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Back to SearchHow Did Human-Skin Shoes Feature in a Politician's Wardrobe?
In the late 1800s, a doctor who autopsied a criminal had the man's skin made into human leather. Learn the macabre story in this episode of BrainStuf…
5 years, 3 months ago
How Do Unrelated Species Develop Similar Traits?
Some traits and abilities -- like flight, for example -- are so useful that completely different species evolved them independently over time. Learn …
5 years, 3 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What on Earth Are Skyquakes?
There are plenty of potential reasons for a boom to rumble through the air, but skyquakes don't seem to be attached to any of the usual suspects. Lea…
5 years, 3 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Do We Find Planets That Might Harbor Life?
Ross 128 b is an Earth-sized planet only 11 light years away that might have the right conditions to sustain life as we know it. Learn how scientists…
5 years, 4 months ago
How Often Should You Wash Your Pillow?
The pillows we sleep on can collect grime aplenty, but they can't all be washed the same way. Learn what the experts recommend in this episode of Bra…
5 years, 4 months ago
What's the Difference Between Burrata and Mozzarella?
These two cheeses look similar on the outside, but it's what inside that counts. Learn about the differences between buratta and mozzarella, and how …
5 years, 4 months ago
Why Do We See Faces in Inanimate Objects?
If you've ever seen a face in a cloud or thought your electrical outlet was looking at you funny, you've experienced pareidolia. But why does this ha…
5 years, 4 months ago
How Did 'The Green Book' Work?
For decades, 'The Green Book' was a lifeline connecting Black travelers in the U.S. with businesses that were happy to serve them. Learn how it got s…
5 years, 4 months ago
How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?
The two things that make showers on Earth delightful are hot water and gravity, but in space, both are in limited supply. Learn how astronauts have m…
5 years, 4 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Should You Give Cats Milk?
Pop culture often shows cats happily sipping saucers of milk, but giving a cat milk isn't actually the best treat for it -- or you. Learn why in this…
5 years, 4 months ago