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Pretending To Be Batman Helps Kids Focus Nov 30, 2017

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The Batman Effect, as researchers have dubbed it, allows kids to separate themselves from temptation and stay on task. Learn more on BrainStuff.

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Tips For Staying Safe In A Mass Shooting Nov 29, 2017

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We don't expect to ever be in a mass shooting, but assuming the worst can happen is the first step to being prepared. Find out more on BrainStuff.

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Second Breakfasts Can Be Good For You Nov 28, 2017

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A second breakfast can be just as beneficial as a first breakfast. Find out why on BrainStuff.

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Jellyfish Are Brainless, But Still Sleepy Nov 27, 2017

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Do jellyfish sleep? Learn more about a new study on the need for sleep in animals, and in jellyfish, in this BrainStuff episode.

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What's a Bump Fire Stock Do To A Gun? Nov 24, 2017

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Bump fire stocks enable a shooter like Las Vegas killer Steven Paddock to fire a semi-automatic rifle at nearly the rate of an automatic. How do they work?

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The Origins of Boston and New York’s Accents Nov 23, 2017

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What does Boston have against the letter 'R'? BrainStuff digs into the origins of 2 American accents.

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The Number Zero Might Be Older Than We Thought Nov 17, 2017

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A new analysis of the ancient Indian Bakhshali manuscript suggests the numerical symbol zero, as we use it today, may be centuries older than previously believed.

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How Do Squirrels Organize Their Nuts? Nov 17, 2017

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A new study suggests squirrels use memory strategies to remember where they put the good nuts. Find out more on BrainStuff.

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Can You Pass A Drug Test With Someone Else's Urine? Nov 17, 2017

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Have you ever tried to beat a drug test? OR Labs are usually able to bust people using someone else's urine.

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