BrainStuff

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BrainStuff Classics: What's the Best Way To Park? Aug 01, 2020

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Do people who back their cars into parking spaces slow down the flow, or are they the smartest in the lot? Learn what science has to say about it in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Planet Mercury Work? Jul 31, 2020

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, but it's often also the closest planet to Earth. Learn why -- and lots of other strange-but-true facts about Mercury -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is There a Coin Shortage in America? Jul 30, 2020

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has been experiencing a shortage of coins in circulation. Learn why -- and what may help fix it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Long Can Andean Condors Fly Without Flapping Their WIngs? Jul 29, 2020

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Andean condors are seriously fuel efficient -- they only flap their wings for one percent of their total time in the air! Learn more about these amazing birds in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Ethyl and Isopropyl Alcohol? Jul 28, 2020

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These two alcohols can both be used to make hand sanitizer, but only ethyl alcohol is drinkable. Learn how ethanol and isopropanol differ in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Is Frederick Douglass the Father of the Civil Rights Movement? Jul 27, 2020

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Frederick Douglass's skills as a writer an orator made him a face of the abolitionist movement and went on to help inform and inspire the Civil Rights movement. Learn more about Douglass in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Which Computer Keys Wear Out First? Jul 26, 2020

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As casual computer use shifts to touchscreens, the wear patterns on computer keyboards have evolved. Learn what keys now wear out first in this classic episode of BrainStuff

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Researchers Preserve Smells? Jul 25, 2020

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Scents affect how we experience different cultures and places, which means they have historical value. Learn how researchers are setting about preserving them in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did Ankylosaurus Work? Jul 24, 2020

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This genus of plant-eating dinosaurs had awesomely heavy armor, might've had a great sense of smell, and some had a serious defensive weapon in their tail. Learn more about ankylosaurs in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call? Jul 23, 2020

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Prior to flight becoming common, 'SOS' was the standard distress call. Learn how the code 'mayday' was invented in this episode of BrainStuff.

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