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Where Does the Vice President Live? Feb 16, 2021

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The White House famously houses the U.S. president, but the VP has a historical place to call home, too. Learn about Number One Observatory Drive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Will a Second Bump to the Head Really Cure Amnesia? Feb 15, 2021

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Spoiler alert: Nope. Learn where the pervasive myth about a blow to the skull causing and curing amnesia came from in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Can You Be Addicted to Love? Feb 14, 2021

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Feelings of euphoria leading to obsessive behavior and potentially life-ruining decisions: Love can be as powerful as any drug. Learn how love affects the brain in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Did Velociraptors Really Hunt in Packs? Feb 13, 2021

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Did real-life raptors work together they way they do in 'Jurassic Park' movies? Do we even have the right raptors? Learn the leading theories in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Should We All Be Wearing Two Face Masks? Feb 12, 2021

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There's now scientific proof that one good mask will help stop us from spreading and catching COVID-19. Two masks might be even better, but only if worn correctly. Learn more about mask-wearing and the coronavirus in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Closure Really Exist? Feb 11, 2021

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In pop psychology, people often talk about wanting closure to a relationship that's ended -- but psychologists say closure doesn't (and shouldn't!) exist. Learn why, plus what's recommended instead, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Dukes, Earls, and Other British Peers? Feb 10, 2021

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The British peerage system gives formal ranks to people through one of five titles: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron. Learn about the differences and how these ranks are granted in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Axolotls Work? Feb 09, 2021

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These amphibians spend their entire lives in the water and can regrow any part of their body. Learn more about the axolotl in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Were the Black Loyalists of the American Revolution? Feb 08, 2021

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When American colonists rebelled against the British Empire, the British encouraged enslaved people to rise up and fight for the crown. Learn about the Black Loyalists in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Are We in an Insect Armageddon? Feb 07, 2021

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A study found that bug biomass has been steadily -- and in some places, dramatically -- decreasing. Learn what may be to blame and what this could this mean for the future in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.

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