BrainStuff

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What Is Pi? Mar 14, 2020

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Today is Pi Day -- a celebration of the number pi (and pies, and mathematics in general). Learn what pi is and how this holiday came about in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are We Afraid of Friday the 13th? Mar 13, 2020

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Many Westerners are wary of any Friday that falls on the 13th of a month for reasons rooted in pop culture and ancient theology alike. Learn how these ancient memes got started in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Saturn Work? Mar 12, 2020

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Saturn is our solar system's second-biggest planet, the most elliptical in shape, and has a stunning set of rings. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Cars Have Alarms If We Ignore Them? Mar 11, 2020

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People who live in areas that depend on cars for transportation may be so used to car alarms that they ignore them completely -- but that doesn't mean the alarms aren't useful. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Else Did Shel Silverstein Write? Mar 10, 2020

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Most people know Shel Silverstein for his books of children's poetry like "Where the Sidewalk Ends," but he was a prolific writer. Learn more about Silverstein's life in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Coronavirus? Mar 09, 2020

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There's a lot of (valid, understandable) fear about novel Coronavirus in the news -- it can be deadly, but you can protect yourself and your community. Learn how -- and what Coronavirus is -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Jet Lag Work? Mar 08, 2020

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Our bodies are used to fairly regular patterns of sleep and wakefulness, and moving across time zones can mess that up royally. Learn why -- and what you can do to prevent it -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Can We See the Stuff Astronauts Left on the Moon? Mar 07, 2020

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Astronauts have left over a hundred items on the moon's surface. Learn what telescopes are powerful enough to spot them in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Other Animals Have Blood Types Too? Mar 06, 2020

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We humans have blood types that help determine what transfusions we can give and receive -- and other animals do too. Learn about cat, dog, and horse blood types, among others, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Legal Pads Yellow? Mar 05, 2020

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Legal pads' defining characteristics all date back to the turn of the 20th century. Learn how they came about in this episode of BrainStuff.

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