popcorn. But this wasn’t always the case – so why, out of all snacks, did popcorn become #1 for film? Learn the history in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Alzheimers's So Difficult to Treat? Sep 21, 2018

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Despite being a widespread condition, Alzheimer's is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn why (plus how researchers hope to make it easier) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Migrating Birds Navigate? Sep 20, 2018

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Birds can migrate thousands of miles and back home again with no prior knowledge or assistance thanks to their superpowered vision. Learn about magnetoreception in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Did Pirates Really Talk Like That? Sep 19, 2018

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One guy is responsible for what we think pirates sounded like. For Talk Like A Pirate Day, learn how Robert Newton changed the world in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Artists Hardwired To Be Poor? Sep 18, 2018

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Research shows that artists' brains don't respond to monetary motivation the way that other people's do. Learn why this might be -- and whether it means we create types are doomed to poverty -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Hydrogen Peroxide Bottles Brown? Sep 17, 2018

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Most hydrogen peroxide sold to consumers comes in opaque brown bottles. Learn why in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do So Many Price Tags End in .99? Sep 16, 2018

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It’s very common to see the number 9 at the right end of a price tag. But why? Learn about the psychology of pricing -- and nines in particular -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Can't People Remember Being Born? Sep 15, 2018

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You probably remember your last birthday, but not your first – or your zeroth. Learn why scientists think we lose those early memories in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are Food Deserts? Sep 14, 2018

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In the United States, 17.6 million American lack access to healthy food because there aren't any grocery stores or other establishments that sell fresh food in their area. Learn about food deserts and how we can fix them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Could We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets? Sep 13, 2018

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Large rockets are great at getting delicate equipment (and people) into space, but at a huge financial cost. Learn about some of the potential alternatives to ground-launched rockets in this episode of BrainStuff.

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