Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBrainStuff Classics: Is Hangry a Real Emotion?
If you've ever had to apologize for what you said when you were hungry, you may be comforted to know that hanger is real. Learn what causes is -- and…
4 years, 2 months ago
What Is the Longest Worm in the World?
The bootlace worm, Lineus longissimus, is as thin as a pencil but can grow as long as a blue whale. Learn about it in this episode of BrainStuff, bas…
4 years, 2 months ago
How Does Liquid Smoke Work?
Liquid smoke, a flavoring used by food manufacturers and home cooks alike, is made from real, purified wood smoke. Learn how it's made in this episod…
4 years, 2 months ago
How Do Dollar Stores Make Money?
Dollar stores actually have high profit margins for charging so little per item. Learn how they work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this art…
4 years, 2 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Yes, Your Dog Wants to Help When You're Upset
Confirming what dog owners already know, new research shows that dogs really do want to help us when we're sad or upset. Learn how the experiments wo…
4 years, 2 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Happens When Hurricanes Hit Volcanoes?
In a phrase: big bada-boom. Learn how hurricanes and volcanoes intensify each other in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://sci…
4 years, 2 months ago
Why Do We Have Favorite Colors?
It's obvious that we all have color preferences, but recent research may have discovered why. Learn how the experiments worked in this episode of Bra…
4 years, 2 months ago
Do the North and South Poles Have Time Zones?
Time zones are based on longitudinal lines that all intersect at the poles -- so what time is it at the North or South Pole? Learn how this tricky si…
4 years, 2 months ago
Do Rabbits Really Go Crazy in March?
Rabbits and hares have a long literary reputation for going mad in March -- which happens to be the beginning of their breeding season. Learn more in…
4 years, 2 months ago
How Did Curse Tablets Work?
In ancient Greece and Rome, cursing foes via written tablets was sometimes wildly popular. Learn how curse tablets worked in this episode of BrainStu…
4 years, 2 months ago