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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.

    How Do Cherry Blossom Trees Work?

    How Do Cherry Blossom Trees Work?

    Cherry blossom trees are so celebrated because their beautiful blooms are so short-lived. Learn about these trees (and how so many wound up in Washington, D.C.) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/cherry-blossom.htm
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    • 9 min
    How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History?

    How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History?

    Starting in the 1930s, this adventurous Black woman toured the U.S., performed stunts, and served her country on motorcycles. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/bessie-stringfield.htm
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    • 6 min
    How Do Squirrels Organize Their Hoards?

    How Do Squirrels Organize Their Hoards?

    It turns out that some tree squirrels have complex organization systems for their stashes. Learn how they hide and find exactly what they want in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/squirrels-really-organize-nuts.htm
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    BrainStuff Classics: What Makes Some Lakes Explode?

    BrainStuff Classics: What Makes Some Lakes Explode?

    Given the right depth, temperature, and access to volcanic gases, lakes can explode and kill thousands in the process. Learn how these limnic eruptions happen in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/what-makes-killer-lake-explode.htm
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    BrainStuff Classics: Why Is Palm Oil in So Many Things?

    BrainStuff Classics: Why Is Palm Oil in So Many Things?

    Palm oil is in lots of foods, cosmetics, and household products -- and that's a very serious thing. Learn the problems (and solutions) that palm oil presents in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/palm-oil-is-everywhere-heres-why-that-matters.htm
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    • 6 min
    Where Did the Word 'OK' Come From?

    Where Did the Word 'OK' Come From?

    OK may be the most frequently spoken word in the world -- but what does it stand for? How did it get here? Learn the etymology behind it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article -- okay? Okay! https://people.howstuffworks.com/history-ok.htm
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