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Could Genetics Grow a Square Tomato? Feb 14, 2019

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Researchers have found genes that help determine the shapes of fruits and vegetables. Learn how this could (and couldn't) change what you see at the grocery store in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why a Gaggle of Geese? Where Do Collective Nouns Come From? Feb 13, 2019

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About 500 years ago, creating clever collective nouns for groups of animals, objects, and people was trendy, and some of those nouns of assemblage stuck. Learn the history of this quirk of the English language in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are People Fascinated with the Number 23? Feb 13, 2019

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Some people hold that the number 23 has near-magical significance, but how did this fascination start? And can mere coincidences have real meaning? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Sloths' Toilet Habits So Dangerous? Feb 12, 2019

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Sloths only defecate once a week or so, and more sloths die during the process than at any other time. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Suburbs So Unwalkable? Feb 08, 2019

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Many modern cities feature grided streets made for walking, but suburbs' wide, winding roads require cars to get around. Learn why, plus how it might change, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's Up with the New 'Tesla Tower'? Feb 07, 2019

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A company has built a tower in Texas that resembles Nikola Tesla's famed Wardenclyffe Tower. Learn what we know (and don't know) about it so far in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Whales Big (But Not Bigger)? Feb 06, 2019

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Whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth -- but why? And why aren't they bigger? Learn a whale of a tale about ocean mammals in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Quinoa Unhealthy For Its Producers? Feb 05, 2019

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Quinoa is hailed as a healthy, high-protein substitute for grains, but some reports have indicated that its popularity hasn't been good for the people who farm it. Learn why, and what researchers are doing about it, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Electric Cars or Gasoline-Powered Cars Faster? Feb 04, 2019

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A car's quickness and overall speed depend on both the power of the engine and the way that energy is routed throughout the vehicle. Learn why electric vehicles can be quicker (but aren't as fast) as gas-powered cars in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Peat Bogs So Good at Preserving Human Remains? Feb 01, 2019

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Human bodies buried in bogs can retain some features -- like perfectly preserved skin, right down to forehead wrinkles -- for thousands of years. Learn how this natural mummification process works in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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