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BrainStuff: Why Do Some People Faint At The Sight Of Blood?
Josh explains the science of why people faint at the sight of blood. See more »
BrainStuff: Is It Possible To Erase Your Memories?
Science suggests it's possible to erase specific memories. But even if we can, should we? See more »
BrainStuff: Here's Why Helicopter Blades Can Look Strange On Video
Helicopter blades and other fast spinning objects often produce strange effects on camera. Lauren explains why. See more »
Just the term "satanism" is controversial. But what's actually going on with this counter-culture religion that values individualism and nonconformity? See more »
BrainStuff: How Much Does It Cost To Run For President?
There’s a big difference between running for President and actually winning the election. So how much money will you need to have a decent shot at being Commander-in-Chief? See more »
BrainStuff: Do Crosswalk and 'Close Door' Buttons Really Do Anything?
Are the buttons we push to cross streets, close elevator doors, and nudge the office thermostat really connected to anything? Some aren’t! Learn how these placebo buttons (don’t) work. See more »
BrainStuff: Why Do Movie Theaters Sell Popcorn?
For millions of moviegoers, the idea of visiting the local theater automatically conjures memories of popcorn. But this wasn’t always the case – so why, out of all snacks, did popcorn become the #1 snack for film? See more »
BrainStuff: Why Do You Stop Noticing Smells After A While?
Our brains lie to us. Not maliciously – they think they’re helping. Which is why smells seem to disappear: It’s olfactory adaptation. How it happens is complicated, but Lauren breaks it down. See more »
BrainStuff: How Does Diplomatic Immunity Work?
Join Josh as he explains the intricacies of diplomatic immunity, a tradition dating back at least 4,000 years. See more »
BrainStuff: How Will You Most Likely Die?
Death is the most mysterious and inevitable part of the human experience. But how will we go? Join Ben as he takes a closer look at the most common causes of death across the globe. See more »
BrainStuff: What Is Russia's 'Dead Hand?'
Join Josh to learn how the Cold War led to the most dangerous nuclear system in history: Russia’s legendary – and terrifying – Dead Hand. See more »
BrainStuff: Why Are Some People Afraid Of Clowns?
Clowns are usually brightly-colored, goofy, raucous characters designed to be the life of any party. However, it’s no secret that they’re not universally adored. In fact, some people find clowns downright frightening. But why? See more »
BrainStuff: How Do You Find Water In The Wild?
In case you ever get stranded in the wild without an obvious source of fresh water, here are a few things you can do to collect some. See more »
Virtually everyone has experienced an itch at one time or another – but what is an itch exactly? What causes it, and why can having one be such a maddening experience? See more »
BrainStuff: The Disease We Barely Know Anything About
We don’t know what causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, how to treat it or even what to call it. What’s up with this mysterious disease? See more »
BrainStuff: Can Computers Read Your Mind?
Nowadays it’s not unusual for a search engine to autofill search terms. But how far can this practice go? Is it possible that one day a computer could read your mind? See more »
BrainStuff: How Do We Grow Hard Bones From Soft Tissue?
The foods we eat and the cells that produce our bones are squishy, but our bones are hard. How does that work? See more »
BrainStuff: How Does A Duel Work?
Has someone impeached your honor? Achieve satisfaction through dueling by following these easy steps! See more »
BrainStuff: How Crowds Can Kill You
People mean well, but in high density situations we begin to risk our safety. Learn how a crowd can turn into a deadly disaster. See more »
BrainStuff: Can You Die Of Fright?
It’s a common story in everything from studies of curses to stories by Arthur Conan Doyle – but what’s the truth? Can a person really be scared to death? See more »
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