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Although a little air pollution can bring out brilliant colors in sunsets, most of it just causes a washed-out haze. Learn how both sunsets and smog work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/smog-sunse ... Show More

When Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha started building concrete bunkers during the Cold War, it was part paranoia and part propaganda. Learn more about these mysterious bunkers and how they're being repurposed today in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://histo ... Show More

Since the early days of space exploration, some of NASA's greatest have pulled some great pranks. Learn about our favorites, from a smuggled sandwich to a space gorilla, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/ridiculous-history-5-n ... Show More

Rutherford and Fry delve into the history of roller coasters in the second instalment of their investigation into why we enjoy being scared. Amelie Xenakis asks: "Why do people enjoy rollercoasters? I am a thrill-seeker and I am always terrified before riding a roller coaster but ... Show More

The guys discuss crazy roller coasters and amusement park rides, plus describe what their hypothetical "Euthanasia Coaster" would consist of... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>Compared with people driving cars and trucks, do motorcycle riders face a higher risk of death or injury in a crash? Find out what motorcycle manufacturers and some riding gear companies are doing to make your next two-wheeled adventure a lot safer.</p><p> </p> Learn more abou ... Show More

<p>The French word for “roller coaster” is “montagnes russes” or “Russian mountains.” Since the origin of roller coasters, inventors have been improving the early designs that came from Russia to create astonishing amusement park thrill rides.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p ... Show More

As the old saying goes "you can get around faster if you put wheels on your feet" and sure enough, roller skates has proven that true. This week we're talking about roller skates, roller blades, roller rinks and for some reason, the comic book store in the town we grew up in,.See ... Show More

Avant de prendre leurs billets d'avion, il est probable que nombre de passagers se soient demandé quelle était la place la plus sûre dans l'appareil. À cet égard, certaines études montrent qu'il semble plus prudent de s'asseoir à certains endroits qu'à d'autres...<br><p> Voir <a ... Show More

What's the tech powering some of the iconic rides at Disney theme parks? From Omnimovers to Indiana Jones, we explore innovations that put the thrill in thrill rides. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i ... Show More

<p>A drifting car literally slides around turns, moving from one to the next as the wheels continue spinning. This dangerous maneuver requires the right car, swift reflexes and steely nerves. Learn more about drifting in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More

<p>If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More

From the earliest two-wheeled, human-powered vehicles to today's racing bicycles, we look at how the humble bike was invented and how it evolved over the decades. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor ... Show More