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What makes your knuckles pop?
Learn more about the anatomy (and chemistry) behind that popping ...
Learn more about the anatomy (and chemistry) behind that popping sound your knuckles make when you crack them in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Should you turn your computer off when it's not in use?
When it comes to the question of whether or not ...
When it comes to the question of whether or not you should turn off your computer when you're not using it, there's no simple answer. Tune in to get Marshall's thorough take on the topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How much sugar do they really put in soda?
Sodas and soft drinks contain a surprising amount of sugar ...
Sodas and soft drinks contain a surprising amount of sugar -- more than you might expect. Tune in as Marshall Brain reveals how much sugar is in soda in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Why doesn't paper money disintegrate in the washing machine?
Normal paper is made of cellulose from trees, but paper ...
Normal paper is made of cellulose from trees, but paper money is made from cotton and linen fibers. Learn how this makes paper money more water-resistant in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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Why can't a couch potato run a marathon?
Intuitively, it makes sense that a trained athlete can run ...
Intuitively, it makes sense that a trained athlete can run a marathon easily, while a "couch potato" can barely run a mile. But what's the biology behind it? Find out how fit and unfit bodies respond to exercise in this episode.
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What is chewing gum made of?
Up until World War II, chewing gum was made of ...
Up until World War II, chewing gum was made of a substance called chicle. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the ingredients of modern chewing gum.
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How can a car get 100 MPG?
Created in the 1980s, the Avion is a car that ...
Created in the 1980s, the Avion is a car that can get more than 100 miles per gallon. In this episode, Marshall Brain talks about the factors that make the Avion so efficient -- and how the same techniques could be applied to production vehicles.
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How Jelly, Jam and Preserves Work
Jam, jelly, and preserves are all made from fruit mixed ...
Jam, jelly, and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin. Jell-O, on the other hand, is completely different. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
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How do neon and fluorescent lights differ?
Neon and fluorescent lights differ in several ways, including bulb ...
Neon and fluorescent lights differ in several ways, including bulb shape, color of light emitted and substances used to produce that light. Find out how neon and fluorescent lights work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do hopping cars work?
Lowriders are vehicles that ride very low to the ground ...
Lowriders are vehicles that ride very low to the ground and are often equipped with hydraulics systems that allow the cars to "hop." Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
