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• 2:18

  How Does The Lightsaber Effect Work?

  • 2 hours ago
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  Unfortunately lightsabers aren't real. The technique used to produce the lightsaber effect is simple, but tedious. Check out this episode of BrainStuff to learn more about the special effects behind lightsabers.
  
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• 2:07

  Why Doesn't Paper Money Disintegrate In The Washing Machine?

  • 4 days ago
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  Normal paper is made of cellulose from trees, but paper money is made from cotton and linen fibers. Learn how this makes paper money more water-resistant in this episode of BrainStuff.
  
  Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on the HowStuffWorks team to explore - and explain - the everyday science in the world around us on BrainStuff.
  
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• 2:21

  Why Is Dry Ice Dangerous?

  • 1 week ago
  • 14,720 views

  Dry ice is different from regular ice in several ways. Find out what makes dry ice so unique, along with why it can be dangerous, on this week's episode of BrainStuff.
  
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• 2:41

  What Is The Birthday Paradox?

  • 1 week ago
  • 18,878 views

  Ever wonder what the birthday paradox is? Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to learn more!
  
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• 5:33

  How Do Shark Senses Work?

  • 2 weeks ago
  • 2,773 views

  Ever wonder how shark senses work? Tune in to this week's episode of BrainStuff to find out more.
  
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• 3:59

  How Likely Are You To Be Attacked By A Shark?

  • 2 weeks ago
  • 3,304 views

  What is the likelihood that you will actually be attacked by a shark? Tune in and find out on this week's episode of BrainStuff!
  
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