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What is a fossil?
Fossils provide us with an important picture of ancient life. ...
Fossils provide us with an important picture of ancient life. But how is a fossil created, exactly? Marshall Brain breaks down the various natural processes behind fossilization in this episode.
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What is leather and where does it come from?
Most leather is made from processed cattle skin, although synthetic ...
Most leather is made from processed cattle skin, although synthetic and other varieties exist. Learn more about leather in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What's the best way to back up a computer's hard disk?
Your computer's hard disk stores all your information, but what ...
Your computer's hard disk stores all your information, but what happens if it gets damaged or dies? In this episode, Marshall Brain explains why it's important to back up your hard disk and weighs the advantages and disadvantages of three backup methods.
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How does bulletproof glass work?
Bullet-resistant glass, commonly referred to as ""bulletproof,"" is a special ...
Bullet-resistant glass, commonly referred to as ""bulletproof,"" is a special type of glass designed to resist bullets. Tune in to this episode to learn how different types of bullet-resistant glass work.
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What does tear gas do?
You've probably heard of tear gas before, but did you ...
You've probably heard of tear gas before, but did you know that Mace is a form of it? Learn more about the three commonly used types of tear gas -- how they work and what they're used for -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does a Dippy Bird work?
A Dippy Bird is a strange-looking novelty toy, but how ...
A Dippy Bird is a strange-looking novelty toy, but how does it work? Marshall Brain breaks down the surprisingly sophisticated mechanics of the Dippy Bird in this episode.
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What are the fastest hard disks available today?
Hard disk drives and connections have been getting faster and ...
Hard disk drives and connections have been getting faster and faster. In this episode, Marshall discusses the evolution of the hard disk and the shockingly fast drives available today.
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How do I burn calories on a stair machine?
If you've ever sweated your way through a work-out on ...
If you've ever sweated your way through a work-out on a stair machine, you know that calories are definitely being burned in the process. But how? Learn more about foot-pounds, horsepower and stair machines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why use a humidifier in your home in the winter?
Lots of people use humidifiers in their homes, especially in ...
Lots of people use humidifiers in their homes, especially in winter. But why? Marshall discusses some advantages of using humidifiers (and disadvantages of not using them) and different types of home humidifiers.
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How does rust work?
In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall Brain explains the chemistry ...
In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall Brain explains the chemistry behind rust, or iron oxide, and the rusting process.
