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BrainStuff Classics: Are Pop Rocks Dangerous? Dec 15, 2019

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Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating this unique (and uniquely loud) candy? Learn the truth behind the rumors surrounding Pop Rocks in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Are Humans Still Evolving? Dec 14, 2019

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We may not have mutant powers like the X-Men, but natural selection is still changing humanity… for the better. Learn about some of humanity's most useful modern mutations in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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When Is Moldy Food Safe to Eat? Dec 13, 2019

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Spoiler alert: Sometimes! Not all molds are harmful, and some are even helpful -- but it's not always OK to cut away spots of mold and eat the food it was growing on. Learn when it is in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Ancient Roman Concrete Outlast Our Own? Dec 12, 2019

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Modern concrete crumbles when exposed to the elements, but ancient Roman concrete only gets stronger over time. Learn how this is possible -- and why we're not using their recipe -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines? Dec 11, 2019

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We live in the incredible future of scanners, internet connectivity, and digital signatures -- so why do people still use fax machines? Learn why faxing perseveres in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did a Comma Decide a Court Case? Dec 10, 2019

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There's no call to be pedantic, but sometimes a tiny punctuation mark can make a huge difference in meaning. Learn how the Oxford comma changed a judge's decision in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Noises Other People Make Seem Louder Than Our Own? Dec 10, 2019

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Humans and other animals tend to tune out the noises they themselves make. Learn how and why this happens in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Long Would It Take To Walk Around The World? Dec 08, 2019

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This is a more complicated question than it seems because oceans definitely get in the way, but there are a few ways to attempt to walk around the entire globe -- and a few people who have tried. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Does the Human Body Really Replace Itself Every 7 Years? Dec 07, 2019

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Short answer: Nope! Learn how long it really takes, plus how nuclear weapons helped scientists find the answer, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Macadamia Nuts So Expensive? Dec 06, 2019

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Macadamias are delicious and nutritious in small servings, but they're also the most expensive nuts in the world. Learn what they are and how they're grown in this episode of BrainStuff.

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