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- What do the ul marks on so many products mean?UL stands for 'underwriters laboratories,' a safety testing organization -- but what exactly does this group do, and why do they do it? Tune in and learn more about the UL mark in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- What's the total amount of gold in the world?Have you ever wondered how much gold the world has produced over time? How about platinum? Get the grand totals in this HowStuffWorks podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How do candles work?Before there were light bulbs, candles made the world a brighter place. Discover the ingenious technology behind candles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- What are frankincense and myrrh?You might recognize frankincense and myrrh from the Biblical story of Jesus, but have you ever wondered exactly what they are? Tune in to get the skinny on frankincense and myrrh in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries?An electric toothbrush gets power from its base without the help of metal contacts. Find out how this sealed system works in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How Smoke WorksWhen you put a fresh piece of wood on a hot fire, volatile organic carbons in the wood evaporate, creating smoke. Learn more about smoke in this Brainstuff podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How X-Ray Machines WorkAn X-ray machine is essentially a camera that uses x-rays to expose the film, instead of visible light. Learn more about x-ray machines in this HowStuffWorks podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2 min
- How Boogers and Mucuous Membranes WorkMucous contains mostly water and mucin -- a branched polysaccharide. When polysaccharides such as mucin or cornstarch are mixed with water, the result is a sticky substance.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- Can we make gasoline from bacteria?A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems of carbon emissions, foreign oil dependence, oil spills, fuel shortages, etc. will all end due to a breakthrough in biotechnology. Is it true?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- What is the difference between good and bad toy helicopters?Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under $30?Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 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.