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Would King Kong Be Considered an Endangered Species? Feb 03, 2020

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Land animals tend to have an upper limit of size, beyond which they risk extinction. Learn why (and how King Kong is a great example of this) in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Is a 'Dog Year' Really 7 Years? Feb 02, 2020

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Sure, dogs age differently than humans -- but is a year for us really like seven years for them? Learn the truth about your dog's age in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What is 'Ranch' Flavor? Feb 01, 2020

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Ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the United States, but what is that flavor supposed to be? Learn the history and modern make-up of ranch flavor in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Super Bowl Ads Really Worth $30 Million? Jan 31, 2020

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The most expensive 30-second commercial slot in this weekend's Super Bowl sold for $5.6 million, but the total cost to make these ads is more like $30 million. Learn what kind of return on investment companies hope to make in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did White House Press Briefings Go From Daily to Done? Jan 30, 2020

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Press briefings have been a regular event at the White House since the late 1800s, so why has the Trump administration cancelled them? Learn about the history behind the practice (and what's replaced them) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Electric Motors Save Classic Cars? Jan 29, 2020

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Replacing vintage engines with electric motors can help keep classic cars on the road (though don't worry, we're not coming for your collector's items). Learn why companies like Jaguar and Volkswagen are leading the charge in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is There a Science to Aging Beer? Jan 28, 2020

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Some beers develop in interesting and pleasant ways as they age -- but it's a science experiment with a lot of variables. Learn how to embark on the art and science of aging beer in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Best Kind of Dog Leash? Jan 27, 2020

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Taking your dog out on walks is great for it (and you!), but certain kinds of leashes can help keep you both safer. Learn why an expert recommends braided leather leashes (and when they recommend harnesses) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Radiation Sickness Work? Jan 26, 2020

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Most of us don't have to worry about ionizing radiation -- that is, the kind of radiation that can make you sick. Learn why (and what ionizing radiation can do) in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Is Fracking? Jan 25, 2020

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You’ve heard of fracking, and you’re pretty sure lots of people don’t like it, but do you know what it really entails? Learn what goes into the fracking process in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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