BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

October 03, 2011 Why do they include jokers in a deck of playing cards?
The joker is an obscure and (according to some) useless addition to a deck of modern playing cards -- but it was originally a powerful card. Discover the history of the joker card and the modern card deck in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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2 min
September 28, 2011 What is dynamite? How does it work?
Dynamite is a type of chemical explosive. Discover how explosives from gasoline to dynamite work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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3 min
September 26, 2011 Why is dry ice dangerous?
Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique -- and why it's so good for transporting perishables over long distances -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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2 min
September 05, 2011 How can a car get 100 MPG?
Created in the 1980s, the Avion is a car that can get more than 100 miles per gallon. In this episode, Marshall Brain talks about the factors that make the Avion so efficient -- and how the same techniques could be applied to production vehicles.

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5 min
September 02, 2011 How Jelly, Jam and Preserves Work
Jam, jelly, and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin. Jell-O, on the other hand, is completely different. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.

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2 min
August 26, 2011 What happens when you press Alt and F4?
The alt-f4 key combination is a faster way to close a window on your computer. Learn more about this and several other keyboard shortcuts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
August 22, 2011 Where's the best place to sit in a movie theater?
When it comes to where you should sit in a movie theater to get the best experience, it's mostly a matter of preference. Except when it comes to sound. Find out why -- and where you should sit -- in this episode.

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3 min
August 15, 2011 Why is bamboo suddenly appearing in so many products?
Nowadays bamboo is used to make all sorts of products, from flooring and furniture to bicycle frames. In this episode, Marshall explains why bamboo is becoming so popular -- and the advantages of using it to create consumer goods.

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5 min
August 03, 2011 How Internet Cookies Work
Internet cookies are information stored as text strings on a machine by a web server. Most commonly, cookies are used to store user IDs.

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3 min
August 01, 2011 How does making bread work?
Bread is a technology for turning hard kernels into a soft foodstuff. Learn more about bread and yeast in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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2 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.