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Ruined City Under Tunisia's Waters Oct 30, 2017

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Archaeologists discovered what they believe to be ruins of the Roman city of Neapolis — underwater near Tunisia. Find out more on BrainStuff.

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What Do Hurricane Categories Mean? Oct 30, 2017

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Hurricanes are the strongest storms on the planet. Learn more about how we categorize them from BrainStuff.

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Why Is a Brain-Shaped Blob In Canada? Oct 27, 2017

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The magnificent bryozoan is a colonial organism that lives in warm ponds and lakes usually east of the Mississippi River. So what's it doing in western Canada?

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What's the Best Way To Park? Oct 27, 2017

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Do people who back their cars into parking spaces slow down the flow? Or are they the smartest in the lot?

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Orange Peels Can Revive Landscapes Oct 26, 2017

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Decades after a company dumped truckloads of orange peels onto a degraded plot of land, the pasture is flourishing. Learn more on BrainStuff.

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Voyager 1 is Traveling Through Interstellar Space Oct 26, 2017

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NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is celebrating its 40th year in space this year. Learn more about its journey on this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Researchers Preserve Smells? Oct 25, 2017

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Scents affect how we experience different culures and places, and researchers believe they have historical value. So, how are we preserving them?

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How Did Plesiosaurs Use Their Flippers to Swim? Oct 24, 2017

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A recent study suggests that these aquatic reptiles used all of their flippers to move efficiently underwater.

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The Mysteries Behind Abandoned Ships Oct 23, 2017

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Have you ever heard about ships that wash up on shores under strange circumstances and without a crew? Learn about abandoned ships on this episode of BrainStuff.

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Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Both Dangerous and Cool Oct 20, 2017

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Learn about the dangers of floating fire ant colony rafts on this episode of BrainStuff.

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