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What Were African American Spirituals, and What's Their Musical Legacy? May 13, 2020

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African American folk spirituals were participatory music meant not just to comfort but to convey messages among enslaved people. Learn how historians think they worked -- and how they influenced modern music -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Birds Mob? May 12, 2020

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If you've ever heard a group of birds cawing their little lungs out for minutes on end, you may have heard a bird mob. Learn how bird mobs work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Were Samurai and Ninja Really Like? May 11, 2020

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Tales of honorable samurai and unscrupulous ninja abound, but are these legends based in reality? (Spoiler alert: uh, sorta.) Learn about the real history of samurai and how the stories came about in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Can Your Eyes Pop Out Of Your Head When You Sneeze? May 10, 2020

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You may have heard that if you keep your eyes open during a sneeze, they could pop out of their sockets -- but is that true? Learn the science of how your eyes stay in your head -- and why they can pop out -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Night Vision Work? May 09, 2020

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Sure, night vision looks cool in the movies - but what is it, exactly? Learn how can a scope or a pair of goggles help you see in near-absolute darkness in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are The World's Biggest, Baddest Jigsaw Puzzles? May 08, 2020

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The largest jigsaw puzzles in the world have hundreds of thousands of pieces, but the hardest have less than a dozen. Learn about record-breaking jigsaw puzzles -- including the first one in history -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can You Keep Your Car in Shape During Shelter-in-Place May 07, 2020

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Motor vehicles need to be driven to keep them in working order. Learn how just 20 minutes a week can help, plus other tips for maintenance, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could We Be Entering an Era of Commercialized Space Exploration? May 06, 2020

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NASA has announced the first launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil in almost a decade -- and it will be on a privately developed spacecraft. Learn about the mission and what it could mean in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Plankton Our Tiniest Unsung Hero? May 05, 2020

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Plankton can barely be seen with the naked eye, but they're responsible for the air we breathe and the energy we use. Learn more about these tiny aquatic organisms in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was New England's Vampire Panic? May 04, 2020

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In the late 17- and early 1800s, rumors of vampires ran rampant through New England. Learn what happened (and why tuberculosis was to blame) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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