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Why Does Microwaved Coffee Taste So Bad? Jun 14, 2018

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Once a cup of coffee goes cold, it'll never taste the same -- but why? Learn the science behind the weird flavors of microwaved coffee in this episode of BrainStuff.

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The Man Behind Rube Goldberg Machines Jun 13, 2018

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Who was Rube Goldberg, and how did he come up with his famously weird contraptions? Learn the history behind this classic American cartoonist in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Really Catch Up on Sleep? Jun 12, 2018

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Good news, fellow weekend sleep-in-ers: recent research shows that 'catching up' on sleep on your off days can help you stay healthy. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Sea Spiders Breathe Through Their Legs? Jun 11, 2018

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Sea spiders have way more leg than body, and scientists have never been able to pinpoint how they breathe -- until now. Learn what they found in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How One Blood Donor Saved Over 2 Million Babies Jun 08, 2018

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A man with a rare antibody in his blood spent 63 years donating, and has touched millions of lives. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Spicy Food Burn Your Tastebuds? Jun 07, 2018

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Hot chili peppers can make you feel like your mouth is on fire, but are they actually doing any damage? Learn about the science of spice in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could a Plastic-Eating Enzyme Help Save the Planet? Jun 06, 2018

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We humans produce a LOT of plastics that wind up as harmful waste, but researchers have isolated an enzyme that may help reduce the problem. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Can't You Name Your Baby? Jun 05, 2018

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The possibilities for a baby's name aren't quite as endless as they seem -- some national and local governments restrict what you can legally name your baby. Learn what some of those restrictions are (and why they exist) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Happens to Red Carpet Dresses? Jun 04, 2018

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After celebrities wear a gown to a glitzy award show or festival, it's often archived, but sometimes sold, reproduced, or even stolen. Learn the life story of red carpet fashion in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Will the Paper of the Future Be Made from Poop? Jun 01, 2018

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It might sound gross, but it's eco-friendly: Paper is made from plant pulp. Animals that eat plants excrete plant pulp. Learn why some researchers have high hopes for poo-pyrus in this episode of BrainStuff.

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