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Back to SearchHow Did Galileo Become the First Superstar Scientist?
Galileo Galilei is famous today for defying the Catholic Church in the 1600s with his (correct) astronomical hypotheses. Learn more about his work an…
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How Does the Larynx Work?
The larynx contains the voice box or vocal cords, and it's one of the organs that helps humans speak. Learn more about it in this episode of BrainStu…
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What Are Wine Diamonds?
If you've ever seen crystals at the bottom of a wine bottle, glass, or cork, don't worry -- they're considered a sign of quality. Learn what so-calle…
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BrainStuff Classics: Did the Genes for Light Skin Colors Evolve in Europe?
A widescale genetic survey has shown that despite common misconceptions, race really is only skin deep. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff. Le…
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BrainStuff Classics: What Can a Cache of Pterosaur Eggs Teach Us?
A huge cache of ancient pterosaur eggs has been unearthed in China. Learn what this find can tell us about these flying contemporaries of dinosaurs i…
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How Did the Truman Doctrine Change U.S. Foreign Policy?
After World War II, what came to be known as the Truman Doctrine pulled the U.S. out of its previously isolationist stance and into global relationsh…
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How Deadly Are Black Widow Spiders?
The venom of black widow spiders can indeed be deadly, but they almost always avoid attacking -- and they don't often eat each other, either. Learn m…
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How Did the Lazy Susan Get Its Name?
This simple spinning device helps keep object at hand on tabletops and in tight cabinets -- but why is it called a lazy susan? Learn a few of the hyp…
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What Is the Immigrant Paradox?
Immigrants to the United States tend to have better physical and mental health outcomes than people who were born here. Learn about assimilation, acc…
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How Does Pimento Cheese Work?
This cheese-and-sweet-pepper spread is a Southern staple, but it was actually developed in New York. Learn about the history and popularity of piment…
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