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Neural Networks, Why You Get Brain Freeze, and A Science-Based Trick for Learning a New Language


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Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?
Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of Terrifying
Spaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New Language
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