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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.
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Why Do Wine Bottles Have Dents in the Bottom?
Short answer: No one is sure. But it may have once been practical during production, and the dents (a.k.a. punts) in wine bottles are certainly useful now. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/wine-bottle-dent-bottom.htm
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How Will the Oxford Dictionary of African American English Work?
A team of experts has come together to create a scholarly work that's long overdue: a dictionary detailing the historical and modern use of African American English. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/oxford-dictionary-african-american-english.htm
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Who's the Inventor Behind Tang, Pop Rocks, and Cool Whip?
During his 35-year career with General Foods, William Mitchell invented some of America's favorite, fun, and time-saving junk foods. From quick-set Jell-O to Cool Whip, learn how he did it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/meet-man-invented-cool-whip-tang.htm
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BrainStuff Classics: Could a Giant Squid Take Down a Submarine?
Tales of squid attacking ships go way back, and there are some known instances of squid attacking subs, but could a cephalopod really take down a modern vessel? Learn what researchers think in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/squid-attack-submarine.htm
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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Our Bones Grow?
We humans are fairly squishy, and we eat fairly squishy food. So how do we grow hard bones? Learn how it happens in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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Why Is the French Baguette Being Honored?
In France, the baguette isn't just the most popular type of bread -- it's an artisan product that's become a social keystone. Learn how French laws and UNESCO are upholding its traditions in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/french-baguette-unesco.htm
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Customer Reviews
Good trivia!
First of all, I’ve listened to this podcast for years. Contrary to what some reviewers would have you believe, I have heard zero change in its content and the idea that there is “bias” in the content is laughable. How is there bias in learning about coconut crabs, the phenomenon of not feeling joy, or whether or not it is safe to bathe during a thunderstorm? That there could be bias in the question whether Bugs Bunny was a hare or a rabbit sounds like some cooked up by Q-anon. I gave them only 4 stars because of the significant amount of advertising which gets old if you’re catching up on several episodes.
Please cite sources
It’s not the first time I’ve heard something on this pod that wasn’t fully discussed, to say the least- but when making definitive statements, and especially citing research/journals, I’d like the source. The dairy and inflammation episode (they just limit it to upper respiratory mucus for some reason) for example, it’s wholly accurate. Maybe adding an additional person to perform oppo research would bring balance the the Force.
Too many ads
I’ve listened to this podcast for years but the ads are getting to the point where there are more ads than the content of what is being shared. Not sure how much longer I will be subscribed.