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How Big Can a Tree Grow?
There's actually a natural limit on how tall trees can grow -- but what about circumference? Or total mass? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff,…
2 years, 6 months ago
Has London Bridge Ever Fallen Down?
London Bridge crosses the Thames in a place where lots of bridges have stood -- and technically fallen -- before. Learn about the history of these br…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Does the Slow Cone Snail Catch Prey?
Cone snails move slow, but catch prey fast with harpoons or clouds of paralyzing toxins. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this arti…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Does el Día de los Muertos Work?
The Day of the Dead celebrates life by inviting the spirits of loved ones back home for feasting and fun. Learn about the history and traditions surr…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Did Safety Coffins Ease Fears of Premature Burial?
When concerns about being accidentally buried alive swept Europe and North America in the 1800s, inventors (and showmen) came up with coffins that co…
2 years, 6 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Are Yeti Just a Bunch of Bears?
Genetics says "probably." In this episode of BrainStuff, learn what researchers found when they submitted supposed Yeti samples for genetic testing.
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2 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Does Hot Food Seem More Satisfying?
Warm foods can feel more filling than chilled foods, but why? Learn the possible explanations behind the cravings in this classic episode of BrainStu…
2 years, 7 months ago
What's the History of Paternity Testing?
Before DNA-based paternity tests were accurate and inexpensive, scientists (and pseudoscientists) claimed all kinds of things could work. Learn more …
2 years, 7 months ago
How Do Pilots 'Make Up' Time During Flights?
Because of the way flights are routed, pilots are sometimes able shave a few minutes from a flight plan while in the air. Learn why just flying faste…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Do Some People Hate Sounds Like Chewing?
We all find some sounds annoying, but for people with misophonia, certain sounds trigger strong feelings of anger and anxiety. Learn what researchers…
2 years, 7 months ago