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Why Is Snow White? Dec 29, 2020

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Snow is made up of ice crystals, which are mostly clear -- so why does snow appear white? Learn how particle physics gives us those dazzling white snow drifts in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Kwanzaa Work? Dec 28, 2020

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Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday celebrating Pan-African culture, and the unity, creativity, and determination of its peoples. Learn the basics about Kwanzaa in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Resolutions So Easy to Break? Dec 27, 2020

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Most of us break our New Years resolutions — and researchers have found a few reasons why. Learn how to build a better resolution in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Tech Will Replace the Smartphone? Dec 26, 2020

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Although it's an integral part of many people's lives today, the smartphone is bound to be replaced by the next big thing. We explore what (and when) that might be in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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When Did Christmas Become an American Holiday? Dec 25, 2020

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When the Puritans began colonizing North America, they did not bring Christmas traditions with them. Learn why celebrating was not widespread and sometimes even illegal in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Santa's Sleigh Work? Dec 24, 2020

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Santa Claus is known for getting gifts to every child in the world on Christmas Eve, but how could such a quick, efficient sleigh work? With all due respect to the reindeer, we propose an antimatter engine in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is There a Pooping Figure in Catalonian Nativity Sets? Dec 23, 2020

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In a traditional Nativity scene in Catalonia, you're likely to find a figure of 'el caganer' -- a person squatting with a pile of poop. Learn how this sometimes cheeky tradition may have gotten started in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Obelisks Work? Dec 22, 2020

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In many cities, the most ancient monuments are obelisks taken from Egypt. Learn more about why and how these architectural masterpieces were constructed (and moved) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was the Biggest Nuclear Weapon Ever Built? Dec 21, 2020

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The Soviet Union's Tsar Bomba, tested in 1961, was thousands of times more powerful than even the large nuclear weapons of its time. Learn more about this bomb and why such large designs were abandoned in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Was the Christmas Truce? Dec 20, 2020

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During one Christmas in WWI, enemy soldiers called an unofficial ceasefire and even shared holiday treats with each other. Learn the story behind this small miracle from the Great War in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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