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Introducing “Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult”
Hello BrainStuff listeners, Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult iHeart that we think you'll love.
Ever wish there was a road map to adulthood? Do you find …
2 years, 10 months ago
How Does Rhodium Work?
Rhodium's rarity, industrial usefulness, and straight-up shininess make it one of the most expensive metals on Earth. Learn how it was discovered and…
2 years, 10 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Were Unicorns Always Sweet?
The modern image of the elegant, gentle unicorn is a relatively recent invention. Learn about the history of unicorn myths and legends in this classi…
2 years, 10 months ago
Introducing: On the Job, Episode 8
We've teamed up with the podcast On the Job to bring you a preview of episode 8: The Tears and Tenacity of A Clown. Brandon Dunn was born into rodeo …
2 years, 10 months ago
How Could an Underwater Highway Help Save Sea Turtles?
OK, it's not a literal highway, but the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway is a proposed safety zone for sea turtles and other animals to migrate. Learn more in…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Are Ice Pops Called Quiescently Frozen Confections?
You won't find the word 'popsicle' on the packaging for some ice pops -- instead, they're called 'quiescently frozen confections'. Learn why this sci…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Do Toucans Work?
Toucans' beautiful bills have made them popular in selling everything from breakfast cereal to democracy, but those beaks have a number of other uses…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Is Sweet and Salty Such a Tasty Combo?
Although it's not universal, a sprinkle of sea salt atop a chocolate chip cookie can make a simple snack transcendent. Learn why our brains dig the c…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Does Morse Code Work?
Samuel Morse's ingeniously simple code of timed pulses has gone far beyond its original use on telegraph lines to help people communicate in all kind…
2 years, 10 months ago
Introducing: On the Job, Episode 7
We've teamed up with the podcast On the Job to bring you a preview of episode 7: Torque Wrenches Are This Girl's Best Friend. Demeny Pollitt is an au…
2 years, 10 months ago