Denver's Mile High Stadium sits a full mile above sea level -- is that distance really enough to make a difference in the air compared with other stadiums, and thus in how footballs fly there? Learn about football physics in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/physics-and-football-denve…

What we sometimes call the dark side of the moon isn't always dark, but it is somewhat mysterious. Learn why we only see one side of the moon from Earth (and why it's sometimes in shadow) in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dark-side-of-moon.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Cream of tartar is a kitchen ingredient most commonly used in baking, but it can help with everything from candy making to whipping eggs to cleaning up afterwards. It's also a byproduct of the wine industry. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/cream-of-tartar.htm Se…

When it comes to influenza, what you don't know can hurt you. Learn some of the most common misconceptions about the flu (and flu vaccines), plus the truth behind them, in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/10-flu-misconceptions.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

Dr. Jane Goodall's 60-year career has changed our understanding of chimpanzees and humanity alike. Learn how she's still working to improve our world for all its creatures in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/big-thinkers/jane-goodall-global-face-for-global-peace.htm See omnystudio.co…

Matt and Chet discuss the details of the famous 1947 Roswell Incident, which spawned much of the UFO lore we have today and might have been the start of a multi-generational conspiracy to conceal and reverse engineer extraterrestrial technology. Recorded on 11/17/2024. --- References What do we know about Bigfoot? AARO Feb 2024 - Report on the Hist…