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Why Are We Dreaming of a White Christmas? Dec 25, 2019

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Bing Crosby and hundreds of other singers have expressed their desire to see snow on Christmas, by why? Learn the history of this popular holiday song in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Rudolph's Nose Glow Red? Dec 24, 2019

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How could a reindeer have developed a glowing red nose, and how does it work? Learn the science behind Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer's distinctive feature in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Men Have Nipples? Dec 23, 2019

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Male humans very rarely lactate, so why do they have nipples? Learn why evolution didn't edit that feature out in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Did the Brontosaurus Exist? Dec 22, 2019

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You may have heard that the Brontosaurus never existed, but that isn't quite right. Learn how a feud between ex-friends created confusion surrounding this dinosaur in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Some Noises Drive Me Crazy? Dec 21, 2019

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If the sound of gum being chewed or the crinkle of plastic fills you with inarticulate, homicidal fury (or any other inexplicable emotion), you may be experiencing misophonia. Learn how researchers think it works in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Was Physicist Hedwig Kohn? Dec 20, 2019

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As a German Jewish woman who came of age around WWI, Hedwig Kohn defeated all odds against her to live a long, successful life as a physicist. Learn her story in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Camping Help Us Sleep Better? Dec 19, 2019

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Our use of electric lights after dark can mess with our circadian rhythms and make it harder to get a good night's sleep. Learn how a mere weekend of camping might help you reset in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Florida's Red Tide? Dec 19, 2019

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You may have heard about a red tide menacing ocean beaches, but what causes it -- and can it be stopped? Learn about the algae that cause Florida's red tide in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Doesn't My Sushi Come with Real Wasabi? Dec 17, 2019

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Outside of Japan and the fanciest restaurants, most "wasabi" served with sushi is an imitation of the real thing. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Wasn't 'Groom of the Stool' a Crappy Job? Dec 16, 2019

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First, yes, there was once a job in royal courts called Groom of the Stool, and yes, it involved dealing with the king's poop. Learn why it was actually a covetable position in this episode of BrainStuff.

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