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What's the Difference Between Burrata and Mozzarella?

Hinzugefügt: 28. Januar 2021

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 to use them, in this episode of BrainStuff....

Why Do We See Faces in Inanimate Objects?

Hinzugefügt: 27. Januar 2021

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 happen so often? Learn more about how the eyes and...

How Did 'The Green Book' Work?

Hinzugefügt: 26. Januar 2021

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 started in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more...

How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?

Hinzugefügt: 25. Januar 2021

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 made do over the years in this episode of...

BrainStuff Classics: Should You Give Cats Milk?

Hinzugefügt: 24. Januar 2021

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 classic episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about...

BrainStuff Classics: How Did a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fight the Plague?

Hinzugefügt: 23. Januar 2021

While the black plague ravaged the rest of France, Paris remained relatively untouched -- and they may have had their fondness for lemonade to thank. Learn why in this classic episode of...

How Do Presidential Pardons Work?

Hinzugefügt: 22. Januar 2021

U.S. presidents have the power to pardon anyone from punishment surrounding a federal crime, no questions asked. Learn how this clemency works in today's episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about...

What Astronomy Events Are Happening in 2021?

Hinzugefügt: 21. Januar 2021

Whatever else happens, 2021 is going to be a year with some amazing astronomical events. Learn when they're happening and how to watch them in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your...

Have Inaugurations Always Involved Celebrities?

Hinzugefügt: 20. Januar 2021

There have always been parties surrounding U.S. presidential inaugurations, but the events themselves didn't become star-studded until fairly recently. Learn about the history of performances...

How Can Nasal Breathing Help Keep You Healthier?

Hinzugefügt: 19. Januar 2021

Breathing through your nose instead of your mouth can help your heart, immune system, and even your anxiety levels. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

How Did Martin Luther King Influence 'Star Trek'?

Hinzugefügt: 18. Januar 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is profound -- his activism changed the course of history. Including, oddly enough, 'Star Trek'. Learn how he inspired Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played...

BrainStuff Classics: Do Vegetarians' Farts Smell Worse?

Hinzugefügt: 17. Januar 2021

Not all flatulence is created equal -- your diet has a huge impact on the gas you pass. So whose farts are smellier: vegetarians or omnivores? Learn the answer in this classic episode of...

BrainStuff Classics: How Do Astronauts React to Lunar Landing Conspiracy Theories?

Hinzugefügt: 16. Januar 2021

Fringe theorists sometimes question whether the 1969 moon landing actually happened. In this classic episode of BrainStuff, we explore how astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have reacted...

How Might Universal Basic Income Work?

Hinzugefügt: 15. Januar 2021

Universal basic income is a form of monthly payments to citizens from their government with the idea that financial security makes people (and maybe even economies) healthier. Learn more about UBI...

Does Dry January Lead to Binging in February?

Hinzugefügt: 14. Januar 2021

After abstaining from alcohol in January, research shows that drinkers consume less in the following months, too. Learn more about Dry January in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your...

What Is Populism?

Hinzugefügt: 13. Januar 2021

Populist leaders have been coming into power all over the world over the past few years. Learn what populism is -- and why it concerns political scientists -- in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn...

What Is Worcestershire Sauce?

Hinzugefügt: 12. Januar 2021

This savory sauce with a difficult name dates back to the early 1800s. Learn about its history and ingredients in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Who Was the First Person in Space?

Hinzugefügt: 11. Januar 2021

Yuri Gagarin was the Soviet cosmonaut who braved the first flight into space in 1961. Learn about his life (and tragic early death) in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices...

BrainStuff Classics: What Animal Has the Best Echolocation Abilities?

Hinzugefügt: 10. Januar 2021

Bats, dolphins, and other animals all use sonar to navigate, but the narwhal has them all beat, and it's thanks to narwhals' distinctive horns. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff....

BrainStuff Classics: What Is the 25th Amendment?

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2021

People are again asking whether the 25th Amendment might be enacted to remove the current president. But what does this Amendment say, and what can it really do? Learn about it in this classic...