BrainStuff

For the vast majority of international travelers, a passport is a necessity. But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

For the vast majority of international travelers, a passport is a necessity. But why?

These insects live in your bedroom, drink your blood and stain your sheets. How do you get rid of them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

These insects live in your bedroom, drink your blood and stain your sheets. How do you get rid of them?

Without the moon, how would Earth's environment be affected? Would we survive? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Without the moon, how would Earth's environment be affected? Would we survive?

A plumber in Alaska invented a bizarre condiment that launched a multimillion dollar industry, and today ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the US. But what exactly is this stuff? Learn...

A plumber in Alaska invented a bizarre condiment that launched a multimillion dollar industry, and today ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the US. But what exactly is this stuff?

You’ve heard of fracking, and you’re pretty sure lots of people don’t like it, but do you know how it actually works? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

You’ve heard of fracking, and you’re pretty sure lots of people don’t like it, but do you know how it actually works?

What do fireflies, TVs, neon signs, and glowsticks have in common? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

What do fireflies, TVs, neon signs, and glowsticks have in common?

How much does your name actually matter? Are some names going to make you rich, while others make you poor? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How much does your name actually matter? Are some names going to make you rich, while others make you poor?

If you've ever had a few too many beers at a party, then you've probably encountered the symptoms of a hangover -- the pulsing headache, dry mouth, nausea and more. But what's actually happening to...

If you've ever had a few too many beers at a party, then you've probably encountered the symptoms of a hangover -- the pulsing headache, dry mouth, nausea and more. But what's actually happening to...

Sitcoms use laugh tracks all the time. But where do they come from? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Sitcoms use laugh tracks all the time. But where do they come from?

The recorded sound of your voice usually makes you cringe because of two ways vibrations reach your ear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The recorded sound of your voice usually makes you cringe because of two ways vibrations reach your ear.