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- What Do Those Tabs On Rearview Mirrors Actually Do?Sure, rearview mirrors are cool -- but how do they actually work? How can the same piece of glass have two different amounts of reflection? Join Christian as he explains the science behind these handy devices.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Do Figs Really Have Dead Wasps In Them?Some figs need fig wasps to pollinate their fruit. But are we eating dead wasps every time we bite into a fig?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- How Do Accents Work?Have you ever wondered how accents work? Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to find out about the ever-evolving accent.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- What Causes Chapped Lips?For some people, winter means a daily battle against cracking, scaling or peeling lips. But what actually causes chapped lips? How can you prevent it?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How (And Why) Do Cats Purr?Cats purr for all kinds of reasons, including communication and healing themselves. Christian explains how purring works and which cats can't do it.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- Why Don't Humans Ride Zebras?They’re just horses with stripes, right? So why don’t we ride them around like Seabiscuit or Black Beauty?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- How does your stomach keep from digesting itself?The stomach is a hollow, many-layered organ that produces powerful acids to break down food -- and another substance to protect the stomach from being digested. Find out what this substance is, and learn more about the stomach, in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- What is the battery light on your car's dashboard for?Cars rely on batteries to keep their electrical parts running and alternators to keep their batteries alive. Battery lights come into play when there's a charging problem. Find out more about battery lights in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?When water comes in contact with the complex molecules that make up cotton and nylon, it causes a different action in each material -- but why? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind water absorption in this podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How do motion sensors work?There are many kinds of motion sensors, from active to passive systems. Get the scoop on how myriad motion sensing systems work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 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.