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What's the best way to get Twitter or Facebook followers? May 26, 2010

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In this episode, Marshall Brain launches the first of a series of experiments with social media. Tune in to learn more about the new BrainStuff Twitter and Facebook accounts and Marshall's social media experiments.

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When I pay for groceries by check, where does that check go? May 14, 2010

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When you write a check to purchase goods and services, it passes through the hands of several banks before the process is complete. Marshall explains how checks are processed through intermediary banks in this episode.

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Is it harmful to breathe 100 percent oxygen? May 03, 2010

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Oxygen is a necessary component of the air we breathe; but in its pure form, it can be hazardous to one's health. Marshall Brain explains how breathing pure oxygen harms the human body in this episode.

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how do I know if my catalytic converter has failed? Apr 09, 2010

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An automobile's catalytic converter uses a catalyst to convert harmful exhaust fumes into harmless ones. Find out what happens when your catalytic converter stops working properly -- and how you can tell -- in this episode.

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How do blimps work? Feb 16, 2010

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Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to learn more about blimps, from how they work to why they're a popular medium for advertisin

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How does a gas pump know when the fuel tank is full? Jan 20, 2010

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If you've ever put gas in a car, you've probably noticed how the gas pump shuts off when your tank is full. But how does it know to do that? Learn more about the clever mechanism that keeps your gas tank from overflowing in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How does the Nobel Prize work? Dec 21, 2009

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Nobel Prizes are highly prestigious, valuable awards that have been given out to visionaries and pioneers in select fields since 1901. Tune in to find out more about the Nobel Prize in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How do satellites orbit the Earth? Nov 23, 2009

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In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

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How do they measure sea level? Oct 26, 2009

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Sea level is an important measurement, but it's also a complicated one. Find out why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How do herbicides like Roundup work? Oct 21, 2009

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Herbicides like Roundup are products that inhibit plant and weed growth in a very specific way. Explore the biochemistry behind glyphosphate-based herbicides in this episode of HowStuffWorks.com.

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