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How Maple Syrup Works
BrainStuff
07/16/08 • 2 min
4.0
The clear, thin sap of Maple trees must be boiled down to create maple syrup -- it takes about 30 to 40 gallons of sap to create one gallon of syrup. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Maple syrup.
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Why Shouldn't You Share Antibiotics?
BrainStuff
09/28/21 • 5 min
4.0
It's generally a bad idea to share prescription medications, but sharing antibiotics is particularly hazardous. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/medicine/medication/sharing-leftover-antibiotics-is-really-bad-practice.htm
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What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
BrainStuff
01/07/13 • 3 min
4.0
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is the world's largest emergency oil stockpile. But why do we have it? Where do we keep it? Find out why the United States created this reserve and where the oil is stored in this episode.
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What gives a Harley its distinctive sound?
BrainStuff
01/28/13 • 3 min
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What is the problem with MTBE in gasoline?
BrainStuff
01/14/13 • 2 min
3.0
Some gasoline contains MTBE, or methyl tertiary butyl ether. Find out why MTBE is added to gasoline in the first place, and why it's no longer a popular additive, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Why does a manual transmission make a whirring noise?
BrainStuff
01/09/13 • 3 min
4.0
When manual transmissions are put in reverse, they produce a loud, whirring noise. What's the culprit? Gears. Marshall Brain explains how helical and spur gears work in manual transmissions in this episode.
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Why do most cars use gasoline instead of diesel?
BrainStuff
03/08/13 • 3 min
3.0
Diesel engines are more efficient than engines that run on gasoline, yet they've never really caught on in passenger cars in the United States. Discover the many reasons why diesel engines aren't the norm in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does a toaster work?
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03/13/13 • 5 min
4.0
Toasting is a tasty way to increase the durability of bread, and automatic toasters are a convenient way to make toast. Learn more about the chemical change that turns bread into toast and the mechanism behind toasters in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Where did the hamburger get its name?
BrainStuff
02/01/13 • 2 min
4.0
The word 'hamburger' seems to imply that pork is a main ingredient, but in fact, this famous beef sandwich got its name from a city. Learn more about the origins and spread of the hamburger in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does Caller ID work?
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03/04/13 • 3 min
4.0
Almost all cell phones have a capacity for caller ID, which identifies the phone number at the other end of a telephone connection -- but how does it work? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the basics of this surprisingly simple technology.
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