BrainStuff

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How Do You Deep Fry a Turkey? Nov 18, 2019

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Deep frying anything is a science -- but perhaps especially a whole turkey. Learn how to do it (and why it works) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do I Need a Passport to Travel? Nov 15, 2019

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The vast (vast!) majority of humans need a passport in order to travel internationally. Learn why -- and who doesn't -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Can 'Hypoallergenic' Dogs Still Trigger Allergies? Nov 15, 2019

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Spoiler alert: Yes, breeds of dogs said to be hypoallergenic can still set off your allergies -- but they may be better for you than other breeds. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Are Less Experienced People More Confident? Nov 14, 2019

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You may have heard about the supposed inverse relationship between confidence and knowledge -- but is it true? Learn more about the Dunning-Kruger effect in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Could We Recycle Excess Subway Heat? Nov 14, 2019

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Heating homes and other human hangouts requires a huge carbon footprint -- but meanwhile, we're wasting heat every day (and sweating) in systems like subways. Learn how one project hopes to use that excess heat for the greater good in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Is Bacon Considered a Breakfast Food? Nov 14, 2019

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Bacon and eggs are a traditional breakfast -- but that tradition only goes back about a century. Learn how Sigmund Freud's nephew invented public relations and changed the way we eat breakfast in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Can We Win the War on Cockroaches? Nov 13, 2019

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Cockroaches are, if nothing else, admirably persistent -- they can spring back from a 90% population loss just a couple generations. Learn how hardy they are in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Wolverines Work? Nov 12, 2019

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Wolverines may not have adamantium-reinforced skeletons, but this species of weasel boasts a few superpowers of its own. Learn more about wolverines in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Should You Stop Raking Fall Leaves? Nov 12, 2019

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Something has to be done with all those fall leaves, but the best option for the environment (and your lawn) isn't raking, it's mulching. Learn why, and how to get started, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Hornets and Wasps? Nov 08, 2019

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We often use the terms 'wasp' and 'hornet' interchangeably, but that's not quite right, and knowing the difference can save you a sting. Learn about these insects in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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