BrainStuff

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  • How Does Sleepwalking Work?
    Have you ever walked in your sleep? Somnambulism isn't as rare as you might think. Join Christian as he explores the facts and fiction about sleepwalking, from its many possible causes to whether you can safely wake up a somnambulist mid-stroll.
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    7 min
  • Why Don't Humans Have Tails?
    Whether they’re swatting away horseflies or helping a monkey swing through the forest, tails are a pretty amazing adaptation. So why don’t humans have them?
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    6 min
  • Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans?
    You might have heard this odd advice from fashion gurus before – “don’t wash your jeans!” But why? Is it real advice, or just a prank pulled on unsuspecting, dim-witted denim rubes?
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    6 min
  • Why Do People Go Bald?
    For most men, losing your hair is an inevitable side effect of aging. Christian describes the growth cycle of hair, types of baldness that affect men and women, and how most ladies feel about bald dudes.
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    6 min
  • Are Humans Still Evolving?
    We may not have mutant powers like the X-Men, but natural selection is still changing humanity… for the better.
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    7 min
  • Why Can't You Tickle Yourself?
    It’s almost impossible to trick your brain so you can tickle yourself. Unless you're schizophrenic…
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    6 min
  • Are Pop Rocks Dangeorus?
    Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating these popping bits of sugar? The answers might surprise you. Join Christian as he looks into the truth behind the rumors surrounding the uniquely (and surprisingly loud) candy called Pop Rocks.
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    7 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.