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What is a T1 line and how does it work?
A T1 line is a dedicated fiber optic or copper ...
A T1 line is a dedicated fiber optic or copper cable that provides businesses with far more digital data than a residential line. Discover how T1 and other kinds of fiber optic lines work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What is the difference between good and bad toy helicopters?
Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under ...
Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under $30? Tune in and learn more about toy helicopters with Marshall Brain.
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How do you decaffeinate coffee and tea?
There are multiple methods of removing caffeine from naturally caffeinated ...
There are multiple methods of removing caffeine from naturally caffeinated plant products. Learn more about these processes -- and how much caffeine they really remove -- in this episode.
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How do Voyager 1 and 2 transmit messages from far away?
Spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 transmit images of space ...
Spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 transmit images of space and its contents from great distances, but how? Learn more about the technology that allows them to send radio messages from far, far away in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What will airplanes look like in 2025?
Most modern airplanes have a similar design, but NASA has ...
Most modern airplanes have a similar design, but NASA has a plan to move the world of aviation into the future by partnering with the world's airplane manufacturers to radically redesign the typical airplane. Tune in to learn more.
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Do Power Balance Wristbands really work?
Do Power Balance Wristbands really work? Find out in this ...
Do Power Balance Wristbands really work? Find out in this BrainStuff podcast by Marshall Brain.
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What does it mean when a car has dual overhead cams?
A camshaft plays an integral role in the functioning of ...
A camshaft plays an integral role in the functioning of an engine. And dual overhead cams ramp up a machine's performance even more. Find out how dual overhead camshafts work in this episode.
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How do cats purr?
Cats tend to purr when they're happy, but pleasure isn't ...
Cats tend to purr when they're happy, but pleasure isn't the only reason for this behavior. And they aren't the only animals who purr. Find out why and how cats and other animals purr in this episode of BrainStuff.
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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.
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What's the most efficient way to mow your yard?
There's more than one way to mow a yard, but ...
There's more than one way to mow a yard, but which is the most efficient? Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to find out.