Why Do Cars Have Alarms If We Ignore Them?

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

When you shiver, your fingers and toes go numb, or you get goosebumps in the cold, that's actually your body trying to keep you warm. Learn how it works -- and how you habituate to chilly temperatures over time -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://heal ...  Show more

When cars became commonplace vehicles across the US, many people still relied on public transportation. Yet over the past 80 years, public transportation has dwindled, and most communities rely entirely on automobiles. Learn what happened in this episode.

Why you shouldn’t let your smart phone wake you up

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Cell phone interference is annoying in general, but in some situations, it can be potentially deadly. Find out why hospitals and airlines tend to ban cell phones -- and how great the risk actually is -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

The whole point of car accessories is to make your day-to-day driving easier and more convenient -- but are they dangerous? Join Scott and Ben as they explore what makes some car accessories dangerous -- and why -- in this episode.