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How Did the 'Green Book' Change Life for Black Travelers? Jan 17, 2019

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Before the Civil Rights Act made racial discrimination illegal, black Americans faced even greater dangers while on the road. Learn how a Bronx mailman made travel safer and supported black entrepreneurs in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Lobster So Expensive? Jan 16, 2019

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Lobster hasn't always been a luxury -- and prices have the potential to drop again. Learn the history and politics behind these tasty crustaceans in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Biggest Building on Earth? Jan 15, 2019

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To create the biggest-ever airplanes, Boeing created the biggest-ever building. (Before they learned to control the temperature, clouds formed near its ceiling.) Learn more about this mammoth structure in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Bruises Change Color? Jan 14, 2019

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Bruises can turn a rainbow of colors before they heal -- but why? Learn the science behind color-changing contusions in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Hemp Become America's Biggest Crop? Jan 11, 2019

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New legislation in the United States allows farmers to grow hemp -- cannabis's non-psychoactive cousin. Learn why this could become big business in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the History of Nail Polish? Jan 10, 2019

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The nail polishes popular today owe their existence to the automotive industry, but the history of nail colors and varnishes goes back millennia. Learn the history of nail polish in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Makes Some Lakes Explode? Jan 09, 2019

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Given the right depth, temperature, and access to volcanic gases, lakes can explode and kill thousands in the process. Learn how these limnic eruptions happen in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Scorpions Glow Under Black Light? Jan 08, 2019

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Scorpions light up a glowing green under ultraviolet light. Science isn't entirely sure how but has a few theories on why. (Y'know, aside from "Scorpions are metal.") Learn more about scorpions' fluorescence in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Skim Versus Whole Milk: Which Spoils Faster? Jan 07, 2019

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Some food safety charts claim that whole milk goes off more quickly than skim milk, but the scientific evidence is mixed. Learn more about milk science in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Does Gasoline Smell So Good? Jan 06, 2019

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Some of you are giving this episode title serious side-eye, but believe us: some other folks think gasoline smells excellent. Delicious, even. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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