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How Fossils Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2011
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A fossil is a piece of once-living organic material that has undergone a transition from an organic state to an inorganic state. But what exactly is fossilization? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break down the process of fossilization.
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How Fossils Work Stuff You Should Know
Can Humans Start an Earthquake? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which human activities and projects like dams can trigger earthquakes.
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Can Humans Start an Earthquake? Stuff You Should Know
What Makes a Serial Killer? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Serial killers are notorious for their grisly crimes and disturbing behavior, but what makes a serial killer a serial killer? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, psychology and methodology of serial killing and serial killers in this episode.
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What Makes a Serial Killer? Stuff You Should Know
Sysk's Guatemalan Adventure, Part One by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Josh and Chuck share the story of their recent eye-opening trip to Guatemala, which was sponsored by a nonprofit organization called Cooperative for Education, in this very special episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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Sysk's Guatemalan Adventure, Part One Stuff You Should Know
5 Successful Counterfeiters by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Counterfeiting currency successfully takes serious skills, and some consider counterfeiting an art. Josh and Chuck recount the stories of five artful counterfeiters and their successful careers in this episode.
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5 Successful Counterfeiters Stuff You Should Know
How Twins Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Twin siblings are common enough that most people know a pair or two, but why does twinning occur? Josh and Chuckers explain where twins (and babies) come from, discuss different types of twins and debunk some "twin myths" in this episode.
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How Twins Work Stuff You Should Know
How Legos Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Most people are familiar with the plastic, interconnecting bricks called LEGO bricks, but what's their story? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, popularity and trajectory of LEGOS -- and throw out some serious stats along the way.
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How Legos Work Stuff You Should Know
How Cliff Diving Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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As far as sports go, cliff diving doesn't require much equipment. It does, however, require a certain amount of chutzpah, a dash of derring-do, and a deep body of water to land in. Tune in and learn more about cliff diving in this podcast.
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How Cliff Diving Works Stuff You Should Know
What Makes a Genius? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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When you hear the word 'genius,' names like Einstein and Mozart probably spring to mind. Defining what makes them geniuses, however, is much more complicated. Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories about genius in this episode.
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What Makes a Genius? Stuff You Should Know
Are There People Who Feel Others' Pain? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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People with a condition known as mirror-touch synesthesia literally feel the pain of others -- but why? Josh and Chuck trace the cause of this condition to one culprit: the mirror neuron. Tune in to learn more about mirror neurons and neuroscience.
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Are There People Who Feel Others' Pain? Stuff You Should Know
How Castles Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the most famous fortified structure in the world -- the castle. Tune in to learn all about castles, from murder holes to modern fortresses.
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How Castles Work Stuff You Should Know
How Tourette Syndrome Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, commonly referred to as Tourette's, is a neurological disorder characterized by a combination of verbal and physical tics.
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How Tourette Syndrome Works Stuff You Should Know
How Desertification Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Josh and Chuck discuss the problem of desertification, from what causes serious degradation of dryland ecosystems to possible ways to repair the damage, in this episode.
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How Desertification Works Stuff You Should Know
How McDonald's Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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McDonald's is arguably the most famous fast food restaurant on the planet. Join Josh and Chuck as they discuss the humble beginnings, menu items, practices and controversies of the fast food giant in this episode.
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How McDonald's Works Stuff You Should Know
What the Heck Is a Hiccup? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories behind the phenomenon of hiccups, how long hiccupping bouts can last, and various "remedies" for hiccups.
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What the Heck Is a Hiccup? Stuff You Should Know
How Taxidermy Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Josh and Chuck tackle taxidermy, the practice of preserving and mounting dead animal skins for display, in this episode.
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How Taxidermy Works Stuff You Should Know
How Urban Planning Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, philosophies and practices of urban planning.
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How Urban Planning Works Stuff You Should Know
Who Were the Vikings? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Vikings were fierce, plundering Scandinavian warriors; and even today, their reputation precedes them. Josh and Chuck investigate what the Vikings were really like in this episode.
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Who Were the Vikings? Stuff You Should Know
How Lotteries Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries.
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How Lotteries Work Stuff You Should Know
What Exactly Is Fascism? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Fascism is a specific political philosophy that's often mistakenly used to describe any authoritarian, supressive movement or regime. Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and markers of Fascism in this episode.
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What Exactly Is Fascism? Stuff You Should Know
What's the Deal With Carbon Trading? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits.
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What's the Deal With Carbon Trading? Stuff You Should Know
How Scabies Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to common cures -- in this episode.
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How Scabies Work Stuff You Should Know
How Bounty Hunters Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters.
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How Bounty Hunters Work Stuff You Should Know
How Bail Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the origins of bail and modern bail practices in this episode.
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How Bail Works Stuff You Should Know
Five Crazy Government Experiments by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Chuck and Josh discuss five of the most bizarre experiments ever undertaken by governments, from transplanted puppy heads to Cold War psychics, in this episode.
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Five Crazy Government Experiments Stuff You Should Know
Who Are the Amish? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish.
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Who Are the Amish? Stuff You Should Know
How Braille Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Josh and Chuck discuss the Braille alphabet -- from its origins in Charles Barbier's "night writing" system to the many different types of tactile alphabets that exist today -- in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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How Braille Works Stuff You Should Know
How Witchcraft Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Witches are perhaps one of the most reviled and misunderstood groups in history -- but why? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down the Stuff You Should Know about witchcraft in this episode.
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How Witchcraft Works Stuff You Should Know
Why Do We Believe in Urban Legends? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, amateur anthropologists Josh and Chuck discuss urban legends, from how they're defined to some classic examples you've probably heard yourself.
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Why Do We Believe in Urban Legends? Stuff You Should Know
How Swat Teams Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss SWAT teams, elite police units that are specially trained for extreme situations.
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How Swat Teams Work Stuff You Should Know
Are There Undiscovered People? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss whether there are any truly "undiscovered" groups of people left on the planet, the definition of undiscovered -- and why groups might want to avoid modern civilization.
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Are There Undiscovered People? Stuff You Should Know
What Are Ninja? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Ninja, Japanese warriors famous for stealth, deception and sabotage, were inspired by Chinese military philosophy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the origins, history, gear and popularity of the ninja in this episode.
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What Are Ninja? Stuff You Should Know
Will the Moon Save Humanity? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this disaster-themed episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck ponder ways the world could end -- and how projects like the lunar Doomsday Ark propose to save humanity.
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Will the Moon Save Humanity? Stuff You Should Know
Why Are Honeybees Disappearing? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck examine the various factors that have caused honeybee populations to decline -- and what you can do to help the honeybees.
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Why Are Honeybees Disappearing? Stuff You Should Know
How the Sun Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, amateur astrophysicists Josh and Chuck break out the stats and attempt to explain the complex, boiling ball of gas that we call the sun.
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How the Sun Works Stuff You Should Know
How Organ Donation Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at organ donation -- from the earliest organ transplants to the organ black market -- in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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How Organ Donation Works Stuff You Should Know
How Mercenaries Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Mercenaries are soldiers of fortune who fight in wars and conflicts for profit. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating history of mercenaries past and present in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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How Mercenaries Work Stuff You Should Know
How Noodling Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2010
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Noodling is a type of fishing in which the participant uses his or her hand in lieu of fishing gear and bait. Discover the origins and practices of this unusual "sport" in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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How Noodling Works Stuff You Should Know
How Human Experimentation Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Human experimentation is an age-old practice, dating back to 4 BCE. Listen in as Josh and Chuck give you the low-down on the historic, grisly underbelly of science and medicine -- human experimentation.
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How Human Experimentation Works Stuff You Should Know
How Pirates Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Although today's pirates aren't storming the coast of Florida or other eastern states, piracy is still around in this modern age. Join Josh and Chuck as they look back at the history of piracy -- and its successors -- in this episode.
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How Pirates Work Stuff You Should Know
How Christmas Worked by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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On Christmas eve, Josh and Chuck decide to take that ineffable Stuff You Should Know approach to the celebration known as Christmas. Join the guys as they unravel the mysterious historical roots of the holiday's evolution in this episode.
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How Christmas Worked Stuff You Should Know
Do Concussions Cause Early Death? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins and complications of concussions, injuries in which the brain comes into contact with the skull.
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Do Concussions Cause Early Death? Stuff You Should Know
How Kleptomania Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss kleptomania, a disorder in which people have an overwhelming impulse to steal unnecessary items.
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How Kleptomania Works Stuff You Should Know
How Narco States Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss Narco States, places where illegal drugs are traded openly with government support -- or without government interference.
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How Narco States Work Stuff You Should Know
Will the Large Hadron Collider Destroy the Earth? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the Large Hadron Collider, from its purpose and origins to how likely it is to wipe out all life in the universe.
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Will the Large Hadron Collider Destroy the Earth? Stuff You Should Know
How Near-Death Experiences Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The concept of a near-death experience is well-known in popular culture, but we still don't know why these seemingly supernatural events occur. Josh and Chuck explore the myriad theories that attempt to explain near-death experiences in this episode.
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How Near-Death Experiences Work Stuff You Should Know
How Food Cravings Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Why do we crave certain foods? Does everyone experience food cravings? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck explore the delicious topic of food cravings.
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How Food Cravings Work Stuff You Should Know
What Is Mutual Assured Destruction? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss nuclear proliferation, nuclear parity and the Cold War strategic doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD).
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What Is Mutual Assured Destruction? Stuff You Should Know
10 Odd Town Festivals by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The world is full of festivals, some of which are really odd. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a playful look at ten unusual town festivals in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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10 Odd Town Festivals Stuff You Should Know
What's the Deal With Totem Poles? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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If you've ever wondered where the expression "low man on the totem pole" comes from, this episode of Stuff You Should Know is a must-listen. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, symbolism and history of totem poles.
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What's the Deal With Totem Poles? Stuff You Should Know
How Population Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Population may not seem like the most scintillating topic in the world, but Josh and Chuck beg to differ. Join them as they explore how population works, from demographics to population control, in this episode.
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How Population Works Stuff You Should Know
How Will the Future Crime Database Work? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The US and England have databases containing DNA from millions of citizens. Originally only criminals were included, but as the programs expanded many more people were added. Learn how these databases work -- and why they were built -- in this episode.
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How Will the Future Crime Database Work? Stuff You Should Know
How Product Placement Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck take a look at the advertising practice of product placement, from its origins to different types to classic examples in film and television.
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How Product Placement Works Stuff You Should Know
Can You Remember Being Born? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Some people have memories of very early childhood, but how far back can you go? Is it possible to remember your own birth? Josh and Chuck are on the case in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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Can You Remember Being Born? Stuff You Should Know
The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this Halloween episode, Josh and Chuck go way back to late 19th century London to examine the grisly details of the Jack the Ripper murders. They also discuss Ripperology, Jack the Ripper suspects and theories, and the legacy of the murders.
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The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked Stuff You Should Know
How Witness Protection Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The Witness Protection Program, or the Witness Security Program, was established in 1970 to protect government witnesses before, during and after a trial. Learn more about witness protection in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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How Witness Protection Works Stuff You Should Know
Cannon Ball Run Reel by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The Cannon Ball Run is a cross-country car race famously portrayed in the campy 1981 movie "Cannon Ball Run." But it isn't fictional. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take you on a wild ride through the real (and colorful) history of this infamous race.
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Cannon Ball Run Reel Stuff You Should Know
What Is China's One-Child Policy? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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China's one-child policy, implemented in 1979, was designed to limit population growth. In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck examine the policy's surprising origins, impact on Chinese culture, and pros and cons.
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What Is China's One-Child Policy? Stuff You Should Know
What Is a Hangover, Really? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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After a night of heavy boozing, many partygoers find themselves the victim of a hangover. But what exactly is a hangover, and what causes it? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the science behind hangovers -- and how to avoid them -- in this podcast.
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What Is a Hangover, Really? Stuff You Should Know
How to Find the History of Your House by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Ever wondered about the history of your house? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck give listeners some pointers on how to find out what your house was up to before you lived in it.
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How to Find the History of Your House Stuff You Should Know
Who Were the First Americans? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Columbus is often touted as the "discoverer" of the Americas, he wasn't the first to set foot on American soil by a long shot. Tune in as Josh and Chuck dig deep into the history -- and mystery -- of the first American inhabitants in this podcast.
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Who Were the First Americans? Stuff You Should Know
Health Care Systems Around the World by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this final installment of their 4-part suite on health care, Josh, Chuck and Molly take a tour of health care systems around the world, from France to Switzerland.
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Health Care Systems Around the World Stuff You Should Know
Is Bhutan On to Something With Gross National Happiness? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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How do you measure happiness? How do you measure it on a national scale? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss Bhutan's Gross National Happiness index in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Is Bhutan On to Something With Gross National Happiness? Stuff You Should Know
Rumors, Myths and Truths Behind Obama's Health Care Plan by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this third episode of Stuff You Should Know's health care reform series, Josh and Chuck -- and special guest Molly Edmonds -- sort through the myths, rumors and truths behind President Obama's proposed health care plan.
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Rumors, Myths and Truths Behind Obama's Health Care Plan Stuff You Should Know
Do Zombies Really Exist? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In movies and stories, zombies are undead menaces that lurch around mindlessly, in search of flesh -- and braaaaaains! Where did the idea for zombies originate? Do they exist outside of fiction? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out.
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Do Zombies Really Exist? Stuff You Should Know
President Obama's Health Care Plan: Soup to Nuts by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In this special episode of Stuff You Should know, the second in a four-part series, Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- discuss President Obama's proposed health care plan in detail.
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President Obama's Health Care Plan: Soup to Nuts Stuff You Should Know
How Do Dogs Perceive Time? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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A dog that knows exactly when its owners will arrive home every day seems to have a human perception of time, but in fact, they perceive time very differently than we do. Find out more about how dogs view time in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Do Dogs Perceive Time? Stuff You Should Know
How Health Care in the United States Works Right Now by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The United States is abuzz with talk of health care reform, but why does the system need repairs in the first place? Josh and Chuck explore how the current American health care system works (and doesn't) in this episode, the first in a four-part series.
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How Health Care in the United States Works Right Now Stuff You Should Know
Could Microlending Develop the World? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Microlending is a practice that provides funds for entrepreneurs in developing countries who couldn't normally get loans. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of microlending in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Could Microlending Develop the World? Stuff You Should Know
What Is Geocaching? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Armed with only a GPS and a sense of adventure, geocachers use their wits to locate containers across the world. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the history, practice and strange origin of geocaching in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Is Geocaching? Stuff You Should Know
What Is an Ig Nobel Prize? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Each year, the Ig Nobel Prize is awarded to researchers for unusual -- and generally humorous -- contributions to science. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the highlights of this unique awards ceremony in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Is an Ig Nobel Prize? Stuff You Should Know
Why Is the U.S. so Dependent On Cars? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Today, automobiles are undoubtedly the dominant form of transportation in the United States, but that wasn't always the case. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the history of public transportation and automobiles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why Is the U.S. so Dependent On Cars? Stuff You Should Know
How Muppets Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Jim Henson's Muppets, including the beloved Kermit the Frog, first came to life in the mid-1950s. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the history and nitty gritty details of the world's most famous puppets in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Muppets Work Stuff You Should Know
How Easy Is It to Steal a Nuclear Bomb? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Nuclear weapons are extremely well guarded, so stealing one would be quite tricky. Join Josh and Chuck as they discuss nabbing nuclear weapons, and some surprising facts about nuclear accidents, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Easy Is It to Steal a Nuclear Bomb? Stuff You Should Know
Is the Necronomicon Real? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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H.P. Lovecraft's strange, elaborate stories and mythologies have inspired a devoted following. Join Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- as they discuss Lovecraft's most famous creation, the "Necronomicon," in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Is the Necronomicon Real? Stuff You Should Know
What's Sarcopenia and What Can You Do About It? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Sarcopenia is a form of muscle loss and coordination associated with aging. Luckily, a little extra effort can prevent its onset. Tune in to learn more about sarcopenia -- and how to prevent it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What's Sarcopenia and What Can You Do About It? Stuff You Should Know
Is Fluoride Making Us Stupid? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Fluoride is a common additive in toothpaste and the water supply of some countries. It's purportedly good for dental health, but some evidence suggests that it's actually harmful. Discover the dark side of fluoride in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Is Fluoride Making Us Stupid? Stuff You Should Know
What Are Japanese Stragglers? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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During World War II, Japanese soldiers adopted a version of the samurai code of honor. Fiercely committed to this ideology, some continued to fight even after the war ended. Learn more about these "stragglers" in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Are Japanese Stragglers? Stuff You Should Know
What's Up With Competitive Eating? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Competitive eating is a modern "sport" that's very popular in the United States. Join Josh and Chuck as they delve into the fascinatingly gross world of competitive eating in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What's Up With Competitive Eating? Stuff You Should Know
How Agent Orange Worked by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Agent Orange was a potent herbicide used by the U.S. government during the Vietnam War. Learn more about the origins, use and devastating side effects of Agent Orange in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Agent Orange Worked Stuff You Should Know
How Whale Sharks Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss these gentle giants, and recount their experiences swimming with them in the Georgia Aquarium, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Whale Sharks Work Stuff You Should Know
What Are Tinnovators? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Tinnovators are folks who come up with new and innovative ways to use old Altoids mint tins. Learn about some of these "tinnovators" and their art in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Are Tinnovators? Stuff You Should Know
Three Gross Parasites by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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There are some pretty disgusting parasites out there, but Josh and Chuck have settled on three particularly gross ones. Tune in to learn more about flesh-eating parasites, guinea worms and tapeworms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Three Gross Parasites Stuff You Should Know
Are Stupid People Happier? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Is there a negative correlation between happiness and intelligence? Is ignorance truly bliss? Josh and Chuck attempt to answer this age-old question by exploring the "science" of happiness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Are Stupid People Happier? Stuff You Should Know
What Is a Body Farm? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Most farms host crops and animals, but body farms specialize in corpses. Join Josh and Chuck as they tackle the fascinatingly gross phenomenon of body farms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Is a Body Farm? Stuff You Should Know
How Has Toxoplasma Turned the World Into Zombies? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that favors cats, but it can also be found in humans. Discover the disturbing details of how toxoplasma gondii finds a host -- and how it affects human beings -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Has Toxoplasma Turned the World Into Zombies? Stuff You Should Know
How Twinkies Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Twinkies have a reputation for being so processed that they can last for years and years, but they're not as hardy as you'd expect. Uncover the sweet story of Twinkies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Twinkies Work Stuff You Should Know
Is It Possible to Brainwash Someone? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Brainwashing is an extreme form of "thought reform," but does it actually work? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out.
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Is It Possible to Brainwash Someone? Stuff You Should Know
How Can Hypermiling Save You Gas? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The EPA tests vehicles for maximum fuel efficiency, but those impressive estimates don't always pan out in real life. Hypermiling is one sure-fire way to improve your fuel efficiency. Find out how it works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Can Hypermiling Save You Gas? Stuff You Should Know
How Earthquakes Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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What makes the earth quake? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science and history of earthquakes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Earthquakes Work Stuff You Should Know
How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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People who suffer with body dysmorphic disorder have a distorted, unhealthy view of their bodies. Learn more about this compulsive disorder in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works Stuff You Should Know
Can You Control Your Dreams? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In a lucid dream, the sleeper is aware that he or she is in a dream state. Does that mean you can control these dreams? Where did this concept come from? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out more about lucid dreaming.
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Can You Control Your Dreams? Stuff You Should Know
What Exactly Is the Peter Principle? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The Peter Principle describes how workers who excel in bureaucratic systems are promoted until they reach their level of incompetence. Learn more about the Peter Principle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Exactly Is the Peter Principle? Stuff You Should Know
Three Innovations We Need Right Now by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The world's problems necessitate innovative solutions. Listen in as Josh and Chuck propose some innovations, from teleportation to an international language, that the world needs right now in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Three Innovations We Need Right Now Stuff You Should Know
How Carbon Capture and Storage Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Carbon capture and storage is a way to filter excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss current methods of carbon capture and storage -- and how feasible they are -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Carbon Capture and Storage Works Stuff You Should Know
How Biohydrocarbons Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Hydrocarbons are simple compounds that help fuel the modern world, but they're not really a sustainable resource. Explore new energy solutions, starting with biohydrocarbons, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Biohydrocarbons Work Stuff You Should Know
What’s a Brownfield Remediation? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The EPA defines a brownfield as land that is abandoned because redevelopment is complicated by possible environmental contamination. Tune in as Chuck and Josh examine the process of redeveloping a brownfield in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What’s a Brownfield Remediation? Stuff You Should Know
Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Scientists have proven that spontaneous combustion, or burning without an external ignition source, can occur in some objects. But what about human beings? Tune in and learn more about spontaneous human combustion in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real? Stuff You Should Know
How Propaganda Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Propaganda, a persuasion tactic typically associated with deception, has been around for centuries. Explore the history of propaganda -- and learn how to spot it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Propaganda Works Stuff You Should Know
Do Animals Have a Sixth Sense? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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People have long believed that animals had mysterious powers of prediction. Do animals have a sixth sense? Is there any proof to back this belief up? Explore the fascinating subject of clairvoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Do Animals Have a Sixth Sense? Stuff You Should Know
How Lobotomies Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Lobotomies -- brain surgeries to relieve psychiatric problems -- are rarely performed today, but they were once fairly common. Tune in to learn more about the controversial history and practice of lobotomies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Lobotomies Work Stuff You Should Know
Is It Better to Buy Local or Organic Food? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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These days, shopping for food can pose a dilemma. Should you buy regular, organic or local food? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss whether it's better to buy local or organic food.
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Is It Better to Buy Local or Organic Food? Stuff You Should Know
What Causes Rigor Mortis? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Causes Rigor Mortis? Stuff You Should Know
How Can a Lake Explode? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Lakes are usually tranquil bodies of water, but in rare instances, they can be deadly. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss lakes that have exploded -- and the factors that create a killer lake.
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How Can a Lake Explode? Stuff You Should Know
Why Do Humans Have Body Hair? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Humans aren't truly naked apes, but other primates put us to shame when it comes to body hair. Why? Tune in to hear Josh and Chuckle discuss the theories and hypotheses behind human hair growth and distribution.
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Why Do Humans Have Body Hair? Stuff You Should Know
How Do Credit Default Swaps Work? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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In theory, credit default swaps are simply insurance against failed investments. In reality, these swaps can quickly get complicated. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck demystify credit default swaps.
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How Do Credit Default Swaps Work? Stuff You Should Know
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad for You? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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High fructose corn syrup gets a bad rap, but is it deserved? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the origins of this ubiquitous sweetener -- and why it's not so sweet for your health -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad for You? Stuff You Should Know
How Face Transplants Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Believe it or not, scientists and doctors have discovered a way to transplant part -- or all -- of a face from one person to another. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the astonishing practice of face transplants.
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How Face Transplants Work Stuff You Should Know
How Much Money Do I Really Need to Live? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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How much money does a person or a family need to live? Josh and Chuck are curious to find out, too. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how needs, wants and peer pressure affect the amount of money we need to live.
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How Much Money Do I Really Need to Live? Stuff You Should Know
Do Toads Cause Warts? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Toads have a reputation as wart-spreaders, but they're not actually to blame for the unsightly growths. Viruses are. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get the skinny on toads, warts and viruses.
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Do Toads Cause Warts? Stuff You Should Know
How Money Laundering Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Money laundering -- the practice of disguising illegal funds -- can be domestic or international in nature. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the history, practice and future of money laundering in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Money Laundering Works Stuff You Should Know
How Ponzi Schemes Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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There's been a lot in the news about Ponzi schemes lately. How do they work? And who's Ponzi? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how an Italian immigrant created a classic con that's still fleecing investors today.
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How Ponzi Schemes Work Stuff You Should Know
How Can Some Centenarians Lead Unhealthy Lives? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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You'd think that centenarians -- people age 100 and older -- would owe their longevity to healthy habits, but that's not always the case. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about genes, longevity and unhealthy habits.
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How Can Some Centenarians Lead Unhealthy Lives? Stuff You Should Know
Bizarre Ways to Die by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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When it comes to shucking this mortal coil, no two deaths are exactly alike -- and some are truly bizarre. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss some of the strangest deaths imaginable.
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Bizarre Ways to Die Stuff You Should Know
Is the World Going to End in 2012? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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According to the Mayan calendar, a new age will begin on December 21, 2012. Will this mean the end of the world, or just a transition? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss whether 2012 will be a bad year for the planet or not.
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Is the World Going to End in 2012? Stuff You Should Know
Are There Dead Bodies On Mount Everest? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Every year, adventurers brave the elements and attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Yet dangers abound, and more than a hundred bodies litter the mountain. Listen in and learn more about Mount Everest in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Are There Dead Bodies On Mount Everest? Stuff You Should Know
How Déjà Vu Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Does this episode seem strangely familiar? If so, you might be experiencing déjà vu, a topic that scientists are beginning to study seriously. Discover the myriad theories about how déjà vu works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Déjà Vu Works Stuff You Should Know
Can Anger Be a Good Thing? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Anger gets a bad rap, but this unpopular emotion can actually be beneficial to us. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get Josh and Chuck's entertaining take on why we lose our cool.
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Can Anger Be a Good Thing? Stuff You Should Know
What Are Microexpressions? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Microexpressions are brief facial cues that reveal a person's true intentions. Listen in as Chuck and Josh discuss the subtle art of reading faces in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What Are Microexpressions? Stuff You Should Know
How Aphrodisiacs Work by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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For thousands of years humankind has pursued the enhancement of sexual pleasure and performance through a plethora of medicines and practices -- but how many aphrodisiacs actually work? Listen and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Aphrodisiacs Work Stuff You Should Know
Who Owns the Oceans? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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International waters cover 71% of the Earth's surface, and a separate set of laws and regulations govern human activity on the seas. But who actually owns the oceans? Listen and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Who Owns the Oceans? Stuff You Should Know
Could a 'thinking Cap' Make Me a Genius? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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When Allan Snyder discovered that transcranial magnetic stimulation produces strange cognitive changes, he believed he'd stumbled upon a "creativity-amplifying machine." Learn more about the real-life thinking cap in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Could a 'thinking Cap' Make Me a Genius? Stuff You Should Know
How Alien Hand Syndrome Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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When a person has alien hand syndrome, his or her hand can move involuntarily, and seemingly of its own volition. Tune in and learn more about this misunderstood syndrome in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Alien Hand Syndrome Works Stuff You Should Know
How Junk Mail Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Almost no one likes junk mail. It's seen as wasteful, unproductive and -- potentially -- harmful. Listen in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the nature and effects of junk mail in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How Junk Mail Works Stuff You Should Know
Can People Really Die of Fright? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Can a human being be scared to the point of sudden death? Listen in as Chuck and Josh explore the physiological possibilities behind dying of fright in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Can People Really Die of Fright? Stuff You Should Know
How Going Over Niagara Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Since 1901, about 16 adventurous souls have gone over the falls in search of fame, usually in a barrel or sphere. Tune in as our resident experts take a look at the history of Niagara Falls in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How Going Over Niagara Works Stuff You Should Know
How Squatting Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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The practice of squatting is usually defined as camping on unused land or moving into an abandoned structure -- and it's more common than you might think. Tune in and learn more about squatting in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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How Squatting Works Stuff You Should Know
How Friday the 13th Works by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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What is it about Friday the 13th that gives us the collective willies? Discover the surprising roots of this common superstition -- and what paraskevidekatriaphobia means -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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How Friday the 13th Works Stuff You Should Know
How Long Can You Go Without Food and Water? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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When it comes to survival, food and water are pretty much non-negotiable. How long can you go without them? What happens to your body when you cross that threshold? Lend your ear to this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out.
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How Long Can You Go Without Food and Water? Stuff You Should Know
Why Is It so Hard to Say "Toy Boat" Three Times Fast? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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If you've ever tried to say "toy boat" three times fast, you'll know that these two words can quickly turn into one tricky tongue twister. But why? Unravel the mysteries of tongue twisters and language in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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Why Is It so Hard to Say "Toy Boat" Three Times Fast? Stuff You Should Know
Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax? by Stuff You Should Know
Release: 2009
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Three decades after the first reported manned lunar landing, some theorists still believe the landing was faked. Check in as Chuck and Josh take a look at the evidence on both sides of the debate in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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Why Do Some People Believe the Moon Landings Were a Hoax? Stuff You Should Know