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Why can I play some DVDs, but not others? Dec 02, 2011

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Film studios use regional code protection in DVD technology to protect content and to control worldwide release dates. Tune as Marshall Brain breaks down the concept of region codes in this podcast.

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How do CD-R discs work? Nov 30, 2011

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Unlike a regular CD, a CD-R has a special dye layer that allows you to imprint data on it. Discover the mechanics of CD-R discs in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Is chocolate poisonous to dogs? Nov 16, 2011

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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 podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How can there be seedless grapes? Nov 14, 2011

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Seedless grapes are the most common kind on the market, but have you ever wondered how a grape can be seedless? How does it grow? Discover how seedless grapes accidentally came about -- and how they grow -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How do self-driving cars work? Oct 24, 2011

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Self-driving cars seem like the stuff of science fiction, but they're closer to becoming reality than you might think. In this episode, Marshall breaks down the technology behind experimental self-driving cars.

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How do British royal titles work? Oct 07, 2011

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In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall Brain gives a detailed explanation of how British royal titles work.

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Why do they include jokers in a deck of playing cards? Oct 03, 2011

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The joker is an obscure and (according to some) useless addition to a deck of modern playing cards -- but it was originally a powerful card. Discover the history of the joker card and the modern card deck in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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What is dynamite? How does it work? Sep 28, 2011

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Dynamite is a type of chemical explosive. Discover how explosives from gasoline to dynamite work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why is dry ice dangerous? Sep 26, 2011

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Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique -- and why it's so good for transporting perishables over long distances -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How can a car get 100 MPG? Sep 05, 2011

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Created in the 1980s, the Avion is a car that can get more than 100 miles per gallon. In this episode, Marshall Brain talks about the factors that make the Avion so efficient -- and how the same techniques could be applied to production vehicles.

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