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How Do Car Horns Work? Oct 03, 2016

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The next time you honk your car horn at that jerk who cut you off, you’ll understand how it uses physics to get the job done.

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What is Russia's "Dead Hand?" Sep 27, 2016

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We’ve all seen movies with supervillains building catastrophic Doomsday devices – but has anyone ever built a real one? Join Christian to learn how the Cold War led to the most dangerous nuclear system in history: Russia’s legendary – and terrifying – Dead Hand.

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What Causes the Northern Lights? Sep 26, 2016

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There are many misconceptions about what causes the Aurora Borealis when it really requires solar winds, magnetic fields and excited atmospheric gases.

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What Is White Noise? Sep 21, 2016

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Christian defines what white noise actually is and how it's used to mask other annoying sounds.

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Do Supplemental Vitamins Actually Work? Sep 19, 2016

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A vitamin a day keeps you healthy to play. Or does it?

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How Does Night Vision Work? Sep 14, 2016

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For the vast majority of international travelers, a passport is a necessity. But why?

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Why Do I Need A Passport To Travel? Sep 12, 2016

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For the vast majority of international travelers, a passport is a necessity. But why?

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How Do Bed Bugs Work? Sep 07, 2016

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These insects live in your bedroom, drink your blood and stain your sheets. How do you get rid of them?

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What If The Moon Disappeared? Sep 05, 2016

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Without the moon, how would Earth's environment be affected? Would we survive?

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What is "Ranch" Flavor? Aug 31, 2016

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A plumber in Alaska invented a bizarre condiment that launched a multimillion dollar industry, and today ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the US. But what exactly is this stuff?

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