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How Did an Enslaved Man Help Save Colonial Boston from Smallpox? Mar 04, 2020

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Smallpox epidemics swept the colonies several times, but one African-American man known as Onesimus helped save Boston from the brunt of it. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is There a Best Time of Day for Making Decisions? Mar 03, 2020

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Everyone's brain works a little differently, but research shows that there's a time of day when most of us make decisions quickly, and another when most of us make decisions accurately. Learn when both occur in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Sonic the Hedgehog Survive His Own Speeds? Mar 03, 2020

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Most hedgehog bodies are not meant for supersonic speeds, but most hedgehogs are not Sonic. Learn how Sonic's speed compares with other animals and how he might survive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Would Space Do to the Human Body? Mar 01, 2020

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All the times a character in science fiction has gotten tossed out an airlock got us wondering: What would really happen to the human body if it were exposed to space without a protective suit? Learn what we found in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Get Brain Freeze? Feb 29, 2020

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You're enjoying a delicious frozen treat, and then, suddenly, it hits: brain freeze! Learn why this short, stabbing pain occurs in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Put the Baby in King Cake? Feb 28, 2020

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King cake is a tasty part of Mardi Gras celebrations today, but the traditions behind it go way back. Learn about the history of king cake, and why many now come with a small plastic baby, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could We Turn Air Pollution Into Ink? Feb 27, 2020

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Air pollution can carry the same compound that we use to make ink -- so why not capture that pollution and turn it into art? Learn how an innovative technology is making it possible in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was the First Cat in Space? Feb 26, 2020

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You may have heard of other animals' trips into space, but France's spacefaring cat, Félicette, has been all but lost to history. Learn about her journey in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Put Emoji on License Plates? Feb 25, 2020

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Vermont is considering a bill that would allow its drivers to add emoji to license plates -- and Queensland, Australia already has that option. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Black History Month During February? Feb 24, 2020

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Black History Month helps celebrate the achievements and contextualize the experiences of black people in America, past and present. Learn the history behind it in this episode of BrainStuff.

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