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- Where does cork come from?Most cork comes from special trees that grow in places near the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about cork oak trees, cork properties, cork products and cork processing in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- What does Pez mean?Today, Pez candy dispensers are a sweet treat for children and a novelty for adults. Originally, however, they were created to help adults quit smoking. Learn more about the fascinating history of Pez in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How do we measure sea level?Sea level is an important measurement, but it's also a complicated one. Find out why in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- Is the sound on vinyl records better than on CDs?The sound quality of vinyl records is sometimes better than that of CDs and DVDs -- and sometimes worse. Learn more about the difference between the sound quality of records, CDs and DVDs in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How does high-speed rail work?Although it's common in some countries, high-speed rail service isn't available in the United States -- yet. Tune in to learn more about this swift rail service -- and how soon we're likely to have it in the U.S. -- in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- How does a traffic light detect cars?Traffic lights detect vehicles using a variety of methods. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how timers, inductive loops and other detectors keep traffic running smoothly.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How can turbines change our energy future?Gas turbine engines often power jet airplanes and helicopters, but they may turn up in other applications in the near future. Discover how turbine engines work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How do self-winding watches work?Self-winding watches keep the time with the help of a piece of metal, gravity and the natural movement of your arm. Tune in to learn more about self-winding watches in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How does catnip work?You've probably heard that catnip drives felines wild, but did you know that it's a plant related to mint? And that it doesn't affect all cats? Find out how catnip works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why do freezing temperatures yield both snow and rain?When the temperature dips below freezing, precipitation often turns into snow, but sometimes you'll get freezing rain or sleet. Why? Find out 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.