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Back to SearchHow Did Bass Reeves Work?
Bass Reeves was one of the first Black deputy marshals in the Old West, and one of the most successful. Learn more about him in this episode of Brain…
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Muffin, Bagel, Doughnut: What's the Best Choice?
Three of the most popular to-go breakfast foods in the U.S. don't necessarily serve as the best nutritional start to your day. Learn which may keep y…
4 years, 3 months ago
How Do Some Squirrels Gain Muscle During Hibernation?
Humans lose muscle when we don't use it, but squirrels can gain muscle during winter hibernation -- thanks to their gut bacteria. Learn more in this …
4 years, 3 months ago
Can Different Species of Birds Understand Each Other?
Birds and other animals can learn to "talk" to one another, and even work together to spread warnings about predators nearby. Learn how it works in t…
4 years, 3 months ago
What's the History of Toothpaste?
Toothpaste actually predates the toothbrush in dental hygiene's history. Learn the long history behind this everyday item in today's classic episode …
4 years, 3 months ago
Who Was the First Self-Made Woman Millionaire?
Madam C. J. Walker was a Black entrepreneur who built a beauty empire from scratch over a century ago, and her legacy of philanthropy and community s…
4 years, 3 months ago
Why Are Some Scents Soothing?
The way our brains process scent is definitely tied to memory and emotion -- but do some scent compounds work like anti-anxiety medicine? Learn more …
4 years, 3 months ago
Why Is Point Nemo the World's Spacecraft Graveyard?
When spacecraft in orbit stop working, it's ideal to bring them safely back to Earth. Learn about Point Nemo, the remote crash zone for old spacecraf…
4 years, 3 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Are Vampire Squid?
Despite their name and their somewhat scary appearance, 'Vampyroteuthis infernalis' aren't infernal blood-suckers. Learn why they're pretty cool anyw…
4 years, 3 months ago
Why Do Babies' Eyes Sometimes Change Color?
Our eyes are as individual as our fingerprints, but their shade can change over time. Learn why this is common in babies during the first couple year…
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