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To crack ciphers written centuries ago, historical cryptologists have to be half artist, half accountant, and use some of the most powerful computing tools known today. Learn how a team cracked Mary, Queen of Scots's code in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/historical-cryptologists.htm
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3561 - How Does Historical Cryptology Work? Sat, 01 Apr 2023
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3557 - Are Hammerhead Worms Really Dangerous? Wed, 29 Mar 2023
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3556 - How Did Some Enslaved People Sue for Their Freedom — and Win? Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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3555 - Why Do Wine Bottles Have Dents in the Bottom? Thu, 09 Mar 2023
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3553 - Who's the Inventor Behind Tang, Pop Rocks, and Cool Whip? Tue, 07 Mar 2023
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3552 - BrainStuff Classics: Could a Giant Squid Take Down a Submarine? Mon, 06 Mar 2023
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3551 - BrainStuff Classics: How Do Our Bones Grow? Sun, 05 Mar 2023
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3550 - Why Is the French Baguette Being Honored? Sat, 04 Mar 2023
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3549 - When Were Dogs Used as Kitchen Appliances? Fri, 03 Mar 2023
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3548 - Why Is It Quiet After It Snows? Thu, 02 Mar 2023
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3547 - How Did Black Inventors Change America? Wed, 01 Mar 2023
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3546 - BrainStuff Classics: What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate? Sun, 05 Feb 2023
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3543 - How Deep Is the Ocean? Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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3542 - How Does Shrinkflation Work? Mon, 23 Jan 2023
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3541 - BrainStuff Classics: How Do Southern Biscuits Work? Sun, 22 Jan 2023
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