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How Calorie Meters Work Jun 24, 2011

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It's easy to jump on an exercise machine and watch the calorie meter -- but how accurate are these meters? Learn more about calorie meters in this HowStuffWorks podcast

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What are hot dogs made from? Jun 22, 2011

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Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly are they made from? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the mysterious ingredients of hot dogs.

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How much fuel does an airplane use for a trip? Jun 10, 2011

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A Boeing 747 uses approximately one galloon of fuel per second -- over the course of a ten hour flight, it might burn 36,00 galloons of fuel. How does this compare to a car? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about airplane mileage.

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How Contrails Work Jun 01, 2011

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The clouds that some jets form on certain days are called condensation trails -- or contrails. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about condensation, weather and jets.

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How big does a meteor have to be to reach the ground? May 27, 2011

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If you've spent much time looking up at the night sky, then you've probably seen some spectacular meteor showers. But how big do these things have to be make it through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground? Tune in and find out.

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Is there any way to see orbiting satellites? May 25, 2011

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Satellites are fascinating, but for most people they're somewhat mysterious. They float somewhere in space, invisible to the naked eye -- or are they? In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: May 6th, 2011 May 06, 2011

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With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 29th, 2011 Apr 29, 2011

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 22nd, 2011 Apr 22, 2011

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From the Dukan Diet to gigantic super organisms, there's no shortage of fascinating news stories each week -- so how can you keep track of the best? Never fear: Tune in as Marshall catches you up to speed with his weekly news roundup.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 15th, 2011 Apr 15, 2011

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