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What is Schadenfreude?
Schadenfreude is a German word that means taking pleasure in ...
Schadenfreude is a German word that means taking pleasure in someone else's pain. But it's not the same as sadism, as Marshall Brain explains in this episode. Tune in to learn more about this particularly German sensation.
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How many balloons would it take to life someone off the ground?
Balloons are often filled with helium, which has a lifting ...
Balloons are often filled with helium, which has a lifting force of one gram per meter. It's possible to assemble enough balloons to lift yourself from the ground -- but how many balloons does it take? Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.
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What's the difference between LPG or natural gas?
Since liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas have very different ...
Since liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas have very different properties, it's always important to specify which substance you will use when buying an appliance. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.
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How can you figure out how far away lightning struck?
Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn how to ...
Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn how to gauge the distance of a lightning strike with a simple equation.
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How do bake and broil settings differ?
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's ...
Kitchen ovens typically have two settings: bake and broil. What's the difference between the two? Explore the science behind baking and broiling in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do astronauts function in their spacesuits?
Astronauts wear special suits while they're working in space, and ...
Astronauts wear special suits while they're working in space, and these spacewalks can last for hours. In this episode, Marshall Brain explains how astronauts take care of their basic needs while wearing spacesuits.
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How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?
A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form ...
A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form of camouflage -- and a way to identify individual members within the larger group. Learn more about zebra stripes in this episode.
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To maximize happiness, what should you spend money on?
They say that money can't buy happiness, but it can ...
They say that money can't buy happiness, but it can definitely contribute to your well-being. So what exactly should you spend your money on to maximize your happiness? Stuff? Experiences? Marshall Brain investigates in this episode.
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What is a vactrain?
Vactrains may be the next big thing in the evolution ...
Vactrains may be the next big thing in the evolution of high-speed transportation. In this episode, Marshall explains how vactrain systems will work, how close they are to becoming reality and the potential they have to impact global transportation.
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How does asphalt work, and where does it come from?
Asphalt is an extremely common, oil-derived material that's used to ...
Asphalt is an extremely common, oil-derived material that's used to pave a majority of roads in the United States. Tune in to learn more about asphalt.
