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Why was VitaminWater sued over the 33g of sugar in each bottle? How do our bodies work with artificial sweeteners? Why do diet sodas taste different to regular ones? Are artificial sweeteners a good way to lose weight? Do they cause cancer? Why nutrition labels for TicTacs list z ...  Show more

What is money laundering? Why can’t a criminal just spend good old fashioned cash? What are some of the ways used by criminals to launder money? Besides casinos, why are laundromats often mentioned? Why are countries like Panama and Cyprus ideal for laundering money? ... we expla ...  Show more

In episode 115, we get curious about helicopters thanks to a great suggestion from Landon of Saratoga Springs, New York.  How do helicopters fly?  How are they different from airplanes?  Are helicopters safe?  Join us as we learn all about helicopters.

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Drones, or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have come a long way since their early days. In this episode, we explore their history, starting with the first unmanned balloons used in war, to the advanced drones used today for photography, delivery, and more. Learn how UAVs went fr ...  Show more

Is being a helicopter parent always a bad thing? In this episode, Kenny and Tammie tackle this hot question, and discuss the kinds of helicopters we can be as parents; One that hovers, or one that supplies air support. Which one will you be? 

Designing drones that can land and perch anywhere would be really useful, but it's harder than it may sound. Learn how researchers have pulled it off in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/perchiing-drones-news.htmSee omnystudio.co ...  Show more