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- Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?In countries like the United States, people have a superstitious fear of one particular date: Friday the 13th. But why? In this episode, Christian discusses the two main fears that have fueled the Friday the 13th superstitions, as well as their origins.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- Why Do We Have Eyebrows?Eyebrows are prominent human features, but what purpose do they serve? Scientists think they help keep stuff out of our eyes and aid in nonverbal communication, among other things.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why Can't We Breathe Underwater?Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, so why aren't we able to breathe underwater?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- Is Chocolate Poisonous To Dogs?Under the right conditions, chocolate can indeed be deadly for dogs. Tune in to learn more about the compound in chocolate that makes it dangerous for dogs (and how much is too much) in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why Are There 60 Minutes In An Hour Instead of 100?Do clocks really follow a system inherited from ancient Sumeria?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- Why is Dry Ice Dangerous?Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique, along with why it can be dangerous, on this week's episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Is Dry Cleaning Actually Wet?Spoiler Alert: No, dry cleaning isn't dry. Instead, it uses a petroleum solvent in place of water. Learn more about dry cleaning in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why Is It Painful To Bite Aluminum Foil?When (dental) metal in your mouth comes in contact with aluminum foil, your teeth get a painful shock from the electricity produced. Christian Sager explains how the voltaic effect plays out in your mouth in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Are Some People Immune To Mosquitoes?Ugh. Mosquitoes, right? They’re the worst. They pester everyone… or do they? Tune in to learn more.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- What are Sea Monkeys?Sea Monkeys are a type of brine shrimp. These shrimp create remarkably resilient eggs called cysts. Check out this BrainStuff episode and learn more about the secret behind Sea Monkeys.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.