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How does CCC, the new form of CPR, work?
Continuous chest compression is an updated form of CPR that's ...
Continuous chest compression is an updated form of CPR that's much easier to administer -- and, studies suggest, more effective. In this episode, Marshall Brain explains how CCC works.
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Where did the hamburger get its name?
The word 'hamburger' seems to imply that pork is a ...
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 do self-setting clocks work?
Self-setting clocks and watches synchronize themselves with the atomic clock ...
Self-setting clocks and watches synchronize themselves with the atomic clock in Colorado with the help of a special radio station. Find out how -- and learn more about NIST's radio station -- in this episode.
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What gives a Harley its distinctive sound?
A Harley Davidson motorcycle emits a very distinctive sound because ...
A Harley Davidson motorcycle emits a very distinctive sound because of the unique way its engine works. Find out more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why do tools have "drop forged" stamped on them?
Tools that say "drop forged" have been created using a ...
Tools that say "drop forged" have been created using a technique called drop forging. Find out how drop forging and several other kinds of forging work, and why drop forging is a sign of a sturdy tool, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do mood rings work?
Mood rings claim to reflect changes in your emotional state ...
Mood rings claim to reflect changes in your emotional state -- and, in a way, they do. Discover the science behind mood rings in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do jet engines start?
If you've ever watched a jet engine start, you've probably ...
If you've ever watched a jet engine start, you've probably noticed that the blades begin to rotate slowly before spinning up to full speed -- but why? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind jet engines in this episode.
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Does drinking ice water burn calories?
When you drink cold water, your body exerts an effort ...
When you drink cold water, your body exerts an effort to warm up the liquid and, in doing so, burns calories. So does that make drinking ice water an effective weight loss strategy? Find out in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does a jet engine's afterburner work?
The afterburner on a jet engine adds thrust to the ...
The afterburner on a jet engine adds thrust to the engine. Tune in as Marshall Brain explains how an afterburner works -- and the pros and cons of using one -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What is the problem with MTBE in gasoline?
Some gasoline contains MTBE, or methyl tertiary butyl ether. Find ...
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.
