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Moment of Um
Moment of Um is your daily answer to those questions that pop up out of nowhere and make you go… ummmmmmm. Brought to you by your friends at Brains On at APM Studios.
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A big update about Moment of Um and the Brains On Universe
We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not...
How do braces work?
They come in cool colors, catch popcorn kernels and sometimes even have spacers - it’s braces! Ever wondered how braces magically straighten...
How did the solar system and all the planets get their names?
The Milky Way! Neptune! Uranus! Halley’s Comet! There are so many cool features in our solar system – but how did they get their names? We a...
How do stoplights know when to change?
Waiting for a stoplight to turn green can be really annoying, especially when you’re running late. It would be awesome if you had a magic wa...
Can you control your dreams?
Have you ever had a scary or weird dream and wished you could switch your brain-television to another channel? Great news! You can learn to...
How did people figure out how to make yogurt?
There are all different kinds of yogurt: Greek, vanilla bean, blueberry, even sheep’s milk yogurt! But how did people first figure out how t...
Why did snakes lose their legs?
Happy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Here’s a mind blower for you: did you kn...
How do snakes make venom?
Happy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Did you know that, out of the roughly 3,...
Why are snakes shaped like a stick?
Happy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Snakes come in all sizes and colors, but...
What do zoos feed big snakes, such as pythons?
Happy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Zoos have to have all kinds of foods ava...
What do snakes do when they hibernate?
Happy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Did you know snakes hibernate in the win...
Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?
Some people have allergic reactions to foods like peanuts, sesame, and raw eggs. But when people with egg allergies eat cooked eggs, there’s...
How do mood rings work?
Have you ever heard of a mood ring? It’s a little piece of jewelry that supposedly tells you what kind of a mood you’re in. But how the heck...
Why do we have weird dreams when we’re sick?
When you’re sick, it’s important to get plenty of rest to help your body heal. But it can be hard to sleep when your brain keeps showing you...
Are brains really pink?
Quick, picture a brain! Did you imagine a rosy-colored little meatball? Us too! But are brains actually pink when they’re inside our skulls?...
Where do poop and pee go on airplanes?
Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment o...
Could you make a candle out of earwax?
Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment o...
Does space affect an astronaut’s digestion?
We chew our food, swallow it, and our stomach goes to work on digesting! Our bodies absorb the nutrients they need and then we poop out the...
Why are some dogs so small and some so large?
Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment o...