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Lemmings are small, fierce rodents that make their home in Arctic environments -- and (spoiler alert) the idea that they kill themselves by following each other off cliffs is a myth. Learn what Disney had to do with it (and what lemmings are really like) in today's episode of Bra ... Show More

Our bodies need salt and our bodies need water, so why is drinking saltwater not good for you? Learn what salt does in our bodies and why seawater will actually dehydrate you in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myt ... Show More

Tungsten's boiling point is over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and as tungsten carbide, it's one of the hardest materials we know. Learn how it's used for everything from armor-piercing bullets to electron microscopes to ballpoint pens in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this ... Show More

<p>Using a gas pump is pretty simple: You just push a few buttons and fuel up. But how do they actually work? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the technology behind the ubiquitous gas pump in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="h ... Show More

<p>Using a gas pump is pretty simple: You just push a few buttons and fuel up. But how do they actually work? Listen in as the guys take a closer look at gas pumps.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpo ... Show More

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the cognitive effects of driving. How does it alter our perceptions of self? How might driving prevent cognitive decline? What are the benefits of automotive ergonomics and how do we avoid the risks of road rage ... Show More

What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn more about transmissions with Jonathan and Lauren. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst ... Show More

What exactly are biofuels, and can they replace fossil fuels? In this episode, we take a critical look at the issues surrounding our energy needs and why it's so darn complicated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

<p>Everyone knows that internal-combustion engines generate exhaust, but what takes it from your engine to the muffler safely? Tune in as Scott and Ben break down the nuts, bolts -- and possible future -- of your car's exhaust system.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

While "the great Chinese road trip" might not be the most popular activity for your typical trip to China, knowing how to say "fill 'er up" is definitely going to come in handy if you find yourself in private cars often. In this lesson, learn all the key Chinese words and phrases ... Show More

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