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Why Do We Have Eyebrows? Aug 28, 2017

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Eyebrows are prominent human features, but what purpose do they serve? Scientists think they help keep stuff out of our eyes and aid in nonverbal communication, among other things.

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Why Can't We Breathe Underwater? Aug 23, 2017

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Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, so why aren't we able to breathe underwater?

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Is Chocolate Poisonous To Dogs? Aug 21, 2017

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Under the right conditions, chocolate can indeed be deadly for dogs. Tune in to learn more about the compound in chocolate that makes it dangerous for dogs (and how much is too much) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are There 60 Minutes In An Hour Instead of 100? Aug 16, 2017

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Do clocks really follow a system inherited from ancient Sumeria?

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Why is Dry Ice Dangerous? Aug 14, 2017

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Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique, along with why it can be dangerous, on this week's episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Dry Cleaning Actually Wet? Aug 09, 2017

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Spoiler Alert: No, dry cleaning isn't dry. Instead, it uses a petroleum solvent in place of water. Learn more about dry cleaning in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is It Painful To Bite Aluminum Foil? Aug 07, 2017

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When (dental) metal in your mouth comes in contact with aluminum foil, your teeth get a painful shock from the electricity produced. Christian Sager explains how the voltaic effect plays out in your mouth in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Some People Immune To Mosquitoes? Aug 02, 2017

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Ugh. Mosquitoes, right? They’re the worst. They pester everyone… or do they? Tune in to learn more.

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What are Sea Monkeys? Aug 01, 2017

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Sea Monkeys are a type of brine shrimp. These shrimp create remarkably resilient eggs called cysts. Check out this BrainStuff episode and learn more about the secret behind Sea Monkeys.

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What's the Best Place To Sit In A Movie Theater? Jul 26, 2017

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When it comes to where you should sit in a movie theater to get the best experience, it's mostly a matter of preference. Except when it comes to sound. Find out why -- and where you should sit -- in this episode.

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