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- Could We Ever Find Noah's Ark?The hunt for Noah's Ark is ongoing, probably futile, and always intriguing. Learn how researchers have tried to unravel the real history of this biblical myth in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this episode: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/hunt-noahs-ark-podcast.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- How Does the U.S. Secret Service Work?The United States Secret Service does a lot more than protect the president and other political bigwigs. Learn about its origins with the Treasury and other work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/secrets-about-secret-service.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 min
- What Causes the Smell After a Rain?Petrichor is the name for that fresh, sweet, earthy smell after it rains. Learn what causes petrichor in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/question479.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- How Do Garter Snakes Work?These small-to-medium snakes are everywhere in North America -- luckily they're mostly harmless, and even good for your garden. Learn more about garter snakes in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/snakes/garter-snakes.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- BrainStuff Classics: Why Are the Oceans Salty?Seawater is salty because of several quirks in Earth's water cycle. Learn the reasons why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/oceanography/why-is-seawater-salty.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- BrainStuff Classics: Could Technology Replace Animal Testing?Trying potential medical treatments on animals was once the best that science could do, but new technologies could make animal testing obsolete. Learn how in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/tech-transport/does-technology-make-us-drive-worse.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- Why Do Ordinary People Commit Espionage?It takes a particular kind of person to go from average citizen to amateur spy. Learn what history and psychology have taught us in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-do-ordinary-people-commit-acts-of-espionage.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 min
- How Do Emus Work?These large, leggy birds can run fast and make friends faster. Learn more about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/emu.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- How Can Herd Immunity Help Keep a Population Safe?Herd immunity can help keep a population healthier, but achieving it can be difficult. Learn about vaccines and vaccination reluctance in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/herd-immunity.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com11 min
- How Did Oregon Enforce a White-Only Population Until 1926?In the 1850s, Oregon voted to outlaw slavery in their state -- but also to outlaw free Black people from living there. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/racial-history-oregon-was-whites-only-until-1926.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 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.