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Global Warnings, World Cuck Soccer And Troll Control

In episode 4, Jack & Miles are joined by 'Yo Is This Racist's' Andrew Ti to discuss the US Soccer upset, how to deal with trolls, a Puerto Rico …

How Internships Work

Once upon a time (2003), a group of fictional friends gathered in Central Perk to hear Chandler Bing's exciting announcement.<p>"I got a job in …

Uber

The City of London recently gave Uber the cold shoulder. Why did city authorities decide against renewing Uber's license to operate within London?

People May Not Behave So Terribly When the World Is Ending, Video Game Shows

The end of the world is near, and you've been given more than a fair warning. What will you do?<p>Over 81,000 players in the medieval fantasy massively …

Where's the Line Between Fandom and Obsession?

When Arthur Conan Doyle created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887, he had no idea he was also creating the first modern-day superfans. …

The Green Children of Woolpit

In the 12th century, two children, green in color, appeared in Suffolk, England. The green children were written about in the 12th and 13th centuries …

Do Our Driving Skills Diminish When Technology Takes Over?

As some automotive safety experts have long suspected, recent studies show that the more technology we have in our cars, the worse we drive. And that …

Should Nature Have the Right to Sue in Court?

A federal lawsuit filed in September against the state of Colorado seeks to have the Colorado River ecosystem recognized as "possessing rights …

Breaking Down Bullet Journals

Do you know the many mental health benefits of journaling? With bullet journals on the rise, B&E talk with Buzzfeed's Rachel Wilkerson Miller to …

The Mixed Bag of Mixed Reality

What exactly is mixed reality? How far along is the technology? Can VR and AR become successful consumer products?

Will California ban internal combustion-powered cars?

California wants to rid its roadways of all combustion engine-powered cars. But does the state really have the authority to ban the internal …

How "Fido" Became The Name For A Dog

Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this BrainStuff episode.

How Big is the US Military?

How Big is the US Military? CSA-Archive/Getty Images<p>America spends over $700 billion on the US Military. But where does that money go? And as long as …

Cranberries from Bog to Table

Pence vs Mulan, Florida Man And Jared’s Billion Dollar Problem

In episode three Jack & Miles, along with special guest comedian Brandie Posey discuss Mike Pence's dislike of the film Mulan, Rick & Morty fan's …

Pretending to Be Batman Helps Kids Focus on Boring Tasks, Study Shows

Pretending is fun. Take the simple task of making breakfast: Would you rather make scrambled eggs while pondering your utility payments or, say, …

How Animal Hoarders Differ from Object Hoarders

Even the hardest of hearts are likely to be saddened by animal hoarding cases, which too often reveal sick, neglected and dead animals. This is not …

Virtual Reality Helps Distract Kids from Painful Medical Procedures

Tell a child they need to undergo another painful medical procedure, and you'll probably have a kid who's racked with fear and anxiety. Tell that …

Can Humans Have Superpowers?

Superheroes are everywhere these days: television shows, blockbuster movies, games. There are even toy-based versions of superheroes, resulting in a …

Cancer Scientists Sniff Out the Genes Behind Durian's Famous Stink

In Asia, the durian is called the "King of Fruits," but not everybody in the world bows down to these bulbous, spiny, custardy fruits. It's usually …

SpaceX and Starlink

The private space industry company SpaceX has big plans for a satellite communications network that could provide global Internet broadband coverage. …

Six Ghost Stories

Human superstition provides us with an overwhelming wealth of ghost stories, each an unreal creation that reveals something crucial about culture, …

How Did The Grandfather Clock Get Its Name?

In this episode, we’ll look at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name — and it's probably not what you expect.

How the Rolling Jubilee Works

Everyone thought it was the pits that banks were bailed out by taxpayers in 2008 while those same people weren't given any relief by the banks. So …

Racist Ads, Gun Buybacks And Why Engineers Should Scare You 10.10.17

In episode two, Jack & Miles, along with special guest comedian Jamie Loftus, discuss problematic soap ads, Russian managed YouTube accounts, gun …

Why Buy a Sports Jersey When You Can Rent One?

No one wants to shell out big bucks for a football jersey with someone's name on it that becomes obsolete when the player is traded to another team. …

SYMHC Live at SLCC: Lon Chaney, Man of a Thousand Faces

Not only was he a star as an actor, he was famed for his use of makeup. He was passionate about completely transforming himself for each role, and …

When is it Safe to Eat Raw Oysters?

In this episode, BrainStuff looks at if there's any truth behind the old wives' tale that you can't eat oysters in months without the letter 'R.'

Augmented Reality

Now that Apple is getting into the Augmented Reality game, is it finally ready for prime time? We look at Apple's effect on technology and whether AR …

Mixed Messaging Confuses People Trying to Lose Weight

Getting healthy can be overwhelming in scope, which is one reason why many people abandon ship after a short period of effort. Fortunately, …