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Patients with Foreign Accent Syndrome seem to develop a whole new accent overnight. Learn how it can happen in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/neurological-conditions/foreign-accent-syndrome.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

During the Cold War, a programmer in the USSR created Tetris as a fun break for his coworkers. Learn how it became one of the best-selling video games of all time in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tetris.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

We discussed Netflix’s first TUDUM event highlighting upcoming content; Rumored changes to Superman ahead of its release; Chris Hemsworth’s message to Thor fans and its strange timing; True Detective creator teases possible return of Season 1 characters; Kuest tells us his thoughts o. The new Mission Impossible; all this and more! I F••k Wit It!: N…

Our galaxy isn't a flat disk -- it's warped like melted vinyl record. Learn how researchers discovered this and why they think it happened in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

Humans tend to max out at a couple minutes of breath holding, but some air-breathing reptiles and even mammals have evolved to spend extreme lengths of time underwater. Learn how long (and how they manage it) in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/what-animal-can-hold-its-breath-…

In the 1880s, an unlikely collaboration between land-hungry capitalists and social progressives ended in the sale of over 60 percent of Native American lands to non-Native people and corporations. Learn how it happened in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/dawes-act.htm See omnystud…

We discussed the Avengers movies being delayed; Rumors of Mark Ruffalo returning as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man 4; Ryan Reynolds pitches R-Rated Star Wars film to Disney; HBO lists The Penguin as a limited series, killing hopes of a second season; The Last of Us Season 3 confirmed to be “The Abby Story”; Street Fighter movie castings; Harry Potter s…

We discussed the hate surrounding “The Last of Us” Season 2; studios investing in outdated franchises; DCU timelines; “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” rumored villains; “Thunderbolts*” director in talks to direct X-Men; all this and more! NEED MERCH?!: www.insensitivemerch.com Join the cult of Casual Nerds and get up to 15% off! AFFILIATE PODCASTS: Crit…

A hummingbird feeder can help out your local birds (and allow you some prime birdwatching), but it's important to keep one safely and responsibly. Learn how to make hummingbird food with sugar and water, and keep a feeder clean, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/hummingbird-food-recipe.htm…

In parts of Ghana and Togo, it's common to send the deceased off in style with coffins carved and brightly painted to resemble anything from chili peppers to taxi cabs to brand-name shoes. Learn about abebu adekai, also known as fantasy coffins, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-tradition…

FDR's Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, pushed to create Social Security and expand workers' rights -- and she was the first woman to serve in a U.S. president's cabinet. Learn about her life and work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/frances-perkins.htm See omnystudio.com/…

For a brief period in the 1990s, a simple game played with flashy paperboard discs ruled American playgrounds. Learn the history behind POGs in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/backyard-fun-games/pogs.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

As many as 7 in every 10 Americans have a fear of public speaking. Learn how this type of social anxiety develops -- and what you can do to fight it -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/anxiety/conquering-fear-public-speaking.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

Sloths only defecate once a week or so, and more sloths die during the process than at any other time. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/sloths-only-poop-once-week.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

In the 1850s, the abolitionist novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was America's first bestseller, and its enslaved character Uncle Tom was a heroic martyr. Learn how 'Uncle Tom' later became a biting insult in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/uncle-toms-cabin.htm See omnystudio.com/li…

Our solar system runs pretty smoothly, but even tiny changes to how the planets, moons, and asteroids move could potentially cause Earth to collide with Mars or Venus in the distant future. Learn more about how chaos theory applies to planetary orbits in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/earth-venu…

We discussed the Hollywood tariff’s proposed by President Trump; Marvel’s marketing choice to spoil Thunderbolts* name change; our spoiler filled reviews of “Thunderbolts*” and “Sinners”; Ryan Reynolds rumored to be working on a Deadpool / X-Men film; GTA VI delayed AGAIN! Our thoughts on the trailer; all this and more! QOTD: Randomly picked questi…

These cold-adapted cousins of modern elephants coexisted with humans for thousands of years. Learn what we know (and don't know) about them -- and why we shouldn't bring them back -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/woolly-mammoth.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

If you've ever gotten dizzy and seen stars for a second after standing or moving quickly, don't worry, it's just your heart adjusting to the sudden change. Learn why it happens and how to prevent it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/nervous-system/split-second-dizziness.htm See…

We discussed the viral “Gorilla vs 100 men” question; Thunderbolts* release and our thoughts on its reception; Our thoughts on A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer starring Dwayne Johnson; ‘The Last of Us’ season 2 reaction so far; A new ‘Star Wars’ series; Another ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff series gets a title;all this and more! QOTD: “Could 100 men be…

We discussed the Variety headline hypocrisy surrounding Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”; announcements made during the Star Wars Celebration event; Ryan Gosling starring in Sean Levy’s Starfighter; Ryan Coogler’s next project is The X-Files; all this and more! QOTD: “If you have to beat 1 male actor in a fight to win $1M, who do you pick?” I F••k Wit It!:…

About 500 years ago, creating clever collective nouns for groups of animals, objects, and people was trendy, and some of those nouns of assemblage stuck. Learn the history of this quirk of the English language in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/shrewdness-apes-collective-nouns-500-year-…

The satly, buttery popcorn sold in movie theaters is nigh irresistible, but there's zero butter involved. Learn what it's made of in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/what-heck-is-in-movie-theater-popcorn.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Some animals like cows can live on grass, so why can't humans? And why do dogs and cats eat it even though they can't live on it either? Learn about digesting grass in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/why-do-dogs-and-cats-eat-grass.htm; https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/di…

Yes, the sun rotates, but it does so a little differently than rocky planets like Earth. Learn how (and why) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/does-sun-rotate.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

We discussed rumors surrounding ‘The Batman 2” director’s frustrations; Robert Pattinson offered villain role in ‘Dune 3’; Our thoughts on ‘DareDevil: Born Again’; The Oscars finally add a ‘Best Stunt’ category; all this and more! QOTD: “If you had to walk into a room with a WWE-style entrance….theme music, pyro, lighting—what song are you picking …

A turtle's shell grows with it throughout its life. Learn how a hard, protective shell can keep growing in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/turtle-shell.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

In fascism, the needs of the people bow to the needs of the State, and violent, authoritarian leaders demand unity, sacrifice, and a strict social heirarchy in order to enact constant conquest to bring glory to the State. Learn more about the past and present of fascism in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffwo…

Some specialized fungi can hijack the behavior of ants, wasps, and spiders in order to spread their spores. Learn about the real-life Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps fungi that inspired 'The Last of Us' in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/zombie-ant-fungus.htm See omnystudio…

We discussed Dire wolves have been made a comeback after 10,000 years; John Boyega calls out Star Wars for lack of inclusion; Should big studios take more risks?; fresh trailer reactions liv; all this and more! QOTD: “You can erase one person’s memory of you completely. Who is it and what did you do to deserve it?” “You get $5M to never speak to yo…

Insensitive Culture presents “Casual Nerds”! In our first episode as a duo, we announce our new name moving forward and our goal for the pod. We discussed Marvel’s 5 hour long cast announcement for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’; Spider-Man updates from Sony’s CinemaCon panel; Warner Bros. Request to YouTube to monetize any AI trailers instead of removing th…

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Whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth -- but why? And why aren't they bigger? Learn a whale of a tale about ocean mammals in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

The oldest known intact Earth rock was collected on the moon in the 1970s. Learn how researchers think it got there it in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

Enormous, pig-like omnivores with bone-barbed faces and long tusks once hunted and fought throughout what's now North America, Eurasia, and Africa. Learn about the entelodonts in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/prehistoric-hell-pigs-once-roamed-earth.htm See omnystudio.com/listene…

Sometime in the 1900s, Americans began referring to themselves as consumers more often than as citizens. Learn how this mindset can make a real difference in how we take responsibility for our communities in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/american-citizens-versus-consumers.htm See omnystudio.c…

Saliva is something you probably (hopefully?) don't think about too much, but it helps you speak, eat, taste, and even digest. Learn about the wonders of spit in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/digestive/saliva-change-food.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Harriet Tubman helped people escape slavery, ran intelligence missions for the Union during the Civil War, and set up the first nursing home for Black Americans. Learn more about her in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/harriet-tubman.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

Although the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006, some scientists think it deserves to be reinstated. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/pluto-is-it-planet-after-all.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

We celebrate 5 years of the podcast and a 250 episode milestone with a few guests. It’s bitter sweet because we also say goodbye (on the pod anyway) to our boy Blazer Ramon since this will be his last episode. We have a question heavy pod and just have a blast with it! NEED MERCH?!: www.insensitivemerch.com Join the cult of Casual Nerds and get up …

In this one we discuss the Academy Awards; The mysterious death of Gene Hackman; Making ‘Star Wars’ great again; The Avengers leaks; ‘Moon Knight’ season 2 update; Kendrick Lamar partnering with ‘South Park’ creators for new show; all this and more! QOTD: “Winter Soldier vs. OG Black Noir?” “what is the absolute BEST leftover food to eat the next d…

In this one we discuss reviews for ‘DareDevil: Reborn’; Martin Scorsese’s new movie will star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson; James Gunn give update on DCU; ‘The Batman: Part II’ casting rumor; Lucas Films boss Kathleen Kennedy stepping down; Amazon given creative control over 007 franchise; A few Marvel cancellations; all this and more! QOTD: Which fic…

Flying snakes don't really fly, but they can glide long distances from rainforst treetops. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about them in this episoe of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/snakes/flying-snakes.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

This stern, patriotic character goes back to the early 1800s, but became an icon thanks to American propaganda during WWI. Learn more about Uncle Sam in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/uncle-sam-man-myth-legend.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Short answer: Yeah, probably. Most Westerners have traded squatting for sitting and standing, to the detriment of our backs and joints. Learn the benefits of a good squat -- and how you can incorporate them into your day -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Standing barefoot on a glacier, human feet would freeze solid -- but penguin feet are fine. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/why-penguin-feet-dont-freeze.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

In this one we discuss the Super Bowl and Kendrick Lamar’s performance; Kanye’s site gets taken down; Thunderbolts* trailer and our expectations for Captain America 4; Avengers: Doomsday begins principle photography in March; Lucas Films gets a major change; Stranger Things gets a disappointing update; all this and more! QOTD: “What is something yo…

Marine biologist Rachel Carson published lots of books about the environment, but her investigation of DDT, 'Silent Spring', cracked open the insecticide industry. Learn about her life and work in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/famous-scientists/biologists/10-things-should-know-abo…

Sports drinks are a multibillion-dollar business that traces back to just two brands: Lucozade from the 1920s, and Gatorade from the 1960s. Learn how they were conceived in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/who-invented-sports-drinks.htm See omnystudio.com/listener f…