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- How Baking Powder WorksBaking powder is made of three components -- an acid, a base, and a filler. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about baking powder.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How Atomic Clocks WorkUnlike more conventional timepieces, atomic clocks use the resonant frequency of atoms to measure the passage of time. Learn more about atomic clocks in this Brainstuff podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How Air Force One WorksAir Force One is gigantic, but how does it work? This is one of our editors' favorite episodes, and it's no surprise why: Listen in for a brief, detailed look at the interior of Air Force One.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- What causes the smell after rain?The smell of rain is often linked with spring, and it's been alluded to in poems, songs and stories for centuries. But what exactly causes this distinctive smell? Tune in and find out.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How do Pop Rocks candy work?Hard candy (like a lollypop or a Jolly Rancher) is made from sugar, corn syrup, water and flavoring. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn how conventional candy is combined with carbon dioxide to produce Pop Rocks.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- Can I see the stuff astronauts left on the moon?Using a telescope to view the moon is fascinating -- but could we see the leftovers of NASA's lunar expeditions? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about lunar landings and telescopes.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How Golf Ball Dimples WorkIf you've ever looked at a golf ball, you've probably noticed it has dimples. But why is that? Learn the story behind dimpled golf balls in this Brainstuff podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How the Dow Jones Industrial Average WorksThe Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks a variety of stocks to assist investors. Learn how the Dow Jones keeps tabs on the stock market.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How does the snow dragon eat and digest snow?For cities plagued by yearly snowstorms, a fleet of snow plows and salt often aren't enough to get rid of excess drifts. Luckily, there's another option: Snow dragons. These machines can melt snow on the spot -- but how do they work? Tune in to find out.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- Can nasal sprays be addictive?Some people have become so dependent on their nasal sprays and products that they might worry they're addicted. Marshall Brain explains why you can't really be addicted to nasal products in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 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.