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Why Is May 4th a Star Wars Holiday?
The first instance of "May the Fourth be with you" was a celebration of politics, not fandom. Learn more about this history of Star Wars holidays in …
4 years ago
Who Built Ohio's Serpent Mound?
The Serpent Mound, a vast effigy built on a meteorite crater's edge in what's now Ohio, may be 900 years old -- or much older. Learn what we know and…
4 years ago
How Does Anhedonia Work?
Anhedonia is a mental health condition where normally pleasurable things, from music to food to conversation to touch, don't feel good anymore. Learn…
4 years, 1 month ago
If Birds Can Perch, Why Can't Drones?
Designing drones that can land and perch anywhere would be really useful, but it's harder than it may sound. Learn how researchers have pulled it off…
4 years, 1 month ago
Is It Dangerous to Bathe During a Thunderstorm?
Myths about lightning abound, but this one is true: It's safest to avoid running the taps during a thunderstorm. Learn why in this episode of BrainSt…
4 years, 1 month ago
Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?
Bunnies and hares have a number of distinct traits -- as does Bugs himself. Learn whether he leans rabbit or hare in this episode of BrainStuff, base…
4 years, 1 month ago
Should the U.S. Switch to Permanent Daylight Savings Time?
Switching to Daylight Savings Time gives us an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings during Spring and Summer months -- but is it helpful or hazardo…
4 years, 1 month ago
BrainStuff Classics: Does Playing with Toy Guns Lead to Violent Behavior?
Some parents and advocacy groups recommend against allowing children to play with toys that resemble weapons. But is there any science to back that u…
4 years, 1 month ago
Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winner: Naibe Reynoso
Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Cass, sits down with Naibe Reynoso, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Ne…
4 years, 1 month ago
BrainStuff Classics: What's the History of Lemonade?
Who were the first people to drink lemonade? How did it turn pink? Learn the folklore behind lemonade in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on…
4 years, 1 month ago