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]]> false iHeartRadio info+5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c@mg-eu.acast.com 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c stuff-you-should-know https://feeds.megaphone.fm/stuffyoushouldknow episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c/show-cover.png https://www.howstuffworks.com Stuff You Should Know https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c SYSK Selects: How the Deep Web Works SYSK Selects: How the Deep Web Works Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT 37:24 c4258aa6-5460-11e8-b38c-ab55bc511803 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719269 5e8c03afef0e132824719269 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Perhaps you didn’t realize that when you search the web you’re only skimming the surface. In fact, the types of web pages that turn up in your search engine results represent only a mere fraction of the total web. Immerse yourself in the Deep web and its dark corners in this classic episode. full Perhaps you didn’t realize that when you search the web you’re only skimming the surface. In fact, the types of web pages that turn up in your search engine results represent only a mere fraction of the total web. Immerse yourself in the Deep web and its dark corners in this classic episode.

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]]> Perhaps you didn’t realize that when you search the web you’re only skimming the surface. In fact, the types of web pages that turn up in your search engine results represent only a mere fraction of the total web. Immerse yourself in the Deep web and its dark corners in this classic episode.

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]]> Student Loans: UGH! Student Loans: UGH! Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:49:56 GMT 1:01:49 434334dc-53a3-11e8-bdec-87230e096574 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926a 5e8c03afef0e13282471926a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Student loans can be pretty complicated. Luckily Chuck and Josh are here to wade through the financial muck for you. full Student loans can be pretty complicated. Luckily Chuck and Josh are here to wade through the financial muck for you.

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]]> Student loans can be pretty complicated. Luckily Chuck and Josh are here to wade through the financial muck for you.

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]]> Short Stuff: 666 Short Stuff: 666 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT 14:52 bca729d2-361e-11ea-822e-177a16fd1719 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926b 5e8c03afef0e13282471926b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today, Chuck and Josh dive into that scary number...666. full Today, Chuck and Josh dive into that scary number...666.

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]]> Today, Chuck and Josh dive into that scary number...666.

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]]> How Dog Training Works How Dog Training Works Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 50:06 433f56e6-53a3-11e8-bdec-4f1942d10516 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926c 5e8c03afef0e13282471926c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh explore the age-old question: Should you train your dog by treating it like a living, feeling being or should you beat them up and break their spirit? full Chuck and Josh explore the age-old question: Should you train your dog by treating it like a living, feeling being or should you beat them up and break their spirit?

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]]> Chuck and Josh explore the age-old question: Should you train your dog by treating it like a living, feeling being or should you beat them up and break their spirit?

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]]> SYSK Selects: Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World? SYSK Selects: Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World? Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 49:36 c41fdda4-5460-11e8-b38c-e30a55046ab8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926d 5e8c03afef0e13282471926d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The world’s energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world’s energy and climate change woes for centuries to come – nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this classic episode. full The world’s energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world’s energy and climate change woes for centuries to come – nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this classic episode.

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]]> The world’s energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world’s energy and climate change woes for centuries to come – nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this classic episode.

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]]> How COVID-19 Works How COVID-19 Works Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 1:11:59 43375ec8-53a3-11e8-bdec-ffc0ed7f0212 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926e 5e8c03afef0e13282471926e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We’re in the middle of an odd, tense time and Josh and Chuck are here to explain what’s going on and how to stay safe. full We’re in the middle of an odd, tense time and Josh and Chuck are here to explain what’s going on and how to stay safe. 

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]]> We’re in the middle of an odd, tense time and Josh and Chuck are here to explain what’s going on and how to stay safe. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Dagen H Short Stuff: Dagen H Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 14:31 a7dc0da6-361e-11ea-938d-1b94085b863e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471926f 5e8c03afef0e13282471926f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One day in 1967, Sweden changed what side of the road its citizens drive on. It went surprisingly well, considering. full One day in 1967, Sweden changed what side of the road its citizens drive on. It went surprisingly well, considering.

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]]> One day in 1967, Sweden changed what side of the road its citizens drive on. It went surprisingly well, considering.

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]]> Could A Robot Tax Win the War on Poverty? Could A Robot Tax Win the War on Poverty? Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 59:35 433b6bf8-53a3-11e8-bdec-cb3f35409b4e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719270 5e8c03afef0e132824719270 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c An old idea – giving every resident of a country a set amount of money every month with no strings attached – became a hot item in Silicon Valley and on the 2020 campaign trail. Could it alleviate the impending job loss coming from automation? full An old idea – giving every resident of a country a set amount of money every month with no strings attached – became a hot item in Silicon Valley and on the 2020 campaign trail. Could it alleviate the impending job loss coming from automation?

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]]> An old idea – giving every resident of a country a set amount of money every month with no strings attached – became a hot item in Silicon Valley and on the 2020 campaign trail. Could it alleviate the impending job loss coming from automation?

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]]> SYSK Selects: Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck SYSK Selects: Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 38:33 c41a7a58-5460-11e8-b38c-a39514337545 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719271 5e8c03afef0e132824719271 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works, in this classic episode.

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]]> Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works, in this classic episode.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Jim Henson Worked SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Jim Henson Worked Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:30:00 GMT 46:28 727dd3d4-6a2a-11ea-8f3c-1bb51af2ff7c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719272 5e8c03afef0e132824719272 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We’ve already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode. full We’ve already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode.

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]]> We’ve already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: SYSK Live: How Bars Work SYSK Distraction Playlist: SYSK Live: How Bars Work Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT 54:24 f82a0432-6a28-11ea-a1bd-bfc60b1be128 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719273 5e8c03afef0e132824719273 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world – the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways. full Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world – the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world – the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:30:00 GMT 55:05 cff26498-6a26-11ea-b8fc-6f3c2c0f3edb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719274 5e8c03afef0e132824719274 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There’s nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren’t asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how American became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode. full There’s nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren’t asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how American became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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]]> There’s nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren’t asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how American became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Terraforming Will Work SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Terraforming Will Work Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT 45:06 4a1ecb0a-6a25-11ea-b426-eb5bf8136494 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719275 5e8c03afef0e132824719275 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer. full A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer.

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]]> A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Rogue Waves Work SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Rogue Waves Work Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:45:00 GMT 38:14 b898bb88-6a23-11ea-8538-4b074b2c089a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719276 5e8c03afef0e132824719276 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode. full Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode.

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]]> Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: Was there a real King Arthur? SYSK Distraction Playlist: Was there a real King Arthur? Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:30:00 GMT 48:00 5ce79d70-6a20-11ea-abcd-e7e4193a155b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719277 5e8c03afef0e132824719277 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real. full The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: The Amazing History of Soda SYSK Distraction Playlist: The Amazing History of Soda Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:15:00 GMT 49:18 1b7f0f18-6a1f-11ea-bcf3-d71db21ffb05 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719278 5e8c03afef0e132824719278 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode. full The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode.

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]]> The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT 1:00:53 fe31b29c-6a1b-11ea-9d39-1b06b25054cd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719279 5e8c03afef0e132824719279 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break. full Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break.

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]]> Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Pinball Works SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Pinball Works Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:45:00 GMT 50:03 d2ef9a38-6a19-11ea-bcf3-a75b31633aed false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927a 5e8c03afef0e13282471927a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck. full Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> SYSK Distraction Playlist: Sugar: It Powers the Earth SYSK Distraction Playlist: Sugar: It Powers the Earth Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:41:00 GMT 50:07 a7408484-6a09-11ea-85cb-6f872a603591 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927b 5e8c03afef0e13282471927b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since sugar spread from Polynesia a few thousand years ago, the world has been crazy for it. Insanely high prices, wars and even slavery couldn't undo world's need for a sugar fix. Today that fix is responsible for the obesity epidemic facing the West.

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]]> Since sugar spread from Polynesia a few thousand years ago, the world has been crazy for it. Insanely high prices, wars and even slavery couldn't undo world's need for a sugar fix. Today that fix is responsible for the obesity epidemic facing the West.

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]]> What was the Falkland Islands War all about anyway? What was the Falkland Islands War all about anyway? Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 57:03 4333565c-53a3-11e8-bdec-dba689447c67 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927c 5e8c03afef0e13282471927c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The battle between Britain and Argentina over the rocky, cold Falkland Islands is one of the weirder wars in history. Learn all about it today! full The battle between Britain and Argentina over the rocky, cold Falkland Islands is one of the weirder wars in history. Learn all about it today!

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]]> The battle between Britain and Argentina over the rocky, cold Falkland Islands is one of the weirder wars in history. Learn all about it today!

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]]> Short Stuff: The Pledge of Allegiance Short Stuff: The Pledge of Allegiance Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 15:47 a7d746c2-361e-11ea-938d-87c65fe91ae4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927d 5e8c03afef0e13282471927d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The American Pledge of Allegiance is much more interesting than you might think. Give us 12 minutes and we'll fill you in.

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]]> The American Pledge of Allegiance is much more interesting than you might think. Give us 12 minutes and we'll fill you in.

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]]> <![CDATA[Chopsticks > Forks]]> Forks]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 56:22 432f557a-53a3-11e8-bdec-f7b173153489 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927e 5e8c03afef0e13282471927e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick. full Today Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick. 

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]]> Today Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Monopoly Works SYSK Selects: How Monopoly Works Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 1:09:27 c41549b6-5460-11e8-b38c-d7216295876b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471927f 5e8c03afef0e13282471927f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you’re probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don’t know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Join Josh and Chuck as they chase it down in this classic episode. full Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you’re probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don’t know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Join Josh and Chuck as they chase it down in this classic episode.

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]]> Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you’re probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don’t know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Join Josh and Chuck as they chase it down in this classic episode.

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]]> How Ice Climbing Works How Ice Climbing Works Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 1:02:16 4326835a-53a3-11e8-bdec-2bc4a6c321d6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719280 5e8c03afef0e132824719280 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A few decades ago, some people who liked to climb mountains decided they wanted to make it even harder and ice climbing was born. If you think rock climbing is difficult, put on your base layer and join Josh and Chuck on the glacier. full A few decades ago, some people who liked to climb mountains decided they wanted to make it even harder and ice climbing was born. If you think rock climbing is difficult, put on your base layer and join Josh and Chuck on the glacier.

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]]> A few decades ago, some people who liked to climb mountains decided they wanted to make it even harder and ice climbing was born. If you think rock climbing is difficult, put on your base layer and join Josh and Chuck on the glacier.

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]]> Short Stuff: Teresita Basa Short Stuff: Teresita Basa Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 15:52 a7d2b076-361e-11ea-938d-2fd68063fd1b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719281 5e8c03afef0e132824719281 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the annals of American justice there is a 1977 case where the police were tipped off to the identity of a murderer by a woman who said she was possessed by the victim. full In the annals of American justice there is a 1977 case where the police were tipped off to the identity of a murderer by a woman who said she was possessed by the victim.

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]]> In the annals of American justice there is a 1977 case where the police were tipped off to the identity of a murderer by a woman who said she was possessed by the victim.

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]]> How Coyotes Work How Coyotes Work Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT 50:43 432aee72-53a3-11e8-bdec-e78c79be91c9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719282 5e8c03afef0e132824719282 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The coyote truly is wily. Even after a century-long attempt to drive them to extinction, this close relative of domesticated dogs not only hung onto survival, but actually doubled its range and expanded its population. Coyotes are here to stay. full The coyote truly is wily. Even after a century-long attempt to drive them to extinction, this close relative of domesticated dogs not only hung onto survival, but actually doubled its range and expanded its population. Coyotes are here to stay.

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]]> The coyote truly is wily. Even after a century-long attempt to drive them to extinction, this close relative of domesticated dogs not only hung onto survival, but actually doubled its range and expanded its population. Coyotes are here to stay.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Gold Works SYSK Selects: How Gold Works Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 52:02 c41042ae-5460-11e8-b38c-5f5faf9dd0c5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719283 5e8c03afef0e132824719283 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As of early 2013, only 161,00 metric tons of gold had been mined in the entire history of the world. Considering about 85 percent of it is recycled, decent chance your jewelry may once have been part of an Incan headdress or Mycenaean face mask. Dive in to gold in this classic episode. full As of early 2013, only 161,00 metric tons of gold had been mined in the entire history of the world. Considering about 85 percent of it is recycled, there's a decent chance your jewelry may once have been part of an Incan headdress or Mycenaean face mask. Dive in to gold in this classic episode.

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]]> As of early 2013, only 161,00 metric tons of gold had been mined in the entire history of the world. Considering about 85 percent of it is recycled, there's a decent chance your jewelry may once have been part of an Incan headdress or Mycenaean face mask. Dive in to gold in this classic episode.

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]]> Mardi Gras! One month late Mardi Gras! One month late Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 51:57 43224bdc-53a3-11e8-bdec-4b39e50427b0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719284 5e8c03afef0e132824719284 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In true SYSK fashion, Josh and Chuck are late to the game. But never fear, they will still detail Mardi Gras in all its colorful glory. full In true SYSK fashion, Josh and Chuck are late to the game. But never fear, they will still detail Mardi Gras in all its colorful glory. 

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]]> In true SYSK fashion, Josh and Chuck are late to the game. But never fear, they will still detail Mardi Gras in all its colorful glory. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Exclamation Points! Short Stuff: Exclamation Points! Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 15:44 a7cd3c72-361e-11ea-938d-935774cdde39 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719285 5e8c03afef0e132824719285 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We all use them! But did we always? NO!! Learn all about everyone's favorite punctuation mark today!

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]]> We all use them! But did we always? NO!! Learn all about everyone's favorite punctuation mark today!

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]]> How Morphic Fields Work? How Morphic Fields Work? Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT 58:55 431e267e-53a3-11e8-bdec-efcc2dc07a46 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719286 5e8c03afef0e132824719286 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Biologist and science historian Rupert Sheldrake is known as a heretic of science, mostly for his deeply strange ideas about what connects all living things. But his pokes at science help keep the field from growing dogmatic and for that we salute him. full Biologist and science historian Rupert Sheldrake is known as a heretic of science, mostly for his deeply strange ideas about what connects all living things. But his pokes at science help keep the field from growing dogmatic and for that we salute him.

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]]> Biologist and science historian Rupert Sheldrake is known as a heretic of science, mostly for his deeply strange ideas about what connects all living things. But his pokes at science help keep the field from growing dogmatic and for that we salute him.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Your limb is torn off - now what? SYSK Selects: Your limb is torn off - now what? Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 40:16 c40b1806-5460-11e8-b38c-0b2dfcb30a44 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719287 5e8c03afef0e132824719287 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks to microsurgery techniques. full Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks to microsurgery techniques.

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]]> Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks to microsurgery techniques.

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]]> Sammy Davis Jr: National Treasure Sammy Davis Jr: National Treasure Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:59:33 GMT 1:01:53 431623a2-53a3-11e8-bdec-0b9f3ae5513e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719288 5e8c03afef0e132824719288 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today Josh and Chuck sit down and detail the complicated life of the late, great Sammy Davis Jr. full Today Josh and Chuck sit down and detail the complicated life of the late, great Sammy Davis Jr.

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]]> Today Josh and Chuck sit down and detail the complicated life of the late, great Sammy Davis Jr.

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]]> Short Stuff: Hawaiian Night Marchers Short Stuff: Hawaiian Night Marchers Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 12:05 97607b74-361e-11ea-938d-43aa2aedde6e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719289 5e8c03afef0e132824719289 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Get ready for some Hawaiian folklore, people. Today we discuss the Night Marchers. full Get ready for some Hawaiian folklore, people. Today we discuss the Night Marchers.

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]]> Get ready for some Hawaiian folklore, people. Today we discuss the Night Marchers.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with indigo?]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 51:07 431a2eb6-53a3-11e8-bdec-27261e5f7046 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928a 5e8c03afef0e13282471928a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Indigo is a color with a rich past. Learn all about it today. full Indigo is a color with a rich past. Learn all about it today. 

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]]> Indigo is a color with a rich past. Learn all about it today. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Cult Deprogramming Works SYSK Selects: How Cult Deprogramming Works Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 43:44 c4061bc6-5460-11e8-b38c-ef2fdcf4a5f8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928b 5e8c03afef0e13282471928b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers – but did it even work? Find out in this classic episode. full The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers – but did it even work? Find out in this classic episode.

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]]> The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers – but did it even work? Find out in this classic episode.

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]]> Birthmarks: Probably Not the Mark of the Devil Birthmarks: Probably Not the Mark of the Devil Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 55:29 4311c19a-53a3-11e8-bdec-2fb3b5e218e7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928c 5e8c03afef0e13282471928c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s a pretty safe assumption that people have been born with birthmarks since humanity began, and between then and now we’ve come up with some wacky, even dangerous, explanations for them – even a few that survive still today. full It’s a pretty safe assumption that people have been born with birthmarks since humanity began, and between then and now we’ve come up with some wacky, even dangerous, explanations for them – even a few that survive still today.

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]]> It’s a pretty safe assumption that people have been born with birthmarks since humanity began, and between then and now we’ve come up with some wacky, even dangerous, explanations for them – even a few that survive still today.

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]]> Short Stuff: Mexican Jumping Beans Short Stuff: Mexican Jumping Beans Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 14:05 9757bb9c-361e-11ea-938d-2fa44c63f970 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928d 5e8c03afef0e13282471928d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Mexican jumping beans are a real thing and they really do move around. It’s not magic, it’s nature! full Mexican jumping beans are a real thing and they really do move around. It’s not magic, it’s nature!

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]]> Mexican jumping beans are a real thing and they really do move around. It’s not magic, it’s nature!

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]]> The Unsolved Indiana Dunes Disappearances The Unsolved Indiana Dunes Disappearances Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:11:37 GMT 46:26 430db94c-53a3-11e8-bdec-d7df25c64803 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928e 5e8c03afef0e13282471928e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In July 1966, three women out for a day at the beach waded into the water of Lake Michigan, got onto a boat and were never heard from again. To this day, not a trace of them has ever turned up and theories of what became of them abound. full In July 1966, three women out for a day at the beach waded into the water of Lake Michigan, got onto a boat and were never heard from again. To this day, not a trace of them has ever turned up and theories of what became of them abound.

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]]> In July 1966, three women out for a day at the beach waded into the water of Lake Michigan, got onto a boat and were never heard from again. To this day, not a trace of them has ever turned up and theories of what became of them abound.

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]]> SYSK Selects: A Podcast on Zoot Suits? Yes SYSK Selects: A Podcast on Zoot Suits? Yes Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 40:10 c4012bfc-5460-11e8-b38c-b33cb8a0395a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471928f 5e8c03afef0e13282471928f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Few riots can be attributed to passing fashions, but zoot suits are top among them. After originating among the Harlem Renaissance crowd, the zoot suit came to symbolize political defiance. Find out why it's still illegal to wear a zoot suit in L.A. in this classic episode.

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]]> Few riots can be attributed to passing fashions, but zoot suits are top among them. After originating among the Harlem Renaissance crowd, the zoot suit came to symbolize political defiance. Find out why it's still illegal to wear a zoot suit in L.A. in this classic episode.

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]]> 911 Is Not a Joke 911 Is Not a Joke Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT 59:41 4305a0c2-53a3-11e8-bdec-c7ea1cb173d9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719290 5e8c03afef0e132824719290 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Josh and Chuck delve into the world of 911 in today's episode. 

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]]> Josh and Chuck delve into the world of 911 in today's episode. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Body Under The Bed Short Stuff: Body Under The Bed Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 13:41 97512cb4-361e-11ea-938d-6f703a703047 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719291 5e8c03afef0e132824719291 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A couple unknowingly spending the night above a dead body stuffed under their bed is a longstanding urban legend. And a true one. full A couple unknowingly spending the night above a dead body stuffed under their bed is a longstanding urban legend. And a true one.

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]]> A couple unknowingly spending the night above a dead body stuffed under their bed is a longstanding urban legend. And a true one.

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]]> Optogenetics: Controlling Your Genes with Light Optogenetics: Controlling Your Genes with Light Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 51:23 4309bfcc-53a3-11e8-bdec-4b46052cb006 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719292 5e8c03afef0e132824719292 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What if a genetic brain disease could be turned off simply by flashing a light in your eyes? What if your depression could be cured that way? Sounds amazingly wonderful, true, but what if your behavior could be controlled that way too? full What if a genetic brain disease could be turned off simply by flashing a light in your eyes? What if your depression could be cured that way? Sounds amazingly wonderful, true, but what if your behavior could be controlled that way too?

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]]> What if a genetic brain disease could be turned off simply by flashing a light in your eyes? What if your depression could be cured that way? Sounds amazingly wonderful, true, but what if your behavior could be controlled that way too?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Bonsai Works SYSK Selects: How Bonsai Works Sat, 08 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 1:01:33 c3fc0fd2-5460-11e8-b38c-67bbf97a6de1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719293 5e8c03afef0e132824719293 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime in this classic episode. full For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime in this classic episode.

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]]> For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime in this classic episode.

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]]> Why are Pentecostals growing so rapidly? Why are Pentecostals growing so rapidly? Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 46:41 4301d136-53a3-11e8-bdec-430287239813 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719294 5e8c03afef0e132824719294 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Pentecostals are seemingly taking over the world. Or at least they're making up a larger section of Christianity than every before. Why? We'll dig in on that in today's episode. 

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]]> Pentecostals are seemingly taking over the world. Or at least they're making up a larger section of Christianity than every before. Why? We'll dig in on that in today's episode. 

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]]> Short Stuff: The Iowa Caucus Short Stuff: The Iowa Caucus Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 16:42 87436012-361e-11ea-a7dd-a7e5d589dae3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719295 5e8c03afef0e132824719295 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Iowa Caucus is super important. But not really. Find out why. full The Iowa Caucus is super important. But not really. Find out why. 

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]]> The Iowa Caucus is super important. But not really. Find out why. 

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]]> How AI Facial Recognition Works How AI Facial Recognition Works Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 1:00:28 42fdb88a-53a3-11e8-bdec-af2a3eb0a7b9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719296 5e8c03afef0e132824719296 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the development of increasingly smart artificial intelligence and lots more cameras spread around than ever before, we have reached a critical point in the US and other countries where governments can easily track everyone, everywhere, all the time. full With the development of increasingly smart artificial intelligence and lots more cameras spread around than ever before, we have reached a critical point in the US and other countries where governments can easily track everyone, everywhere, all the time.

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]]> With the development of increasingly smart artificial intelligence and lots more cameras spread around than ever before, we have reached a critical point in the US and other countries where governments can easily track everyone, everywhere, all the time.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Maglev Trains Work SYSK Selects: How Maglev Trains Work Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT 36:14 c3f71a2c-5460-11e8-b38c-cf272273e7b0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719297 5e8c03afef0e132824719297 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Thanks to the amazing properties of magnets, clever engineers have figured out how to make entire trains levitate above their tracks, letting them move frictionlessly and allowing them to reach incredible speeds. Learn about how maglev trains work and what's taking so long for us to get aboard in this classic episode.

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]]> Thanks to the amazing properties of magnets, clever engineers have figured out how to make entire trains levitate above their tracks, letting them move frictionlessly and allowing them to reach incredible speeds. Learn about how maglev trains work and what's taking so long for us to get aboard in this classic episode.

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]]> Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 56:03 42f99f2a-53a3-11e8-bdec-8721ae9df162 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719298 5e8c03afef0e132824719298 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck dive into history today to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers. full Josh and Chuck dive into history today to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers. 

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]]> Josh and Chuck dive into history today to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers. 

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]]> Short Stuff: The O.K. Corral Short Stuff: The O.K. Corral Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 14:40 7877f318-361e-11ea-97d9-07df00b1092f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719299 5e8c03afef0e132824719299 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Listen in as we detail, in short, the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral. full Listen in as we detail, in short, the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral.

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]]> Listen in as we detail, in short, the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral.

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]]> Amazing Animal Stories! Amazing Animal Stories! Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:48:00 GMT 42:35 42f5736e-53a3-11e8-bdec-83fc131115d3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929a 5e8c03afef0e13282471929a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Regular animal stories are wonderful enough, but when animals lead amazing lives the stories become almost unbearably wonderful. You’ve been warned! full Regular animal stories are wonderful enough, but when animals lead amazing lives the stories become almost unbearably wonderful. You’ve been warned!

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]]> Regular animal stories are wonderful enough, but when animals lead amazing lives the stories become almost unbearably wonderful. You’ve been warned!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Scientific Method Works SYSK Selects: How the Scientific Method Works Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 1:05:56 c3f2367e-5460-11e8-b38c-67eb5f1bb93d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929b 5e8c03afef0e13282471929b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It evolved over centuries to become the gold standard for conducting scientific inquiry. Yet many people - including some scientists - don't fully understand it. Learn about the basis of how we explore our world in this classic episode.

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]]> It evolved over centuries to become the gold standard for conducting scientific inquiry. Yet many people - including some scientists - don't fully understand it. Learn about the basis of how we explore our world in this classic episode.

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]]> Barefoot Running: The Best Podcast Episode in History Barefoot Running: The Best Podcast Episode in History Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 47:02 42f17070-53a3-11e8-bdec-274ed1ebf826 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929c 5e8c03afef0e13282471929c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What is barefoot running? I think you know. But we'll detail all of the ins and outs. Listen and learn!

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]]> What is barefoot running? I think you know. But we'll detail all of the ins and outs. Listen and learn!

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]]> Short Stuff: Byford Dolphin Incident Short Stuff: Byford Dolphin Incident Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 15:13 6e1cf2e2-33f3-11ea-9a53-5f022cd7798a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929d 5e8c03afef0e13282471929d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1983, what may be the worst diving catastrophe in the history of deep sea oil exploration took place when a pressurized chamber was opened, instantly killing four divers inside. full In 1983, what may be the worst diving catastrophe in the history of deep sea oil exploration took place when a pressurized chamber was opened, instantly killing four divers inside.

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]]> In 1983, what may be the worst diving catastrophe in the history of deep sea oil exploration took place when a pressurized chamber was opened, instantly killing four divers inside.

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]]> Why Postal Employees Go Postal Why Postal Employees Go Postal Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 53:54 42ed146c-53a3-11e8-bdec-d71d4c78ed53 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929e 5e8c03afef0e13282471929e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 1993 was known as the peak of a disturbing trend in America: post office shootings, carried out by postal workers. A stunned country looked for answers and turned up a toxic workplace that seemed to be driving some workers past their breaking point. full 1993 was known as the peak of a disturbing trend in America: post office shootings, carried out by postal workers. A stunned country looked for answers and turned up a toxic workplace that seemed to be driving some workers past their breaking point.

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]]> 1993 was known as the peak of a disturbing trend in America: post office shootings, carried out by postal workers. A stunned country looked for answers and turned up a toxic workplace that seemed to be driving some workers past their breaking point.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Placebo Effect Works SYSK Selects: How the Placebo Effect Works Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 44:46 c3ed3cbe-5460-11e8-b38c-bb83c8ad85df false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471929f 5e8c03afef0e13282471929f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full For centuries, doctors have prescribed drugs they knew weren't real – but that still somehow worked. It wasn't until the 1980s that the placebo effect was studied. Learn all about how an inert substance can have a genuine impact on a patient's recovery, in this classic episode.

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]]> For centuries, doctors have prescribed drugs they knew weren't real – but that still somehow worked. It wasn't until the 1980s that the placebo effect was studied. Learn all about how an inert substance can have a genuine impact on a patient's recovery, in this classic episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Tulsa 'Race Riots']]> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 51:41 42e8ddfc-53a3-11e8-bdec-d748a3962c4b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In reality, the Tulsa "race riots" of 1921 was more like a massacre. Yet it was almost lost to history until 1997, and still not widely known outside of Oklahoma until HBO's The Watchmen put it on the cultural map. Learn all about this dark chapter in American history today. 

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]]> In reality, the Tulsa "race riots" of 1921 was more like a massacre. Yet it was almost lost to history until 1997, and still not widely known outside of Oklahoma until HBO's The Watchmen put it on the cultural map. Learn all about this dark chapter in American history today. 

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]]> Short Stuff: The Mona Lisa Short Stuff: The Mona Lisa Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 15:19 0e8105fe-33f2-11ea-86f8-2ffb7a263860 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Mona Lisa is a captivating work of art. But why? We'll try and figure it out in today's short stuff.

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]]> The Mona Lisa is a captivating work of art. But why? We'll try and figure it out in today's short stuff.

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]]> Transdermal Implants: Body Art or Nightmare Fuel? Transdermal Implants: Body Art or Nightmare Fuel? Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:57:26 GMT 58:15 42e2dfd8-53a3-11e8-bdec-c39f1e640a24 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Transdermal implants are just one in a number of procedures under the banner of extreme body modification. We don't like to yuk yums, so we'll offer a fairly straightforward look at this niche art form. 

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]]> Transdermal implants are just one in a number of procedures under the banner of extreme body modification. We don't like to yuk yums, so we'll offer a fairly straightforward look at this niche art form. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Jellyfish - Even Cooler Than Octopi? SYSK Selects: Jellyfish - Even Cooler Than Octopi? Sat, 11 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 57:59 c3e86892-5460-11e8-b38c-934ee860c7ea false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em in this classic episode! full Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em in this classic episode!

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]]> Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em in this classic episode!

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]]> The Disappearance of Flight MH370, Part II The Disappearance of Flight MH370, Part II Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 50:55 42dea09e-53a3-11e8-bdec-ff58c5c9c133 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the absence of an official explanation of why flight MH 370 disappeared in 2014, conjecture and conspiracy theories have filled the vacuum. full In the absence of an official explanation of why flight MH 370 disappeared in 2014, conjecture and conspiracy theories have filled the vacuum.

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]]> In the absence of an official explanation of why flight MH 370 disappeared in 2014, conjecture and conspiracy theories have filled the vacuum.

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]]> Short Stuff: Corduroy Short Stuff: Corduroy Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 15:46 2b05cfb4-2da5-11ea-b34b-73537f847783 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Learn 12 minutes worth of stuff about corduroy today! full Learn 12 minutes worth of stuff about corduroy today!

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]]> Learn 12 minutes worth of stuff about corduroy today!

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]]> The Disappearance of Flight MH370, Part I The Disappearance of Flight MH370, Part I Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 46:35 42da642a-53a3-11e8-bdec-c7cfb7508e61 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 2014, a Boeing 777 airliner disappeared. Despite two full years of searching an area of ocean covering more than 120,000 square kilometers, it has never been found. It is the only unexplained missing vessel in modern aviation history. full In 2014, a Boeing 777 airliner disappeared. Despite two full years of searching an area of ocean covering more than 120,000 square kilometers, it has never been found. It is the only unexplained missing vessel in modern aviation history.

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]]> In 2014, a Boeing 777 airliner disappeared. Despite two full years of searching an area of ocean covering more than 120,000 square kilometers, it has never been found. It is the only unexplained missing vessel in modern aviation history.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Will Computers Replace Doctors? SYSK Selects: Will Computers Replace Doctors? Sat, 04 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 41:10 c3e32df0-5460-11e8-b38c-2b2960d232ab false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With savvy and health-conscious people taking control of their wellbeing through apps and sites, technology is meeting the desire for individuals' responsibility for their health. But is the day coming soon when doctors will be obsolete, replaced by computers that read our health-related data to treat us? We explore these questions and more in this classic episode.

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]]> With savvy and health-conscious people taking control of their wellbeing through apps and sites, technology is meeting the desire for individuals' responsibility for their health. But is the day coming soon when doctors will be obsolete, replaced by computers that read our health-related data to treat us? We explore these questions and more in this classic episode.

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]]> How Safecracking Works How Safecracking Works Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 1:03:18 42d685d0-53a3-11e8-bdec-e3191c97192b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Burglars have come up with a whole range of ways to get into a safe. There’s lock manipulation – methodically testing the dial to coax the combination from it – and if that fails you can always blow it open with nitroglycerin. Both count as safecracking. full Burglars have come up with a whole range of ways to get into a safe. There’s lock manipulation – methodically testing the dial to coax the combination from it – and if that fails you can always blow it open with nitroglycerin. Both count as safecracking.

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]]> Burglars have come up with a whole range of ways to get into a safe. There’s lock manipulation – methodically testing the dial to coax the combination from it – and if that fails you can always blow it open with nitroglycerin. Both count as safecracking.

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]]> Short Stuff: Why Does Time Speed Up As You Age? Short Stuff: Why Does Time Speed Up As You Age? Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT 16:36 7a30a60e-2332-11ea-b005-472f058c313a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s not just you – time really does seem to pass faster for people as we age. But exactly why remains a mystery, though some of the theories for why life passes by so quickly are make a lot of sense. full It’s not just you – time really does seem to pass faster for people as we age. But exactly why remains a mystery, though some of the theories for why life passes by so quickly are make a lot of sense.

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]]> It’s not just you – time really does seem to pass faster for people as we age. But exactly why remains a mystery, though some of the theories for why life passes by so quickly are make a lot of sense.

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]]> Are broken arrows a problem? Are broken arrows a problem? Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 54:44 42d26590-53a3-11e8-bdec-ab2a88e87e39 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247192aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Are broken arrows are a problem? After all, they are incidents and accidents involving nuclear warheads. Like, sometimes they go missing. But it hasn't happened much since the 50s and 60s. OR HAS IT? Learn all about them today. 

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]]> Are broken arrows are a problem? After all, they are incidents and accidents involving nuclear warheads. Like, sometimes they go missing. But it hasn't happened much since the 50s and 60s. OR HAS IT? Learn all about them today. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Wine Fraud Works SYSK Selects: How Wine Fraud Works Sat, 28 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 53:37 c3de3278-5460-11e8-b38c-bfebfbe5e0be false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in this classic episode.

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]]> Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in this classic episode.

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]]> SYSK Live: Andre the Giant SYSK Live: Andre the Giant Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:09:37 42cd45ce-53a3-11e8-bdec-2b2c7a1af19a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Andre the Giant was a giant both figuratively and literally. Sure he was a wrestler, but more than that he was a human being who left a great legacy behind. Even if you're not a wrestling fan, you can appreciate his story. Join us for this very special live edition of the story of Andre the Giant. 

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]]> Andre the Giant was a giant both figuratively and literally. Sure he was a wrestler, but more than that he was a human being who left a great legacy behind. Even if you're not a wrestling fan, you can appreciate his story. Join us for this very special live edition of the story of Andre the Giant. 

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]]> Short Stuff: The Santa Claus Association Short Stuff: The Santa Claus Association Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 15:10 8dcb2bb0-ba8a-11e8-a624-db59e98edc1a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If a con man manages to make needy Christmas wishes come true is he still a con man? (Also, Merry Christmas!) full If a con man manages to make needy Christmas wishes come true is he still a con man? (Also, Merry Christmas!)

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]]> If a con man manages to make needy Christmas wishes come true is he still a con man? (Also, Merry Christmas!)

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]]> The SYSK Holiday Spectacular The SYSK Holiday Spectacular Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 44:31 42c76726-53a3-11e8-bdec-734f1fc711aa false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's an annual treat, folks. Our holiday special is back and better than ever, and as always, brought to you ad-free. It's the least we can do. 

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]]> It's an annual treat, folks. Our holiday special is back and better than ever, and as always, brought to you ad-free. It's the least we can do. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:00:00 c3d91586-5460-11e8-b38c-a72e68fb33c9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192af 5e8c03afef0e1328247192af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all. full Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> Cave Diving: Totally Nuts Cave Diving: Totally Nuts Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 56:33 42c22202-53a3-11e8-bdec-cbe491210c61 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are extreme sports and then there is cave diving, the most extreme activity a person can engage in without leaving Earth. Cave divers stay underwater swimming miles into – that’s right – caves, where no human has ever been before. It’s pretty cool. full There are extreme sports and then there is cave diving, the most extreme activity a person can engage in without leaving Earth. Cave divers stay underwater swimming miles into – that’s right – caves, where no human has ever been before. It’s pretty cool.

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]]> There are extreme sports and then there is cave diving, the most extreme activity a person can engage in without leaving Earth. Cave divers stay underwater swimming miles into – that’s right – caves, where no human has ever been before. It’s pretty cool.

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]]> Short Stuff: Obituaries Short Stuff: Obituaries Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 15:10 3dccef88-1de7-11ea-9386-cb98a891962a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Learn everything we know about obituaries in 12 minutes! full Learn everything we know about obituaries in 12 minutes!

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]]> Learn everything we know about obituaries in 12 minutes!

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]]> MC Escher and His Trippy Art MC Escher and His Trippy Art Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:02:53 42bc8054-53a3-11e8-bdec-5b4981366091 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in today. full We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in today. 

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]]> We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in today. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Currency Works SYSK Selects: How Currency Works Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 52:12 c3d42c6a-5460-11e8-b38c-67be87cac8cb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Even if you entirely eschew the concept of money, we'll bet you'd be hard pressed not to trade in some form of currency. Learn how everything from cows to cacao beans to tiny shells from Maldives have served as currency at some time or another.

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]]> Even if you entirely eschew the concept of money, we'll bet you'd be hard pressed not to trade in some form of currency. Learn how everything from cows to cacao beans to tiny shells from Maldives have served as currency at some time or another.

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]]> How Anorexia and Bulimia Work How Anorexia and Bulimia Work Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:05:34 42b82bb2-53a3-11e8-bdec-5b2d036fd989 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Anorexia and bulimia - those twin eating disorders that seem so common and maybe even just a phase for a teenage girl – are actually the deadliest mental illnesses in America. Cultivating an eating disorder can create issues that can last a lifetime. full Anorexia and bulimia - those twin eating disorders that seem so common and maybe even just a phase for a teenage girl – are actually the deadliest mental illnesses in America. Cultivating an eating disorder can create issues that can last a lifetime.

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]]> Anorexia and bulimia - those twin eating disorders that seem so common and maybe even just a phase for a teenage girl – are actually the deadliest mental illnesses in America. Cultivating an eating disorder can create issues that can last a lifetime.

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]]> Short Stuff: Whisky or Bourbon? Short Stuff: Whisky or Bourbon? Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 15:30 8dc4b88e-ba8a-11e8-a624-bf3a378d7c04 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What's the difference between whisky and bourbon? We'll tell you if you care to listen.

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]]> What's the difference between whisky and bourbon? We'll tell you if you care to listen.

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]]> Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gin Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gin Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 54:19 42b3b7e4-53a3-11e8-bdec-8bf11db2a69a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If there's one thing we've learned about Chuck over the years it's that he loves his gin. And he loves it even more now that understands it. Pour yourself a martini and cozy up to the gin-cast. 

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]]> If there's one thing we've learned about Chuck over the years it's that he loves his gin. And he loves it even more now that understands it. Pour yourself a martini and cozy up to the gin-cast. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Amnesia Works SYSK Selects: How Amnesia Works Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:04:55 c3cf2fbc-5460-11e8-b38c-77bcec3068ca false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Those movies where someone gets hit on the head and can't remember who they are anymore? They're actually not too far off from the reality of amnesia. Learn everything about this bizarre and life-robbing condition with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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]]> Those movies where someone gets hit on the head and can't remember who they are anymore? They're actually not too far off from the reality of amnesia. Learn everything about this bizarre and life-robbing condition with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's a gap year anyway?]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:18:05 GMT 57:00 42ae656e-53a3-11e8-bdec-b7350357a1eb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Chuck thought a gap year was post college. Turns out, it's a post high school year off from academics, where you travel the world, help others, and find yourself. Should you do it? We say "yes!" If you can afford it that is. 

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]]> Chuck thought a gap year was post college. Turns out, it's a post high school year off from academics, where you travel the world, help others, and find yourself. Should you do it? We say "yes!" If you can afford it that is. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Macadamia Nuts Short Stuff: Macadamia Nuts Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 14:37 8dc19514-ba8a-11e8-a624-23bd93d8929c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Macadamia nuts aren't nuts! They're seeds! And they are delicious. And good for you in the right amount. Learn all about them today.

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]]> Macadamia nuts aren't nuts! They're seeds! And they are delicious. And good for you in the right amount. Learn all about them today.

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]]> Did Climate Cause the Collapse of the Maya? Did Climate Cause the Collapse of the Maya? Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT 49:14 42aa95e2-53a3-11e8-bdec-df9a08cdad0c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After millennia of development, the Maya culture suddenly collapsed at its peak. Why is one of the biggest mysteries of history. One theory says catastrophic climate change was the cause. And it may have happened to other cultures too. full After millennia of development, the Maya culture suddenly collapsed at its peak. Why is one of the biggest mysteries of history. One theory says catastrophic climate change was the cause. And it may have happened to other cultures too.

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]]> After millennia of development, the Maya culture suddenly collapsed at its peak. Why is one of the biggest mysteries of history. One theory says catastrophic climate change was the cause. And it may have happened to other cultures too.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Fractals - Whoa SYSK Selects: Fractals - Whoa Sat, 30 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 41:22 c3c9f7fe-5460-11e8-b38c-831114fb5b31 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247192bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II. Get blown away by fractals in this classic episode. full In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II. Get blown away by fractals in this classic episode.

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]]> In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II. Get blown away by fractals in this classic episode.

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]]> Introducing: Finding Fred Introducing: Finding Fred Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:45:19 GMT 2:38 d4753926-12d0-11ea-b11d-fb8c74c677da false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247192bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Are you a good neighbor? trailer Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was not a simple show. And Fred Rogers was not a simple man. He was radical. Spiritual. Revolutionary. Maybe even subversive. Bestselling author and cultural critic Carvell Wallace hosts this 10-part series about the life, thinking and work of Fred Rogers, and asks what the cardigan wearing host of a decades-old children's show can tell us about how to get by in today's chaotic world. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Listen to Finding Fred everywhere podcasts are found: https://megaphone.link/findingfred

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]]> Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was not a simple show. And Fred Rogers was not a simple man. He was radical. Spiritual. Revolutionary. Maybe even subversive. Bestselling author and cultural critic Carvell Wallace hosts this 10-part series about the life, thinking and work of Fred Rogers, and asks what the cardigan wearing host of a decades-old children's show can tell us about how to get by in today's chaotic world. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Listen to Finding Fred everywhere podcasts are found: https://megaphone.link/findingfred

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]]> <![CDATA[How Conversion Therapy Doesn't Work]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:09:00 42a68c9a-53a3-11e8-bdec-ff08dedac2bd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247192bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Conversion therapy is a misguided attempt by religious zealots to convert people from gay to straight. News flash - it doesn't work. Learn all about this abhorrent practice today.

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]]> Conversion therapy is a misguided attempt by religious zealots to convert people from gay to straight. News flash - it doesn't work. Learn all about this abhorrent practice today.

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]]> Short Stuff: Niagara Falls Dewatered Short Stuff: Niagara Falls Dewatered Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 17:04 8dbe6ede-ba8a-11e8-a624-bb264091322e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192be 5e8c03afef0e1328247192be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers turned off one of the main waterfalls at Niagara Falls to see what could be done to preserve it. They found two corpses, one carcass and lots of pennies. full In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers turned off one of the main waterfalls at Niagara Falls to see what could be done to preserve it. They found two corpses, one carcass and lots of pennies.

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]]> In 1969, the Army Corps of Engineers turned off one of the main waterfalls at Niagara Falls to see what could be done to preserve it. They found two corpses, one carcass and lots of pennies.

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]]> How Carbon-14 Dating Works How Carbon-14 Dating Works Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 1:01:00 42a2d30c-53a3-11e8-bdec-67ba1d3872f7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247192bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Some of the carbon dioxide in your body is radioactive! Don’t worry, it won’t harm you (not sure why we used an exclamation point there). Instead, it might someday be detected by future archaeologists to determine how long ago you walked the Earth. full Some of the carbon dioxide in your body is radioactive! Don’t worry, it won’t harm you (not sure why we used an exclamation point there). Instead, it might someday be detected by future archaeologists to determine how long ago you walked the Earth.

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]]> Some of the carbon dioxide in your body is radioactive! Don’t worry, it won’t harm you (not sure why we used an exclamation point there). Instead, it might someday be detected by future archaeologists to determine how long ago you walked the Earth.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Have all the good ideas already been discovered? SYSK Selects: Have all the good ideas already been discovered? Sat, 23 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 39:35 c3c5155e-5460-11e8-b38c-af41474a9c4a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures.

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]]> It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures.

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]]> What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy? What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy? Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 54:47 429ea84a-53a3-11e8-bdec-5b4e45119f9c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays). full Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays).

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]]> Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays).

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]]> Short Stuff: Backyard Burials Short Stuff: Backyard Burials Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 15:02 8dbb4952-ba8a-11e8-a624-8304886fc292 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Time was that you’d bury a deceased relative in your yard; now it’s just weird. But it’s still legal – and if you want to do it, here’s how! full Time was that you’d bury a deceased relative in your yard; now it’s just weird. But it’s still legal – and if you want to do it, here’s how!

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]]> Time was that you’d bury a deceased relative in your yard; now it’s just weird. But it’s still legal – and if you want to do it, here’s how!

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]]> The Murder Mystery of Ötzi the Iceman The Murder Mystery of Ötzi the Iceman Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 58:58 429ae8c2-53a3-11e8-bdec-f3bc03a97846 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c About 5,300 years ago a Copper Age shepherd was murdered. He just happened to die in a place where his body was so well preserved that gave researchers an actual shot at determining the course of his final day on Earth. full About 5,300 years ago a Copper Age shepherd was murdered. He just happened to die in a place where his body was so well preserved that gave researchers an actual shot at determining the course of his final day on Earth.

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]]> About 5,300 years ago a Copper Age shepherd was murdered. He just happened to die in a place where his body was so well preserved that gave researchers an actual shot at determining the course of his final day on Earth.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Salt Works SYSK Selects: How Salt Works Sat, 16 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 48:55 c3c01608-5460-11e8-b38c-fb314f3c4cb7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full A Roman senator once said, "Mankind can live without gold, but not without salt." Right he was. The human body needs salt so much we have developed a taste for it specifically. But too much salt can be toxic. Learn about salt's role in human history and how we get it from the Earth in this classic episode.

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]]> A Roman senator once said, "Mankind can live without gold, but not without salt." Right he was. The human body needs salt so much we have developed a taste for it specifically. But too much salt can be toxic. Learn about salt's role in human history and how we get it from the Earth in this classic episode.

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]]> NYC Water: An Engineering Marvel NYC Water: An Engineering Marvel Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 53:28 42967454-53a3-11e8-bdec-33f8fc35aa8f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Getting the rain and melted snow from upstate NY into the taps of every NYC resident and business is one of the great feats of engineering. Does it taste great and make perfect bagels and pizza crust? Sources say yes! full Getting the rain and melted snow from upstate NY into the taps of every NYC resident and business is one of the great feats of engineering. Does it taste great and make perfect bagels and pizza crust? Sources say yes!

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]]> Getting the rain and melted snow from upstate NY into the taps of every NYC resident and business is one of the great feats of engineering. Does it taste great and make perfect bagels and pizza crust? Sources say yes!

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]]> Short Stuff: The Conch Republic Short Stuff: The Conch Republic Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 16:31 8db8290c-ba8a-11e8-a624-d7b8b1799fba false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in 1982, Key West seceded from the United States. Don’t believe us? It’s true! Just listen to the episode, will you? full Back in 1982, Key West seceded from the United States. Don’t believe us? It’s true! Just listen to the episode, will you?

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]]> Back in 1982, Key West seceded from the United States. Don’t believe us? It’s true! Just listen to the episode, will you?

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]]> Augmented Reality: Coming Soon? Augmented Reality: Coming Soon? Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:47:00 GMT 1:03:39 42926454-53a3-11e8-bdec-07a0fee42f0f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Augmented reality adds a digital layer over the real world and soon it will revolutionize how we live. Ultra-tailored information will be everywhere we look, creating a richer, more personalized experience in everything from surgery to walking down the street. full Augmented reality adds a digital layer over the real world and soon it will revolutionize how we live. Ultra-tailored information will be everywhere we look, creating a richer, more personalized experience in everything from surgery to walking down the street.

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]]> Augmented reality adds a digital layer over the real world and soon it will revolutionize how we live. Ultra-tailored information will be everywhere we look, creating a richer, more personalized experience in everything from surgery to walking down the street.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Can you Treat Mental Illness with Psychedelics? SYSK Selects: Can you Treat Mental Illness with Psychedelics? Sat, 09 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 46:08 c3bae200-5460-11e8-b38c-67911c936abd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.

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]]> Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.

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]]> Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautiful Gibberish Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautiful Gibberish Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 48:17 428ea058-53a3-11e8-bdec-a3c2c1ff5888 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What is Cockney Rhyming Slang? It's complicated and its origins are unclear. Learn everything we know about it today. 

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]]> What is Cockney Rhyming Slang? It's complicated and its origins are unclear. Learn everything we know about it today. 

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]]> How Ironman Triathlons Work How Ironman Triathlons Work Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:29:00 GMT 1:01:13 428aaeda-53a3-11e8-bdec-27cad60cc3a1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure, you could train for months to finish a marathon, but why not make things interesting? Ironman triathlons add a 2-mile swim and a 118-mile bike race before the marathon leg. It’s as grueling as it sounds. full Sure, you could train for months to finish a marathon, but why not make things interesting? Ironman triathlons add a 2.4-mile swim and a 112-mile bike race before the marathon leg. It’s as grueling as it sounds. 

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]]> Sure, you could train for months to finish a marathon, but why not make things interesting? Ironman triathlons add a 2.4-mile swim and a 112-mile bike race before the marathon leg. It’s as grueling as it sounds. 

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]]> Short Stuff: The History of Paternity Testing Short Stuff: The History of Paternity Testing Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT 13:57 8db4ee4a-ba8a-11e8-a624-33ea3842f4bc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247192cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Paternity testing. It wasn't science for many years, yet they still tried to do it. Learn all about it in 12 minutes.

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]]> Paternity testing. It wasn't science for many years, yet they still tried to do it. Learn all about it in 12 minutes.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Halitosis - Worst Smell Ever? SYSK Selects: Halitosis - Worst Smell Ever? Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT 40:17 c3b5ba64-5460-11e8-b38c-93495732c268 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247192cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath in this classic episode. full Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath in this classic episode.

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]]> Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath in this classic episode.

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]]> SYSK’s Scare Your Socks Off Halloween Spooktacular 2019 SYSK’s Scare Your Socks Off Halloween Spooktacular 2019 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 40:29 428161fe-53a3-11e8-bdec-e7cd751ce47c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247192cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck chose a truly unsettling story by one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time – Philip K Dick. Join the boys as they read “The Hanging Stranger,” complete with scary sound effects by the Extraordinary Jeri! full Josh and Chuck chose a truly unsettling story by one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time – Philip K Dick. Join the boys as they read “The Hanging Stranger,” complete with scary sound effects by the Extraordinary Jeri!

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]]> Josh and Chuck chose a truly unsettling story by one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time – Philip K Dick. Join the boys as they read “The Hanging Stranger,” complete with scary sound effects by the Extraordinary Jeri!

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]]> Short Stuff: Our Shortie Halloween Spooktacular Short Stuff: Our Shortie Halloween Spooktacular Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:02 8db1c4a4-ba8a-11e8-a624-7ff5a892de16 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Join us today as we read three short horror selections from Ambrose Bierce. full Join us today as we read three short horror selections from Ambrose Bierce. 

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]]> Join us today as we read three short horror selections from Ambrose Bierce. 

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]]> Where Did Trick-Or-Treating Come From? Where Did Trick-Or-Treating Come From? Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 56:20 428665a0-53a3-11e8-bdec-b71bd04ce24e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247192cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We aren’t exactly sure who invented trick-or-treating – kids who realized they could extort adults for candy, or adults who bought off kids in exchange for laying off pranks? The bigger question is: Will trick-or-treating survive the 21st century? full We aren’t exactly sure who invented trick-or-treating – kids who realized they could extort adults for candy, or adults who bought off kids in exchange for laying off pranks? The bigger question is: Will trick-or-treating survive the 21st century?

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]]> We aren’t exactly sure who invented trick-or-treating – kids who realized they could extort adults for candy, or adults who bought off kids in exchange for laying off pranks? The bigger question is: Will trick-or-treating survive the 21st century?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Haunted House Attractions Work SYSK Selects: How Haunted House Attractions Work Sat, 26 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 53:55 c3b0b56e-5460-11e8-b38c-9f76afad3ce8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you. full Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you.

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]]> Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you.

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]]> How Historic Districts Work How Historic Districts Work Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 50:15 427cbf78-53a3-11e8-bdec-07711ac90887 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A fascinating thing about Americans is that we can disagree on anything. Such is the case with historic districts – areas of historic importance protected by local laws. Seems innocuous, but are they also to blame for the affordable housing crisis? full A fascinating thing about Americans is that we can disagree on anything. Such is the case with historic districts – areas of historic importance protected by local laws. Seems innocuous, but are they also to blame for the affordable housing crisis?

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]]> A fascinating thing about Americans is that we can disagree on anything. Such is the case with historic districts – areas of historic importance protected by local laws. Seems innocuous, but are they also to blame for the affordable housing crisis?

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]]> Short Stuff: The Toxic Death of Gloria Ramirez Short Stuff: The Toxic Death of Gloria Ramirez Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:15 8dae96b2-ba8a-11e8-a624-5b4d92fad720 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1994 the body of a woman who died in a California ER somehow became toxic and sickened 24 people. To this day, no one is sure what happened. full In 1994 the body of a woman who died in a California ER somehow became toxic and sickened 24 people. To this day, no one is sure what happened.

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]]> In 1994 the body of a woman who died in a California ER somehow became toxic and sickened 24 people. To this day, no one is sure what happened.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with subpoenas?]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 56:58 42776212-53a3-11e8-bdec-c3bacfa1274f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Subpoenas are all the rage. But what do they even mean if someone can just ignore it? Learn this and a lot more in today's episode. 

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]]> Subpoenas are all the rage. But what do they even mean if someone can just ignore it? Learn this and a lot more in today's episode. 

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: The 'Satanic Panic' of the 1980s]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:02:14 c3ab99c6-5460-11e8-b38c-2f7f626334fd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the late 1980s, the United States experienced a "Satanic Panic," leading parents to fear for the safety of their children. But were there any real examples of Satanic ritual abuse? Find out this and more in this classic episode.

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]]> In the late 1980s, the United States experienced a "Satanic Panic," leading parents to fear for the safety of their children. But were there any real examples of Satanic ritual abuse? Find out this and more in this classic episode.

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]]> How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt II How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt II Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 49:46 42722838-53a3-11e8-bdec-17893754917a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A rash of UFO sightings kicks off a new spike in America’s UFO fever and new headaches for the Air Force, which continues to reluctantly investigate. After becoming a laughingstock for its limp explanations, the Air Force looks for an exit from the UFO biz. full A rash of UFO sightings kicks off a new spike in America’s UFO fever and new headaches for the Air Force, which continues to reluctantly investigate. After becoming a laughingstock for its limp explanations, the Air Force looks for an exit from the UFO biz.

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]]> A rash of UFO sightings kicks off a new spike in America’s UFO fever and new headaches for the Air Force, which continues to reluctantly investigate. After becoming a laughingstock for its limp explanations, the Air Force looks for an exit from the UFO biz.

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]]> Short Stuff: The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce Short Stuff: The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:35 8dab3300-ba8a-11e8-a624-1fabe06576f6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ambrose Bierce was a journalist and writer of short stories. He also disappeared rather mysteriously. Listen in and learn of the various theories on what happened to him. full Ambrose Bierce was a journalist and writer of short stories. He also disappeared rather mysteriously. Listen in and learn of the various theories on what happened to him. 

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]]> Ambrose Bierce was a journalist and writer of short stories. He also disappeared rather mysteriously. Listen in and learn of the various theories on what happened to him. 

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]]> How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt I How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt I Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 46:31 426df79a-53a3-11e8-bdec-d7011ea4764d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In June of 1947, a flying saucer was sighted by a pilot in Washington. That first report opened the floodgates and a UFO hysteria set in. Were they aliens? Time travelers? Russians? The Air Force began an investigation that lasted for decades. full Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Black Boxes Work SYSK Selects: How Black Boxes Work Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 42:16 c3a6ac4a-5460-11e8-b38c-1bb4322aa662 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Black boxes are designed to be the only survivor of plane crashes so they can live to tell the tale of what went wrong to prevent future accidents. Sit in with Josh and Chuck and learn about how these grim devices are made, how they're tested and the tales they've told, in this classic episode.

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]]> Black boxes are designed to be the only survivor of plane crashes so they can live to tell the tale of what went wrong to prevent future accidents. Sit in with Josh and Chuck and learn about how these grim devices are made, how they're tested and the tales they've told, in this classic episode.

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]]> The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:09:23 4265fe0a-53a3-11e8-bdec-bb9224805cc5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Who wants fresh honey? We do! Learn all about the ancient art of beekeeping today. full Who wants fresh honey? We do! Learn all about the ancient art of beekeeping today.

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]]> Who wants fresh honey? We do! Learn all about the ancient art of beekeeping today.

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]]> <![CDATA[Short Stuff: The Devil's Den]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:32 8da7d16a-ba8a-11e8-a624-1f8dc10473c0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192da 5e8c03afef0e1328247192da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Devil's Den is the sight of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Is it haunted? Nope. But still creepy. 

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]]> The Devil's Den is the sight of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Is it haunted? Nope. But still creepy. 

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]]> How Environmental Psychology Works How Environmental Psychology Works Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 54:29 426a02ac-53a3-11e8-bdec-1385534fd6a8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192db 5e8c03afef0e1328247192db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 60s, psychology expanded from exploring inside the mind to exploring the inside of buildings. Environmental psychology looks at how our spaces affect us – from how a busy mall can create a panic attack to how looking at nature can speed recovery from surgery. full In the 60s, psychology expanded from exploring inside the mind to exploring the inside of buildings. Environmental psychology looks at how our spaces affect us – from how a busy mall can create a panic attack to how looking at nature can speed recovery from surgery.

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]]> In the 60s, psychology expanded from exploring inside the mind to exploring the inside of buildings. Environmental psychology looks at how our spaces affect us – from how a busy mall can create a panic attack to how looking at nature can speed recovery from surgery.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Pez Works SYSK Selects: How Pez Works Sat, 05 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 47:59 c3a1f236-5460-11e8-b38c-3f06adb4a254 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247192dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born. Explore Pez history and culture with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. full PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born. Explore Pez history and culture with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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]]> PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born. Explore Pez history and culture with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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]]> What were the Freedom Schools? What were the Freedom Schools? Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 51:19 42624210-53a3-11e8-bdec-53ddd0819317 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247192dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Freedom Schools were set up in Mississippi in the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, with the aim of giving young black school children agency and a future. They remain one of the more inspiring and progressive programs in American History, yet so few know about them. We're hoping to change that. 

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]]> Freedom Schools were set up in Mississippi in the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, with the aim of giving young black school children agency and a future. They remain one of the more inspiring and progressive programs in American History, yet so few know about them. We're hoping to change that. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Short Stuff: Fish n' Chips]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:51 8da49aea-ba8a-11e8-a624-f3ad2305e6b9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192de 5e8c03afef0e1328247192de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full How did these two wonderful strangers meet up and become best friends? The answers lie within today's short stuff. 

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]]> How did these two wonderful strangers meet up and become best friends? The answers lie within today's short stuff. 

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]]> Guardian Angels: Behind the Red Beret Guardian Angels: Behind the Red Beret Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:45:41 425e30ee-53a3-11e8-bdec-6feae6645c2e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192df 5e8c03afef0e1328247192df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you grew up in the 1980s, then you know who the Guardian Angels are. If you don't then you're in for quite a story. Listen in! 

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]]> If you grew up in the 1980s, then you know who the Guardian Angels are. If you don't then you're in for quite a story. Listen in! 

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]]> SYSK Selects: What Happened at Kent State? SYSK Selects: What Happened at Kent State? Sat, 28 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 44:14 c39d096a-5460-11e8-b38c-ff329b497aab false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place? Learn more in this classic episode. full On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place? Learn more in this classic episode.

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]]> On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place? Learn more in this classic episode.

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]]> What are paraphilias? What are paraphilias? Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:42:03 GMT 57:39 424ba974-53a3-11e8-bdec-2723708cb650 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck dive into the world of paraphilias so you can get the skinny in 45 minutes or less. full Josh and Chuck dive into the world of paraphilias so you can get the skinny in 45 minutes or less. 

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]]> Josh and Chuck dive into the world of paraphilias so you can get the skinny in 45 minutes or less. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Dare Stones Short Stuff: Dare Stones Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 17:32 8d9e45aa-ba8a-11e8-a624-8bac9c69112a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What happened to the Lost Colonists who disappeared from Roanoke Island in the 1580s remains a mystery to this day. But it’s possible a carved stone a man vacationing in North Carolina found in the 1930s may have solved it – if the stone isn’t a hoax. full What happened to the Lost Colonists who disappeared from Roanoke Island in the 1580s remains a mystery to this day. But it’s possible a carved stone a man vacationing in North Carolina found in the 1930s may have solved it – if the stone isn’t a hoax.

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]]> What happened to the Lost Colonists who disappeared from Roanoke Island in the 1580s remains a mystery to this day. But it’s possible a carved stone a man vacationing in North Carolina found in the 1930s may have solved it – if the stone isn’t a hoax.

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]]> We Are Running Out of Sand and That Actually Matters We Are Running Out of Sand and That Actually Matters Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 51:22 4250a168-53a3-11e8-bdec-dbdb750562dc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sand, we’re beginning to realize, is a non-renewable resource - and we are consuming it at a voracious pace. We use it in every construction project around the world and to create new land. And we’re wrecking the ecosystems we mine sand from. full Sand, we’re beginning to realize, is a non-renewable resource - and we are consuming it at a voracious pace. We use it in every construction project around the world and to create new land. And we’re wrecking the ecosystems we mine sand from.

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]]> Sand, we’re beginning to realize, is a non-renewable resource - and we are consuming it at a voracious pace. We use it in every construction project around the world and to create new land. And we’re wrecking the ecosystems we mine sand from.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Could You Live Without a Refrigerator? SYSK Selects: Could You Live Without a Refrigerator? Sat, 21 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 42:32 c3985a78-5460-11e8-b38c-6304bf816330 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Do you know that hulking refrigerator in your kitchen emits CO2 thanks to the electricity it uses each year? It's a comparatively small amount, in truth, but enough that some people have foresworn their fridge and adopted a life without one. See how they do it in this classic episode.

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]]> Do you know that hulking refrigerator in your kitchen emits CO2 thanks to the electricity it uses each year? It's a comparatively small amount, in truth, but enough that some people have foresworn their fridge and adopted a life without one. See how they do it in this classic episode.

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]]> How the US Interstate System Works How the US Interstate System Works Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 42474cf8-53a3-11e8-bdec-17f3dd076c07 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Wait! This is actually a good episode! It turns out that America’s 48,000 miles of superhighways – possibly the largest civil works project in the history of humanity – may have also ruined what made America a cool place. full Wait! This is actually a good episode! It turns out that America’s 48,000 miles of superhighways – possibly the largest civil works project in the history of humanity – may have also ruined what made America a cool place.

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]]> Wait! This is actually a good episode! It turns out that America’s 48,000 miles of superhighways – possibly the largest civil works project in the history of humanity – may have also ruined what made America a cool place.

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]]> Short Stuff: Scurvy Short Stuff: Scurvy Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:05 8d9b208c-ba8a-11e8-a624-ab9a27300e50 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Scurvy seems like a terrible way to go: Your gums swell so you can’t eat, your teeth fall out and your brain and/or heart hemorrhages. Fortunately, all you need is an orange to cure you. Or some – blech – broccoli. full Scurvy seems like a terrible way to go: Your gums swell so you can’t eat, your teeth fall out and your brain and/or heart hemorrhages. Fortunately, all you need is an orange to cure you. Or some – blech – broccoli. 

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]]> Scurvy seems like a terrible way to go: Your gums swell so you can’t eat, your teeth fall out and your brain and/or heart hemorrhages. Fortunately, all you need is an orange to cure you. Or some – blech – broccoli. 

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]]> The Skinny on Lyme Disease The Skinny on Lyme Disease Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 53:07 4254ffe2-53a3-11e8-bdec-73cf50153c1d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you live in the Northeastern U.S. then you may know someone who has had Lyme disease. But it's spreading all over the country and parts of the world. Learn all about this tick-borne disease today. 

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]]> If you live in the Northeastern U.S. then you may know someone who has had Lyme disease. But it's spreading all over the country and parts of the world. Learn all about this tick-borne disease today. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Wills Work SYSK Selects: How Wills Work Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 44:40 c3937166-5460-11e8-b38c-2be214f806eb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether it's oral, scrawled in blood or signed on a deathbed everyone should have a will. But how do they actually work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explain that "of sound mind" thing in this classic episode.

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]]> Whether it's oral, scrawled in blood or signed on a deathbed everyone should have a will. But how do they actually work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explain that "of sound mind" thing in this classic episode.

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]]> Special Effects: A Short History Special Effects: A Short History Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:00:43 42411acc-53a3-11e8-bdec-93126e104068 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class. full Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.

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]]> Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.

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]]> Short Stuff: Papasan Chairs Short Stuff: Papasan Chairs Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:08 8da16cf8-ba8a-11e8-a624-3fb409d558f8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Oh, the papasan. What a chair! But where did it come from? And what does the name mean? The answers lie within. full Oh, the papasan. What a chair! But where did it come from? And what does the name mean? The answers lie within.

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]]> Oh, the papasan. What a chair! But where did it come from? And what does the name mean? The answers lie within.

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]]> How Government Shutdowns Work How Government Shutdowns Work Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:26:15 GMT 58:06 42593db4-53a3-11e8-bdec-2bcee99f5895 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247192eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Every year Congress decides how the federal government will spend money. Simple enough, but in practice politics tend to mess it up. Sometimes it gets so messy the budget doesn’t get passed and parts of the government shut down. Then the hurting begins. full Every year Congress decides how the federal government will spend money. Simple enough, but in practice politics tend to mess it up. Sometimes it gets so messy the budget doesn’t get passed and parts of the government shut down. Then the hurting begins.

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]]> Every year Congress decides how the federal government will spend money. Simple enough, but in practice politics tend to mess it up. Sometimes it gets so messy the budget doesn’t get passed and parts of the government shut down. Then the hurting begins.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Ouija Boards Work SYSK Selects: How Ouija Boards Work Sat, 07 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 39:28 c38e867e-5460-11e8-b38c-0f95bfe9e99b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Although most people who've used Ouija boards don't think they're communicating with the beyond, there is something mysterious about how it works. Learn the ins and outs of the popular parlor game that sprang directly from the 19th-century spiritualism movement in this classic episode.

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]]> Although most people who've used Ouija boards don't think they're communicating with the beyond, there is something mysterious about how it works. Learn the ins and outs of the popular parlor game that sprang directly from the 19th-century spiritualism movement in this classic episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with MSG?]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:01:52 423d271e-53a3-11e8-bdec-ff416ca3b0eb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c MSG got a bad rap in the 70s and 80s. But what is it exactly and how bad is it for you? The answers to those questions lie within. full MSG got a bad rap in the 70s and 80s. But what is it exactly and how bad is it for you? The answers to those questions lie within. 

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]]> MSG got a bad rap in the 70s and 80s. But what is it exactly and how bad is it for you? The answers to those questions lie within. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Barbed Wire Short Stuff: Barbed Wire Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:05 8d97fab0-ba8a-11e8-a624-0f8c646ec0f2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Barbed wire changed the Western US as much as the railroad and the six-shooter. Before barbed wire arrived, the West was free and open; after, the West became concentrated in the hands of a few big ranchers. No wonder it was called “devil’s rope.” full Barbed wire changed the Western US as much as the railroad and the six-shooter. Before barbed wire arrived, the West was free and open; after, the West became concentrated in the hands of a few big ranchers. No wonder it was called “devil’s rope.”

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]]> Barbed wire changed the Western US as much as the railroad and the six-shooter. Before barbed wire arrived, the West was free and open; after, the West became concentrated in the hands of a few big ranchers. No wonder it was called “devil’s rope.”

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]]> <![CDATA[Ed Gein: The Serial Killer's Serial Killer]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:24:42 GMT 52:04 4238d3f8-53a3-11e8-bdec-6fa224aefbcc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Any movie featuring a deranged killer who’s perversely devoted to his mother and makes things out of human skin has a real-life person named Ed Gein to thank for inspiration. He was Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface all rolled into one. full Any movie featuring a deranged killer who’s perversely devoted to his mother and makes things out of human skin has a real-life person named Ed Gein to thank for inspiration. He was Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface all rolled into one.

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]]> Any movie featuring a deranged killer who’s perversely devoted to his mother and makes things out of human skin has a real-life person named Ed Gein to thank for inspiration. He was Buffalo Bill, Norman Bates, and Leatherface all rolled into one.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Icebergs Work SYSK Selects: How Icebergs Work Sat, 31 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 40:38 c3898d40-5460-11e8-b38c-db04383e5106 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Icebergs: floating chunks of ice. True, but whoa there. Scientists are learning that there's a lot more to icebergs. Appropriately enough, we've only come to understand the tip of the iceberg and recent research shows there's plenty more to uncover.

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]]> Icebergs: floating chunks of ice. True, but whoa there. Scientists are learning that there's a lot more to icebergs. Appropriately enough, we've only come to understand the tip of the iceberg and recent research shows there's plenty more to uncover.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Rubik's Cube Episode]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:16:00 GMT 54:04 4234c31c-53a3-11e8-bdec-4381472d6f5e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Rubik's Cubes. Ronald Reagan. Jerry Falwell. Just Say No. One of these things was awesome. Take a guess and hop on board the 80s train. 

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]]> Rubik's Cubes. Ronald Reagan. Jerry Falwell. Just Say No. One of these things was awesome. Take a guess and hop on board the 80s train. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Dead Bodies and Airline Codes Short Stuff: Dead Bodies and Airline Codes Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:00:00 GMT 15:45 8d94cd40-ba8a-11e8-a624-a7aa94b4433c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Did you know there are airline codes for pilots and flight attendants? And some of them have to do with dead bodies on board? Learn all about it today! full Did you know there are airline codes for pilots and flight attendants? And some of them have to do with dead bodies on board? Learn all about it today!

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]]> Did you know there are airline codes for pilots and flight attendants? And some of them have to do with dead bodies on board? Learn all about it today!

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]]> A Brief Overview of Punk Rock A Brief Overview of Punk Rock Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:24:58 GMT 57:31 42301c86-53a3-11e8-bdec-470ffa8f1700 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Punk rock really needs about 10 episodes to do it justice, but we'll try and tackle anyway. Learn all about this movement right now. 

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]]> Punk rock really needs about 10 episodes to do it justice, but we'll try and tackle anyway. Learn all about this movement right now. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Sleepwalking Works SYSK Selects: How Sleepwalking Works Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 32:20 c38490f6-5460-11e8-b38c-5b5549c577e4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works. full Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.

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]]> Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.

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]]> How Ventriloquism Works How Ventriloquism Works Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 54:27 422c3cba-53a3-11e8-bdec-5bf113d630ad false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ventriloquism – where a skilled performer “throws” their voice, making it seem like a dummy on their knee is talking – has taken a long, circuitous road from early prophets, to witches, then finally to the stage. Get to the bottom of this uncanny trick. full Ventriloquism – where a skilled performer “throws” their voice, making it seem like a dummy on their knee is talking – has taken a long, circuitous road from early prophets, to witches, then finally to the stage. Get to the bottom of this uncanny trick.

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]]> Ventriloquism – where a skilled performer “throws” their voice, making it seem like a dummy on their knee is talking – has taken a long, circuitous road from early prophets, to witches, then finally to the stage. Get to the bottom of this uncanny trick.

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]]> Short Stuff: Horseshoe Crab Blood Short Stuff: Horseshoe Crab Blood Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 15:16 8d91960c-ba8a-11e8-a624-3fd25a38768e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Perhaps the most expensive liquid on the planet is the blue blood that comes from horseshoe crabs. Researchers realized that horseshoe crab blood could indicate the presence of pathogens and the massive, ongoing horseshoe crab harvest began. full Perhaps the most expensive liquid on the planet is the blue blood that comes from horseshoe crabs. Researchers realized that horseshoe crab blood could indicate the presence of pathogens and the massive, ongoing horseshoe crab harvest began. 

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]]> Perhaps the most expensive liquid on the planet is the blue blood that comes from horseshoe crabs. Researchers realized that horseshoe crab blood could indicate the presence of pathogens and the massive, ongoing horseshoe crab harvest began. 

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]]> Nuclear Semiotics: How to Talk to Future Humans Nuclear Semiotics: How to Talk to Future Humans Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 59:00 422838d6-53a3-11e8-bdec-0feffc0b25ed false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The nuclear waste we produce will be dangerous for a very long time. We’ve figured out how to safely store it in the earth until it’s no longer a biohazard. Now we just have to figure out how to warn humans 10,000 years in the future to stay away from it. full The nuclear waste we produce will be dangerous for a very long time. We’ve figured out how to safely store it in the earth until it’s no longer a biohazard. Now we just have to figure out how to warn humans 10,000 years in the future to stay away from it.

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]]> The nuclear waste we produce will be dangerous for a very long time. We’ve figured out how to safely store it in the earth until it’s no longer a biohazard. Now we just have to figure out how to warn humans 10,000 years in the future to stay away from it.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Are We in a Cyberwar? SYSK Selects: Are We in a Cyberwar? Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 34:57 c37fa852-5460-11e8-b38c-1b01c9010bdc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's a secret war going on around us, and it's happening on a daily basis. The Air Force has a unit specifically designed to carry out and defend against cyberwar. Go deep into this alarming type of war in this classic episode.

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]]> There's a secret war going on around us, and it's happening on a daily basis. The Air Force has a unit specifically designed to carry out and defend against cyberwar. Go deep into this alarming type of war in this classic episode.

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]]> How Peyote Works How Peyote Works Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 46:10 421f60bc-53a3-11e8-bdec-e3fd27b8bf2b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247192f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck have tackled a lot of drugs on the show, but peyote has loomed like a bad Jim Morrison poem. Learn all about this plant today. full Josh and Chuck have tackled a lot of drugs on the show, but peyote has loomed like a bad Jim Morrison poem. Learn all about this plant today. 

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]]> Josh and Chuck have tackled a lot of drugs on the show, but peyote has loomed like a bad Jim Morrison poem. Learn all about this plant today. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Petrichor Short Stuff: Petrichor Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:36 8d8e5802-ba8a-11e8-a624-eb93c40ea1e3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247192fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know that amazing smell when it rains? Kind of clean, kind of earthy, one of a kind? It turns out that a miracle of nature produces it. full You know that amazing smell when it rains? Kind of clean, kind of earthy, one of a kind? It turns out that a miracle of nature produces it.

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]]> You know that amazing smell when it rains? Kind of clean, kind of earthy, one of a kind? It turns out that a miracle of nature produces it.

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]]> Solar Power: The Future or What? Solar Power: The Future or What? Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:06:56 4224450a-53a3-11e8-bdec-bbb5c1c64fce false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247192fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We’ve been promised solar energy for a while now – where is it? Turns out, it’s been quietly and steadily growing across the world. And with a few breakthroughs, we just may be able to say goodbye to fossil fuels. Learn about sun-based energy in this episode. full We’ve been promised solar energy for a while now – where is it? Turns out, it’s been quietly and steadily growing across the world. And with a few breakthroughs, we just may be able to say goodbye to fossil fuels. Learn about sun-based energy in this episode.

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]]> We’ve been promised solar energy for a while now – where is it? Turns out, it’s been quietly and steadily growing across the world. And with a few breakthroughs, we just may be able to say goodbye to fossil fuels. Learn about sun-based energy in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: What Is a Shotgun House? SYSK Selects: What Is a Shotgun House? Sat, 10 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 29:49 c37ac2b0-5460-11e8-b38c-171a4ac70ad1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247192fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Shotgun houses are iconic pieces of American architecture: they're long, narrow, and filled with artistic flourishes. But where did they come from? Join Chuck and Josh and explore the mysterious origins of shotgun houses.

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]]> Shotgun houses are iconic pieces of American architecture: they're long, narrow, and filled with artistic flourishes. But where did they come from? Join Chuck and Josh and explore the mysterious origins of shotgun houses.

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]]> Iran-Contra Affair: Shady in the 80s, Part 2 Iran-Contra Affair: Shady in the 80s, Part 2 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 49:10 421ac156-53a3-11e8-bdec-47bcc6ac7a78 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247192fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As the operation expands it also begins to unravel. Word starts to leak out of the illegal stuff the Reagan administration was up to, Congress and the press investigate and people start to point fingers. Spoiler alert – they all got off scot free. full As the operation expands it also begins to unravel. Word starts to leak out of the illegal stuff the Reagan administration was up to, Congress and the press investigate and people start to point fingers. Spoiler alert – they all got off scot free.

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]]> As the operation expands it also begins to unravel. Word starts to leak out of the illegal stuff the Reagan administration was up to, Congress and the press investigate and people start to point fingers. Spoiler alert – they all got off scot free.

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]]> Short Stuff: Time Zones Short Stuff: Time Zones Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:42:11 GMT 15:54 8d8739c8-ba8a-11e8-a624-57f0212d6eef false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247192fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Time zones are a pain. Let's get rid of them! Can we? Sure!

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]]> Time zones are a pain. Let's get rid of them! Can we? Sure!

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]]> Iran-Contra Affair: Shady in the 80s, Part 1 Iran-Contra Affair: Shady in the 80s, Part 1 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:01:52 GMT 51:48 4216bbec-53a3-11e8-bdec-f3c3cf70ba71 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247192ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247192ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When Ronald Reagan was president, America got involved in some deeply shady stuff, not the least of which was the Iran-Contra scandal – a convoluted operation that managed to combine an illegal covert war in Nicaragua with secretly selling arms to Iran. full When Ronald Reagan was president, America got involved in some deeply shady stuff, not the least of which was the Iran-Contra scandal – a convoluted operation that managed to combine an illegal covert war in Nicaragua with secretly selling arms to Iran.

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]]> When Ronald Reagan was president, America got involved in some deeply shady stuff, not the least of which was the Iran-Contra scandal – a convoluted operation that managed to combine an illegal covert war in Nicaragua with secretly selling arms to Iran.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Black Death Worked SYSK Selects: How the Black Death Worked Sat, 03 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT 37:55 c3759772-5460-11e8-b38c-77d5833e32a2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719300 5e8c03afef0e132824719300 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Find out in this classic episode. full The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Find out in this classic episode.

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]]> The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Find out in this classic episode.

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]]> What Were the BONE WARS? What Were the BONE WARS? Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:46:00 GMT 58:57 42128c7a-53a3-11e8-bdec-5b462552a0c0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719301 5e8c03afef0e132824719301 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A pair of old timey fossil hunters had a rootin’ tootin’ rivalry that spilled from academic journals into the American Wild West - where fossils were dynamited and employees turned double agent. Learn about the two-fisted origins of American paleontology. full A pair of old timey fossil hunters had a rootin’ tootin’ rivalry that spilled from academic journals into the American Wild West - where fossils were dynamited and employees turned double agent. Learn about the two-fisted origins of American paleontology.

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]]> A pair of old timey fossil hunters had a rootin’ tootin’ rivalry that spilled from academic journals into the American Wild West - where fossils were dynamited and employees turned double agent. Learn about the two-fisted origins of American paleontology.

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]]> Short Stuff: The Man Who Didn’t Eat for a Year Short Stuff: The Man Who Didn’t Eat for a Year Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:30 45bcd56c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-1716edc06538 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719302 5e8c03afef0e132824719302 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1965, a 456-pound man walked into a hospital in Scotland and asked for help with a fast. That was the last day he ate for more than a year. Learn about the medical marvel that was Angus Barbieri. full In 1965, a 456-pound man walked into a hospital in Scotland and asked for help with a fast. That was the last day he ate for more than a year. Learn about the medical marvel that was Angus Barbieri.

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]]> In 1965, a 456-pound man walked into a hospital in Scotland and asked for help with a fast. That was the last day he ate for more than a year. Learn about the medical marvel that was Angus Barbieri.

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]]> Will Deepfakes Ruin the World? Will Deepfakes Ruin the World? Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 49:21 4205aea6-53a3-11e8-bdec-a328cac888e8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719303 5e8c03afef0e132824719303 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Very recently, thanks to a new type of AI, it’s gotten much easier to create convincingly realistic videos of people saying and doing things they’ve never said or done. Will fake videos undermine our shared sense of reality and lead to the death of truth? full Very recently, thanks to a new type of AI, it’s gotten much easier to create convincingly realistic videos of people saying and doing things they’ve never said or done. Will fake videos undermine our shared sense of reality and lead to the death of truth?

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]]> Very recently, thanks to a new type of AI, it’s gotten much easier to create convincingly realistic videos of people saying and doing things they’ve never said or done. Will fake videos undermine our shared sense of reality and lead to the death of truth?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Human Cannonballs Work SYSK Selects: How Human Cannonballs Work Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 35:19 c3707f80-5460-11e8-b38c-639b385bca39 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719304 5e8c03afef0e132824719304 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's no question that human cannonballs are daredevils. They pack themselves into the confines of huge cannons, which shoot them into the air. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the bizarre performances of human cannonballs.

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]]> There's no question that human cannonballs are daredevils. They pack themselves into the confines of huge cannons, which shoot them into the air. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the bizarre performances of human cannonballs.

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]]> How Eyewitness Testimony Works(?) How Eyewitness Testimony Works(?) Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:01:18 420a4d26-53a3-11e8-bdec-4bfbca05b40e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719305 5e8c03afef0e132824719305 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Few things are more compelling than a witness pointing out a defendant in the courtroom as the perpetrator. But few things are also more unreliable than eyewitness testimony. Our memories can be pretty terrible, which matters when you’re facing death row.

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]]> Few things are more compelling than a witness pointing out a defendant in the courtroom as the perpetrator. But few things are also more unreliable than eyewitness testimony. Our memories can be pretty terrible, which matters when you’re facing death row.

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]]> Short Stuff: Aristides de Sousa Mendes Short Stuff: Aristides de Sousa Mendes Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 14:27 45b8d17e-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-9f7a2a911a3d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719306 5e8c03afef0e132824719306 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c This week we highlight another little known historical hero. In this case, a Portuguese diplomat who rescued people from Nazi Germany, at his own peril. Dig in and spread the word of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. full This week we highlight another little known historical hero. In this case, a Portuguese diplomat who rescued people from Nazi Germany, at his own peril. Dig in and spread the word of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. 

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]]> This week we highlight another little known historical hero. In this case, a Portuguese diplomat who rescued people from Nazi Germany, at his own peril. Dig in and spread the word of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. 

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]]> MOVE: Or When the Philly Police Dropped a Bomb on a Residential Neighborhood MOVE: Or When the Philly Police Dropped a Bomb on a Residential Neighborhood Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 57:00 41fc2a8e-53a3-11e8-bdec-379f847b669b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719307 5e8c03afef0e132824719307 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Believe it or not, in 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb from a helicopter onto a residential building in an African-American neighborhood. The fact that this story isn't more widely known says it all. Listen and learn about MOVE today.

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]]> Believe it or not, in 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb from a helicopter onto a residential building in an African-American neighborhood. The fact that this story isn't more widely known says it all. Listen and learn about MOVE today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Crack Works SYSK Selects: How Crack Works Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 52:46 c36b76e8-5460-11e8-b38c-13cbf3672eb0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719308 5e8c03afef0e132824719308 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Back in the mid-1980s a new and extremely potent drug hit the scene: crack cocaine. In short order, America was in the grip of both a sweeping addiction and a state of hysteria over use of the drug and the social consequences of crack, like crack babies. Let's take a look back at the receding wave of the crack epidemic and its lasting legacy on America in this classic episode.

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]]> Back in the mid-1980s a new and extremely potent drug hit the scene: crack cocaine. In short order, America was in the grip of both a sweeping addiction and a state of hysteria over use of the drug and the social consequences of crack, like crack babies. Let's take a look back at the receding wave of the crack epidemic and its lasting legacy on America in this classic episode.

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]]> Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They Are Sand Dunes: They Are What You Think They Are Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 47:10 420ea3ee-53a3-11e8-bdec-f3efa78b788a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719309 5e8c03afef0e132824719309 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sand dunes are exactly what you think they are. But still pretty interesting. Learn all about them right now! full Sand dunes are exactly what you think they are. But still pretty interesting. Learn all about them right now!

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]]> Sand dunes are exactly what you think they are. But still pretty interesting. Learn all about them right now!

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]]> Short Stuff: Yellow Rain Short Stuff: Yellow Rain Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT 14:18 45b4e564-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-4b3d308b61a6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930a 5e8c03afef0e13282471930a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After the Vietnam War, the Hmong people told the world a toxic weapon was being used on them. Thus began a mystery that still remains today, which might have been solved when it was chalked up to bee poop. full After the Vietnam War, the Hmong people told the world a toxic weapon was being used on them. Thus began a mystery that still remains today, which might have been solved when it was chalked up to bee poop.

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]]> After the Vietnam War, the Hmong people told the world a toxic weapon was being used on them. Thus began a mystery that still remains today, which might have been solved when it was chalked up to bee poop.

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]]> How Going to the Moon Works How Going to the Moon Works Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 59:55 4200a28a-53a3-11e8-bdec-ef3d7386bf6e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930b 5e8c03afef0e13282471930b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Fifty years ago, the first humans stepped onto the moon. After going back a few more times, humanity lost its taste for moon travel. But it’s being revived again. NASA is planning to send humans back to the moon by 2024 and build a moon base by 2028. full Fifty years ago, the first humans stepped onto the moon. After going back a few more times, humanity lost its taste for moon travel. But it’s being revived again. NASA is planning to send humans back to the moon by 2024 and build a moon base by 2028. 

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]]> Fifty years ago, the first humans stepped onto the moon. After going back a few more times, humanity lost its taste for moon travel. But it’s being revived again. NASA is planning to send humans back to the moon by 2024 and build a moon base by 2028. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Duels - A Guide to Throwing Down the Gauntlet SYSK Selects: Duels - A Guide to Throwing Down the Gauntlet Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 44:47 c36656fe-5460-11e8-b38c-f398eb54e082 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930c 5e8c03afef0e13282471930c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Pretty much everything you know about duels is true - it's a challenge to violence to defend honor. But did you know the U.S. Navy used to publish detailed guidelines in its midshipmen's handbook? Learn all there is to know about dueling in this classic episode.

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]]> Pretty much everything you know about duels is true - it's a challenge to violence to defend honor. But did you know the U.S. Navy used to publish detailed guidelines in its midshipmen's handbook? Learn all there is to know about dueling in this classic episode.

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]]> How Sloths Work How Sloths Work Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:50:29 GMT 1:00:13 41f7af04-53a3-11e8-bdec-5fc1b0597218 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930d 5e8c03afef0e13282471930d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Everyone knows sloths are super slow, but do you know they’re slow because their bodies produce an astoundingly small amount of energy? And did you know that might be an adaptation that protects them from predators? Sloths are awesome and we prove it. full Everyone knows sloths are super slow, but do you know they’re slow because their bodies produce an astoundingly small amount of energy? And did you know that might be an adaptation that protects them from predators? Sloths are awesome and we prove it.

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]]> Everyone knows sloths are super slow, but do you know they’re slow because their bodies produce an astoundingly small amount of energy? And did you know that might be an adaptation that protects them from predators? Sloths are awesome and we prove it.

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]]> Short Stuff: The Coconut Cult Short Stuff: The Coconut Cult Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT 18:31 45b0c04c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-13c65478b0f9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930e 5e8c03afef0e13282471930e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Why we love short stuff - because we can tell stories like this one. A man goes to an island to start a commune of sorts that subsists entirely on coconuts. It didn't go well. 

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]]> Why we love short stuff - because we can tell stories like this one. A man goes to an island to start a commune of sorts that subsists entirely on coconuts. It didn't go well. 

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]]> Cleopatra: Ms. Understood Cleopatra: Ms. Understood Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:47:25 GMT 56:27 41f310ca-53a3-11e8-bdec-cf97043d6664 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471930f 5e8c03afef0e13282471930f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One of the great misunderstood figures in history was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra’s story is almost always told along with the men in her life, and from the view of the Romans who were threatened by her. Unsurprisingly, there was lot more to her. full One of the great misunderstood figures in history was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra’s story is almost always told along with the men in her life, and from the view of the Romans who were threatened by her. Unsurprisingly, there was lot more to her.

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]]> One of the great misunderstood figures in history was the last pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra’s story is almost always told along with the men in her life, and from the view of the Romans who were threatened by her. Unsurprisingly, there was lot more to her.

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]]> SYSK Selects: What Makes us Yawn? SYSK Selects: What Makes us Yawn? Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 33:23 c361cff8-5460-11e8-b38c-5fb5116d63f2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719310 5e8c03afef0e132824719310 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What is it that makes us suddenly draw in a deep breath through a wide-open mouth? The beautiful thing about yawning is that researchers really don't know. Whether the answer is physical, mental or even contagious there is pretty much no chance you won't yawn during this classic episode.

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]]> What is it that makes us suddenly draw in a deep breath through a wide-open mouth? The beautiful thing about yawning is that researchers really don't know. Whether the answer is physical, mental or even contagious there is pretty much no chance you won't yawn during this classic episode.

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]]> How the Fairness Doctrine Worked How the Fairness Doctrine Worked Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT 58:54 41eef9fe-53a3-11e8-bdec-4303731cec72 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719311 5e8c03afef0e132824719311 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen in and find out. full Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen in and find out. 

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]]> Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen in and find out. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Mitsuye Endo Short Stuff: Mitsuye Endo Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT 13:58 45ac9a9e-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-432749e2ff53 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719312 5e8c03afef0e132824719312 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In today's short stuff, we look at another amazing woman who has all but been ignored by history. The story of Mitsuye Endo. 

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]]> In today's short stuff, we look at another amazing woman who has all but been ignored by history. The story of Mitsuye Endo. 

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]]> Is photographic memory a real thing? Is photographic memory a real thing? Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:37:00 GMT 50:51 41ea9a8a-53a3-11e8-bdec-f33d79ce5bc3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719313 5e8c03afef0e132824719313 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Photographic memory is the stuff of movies and TV, but is it real? Sort of. But not really. But kind of. It's a little bit a matter of semantics. Listen in and this will all make sense. 

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]]> Photographic memory is the stuff of movies and TV, but is it real? Sort of. But not really. But kind of. It's a little bit a matter of semantics. Listen in and this will all make sense. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: What Makes a One-hit Wonder? SYSK Selects: What Makes a One-hit Wonder? Sat, 29 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 33:26 c35c506e-5460-11e8-b38c-9b86033d406c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719314 5e8c03afef0e132824719314 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this classic episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this classic episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> What is the Civil Air Patrol? What is the Civil Air Patrol? Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 50:03 41e5ae12-53a3-11e8-bdec-03a32f436d20 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719315 5e8c03afef0e132824719315 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian group of pilots and plane enthusiasts who do a lot of things, namely help out in search and rescue missions. But their history is a bit more colorful. Listen in today! full The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian group of pilots and plane enthusiasts who do a lot of things, namely help out in search and rescue missions. But their history is a bit more colorful. Listen in today!

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]]> The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian group of pilots and plane enthusiasts who do a lot of things, namely help out in search and rescue missions. But their history is a bit more colorful. Listen in today!

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]]> Short Stuff: Prison Food Short Stuff: Prison Food Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 13:26 45a7852c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-fbcead67af72 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719316 5e8c03afef0e132824719316 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Prison food is kind of a joke, like airplane food. But there are real consequences involved. Let's get into it in today's short stuff.

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]]> Prison food is kind of a joke, like airplane food. But there are real consequences involved. Let's get into it in today's short stuff.

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]]> Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:50:53 GMT 1:02:26 41e09d32-53a3-11e8-bdec-133d92d7a0ec false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719317 5e8c03afef0e132824719317 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you’ve ever heard an old timer gripe that things aren’t built like they used to be, that old timer was right! Learn about the nefarious, possibly mythical, mechanism that’s responsible for the cruddy products and waste our consumer society is based on. full If you’ve ever heard an old timer gripe that things aren’t built like they used to be, that old timer was right! Learn about the nefarious, possibly mythical, mechanism that’s responsible for the cruddy products and waste our consumer society is based on.

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]]> If you’ve ever heard an old timer gripe that things aren’t built like they used to be, that old timer was right! Learn about the nefarious, possibly mythical, mechanism that’s responsible for the cruddy products and waste our consumer society is based on.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Donner Party Worked SYSK Selects: How the Donner Party Worked Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 43:02 c357b54a-5460-11e8-b38c-0bbfdbe8a96a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719318 5e8c03afef0e132824719318 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did they or didn't they? There is plenty of written evidence that the ill-fated Donner Party resorted to cannibalism - except there are no bones. Learn the details of one of the worst disasters of the early West in this classic episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Did they or didn't they? There is plenty of written evidence that the ill-fated Donner Party resorted to cannibalism - except there are no bones. Learn the details of one of the worst disasters of the early West in this classic episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> What happened to the Neanderthals? What happened to the Neanderthals? Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 55:58 41dbbdee-53a3-11e8-bdec-778ae6d98f11 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719319 5e8c03afef0e132824719319 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As recently as 40,000 years ago we lived among humans from an entirely different species – Neanderthals. About the same time our species showed up, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Just what happened to the other guys? Did our ancestors do something … bad? full As recently as 40,000 years ago we lived among humans from an entirely different species – Neanderthals. About the same time our species showed up, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Just what happened to the other guys? Did our ancestors do something … bad?

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]]> As recently as 40,000 years ago we lived among humans from an entirely different species – Neanderthals. About the same time our species showed up, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Just what happened to the other guys? Did our ancestors do something … bad?

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]]> Short Stuff: Emperor Norton Short Stuff: Emperor Norton Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 16:11 45a1fff8-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-1f68983801af false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931a 5e8c03afef0e13282471931a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident. full After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident. 

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]]> After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident. 

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]]> How the Hygiene Hypothesis Works How the Hygiene Hypothesis Works Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 50:21 41d6acd2-53a3-11e8-bdec-bbb740511d4a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931b 5e8c03afef0e13282471931b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the early 90s, a new study that found that kids who are exposed to more germs early in life are less likely to develop allergies later. With the West in the grip of a full-blown immunity crisis (still going on today), this was an interesting thought. full In the early 90s, a new study that found that kids who are exposed to more germs early in life are less likely to develop allergies later. With the West in the grip of a full-blown immunity crisis (still going on today), this was an interesting thought.

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]]> In the early 90s, a new study that found that kids who are exposed to more germs early in life are less likely to develop allergies later. With the West in the grip of a full-blown immunity crisis (still going on today), this was an interesting thought.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: What's the Deal with Crop Circles?]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:16:03 GMT 44:41 c3531968-5460-11e8-b38c-f7ae81137497 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931c 5e8c03afef0e13282471931c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full For a while in the 1980s, people were fascinated and confused about what exactly crop circles were. Now we know that they aren't signs left from aliens, but art made by humans. Learn all about these stunning, large form art installations in today's episode.

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]]> For a while in the 1980s, people were fascinated and confused about what exactly crop circles were. Now we know that they aren't signs left from aliens, but art made by humans. Learn all about these stunning, large form art installations in today's episode.

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]]> How Area 51 Works How Area 51 Works Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 56:17 41d2cb6c-53a3-11e8-bdec-072d3b70ffef false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931d 5e8c03afef0e13282471931d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The secret military base Area 51 is inextricably linked to every secret, shady project the US government is rumored to be involved in – from reverse-engineering alien technology to coordinating a one-world government. The truth is much more mundane. full The secret military base Area 51 is inextricably linked to every secret, shady project the US government is rumored to be involved in – from reverse-engineering alien technology to coordinating a one-world government. The truth is much more mundane.

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]]> The secret military base Area 51 is inextricably linked to every secret, shady project the US government is rumored to be involved in – from reverse-engineering alien technology to coordinating a one-world government. The truth is much more mundane.

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]]> Short Stuff: Smoke Signals Short Stuff: Smoke Signals Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 16:39 459db786-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-7f649eac90c8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931e 5e8c03afef0e13282471931e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Were smoke signals real or a Hollywood invention? Turns out, they were indeed a thing and invented by the Chinese, even. full Were smoke signals real or a Hollywood invention? Turns out, they were indeed a thing and invented by the Chinese, even. 

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]]> Were smoke signals real or a Hollywood invention? Turns out, they were indeed a thing and invented by the Chinese, even. 

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the gig economy?]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 48:30 41cedba6-53a3-11e8-bdec-ff4d6615f373 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471931f 5e8c03afef0e13282471931f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The gig economy is not new, but it's bigger than ever. Is that a good thing? We'll discuss that today!

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]]> The gig economy is not new, but it's bigger than ever. Is that a good thing? We'll discuss that today!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Capgras Syndrome Works SYSK Selects: How Capgras Syndrome Works Sat, 08 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 30:50 c34eaef0-5460-11e8-b38c-33d13892588f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719320 5e8c03afef0e132824719320 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode. full There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode.

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]]> There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode.

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]]> What is perfect pitch? What is perfect pitch? Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 48:08 41caeaaa-53a3-11e8-bdec-e3a7bb58e4e9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719321 5e8c03afef0e132824719321 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Perfect pitch, or absolute pitch, is when you can sing a note with no reference from other notes, perfectly on key. Is it an asset? Chuck says yes. Learn all about this musical rarity today. full Perfect pitch, or absolute pitch, is when you can sing a note with no reference from other notes, perfectly on key. Is it an asset? Chuck says yes. Learn all about this musical rarity today. 

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]]> Perfect pitch, or absolute pitch, is when you can sing a note with no reference from other notes, perfectly on key. Is it an asset? Chuck says yes. Learn all about this musical rarity today. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Robert Johnson and the Devil Short Stuff: Robert Johnson and the Devil Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT 14:45 4599b8f2-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-0b84bc23a98f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719322 5e8c03afef0e132824719322 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Did the legendary blues singer really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for amazing musical skills? Probably not! But there’s still an interesting story there and it features the Coen Brothers. full Did the legendary blues singer really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for amazing musical skills? Probably not! But there’s still an interesting story there and it features the Coen Brothers.

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]]> Did the legendary blues singer really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for amazing musical skills? Probably not! But there’s still an interesting story there and it features the Coen Brothers.

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]]> How Barcodes Work How Barcodes Work Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:08:15 GMT 59:43 41c6bef8-53a3-11e8-bdec-db181cc72ecf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719323 5e8c03afef0e132824719323 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Barcodes are everywhere. Those little lines and numbers that make up one of the most recognizable barcodes, the UPC, was designed to make going to the grocery a lot less miserable. It ended up becoming the central symbol of the global economy. full Barcodes are everywhere. Those little lines and numbers that make up one of the most recognizable barcodes, the UPC, was designed to make going to the grocery a lot less miserable. It ended up becoming the central symbol of the global economy. 

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]]> Barcodes are everywhere. Those little lines and numbers that make up one of the most recognizable barcodes, the UPC, was designed to make going to the grocery a lot less miserable. It ended up becoming the central symbol of the global economy. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How TV Ratings Work SYSK Selects: How TV Ratings Work Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT 47:11 c34a20d8-5460-11e8-b38c-2bdc904f27c9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719324 5e8c03afef0e132824719324 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV. full Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV.

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]]> Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV.

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]]> The Tylenol Murders, Part II The Tylenol Murders, Part II Thu, 30 May 2019 20:29:00 GMT 51:12 41c2eec2-53a3-11e8-bdec-cf7c78757ec3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719325 5e8c03afef0e132824719325 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The panic that began in Chicago spreads and begins to change the world. The investigation into the murders turns up leads and suspects, but still no one has ever been charged with the murders. It remains unsolved to this day. full The panic that began in Chicago spreads and begins to change the world. The investigation into the murders turns up leads and suspects, but still no one has ever been charged with the murders. It remains unsolved to this day. 

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]]> The panic that began in Chicago spreads and begins to change the world. The investigation into the murders turns up leads and suspects, but still no one has ever been charged with the murders. It remains unsolved to this day. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Look-Alike Old Couples Short Stuff: Look-Alike Old Couples Wed, 29 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT 15:37 4595bf54-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-6bfaca481393 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719326 5e8c03afef0e132824719326 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know how some older married couples (sorry, senior adult married couples) start to look alike over time? That’s a really weird phenomenon if you think about it. So science has looked into it and they think they kind of have it figured out. full You know how some older married couples (sorry, senior adult married couples) start to look alike over time? That’s a really weird phenomenon if you think about it. So science has looked into it and they think they kind of have it figured out.

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]]> You know how some older married couples (sorry, senior adult married couples) start to look alike over time? That’s a really weird phenomenon if you think about it. So science has looked into it and they think they kind of have it figured out.

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]]> The Tylenol Murders, Part I The Tylenol Murders, Part I Tue, 28 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT 50:56 41bef9ca-53a3-11e8-bdec-db5ce61185f4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719327 5e8c03afef0e132824719327 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On one terrible day in Chicago in 1982, seven people died suddenly and mysteriously. In just a matter of hours, it becomes clear, someone has poisoned bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol, one of the most trusted and widely-used products in America. full On one terrible day in Chicago in 1982, seven people died suddenly and mysteriously. In just a matter of hours, it becomes clear, someone has poisoned bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol, one of the most trusted and widely-used products in America.

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]]> On one terrible day in Chicago in 1982, seven people died suddenly and mysteriously. In just a matter of hours, it becomes clear, someone has poisoned bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol, one of the most trusted and widely-used products in America.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Acne Works SYSK Selects: How Acne Works Sat, 25 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 48:12 c345aa44-5460-11e8-b38c-9306d4a4523b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719328 5e8c03afef0e132824719328 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK. full Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK.

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]]> Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK.

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]]> What was Tin Pan Alley? What was Tin Pan Alley? Thu, 23 May 2019 17:17:17 GMT 46:50 41babc20-53a3-11e8-bdec-7350924493dc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719329 5e8c03afef0e132824719329 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Tin Pan Alley was an area of New York around the beginning of the 20th Century that served as ground zero for the earliest iterations of the music publishing industry. Learn all about this unique place and time right now. full Tin Pan Alley was an area of New York around the beginning of the 20th Century that served as ground zero for the earliest iterations of the music publishing industry. Learn all about this unique place and time right now. 

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]]> Tin Pan Alley was an area of New York around the beginning of the 20th Century that served as ground zero for the earliest iterations of the music publishing industry. Learn all about this unique place and time right now. 

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]]> Short Stuff: James Polk, Disinterred Short Stuff: James Polk, Disinterred Wed, 22 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT 14:11 4591ca7a-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-bf5dcc4b89c8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932a 5e8c03afef0e13282471932a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did you know that former president James Polk had his final resting place moved twice? It's true! And almost a third time even. Let's go listen to some short stuff. 

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]]> Did you know that former president James Polk had his final resting place moved twice? It's true! And almost a third time even. Let's go listen to some short stuff. 

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]]> How Crystals Work How Crystals Work Tue, 21 May 2019 14:10:04 GMT 54:23 41b68966-53a3-11e8-bdec-eb40c24b29ef false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932b 5e8c03afef0e13282471932b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In a new age shop or on display at the Smithsonian, there are varying interpretations of what crystals can be used for. But at their base, they are a thumb in the eye to entropy, a perfectly ordered piece of matter. full In a new age shop or on display at the Smithsonian, there are varying interpretations of what crystals can be used for. But at their base, they are a thumb in the eye to entropy, a perfectly ordered piece of matter. 

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]]> In a new age shop or on display at the Smithsonian, there are varying interpretations of what crystals can be used for. But at their base, they are a thumb in the eye to entropy, a perfectly ordered piece of matter. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Dying Works SYSK Selects: How Dying Works Sat, 18 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:10:25 c3414dbe-5460-11e8-b38c-4f20287a498f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932c 5e8c03afef0e13282471932c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- and what they regret not having done while they lived. full Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- and what they regret not having done while they lived.

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]]> Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- and what they regret not having done while they lived.

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]]> 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck Thu, 16 May 2019 15:20:56 GMT 55:17 41b1a59a-53a3-11e8-bdec-172de16e05fc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932d 5e8c03afef0e13282471932d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Some guys have all the luck, some guys have all the pain. So said Rod Stewart. And if this list is any indication, “guys” is gender neutral. Listen to this episode as Chuck and Josh cover some instances of amazingly bad fortune, most of it true! 

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]]> Some guys have all the luck, some guys have all the pain. So said Rod Stewart. And if this list is any indication, “guys” is gender neutral. Listen to this episode as Chuck and Josh cover some instances of amazingly bad fortune, most of it true! 

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]]> Short Stuff: Honorary Degrees Short Stuff: Honorary Degrees Wed, 15 May 2019 14:37:00 GMT 15:04 458de806-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-472adc7589d7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932e 5e8c03afef0e13282471932e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Honorary degrees are not real degrees. They are marketing opportunities for universities. They make us mad, but we want one. Learn all about them in the next 12-15 minutes. full Honorary degrees are not real degrees. They are marketing opportunities for universities. They make us mad, but we want one. Learn all about them in the next 12-15 minutes. 

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]]> Honorary degrees are not real degrees. They are marketing opportunities for universities. They make us mad, but we want one. Learn all about them in the next 12-15 minutes. 

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]]> How Trampolines Work How Trampolines Work Tue, 14 May 2019 13:30:00 GMT 59:37 41ad9f68-53a3-11e8-bdec-df7cdd315b53 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471932f 5e8c03afef0e13282471932f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The world’s loved trampolines since they were invented by a pair of acrobats in Iowa in the 30s – so much so, trampolining is now an Olympic event. What people don’t love about trampolines is their propensity to cause paralysis, brain injuries and death. full The world’s loved trampolines since they were invented by a pair of acrobats in Iowa in the 30s – so much so, trampolining is now an Olympic event. What people don’t love about trampolines is their propensity to cause paralysis, brain injuries and death.

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]]> The world’s loved trampolines since they were invented by a pair of acrobats in Iowa in the 30s – so much so, trampolining is now an Olympic event. What people don’t love about trampolines is their propensity to cause paralysis, brain injuries and death.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Lie Detectors Work SYSK Selects: How Lie Detectors Work Sat, 11 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 33:54 c33cd374-5460-11e8-b38c-6b1e3a833c3b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719330 5e8c03afef0e132824719330 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph. full Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph.

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]]> Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph.

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]]> Do Dietary Supplements Work? Do Dietary Supplements Work? Thu, 09 May 2019 13:08:47 GMT 1:00:19 41a967fe-53a3-11e8-bdec-ef348e149949 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719331 5e8c03afef0e132824719331 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The world takes $40 billion of dietary supplements – from vitamin A to yohimbe bark – every year. Yet, the jury is still out on whether most of them work. In America, the FDA isn’t allowed to approve supplements, and no one can say what is in your pills. full The world takes $40 billion of dietary supplements – from vitamin A to yohimbe bark – every year. Yet, the jury is still out on whether most of them work. In America, the FDA isn’t allowed to approve supplements, and no one can say what is in your pills.

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]]> The world takes $40 billion of dietary supplements – from vitamin A to yohimbe bark – every year. Yet, the jury is still out on whether most of them work. In America, the FDA isn’t allowed to approve supplements, and no one can say what is in your pills.

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]]> Short Stuff: Nicknames Short Stuff: Nicknames Wed, 08 May 2019 13:00:00 GMT 15:03 4589ee90-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-8fa172b6daf9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719332 5e8c03afef0e132824719332 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What's in a nickname? Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they don't. Let's get our shorty on and find out the deal. 

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]]> What's in a nickname? Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they don't. Let's get our shorty on and find out the deal. 

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]]> Remembering Live Aid Remembering Live Aid Tue, 07 May 2019 13:30:00 GMT 57:28 41a281d2-53a3-11e8-bdec-032bb2adba5e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719333 5e8c03afef0e132824719333 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Live Aid was a revolutionary concert event in two countries in 1985 that spanned the world via satellite. The brainchild of musician Bob Geldof, it really did help change the world in many ways, but its direct impact on Ethiopian famine relief remains in question. Listen and learn today! full Live Aid was a revolutionary concert event in two countries in 1985 that spanned the world via satellite. The brainchild of musician Bob Geldof, it really did help change the world in many ways, but its direct impact on Ethiopian famine relief remains in question. Listen and learn today! 

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]]> Live Aid was a revolutionary concert event in two countries in 1985 that spanned the world via satellite. The brainchild of musician Bob Geldof, it really did help change the world in many ways, but its direct impact on Ethiopian famine relief remains in question. Listen and learn today! 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Does a Diving Bell Work? SYSK Selects: How Does a Diving Bell Work? Sat, 04 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT 36:38 c32e14b0-5460-11e8-b38c-2f1f1b12faa4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719334 5e8c03afef0e132824719334 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full About 2,400 years ago Aristotle mentions the use of diving bells, apparatuses that convey divers to the bottom of the sea -- or at least below the surface of the water -- and allows them to breathe -- at least until the air runs out. Learn about the physics of this clever and ancient invention and how it's been used to sabotage enemy boats and build the Brooklyn Bridge.

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]]> About 2,400 years ago Aristotle mentions the use of diving bells, apparatuses that convey divers to the bottom of the sea -- or at least below the surface of the water -- and allows them to breathe -- at least until the air runs out. Learn about the physics of this clever and ancient invention and how it's been used to sabotage enemy boats and build the Brooklyn Bridge.

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]]> <![CDATA[What Happens When the Government Thinks You're Dead?]]> Thu, 02 May 2019 13:30:35 GMT 44:14 419e693a-53a3-11e8-bdec-9b5ccbd1b7fd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719335 5e8c03afef0e132824719335 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s bad enough when the government knows you’re alive – there are taxes to pay, laws to be followed, all sorts of boring and unpleasant things. But each year, thousands of Americans find out life is far, far worse when the government thinks you are dead. full It’s bad enough when the government knows you’re alive – there are taxes to pay, laws to be followed, all sorts of boring and unpleasant things. But each year, thousands of Americans find out life is far, far worse when the government thinks you are dead.

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]]> It’s bad enough when the government knows you’re alive – there are taxes to pay, laws to be followed, all sorts of boring and unpleasant things. But each year, thousands of Americans find out life is far, far worse when the government thinks you are dead.

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]]> Short Stuff: The Number 23 Short Stuff: The Number 23 Wed, 01 May 2019 21:31:10 GMT 15:50 45860726-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-abbfafaf5c85 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719336 5e8c03afef0e132824719336 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are people out there who believe that there’s something special about the number 23. Exactly what? Who knows. Exactly why? Because it pops up a lot. But does it? Who knows. full There are people out there who believe that there’s something special about the number 23. Exactly what? Who knows. Exactly why? Because it pops up a lot. But does it? Who knows. 

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]]> There are people out there who believe that there’s something special about the number 23. Exactly what? Who knows. Exactly why? Because it pops up a lot. But does it? Who knows. 

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]]> Michael Dillon: Trans Pioneer Michael Dillon: Trans Pioneer Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:30:00 GMT 1:00:29 4199f4e0-53a3-11e8-bdec-a7b29c48200a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719337 5e8c03afef0e132824719337 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Michael Dillon was a lot of things - author, doctor, and most importantly, trans pioneer. Learn all about his story in today's episode. 

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]]> Michael Dillon was a lot of things - author, doctor, and most importantly, trans pioneer. Learn all about his story in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Zero Works SYSK Selects: How Zero Works Sat, 27 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 35:01 c33701e2-5460-11e8-b38c-0b47071970bb false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719338 5e8c03afef0e132824719338 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh. full Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh. 

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]]> Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh. 

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]]> What Were Human Zoos? What Were Human Zoos? Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT 46:53 419614ce-53a3-11e8-bdec-97946618d000 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719339 5e8c03afef0e132824719339 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One of the off-putting byproducts of 19th century European colonialism were human zoos, living dioramas of people from far-away places made to be gawked at. Listen in to what the deeper meaning of humans zoos held people on both sides of the glass. full One of the off-putting byproducts of 19th century European colonialism were human zoos, living dioramas of people from far-away places made to be gawked at. Listen in to what the deeper meaning of humans zoos held people on both sides of the glass.

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]]> One of the off-putting byproducts of 19th century European colonialism were human zoos, living dioramas of people from far-away places made to be gawked at. Listen in to what the deeper meaning of humans zoos held people on both sides of the glass.

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]]> Short Stuff: Fear of Public Speaking Short Stuff: Fear of Public Speaking Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT 14:13 4581d9e4-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-5f93cc1bd94d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933a 5e8c03afef0e13282471933a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Speaking in public is frequently cited as people’s number one fear, even more fearful than death. Most people go through life avoiding public speaking, but it turns out that only makes things worse. The best medicine? Public speaking. full Speaking in public is frequently cited as people’s number one fear, even more fearful than death. Most people go through life avoiding public speaking, but it turns out that only makes things worse. The best medicine? Public speaking.

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]]> Speaking in public is frequently cited as people’s number one fear, even more fearful than death. Most people go through life avoiding public speaking, but it turns out that only makes things worse. The best medicine? Public speaking.

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]]> Is birth order important? Is birth order important? Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:35:58 GMT 56:47 41921c98-53a3-11e8-bdec-2b8c968567c0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933b 5e8c03afef0e13282471933b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There have been a lot of studies over the years regarding birth order. Some conclude that it's a big deal, while others more or less discount its importance. Learn all about it today.

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]]> There have been a lot of studies over the years regarding birth order. Some conclude that it's a big deal, while others more or less discount its importance. Learn all about it today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Marijuana Works SYSK Selects: How Marijuana Works Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 1:07:38 c3329788-5460-11e8-b38c-6f5707ada84d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933c 5e8c03afef0e13282471933c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here. full For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here.

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]]> For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here.

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]]> How the Hoover Dam Works, Part II How the Hoover Dam Works, Part II Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:22:42 GMT 47:05 418e1d14-53a3-11e8-bdec-07f1994ec12e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933d 5e8c03afef0e13282471933d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c And now for something completely different. Just kidding – tune in to hear the thrilling conclusion of America’s most amazing public works project in the 20th century. full And now for something completely different. Just kidding – tune in to hear the thrilling conclusion of America’s most amazing public works project in the 20th century.

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]]> And now for something completely different. Just kidding – tune in to hear the thrilling conclusion of America’s most amazing public works project in the 20th century.

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]]> Short Stuff: Emu Wars Short Stuff: Emu Wars Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:56:58 GMT 14:38 457dee74-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-0f6347ee63fe false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933e 5e8c03afef0e13282471933e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did Australians really wage war on a group of emus? YES. Learn all about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> Did Australians really wage war on a group of emus? YES. Learn all about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> How the Hoover Dam Works, Part I How the Hoover Dam Works, Part I Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:36:26 GMT 51:06 418a09ea-53a3-11e8-bdec-fbf5fcba6568 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471933f 5e8c03afef0e13282471933f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It’s one of America’s biggest accomplishments in the 20th century, a slab of concrete holding back one of the country’s most finicky rivers, providing water and electricity to a swath of majors cities that otherwise couldn’t exist.

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]]> It’s one of America’s biggest accomplishments in the 20th century, a slab of concrete holding back one of the country’s most finicky rivers, providing water and electricity to a swath of majors cities that otherwise couldn’t exist.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Yo-Yos Work SYSK Selects: How Yo-Yos Work Sat, 13 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 37:27 e63dab0e-5c76-11e9-8c4e-1f2b77376988 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719340 5e8c03afef0e132824719340 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> How the Electric Chair Works How the Electric Chair Works Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:30:00 GMT 1:05:45 c329a132-5460-11e8-b38c-930c331430e5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719341 5e8c03afef0e132824719341 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The electric chair is an all-American invention. It spread almost nowhere else in the world as a capital punishment but worked overtime in the States. Despite the terrible sights and sounds an electrocution produces, it was created out of humaneness. 

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]]> The electric chair is an all-American invention. It spread almost nowhere else in the world as a capital punishment but worked overtime in the States. Despite the terrible sights and sounds an electrocution produces, it was created out of humaneness. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Lake Peigneur Short Stuff: Lake Peigneur Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:45:58 GMT 15:28 4579c81c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-93941497d545 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719342 5e8c03afef0e132824719342 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1980 something catastrophic happened to the quiet town of New Iberia, Louisiana. Their wide, shallow lake grew much deeper after it underwent an apocalyptic transformation. full In 1980 something catastrophic happened to the quiet town of New Iberia, Louisiana. Their wide, shallow lake grew much deeper after it underwent an apocalyptic transformation. 

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]]> In 1980 something catastrophic happened to the quiet town of New Iberia, Louisiana. Their wide, shallow lake grew much deeper after it underwent an apocalyptic transformation. 

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]]> How Free Range Parenting Works How Free Range Parenting Works Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:09:20 GMT 56:05 4181cc1c-53a3-11e8-bdec-c3b3fb6658d1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719343 5e8c03afef0e132824719343 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Free range parenting is all about giving your child the freedom to play and explore life on their own. Are there benefits? Sure. Do some people hate the concept? Yes! Listen and learn right here. full Free range parenting is all about giving your child the freedom to play and explore life on their own. Are there benefits? Sure. Do some people hate the concept? Yes! Listen and learn right here. 

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]]> Free range parenting is all about giving your child the freedom to play and explore life on their own. Are there benefits? Sure. Do some people hate the concept? Yes! Listen and learn right here. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Pollen Works SYSK Selects: How Pollen Works Sat, 06 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT 34:42 c3251e5a-5460-11e8-b38c-53b89fe63adf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719344 5e8c03afef0e132824719344 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction. full For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction.

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]]> For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction.

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]]> Were Nazis Drug-Fueled Crankheads? Were Nazis Drug-Fueled Crankheads? Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:11:42 GMT 50:13 417decd2-53a3-11e8-bdec-4376206609b9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719345 5e8c03afef0e132824719345 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Nazis were bad people. And it turns out a lot of them were high as kites on speed. Was this a recipe for disaster? Yes it was. full Nazis were bad people. And it turns out a lot of them were high as kites on speed. Was this a recipe for disaster? Yes it was. 

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]]> Nazis were bad people. And it turns out a lot of them were high as kites on speed. Was this a recipe for disaster? Yes it was. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Unspent Campaign Money Short Stuff: Unspent Campaign Money Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:20:29 GMT 13:05 4575d888-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-17986449b4be false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719346 5e8c03afef0e132824719346 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Have you ever wondered what happens to all those campaign donations when a political campaign goes belly up? Or, even worse, is in debt! Wonder no more! full Have you ever wondered what happens to all those campaign donations when a political campaign goes belly up? Or, even worse, is in debt! Wonder no more!

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]]> Have you ever wondered what happens to all those campaign donations when a political campaign goes belly up? Or, even worse, is in debt! Wonder no more!

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]]> How Rape Kits Work How Rape Kits Work Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:57:44 GMT 55:49 4178d260-53a3-11e8-bdec-8304c8b3dde5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719347 5e8c03afef0e132824719347 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Rape kits are simple forensic evidence collection kits used when someone is sexually assaulted. But the story is deeper than this. Learn all about rape kits, the sad backlog problem, and what you can do to help, in today's episode. 

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]]> Rape kits are simple forensic evidence collection kits used when someone is sexually assaulted. But the story is deeper than this. Learn all about rape kits, the sad backlog problem, and what you can do to help, in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Immigration Works SYSK Selects: How Immigration Works Sat, 30 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT 55:24 c31fdaee-5460-11e8-b38c-737b5082c38c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719348 5e8c03afef0e132824719348 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration. full Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration.

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]]> Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration.

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]]> Etch A Sketch! Etch A Sketch! Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:50:32 GMT 44:36 41745ece-53a3-11e8-bdec-2b4a8f4c090c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719349 5e8c03afef0e132824719349 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Etch A Sketch is yet another classic toy that Josh and Chuck love and respect. Learn all about this Hall of Fame entry today. full The Etch A Sketch is yet another classic toy that Josh and Chuck love and respect. Learn all about this Hall of Fame entry today. 

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]]> The Etch A Sketch is yet another classic toy that Josh and Chuck love and respect. Learn all about this Hall of Fame entry today. 

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]]> Short Stuff: When Elvis Met Nixon Short Stuff: When Elvis Met Nixon Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:55:22 GMT 16:05 4571e8f4-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-db9fd62db68c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934a 5e8c03afef0e13282471934a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Elvis really did meet with Richard Nixon. Because Elvis wanted to help fight the drug trade. True story. Hear about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> Elvis really did meet with Richard Nixon. Because Elvis wanted to help fight the drug trade. True story. Hear about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> How Druids Worked How Druids Worked Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT 46:05 41702d7c-53a3-11e8-bdec-bb0ffba4317d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934b 5e8c03afef0e13282471934b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Anyone who likes Led Zeppelin, plays Dungeons & Dragons, or worships the rising sun at Stonehenge on the vernal equinox can tell you druids are cool. But archaeologists will tell you we can’t even be certain druids existed. Buckle in for a history mystery!

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]]> Anyone who likes Led Zeppelin, plays Dungeons & Dragons, or worships the rising sun at Stonehenge on the vernal equinox can tell you druids are cool. But archaeologists will tell you we can’t even be certain druids existed. Buckle in for a history mystery!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Sign Language Works SYSK Selects: How Sign Language Works Sat, 23 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT 50:33 c31b4e02-5460-11e8-b38c-c39c6b1005d4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934c 5e8c03afef0e13282471934c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is. 

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]]> It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is. 

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]]> How Disgust Works How Disgust Works Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:43:47 GMT 59:34 416c10c0-53a3-11e8-bdec-af37fe3fd86b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934d 5e8c03afef0e13282471934d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant? full Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant?

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]]> Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant?

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]]> Short Stuff: The Sandman Short Stuff: The Sandman Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:52:20 GMT 14:09 456dea24-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-33cbbee06fca false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934e 5e8c03afef0e13282471934e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream! But who is the sandman? We'll tell you in today's edition of short stuff. 

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]]> Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream! But who is the sandman? We'll tell you in today's edition of short stuff. 

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]]> Desert Survival: Josh and Chuck Save Your Tookus Desert Survival: Josh and Chuck Save Your Tookus Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT 50:40 4167e8f6-53a3-11e8-bdec-37b971285027 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471934f 5e8c03afef0e13282471934f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The chances are pretty low that you’ll find yourself lost in the desert, but on the off chance you do you’ll thank yourself that you listened to this episode, where we guide you to safety. full The chances are pretty low that you’ll find yourself lost in the desert, but on the off chance you do you’ll thank yourself that you listened to this episode, where we guide you to safety. 

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]]> The chances are pretty low that you’ll find yourself lost in the desert, but on the off chance you do you’ll thank yourself that you listened to this episode, where we guide you to safety. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Was Atlantis A Real Place? SYSK Selects: Was Atlantis A Real Place? Sat, 16 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT 38:34 c316e0ba-5460-11e8-b38c-db4862a4fcbc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719350 5e8c03afef0e132824719350 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it. full While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it.

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]]> While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it.

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]]> The Great Stink: The Stench So Bad They Gave It A Name The Great Stink: The Stench So Bad They Gave It A Name Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:54:00 GMT 40:34 4163bfb0-53a3-11e8-bdec-2b51afc8e98d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719351 5e8c03afef0e132824719351 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the summer of 1858, a heatwave dried up the Thames River to a trickle in London. As centuries’ worth of human waste, animal carcasses and other nasty things cooked in the sun, a stench arose that was so horrific it got its own name: The Great Stink. full In the summer of 1858, a heatwave dried up the Thames River to a trickle in London. As centuries’ worth of human waste, animal carcasses and other nasty things cooked in the sun, a stench arose that was so horrific it got its own name: The Great Stink.

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]]> In the summer of 1858, a heatwave dried up the Thames River to a trickle in London. As centuries’ worth of human waste, animal carcasses and other nasty things cooked in the sun, a stench arose that was so horrific it got its own name: The Great Stink.

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]]> Short Stuff: Bedbugs Short Stuff: Bedbugs Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:44:55 GMT 14:41 4569dfb0-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-97a015606472 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719352 5e8c03afef0e132824719352 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We eradicated bedbugs so thoroughly in the 50s that generations who came later suspected they weren’t anymore real than jackalopes and snipes. But since we banned DDT, the pesticide that kills bedbugs best, they’re back again. And they’re terrible. full We eradicated bedbugs so thoroughly in the 50s that generations who came later suspected they weren’t anymore real than jackalopes and snipes. But since we banned DDT, the pesticide that kills bedbugs best, they’re back again. And they’re terrible. 

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]]> We eradicated bedbugs so thoroughly in the 50s that generations who came later suspected they weren’t anymore real than jackalopes and snipes. But since we banned DDT, the pesticide that kills bedbugs best, they’re back again. And they’re terrible. 

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]]> The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:50:24 GMT 1:00:47 415f96ec-53a3-11e8-bdec-e76feca31a72 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719353 5e8c03afef0e132824719353 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, two anarchists accused of murder, was one of the first "crimes of the century." But did they do it? To this day there is speculation that they did not. Learn all about this famous case in today's episode. 

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]]> The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, two anarchists accused of murder, was one of the first "crimes of the century." But did they do it? To this day there is speculation that they did not. Learn all about this famous case in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Wildfires Work SYSK Selects: How Wildfires Work Sat, 09 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT 38:20 c3121260-5460-11e8-b38c-276a4ed1cfc3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719354 5e8c03afef0e132824719354 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires. full Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires.

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]]> Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires.

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]]> How Dyslexia Works How Dyslexia Works Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT 48:26 415b7a94-53a3-11e8-bdec-7fc879ea5375 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719355 5e8c03afef0e132824719355 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For a learning disability that everyone seems to know about, dyslexia is maybe the most commonly misunderstood and controversial cognitive difficulty there is. Some people think it’s a gift, some people think it doesn’t even exist. full For a learning disability that everyone seems to know about, dyslexia is maybe the most commonly misunderstood and controversial cognitive difficulty there is. Some people think it’s a gift, some people think it doesn’t even exist. 

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]]> For a learning disability that everyone seems to know about, dyslexia is maybe the most commonly misunderstood and controversial cognitive difficulty there is. Some people think it’s a gift, some people think it doesn’t even exist. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Wigs in English Court Short Stuff: Wigs in English Court Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT 14:27 4565808c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-071b8460508d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719356 5e8c03afef0e132824719356 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What's the deal with the wigs in the English court system? Learn all about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> What's the deal with the wigs in the English court system? Learn all about it in today's short stuff. 

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with ASMR?]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT 51:41 4156e0d8-53a3-11e8-bdec-cfd8dd0e3eaf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719357 5e8c03afef0e132824719357 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full ASMR is soothing to some, maddening to others. Learn all about these whisper tones in today's episode. 

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]]> ASMR is soothing to some, maddening to others. Learn all about these whisper tones in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Panama Canal Works SYSK Selects: How the Panama Canal Works Sat, 02 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT 38:42 c30d8cb8-5460-11e8-b38c-83f881b46c2b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719358 5e8c03afef0e132824719358 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's on more than one list of the Seven Wonders of the World and for good reason - the Panama Canal is one of the great feats of engineering ever undertaken. First conceived of in the 1580s and finally completed in 1914, the canal has a fascinating history (including a stint where it was considered U.S. soil). Learn all about it on this episode.

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]]> It's on more than one list of the Seven Wonders of the World and for good reason - the Panama Canal is one of the great feats of engineering ever undertaken. First conceived of in the 1580s and finally completed in 1914, the canal has a fascinating history (including a stint where it was considered U.S. soil). Learn all about it on this episode.

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]]> Tuskegee Airmen: American Heroes Tuskegee Airmen: American Heroes Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:30:00 GMT 52:45 41527aca-53a3-11e8-bdec-6b1f7a8e1ad1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719359 5e8c03afef0e132824719359 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Tuskegee Airmen braved racism and brutally tough training in order to secure their spot in American history as the first African-American military pilots. Listen in today to the story of their determination and heroism. full The Tuskegee Airmen braved racism and brutally tough training in order to secure their spot in American history as the first African-American military pilots. Listen in today to the story of their determination and heroism.

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]]> The Tuskegee Airmen braved racism and brutally tough training in order to secure their spot in American history as the first African-American military pilots. Listen in today to the story of their determination and heroism.

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]]> Short Stuff: Black Loyalists Short Stuff: Black Loyalists Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:48:09 GMT 14:57 4561417a-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-5bb3d5bb88ba false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935a 5e8c03afef0e13282471935a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Black Loyalists were a group of Colonial slaves who fought for their freedom alongside the British. Learn all about this nearly forgotten group in today's Short Stuff. 

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]]> The Black Loyalists were a group of Colonial slaves who fought for their freedom alongside the British. Learn all about this nearly forgotten group in today's Short Stuff. 

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]]> The Science of Break-Ups The Science of Break-Ups Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:09:01 GMT 1:05:17 414ea80a-53a3-11e8-bdec-97a67d5cb8c0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935b 5e8c03afef0e13282471935b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups today!

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]]> Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups today!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 58:20 c30914c6-5460-11e8-b38c-1bd6fe60a8b2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935c 5e8c03afef0e13282471935c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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]]> They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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]]> How Galaxies Work How Galaxies Work Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:28:00 GMT 51:57 4149a1de-53a3-11e8-bdec-8fcadc6b8f06 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935d 5e8c03afef0e13282471935d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the universe things tend to cluster. This means there’s a coherent structure to the universe and learning about clusters of stars – galaxies - helps us figure out what that structure is. Join Chuck and Josh on an amazing space voyage! full In the universe things tend to cluster. This means there’s a coherent structure to the universe and learning about clusters of stars – galaxies - helps us figure out what that structure is. Join Chuck and Josh on an amazing space voyage!

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]]> In the universe things tend to cluster. This means there’s a coherent structure to the universe and learning about clusters of stars – galaxies - helps us figure out what that structure is. Join Chuck and Josh on an amazing space voyage!

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]]> Short Stuff: Turbulence Short Stuff: Turbulence Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:03:18 GMT 13:48 455d18ac-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-e7eb25b74aad false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935e 5e8c03afef0e13282471935e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you’ve ever had a bumpy airplane ride, you know it’s nothing fun. But have you ever noticed that the pilots sometimes tell you ahead of time to buckle in? How do they know turbulence is ahead? Are they some kind of fortune teller? How can anyone see wind? full If you’ve ever had a bumpy airplane ride, you know it’s nothing fun. But have you ever noticed that the pilots sometimes tell you ahead of time to buckle in? How do they know turbulence is ahead? Are they some kind of fortune teller? How can anyone see wind?

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]]> If you’ve ever had a bumpy airplane ride, you know it’s nothing fun. But have you ever noticed that the pilots sometimes tell you ahead of time to buckle in? How do they know turbulence is ahead? Are they some kind of fortune teller? How can anyone see wind?

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]]> Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:36:12 GMT 50:46 4145738e-53a3-11e8-bdec-cf62c1d5c9e0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471935f 5e8c03afef0e13282471935f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen in today and Josh and Chuck cover what used to be known as the Abominable Snowman. 

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]]> We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen in today and Josh and Chuck cover what used to be known as the Abominable Snowman. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Interpol: World Police SYSK Selects: Interpol: World Police Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 38:36 c304acc4-5460-11e8-b38c-034ee3740eb8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719360 5e8c03afef0e132824719360 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement. full Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

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]]> Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

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]]> Elephants: The Best Animals? Elephants: The Best Animals? Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT 1:06:13 41411a8c-53a3-11e8-bdec-9f2809cdf3e0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719361 5e8c03afef0e132824719361 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in today's episode. 

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]]> Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in today's episode. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Short Stuff: War of Jenkins' Ear]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:02:28 GMT 14:39 45591216-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-eba281851bf5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719362 5e8c03afef0e132824719362 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 18th century, Spain and England fought each other in the colonies of Georgia and Florida, a war kicked off by an English sea captain who was mad his ear had been perhaps unfairly lopped off. full In the 18th century, Spain and England fought each other in the colonies of Georgia and Florida, a war kicked off by an English sea captain who was mad his ear had been perhaps unfairly lopped off. 

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]]> In the 18th century, Spain and England fought each other in the colonies of Georgia and Florida, a war kicked off by an English sea captain who was mad his ear had been perhaps unfairly lopped off. 

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]]> Could There Be A Loch Ness Monster? Could There Be A Loch Ness Monster? Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:05:06 GMT 1:07:54 413c7e00-53a3-11e8-bdec-63bca37f67a6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719363 5e8c03afef0e132824719363 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c People have believed something strange lives in Loch Ness for at least 3500 years. Thousands of people have sighted the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of expeditions have been launched. But does the fact that nothing’s been found mean it’s not real? full People have believed something strange lives in Loch Ness for at least 3500 years. Thousands of people have sighted the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of expeditions have been launched. But does the fact that nothing’s been found mean it’s not real? 

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]]> People have believed something strange lives in Loch Ness for at least 3500 years. Thousands of people have sighted the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of expeditions have been launched. But does the fact that nothing’s been found mean it’s not real? 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Coral Reefs Work SYSK Selects: How Coral Reefs Work Sat, 09 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 41:04 c3003c0c-5460-11e8-b38c-bb451c4b2e4d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719364 5e8c03afef0e132824719364 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Coral reefs are the largest organic structures on Earth, yet they're created through a symbiotic relationship between creatures about 3 millimeters long. Learn more about the the world's coral reefs (and how to protect them) in this episode.

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]]> Coral reefs are the largest organic structures on Earth, yet they're created through a symbiotic relationship between creatures about 3 millimeters long. Learn more about the the world's coral reefs (and how to protect them) in this episode.

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]]> The True Story of BlacKkKlansman The True Story of BlacKkKlansman Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT 50:55 41389ba0-53a3-11e8-bdec-8b16e5af4c4d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719365 5e8c03afef0e132824719365 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 2018, director Spike Lee brought the story of Ron Stallworth to the big screen to great effect. Today, Josh and Chuck discuss the true story behind the Oscar nominated film. full In 2018, director Spike Lee brought the story of Ron Stallworth to the big screen to great effect. Today, Josh and Chuck discuss the true story behind the Oscar nominated film. 

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]]> In 2018, director Spike Lee brought the story of Ron Stallworth to the big screen to great effect. Today, Josh and Chuck discuss the true story behind the Oscar nominated film. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Ellen Richards Short Stuff: Ellen Richards Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:39:19 GMT 13:57 45551a26-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-73793deca1d4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719366 5e8c03afef0e132824719366 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Who is Ellen Richards? One of the most unsung scientists of all time, that's who. Her contribution? Bringing real science into the household and forcing the world to take "home-ec" seriously. We celebrate her today on Short Stuff. 

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]]> Who is Ellen Richards? One of the most unsung scientists of all time, that's who. Her contribution? Bringing real science into the household and forcing the world to take "home-ec" seriously. We celebrate her today on Short Stuff. 

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]]> The Insidious Abuse of Stalking The Insidious Abuse of Stalking Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT 1:02:01 4134884e-53a3-11e8-bdec-27311d960cf9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719367 5e8c03afef0e132824719367 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Stalking has only recently been recognized for what it is – a profound form of psychological abuse where the victim’s life is “infected” by the stalker, as one survivor put it. Stalking can go on for years, and in some cases may be the prelude to murder. full Stalking has only recently been recognized for what it is – a profound form of psychological abuse where the victim’s life is “infected” by the stalker, as one survivor put it. Stalking can go on for years, and in some cases may be the prelude to murder. 

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]]> Stalking has only recently been recognized for what it is – a profound form of psychological abuse where the victim’s life is “infected” by the stalker, as one survivor put it. Stalking can go on for years, and in some cases may be the prelude to murder. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think! SYSK Selects: Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think! Sat, 02 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT 43:42 c2fbc5d2-5460-11e8-b38c-d7572cce9177 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719368 5e8c03afef0e132824719368 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode. full Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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]]> Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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]]> How Central Park Works How Central Park Works Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:12:35 GMT 58:41 41306dae-53a3-11e8-bdec-5794605493d1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719369 5e8c03afef0e132824719369 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Central Park in Manhattan was America’s first landscaped public park, built at a time when New Yorkers’ only option for getting some fresh air was hanging around cemeteries. Get all the info about this beautiful icon and how it’s served as a landscape for class struggles over three centuries. full Central Park in Manhattan was America’s first landscaped public park, built at a time when New Yorkers’ only option for getting some fresh air was hanging around cemeteries. Get all the info about this beautiful icon and how it’s served as a landscape for class struggles over three centuries.

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]]> Central Park in Manhattan was America’s first landscaped public park, built at a time when New Yorkers’ only option for getting some fresh air was hanging around cemeteries. Get all the info about this beautiful icon and how it’s served as a landscape for class struggles over three centuries.

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]]> Short Stuff: Johnny Appleseed Short Stuff: Johnny Appleseed Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:02:44 GMT 14:22 455109fe-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-a350df2da65c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936a 5e8c03afef0e13282471936a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Johnny Appleseed was real! And he was about as amazing as the legend paints him. He really did plant apple trees all over America and if the feds hadn’t chopped them down during Prohibition, they’d still be around. Learn what we mean in this episode. full Johnny Appleseed was real! And he was about as amazing as the legend paints him. He really did plant apple trees all over America and if the feds hadn’t chopped them down during Prohibition, they’d still be around. Learn what we mean in this episode.

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]]> Johnny Appleseed was real! And he was about as amazing as the legend paints him. He really did plant apple trees all over America and if the feds hadn’t chopped them down during Prohibition, they’d still be around. Learn what we mean in this episode.

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]]> How Ping Pong Works How Ping Pong Works Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:54:17 GMT 1:02:13 412bf2ba-53a3-11e8-bdec-f7ebc04ea28b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936b 5e8c03afef0e13282471936b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c While Asia is well-known for being cuckoo for Ping Pong, the game was actually invented by bored British Victorian aristocrats. Go back and forth about Ping Pong’s place in the world with Chuck and Josh. full While Asia is well-known for being cuckoo for Ping Pong, the game was actually invented by bored British Victorian aristocrats. Go back and forth about Ping Pong’s place in the world with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> While Asia is well-known for being cuckoo for Ping Pong, the game was actually invented by bored British Victorian aristocrats. Go back and forth about Ping Pong’s place in the world with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Bioluminescence: A Bright and Shiny Fish SYSK Selects: Bioluminescence: A Bright and Shiny Fish Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT 43:16 c2f737ce-5460-11e8-b38c-57698cb3a662 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936c 5e8c03afef0e13282471936c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic. full Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic.

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]]> Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic.

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]]> The Legend of Betsy Ross The Legend of Betsy Ross Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:53:31 GMT 47:57 41280d08-53a3-11e8-bdec-6b678dd7db67 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936d 5e8c03afef0e13282471936d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Betsy Ross is an American icon to many, the seamstress who sewed the first U.S. flag because of a personal commission from George Washington. But is it true? Sort of. Learn all about this fascinating story today. full Betsy Ross is an American icon to many, the seamstress who sewed the first U.S. flag because of a personal commission from George Washington. But is it true? Sort of. Learn all about this fascinating story today.

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]]> Betsy Ross is an American icon to many, the seamstress who sewed the first U.S. flag because of a personal commission from George Washington. But is it true? Sort of. Learn all about this fascinating story today.

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]]> Short Stuff: Thread Count Short Stuff: Thread Count Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT 14:42 454d0264-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-87388e8254d5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936e 5e8c03afef0e13282471936e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Is thread count all it's cracked up to be? Listen in and find out in today's edition of Short Stuff!

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]]> Is thread count all it's cracked up to be? Listen in and find out in today's edition of Short Stuff!

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]]> SYSK Live: The Kellogg Brothers’ Wacky World of Health SYSK Live: The Kellogg Brothers’ Wacky World of Health Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:10:00 GMT 1:16:56 41241360-53a3-11e8-bdec-b75d35ff2b0e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471936f 5e8c03afef0e13282471936f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There’s no way you haven’t had one of their breakfast cereals, but we bet you don’t know the story behind the two brothers who brought the world corn flakes. Buckle in for a lot of talk about poop, religion and masturbation, live from Sydney, Australia. full There’s no way you haven’t had one of their breakfast cereals, but we bet you don’t know the story behind the two brothers who brought the world corn flakes. Buckle in for a lot of talk about poop, religion and masturbation, live from Sydney, Australia.

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]]> There’s no way you haven’t had one of their breakfast cereals, but we bet you don’t know the story behind the two brothers who brought the world corn flakes. Buckle in for a lot of talk about poop, religion and masturbation, live from Sydney, Australia.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Lobotomies Work SYSK Selects: How Lobotomies Work Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT 38:49 c2f1b312-5460-11e8-b38c-370fb30cbba0 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719370 5e8c03afef0e132824719370 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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.. full 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.

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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.

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]]> The July 20th Plot to Assassinate Hitler The July 20th Plot to Assassinate Hitler Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT 52:03 411faafa-53a3-11e8-bdec-2bd5f60a695a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719371 5e8c03afef0e132824719371 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full A lot of people in Hitler's inner circle wanted him dead toward the end of the war. But he proved impossible to kill from within. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck dig into the infamous July 20th plot to blow up Der Führer.

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]]> A lot of people in Hitler's inner circle wanted him dead toward the end of the war. But he proved impossible to kill from within. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck dig into the infamous July 20th plot to blow up Der Führer.

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]]> Short Stuff: Olestra Short Stuff: Olestra Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:12:03 GMT 13:23 4548e8d2-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-8b6b498ddc32 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719372 5e8c03afef0e132824719372 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 90s a fat free miracle food came out that promised we could eat all we wanted and not gain weight. But there was a caveat: it could also make your bowels unpleasantly loose. full In the 90s a fat free miracle food came out that promised we could eat all we wanted and not gain weight. But there was a caveat: it could also make your bowels unpleasantly loose.

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]]> In the 90s a fat free miracle food came out that promised we could eat all we wanted and not gain weight. But there was a caveat: it could also make your bowels unpleasantly loose.

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]]> How Airbags Work How Airbags Work Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT 45:18 411a99e8-53a3-11e8-bdec-df5a515db571 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719373 5e8c03afef0e132824719373 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It turns out that the inflatable bag of air that shoots out of your steering wheel or dashboard is the result of a controlled explosion of solid fuel, just like in a rocket – aimed for your face. full It turns out that the inflatable bag of air that shoots out of your steering wheel or dashboard is the result of a controlled explosion of solid fuel, just like in a rocket – aimed for your face.

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]]> It turns out that the inflatable bag of air that shoots out of your steering wheel or dashboard is the result of a controlled explosion of solid fuel, just like in a rocket – aimed for your face.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Schizophrenia Works SYSK Selects: How Schizophrenia Works Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT 49:15 c2ecd32e-5460-11e8-b38c-ebf3b35d61e7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719374 5e8c03afef0e132824719374 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research. full Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research.

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]]> Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research.

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]]> The Great Finger in the Wendy’s Chili Caper The Great Finger in the Wendy’s Chili Caper Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:20:56 GMT 49:32 41169fdc-53a3-11e8-bdec-b34102bcdcd2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719375 5e8c03afef0e132824719375 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 2005 a woman named Anna Alaya discovered a length of human finger – nail and all – in her Wendy’s chili. Her cries of disgust would set off a media firestorm, a criminal investigation and a prison sentence for her and her husband. full In 2005 a woman named Anna Alaya discovered a length of human finger – nail and all – in her Wendy’s chili. Her cries of disgust would set off a media firestorm, a criminal investigation and a prison sentence for her and her husband. 

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]]> In 2005 a woman named Anna Alaya discovered a length of human finger – nail and all – in her Wendy’s chili. Her cries of disgust would set off a media firestorm, a criminal investigation and a prison sentence for her and her husband. 

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]]> Short Stuff: How Often Do You Need To Change Your Oil? Short Stuff: How Often Do You Need To Change Your Oil? Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT 16:15 4544b1c2-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-07cf0cfeb5c5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719376 5e8c03afef0e132824719376 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c First things, first: Take that oil change reminder sticker off your windshield and throw it away forever and never look back! full First things, first: Take that oil change reminder sticker off your windshield and throw it away forever and never look back! 

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]]> First things, first: Take that oil change reminder sticker off your windshield and throw it away forever and never look back! 

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]]> How the Spanish Flu Worked How the Spanish Flu Worked Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:50:05 GMT 1:03:22 4112a3e6-53a3-11e8-bdec-c756e5938fde false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719377 5e8c03afef0e132824719377 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Spanish Flu killed anywhere from 20-100 million or more people over 1918/1919. All of this played out with World War I in the foreground, one big reason why the flu spread so far, so fast. Learn all about this devastating pandemic in today's episode. 

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]]> The Spanish Flu killed anywhere from 20-100 million or more people over 1918/1919. All of this played out with World War I in the foreground, one big reason why the flu spread so far, so fast. Learn all about this devastating pandemic in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Munchausen Syndrome Works SYSK Selects: How Munchausen Syndrome Works Sat, 05 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT 45:17 904426ba-5461-11e8-91bb-4f674388a893 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719378 5e8c03afef0e132824719378 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Why would someone fake an illness? Here's an even better question: Why would someone repeatedly make themselves sick? Join Josh and Chuck as they separate the facts from fiction and give you the scoop on Munchausen syndrome.

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]]> Why would someone fake an illness? Here's an even better question: Why would someone repeatedly make themselves sick? Join Josh and Chuck as they separate the facts from fiction and give you the scoop on Munchausen syndrome.

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]]> What was the Tunguska event? What was the Tunguska event? Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:32:57 GMT 47:29 410e10ec-53a3-11e8-bdec-5f21fcba678c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719379 5e8c03afef0e132824719379 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1908, the most powerful meteoroid explosion in recorded history happened over a remote area of Siberia. But the weird thing is there was no impact crater and no asteroid to be found – so was it an asteroid? (Yes.) full In 1908, the most powerful meteoroid explosion in recorded history happened over a remote area of Siberia. But the weird thing is there was no impact crater and no asteroid to be found – so was it an asteroid? (Yes.)

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]]> In 1908, the most powerful meteoroid explosion in recorded history happened over a remote area of Siberia. But the weird thing is there was no impact crater and no asteroid to be found – so was it an asteroid? (Yes.)

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]]> Short Stuff: Khipu Short Stuff: Khipu Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:10:44 GMT 17:25 4540753a-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-83a4060af5e4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937a 5e8c03afef0e13282471937a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Listen in to learn all about the fascinating "language" of the Incan khipu knotted ropes. 

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]]> Listen in to learn all about the fascinating "language" of the Incan khipu knotted ropes. 

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]]> Rockettes: Still Kicking After All These Years Rockettes: Still Kicking After All These Years Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:15:32 GMT 50:42 4107e906-53a3-11e8-bdec-732546fd3b43 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937b 5e8c03afef0e13282471937b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Tune in today to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri. full Tune in today to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri. 

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]]> Tune in today to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Fossils Work SYSK Selects: How Fossils Work Sat, 29 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 42:13 8a99b3dc-4a58-11e8-a49f-4b878fb30a0c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937c 5e8c03afef0e13282471937c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 56:56 a6f5b5a8-5462-11e8-b449-df4644022943 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937d 5e8c03afef0e13282471937d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic.

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]]> The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic.

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]]> Short Stuff: The Brain-Bladder Connection Short Stuff: The Brain-Bladder Connection Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:19:23 GMT 16:06 453c4280-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-f3fc210eadf8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937e 5e8c03afef0e13282471937e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full How much do you know about the brain-bladder connection? In about 15 minutes, it'll be a lot more. 

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]]> How much do you know about the brain-bladder connection? In about 15 minutes, it'll be a lot more. 

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]]> SYSK Live Christmas Spectacular! SYSK Live Christmas Spectacular! Tue, 25 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 1:15:45 a6f11e76-5462-11e8-b449-73f9106e97b1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471937f 5e8c03afef0e13282471937f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c This year, Josh and Chuck go live for their annual Christmas Spectacular. Recorded from the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, pour up some eggnog, light a fire and enjoy this live show with the whole family. full This year, Josh and Chuck go live for their annual Christmas Spectacular. Recorded from the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, pour up some eggnog, light a fire and enjoy this live show with the whole family. 

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]]> This year, Josh and Chuck go live for their annual Christmas Spectacular. Recorded from the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, pour up some eggnog, light a fire and enjoy this live show with the whole family. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 59:53 8a965b10-4a58-11e8-a49f-cba148258419 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719380 5e8c03afef0e132824719380 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all. full Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time? E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time? Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 47:03 a6ebcf84-5462-11e8-b449-37de31851162 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719381 5e8c03afef0e132824719381 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you play video games you probably have an easy answer to worst game of all time: ET. But it turns out there are no easy answers, especially when you’re talking about a game so terrible it’s blamed for bringing the entire video game industry with it. full If you play video games you probably have an easy answer to worst game of all time: ET. But it turns out there are no easy answers, especially when you’re talking about a game so terrible it’s blamed for bringing the entire video game industry with it.

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]]> If you play video games you probably have an easy answer to worst game of all time: ET. But it turns out there are no easy answers, especially when you’re talking about a game so terrible it’s blamed for bringing the entire video game industry with it.

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]]> Short Stuff: Unique Snowflakes Short Stuff: Unique Snowflakes Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 14:35 4538056c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-b3fc3c7e53d7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719382 5e8c03afef0e132824719382 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Amazingly, it turns out that every snowflake truly is unique. Math backs it up. full Amazingly, it turns out that every snowflake truly is unique. Math backs it up. 

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]]> Amazingly, it turns out that every snowflake truly is unique. Math backs it up. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Geodesic Domes: The Wave of the Future That Wasn't]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 55:13 a6e6fdc4-5462-11e8-b449-a3a1e7d79be6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719383 5e8c03afef0e132824719383 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sometimes a good idea doesn’t pan out in real life. Take Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome: It requires less energy to heat and cool, it’s cheap, and it’s durable enough to withstand a hurricane – but it’s also godawful ugly and that was its undoing. full Sometimes a good idea doesn’t pan out in real life. Take Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome: It requires less energy to heat and cool, it’s cheap, and it’s durable enough to withstand a hurricane – but it’s also godawful ugly and that was its undoing.

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]]> Sometimes a good idea doesn’t pan out in real life. Take Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome: It requires less energy to heat and cool, it’s cheap, and it’s durable enough to withstand a hurricane – but it’s also godawful ugly and that was its undoing.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Igloos Work SYSK Selects: How Igloos Work Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 33:58 8a9304ec-4a58-11e8-a49f-3b71d3aad368 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719384 5e8c03afef0e132824719384 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction. full Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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]]> Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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]]> Are good samaritan laws effective? Are good samaritan laws effective? Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 51:36 a6e33f5e-5462-11e8-b449-5b854a53a248 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719385 5e8c03afef0e132824719385 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Good samaritan laws have been around for many years, helping to provide legal protections for people who try to help other people. But do they work? Decide for yourself today!

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]]> Good samaritan laws have been around for many years, helping to provide legal protections for people who try to help other people. But do they work? Decide for yourself today!

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]]> Short Stuff: Laughing Buddha Short Stuff: Laughing Buddha Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:23:28 GMT 14:37 4533ea18-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-e373e7c1752c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719386 5e8c03afef0e132824719386 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did you know that the friendly, smiling Buddha we all know from bars and restaurants isn't really Buddha?

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]]> Did you know that the friendly, smiling Buddha we all know from bars and restaurants isn't really Buddha?

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]]> How Ayahuasca Works How Ayahuasca Works Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 50:25 a6df671c-5462-11e8-b449-f799cd7fb9a8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719387 5e8c03afef0e132824719387 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One day in the Amazon Basin, a shaman put together a plant containing DMT with a vine that allows the body to absorb DMT. The combination, a foul-tasting, wildly hallucinogenic brew called ayahuasca, has changed cultures throughout the Americas. full One day in the Amazon Basin, a shaman put together a plant containing DMT with a vine that allows the body to absorb DMT. The combination, a foul-tasting, wildly hallucinogenic brew called ayahuasca, has changed cultures throughout the Americas. 

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]]> One day in the Amazon Basin, a shaman put together a plant containing DMT with a vine that allows the body to absorb DMT. The combination, a foul-tasting, wildly hallucinogenic brew called ayahuasca, has changed cultures throughout the Americas. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: That Dang-old Goat Fell Over SYSK Selects: That Dang-old Goat Fell Over Sat, 08 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 34:47 8a8fa900-4a58-11e8-a49f-0bf57f40e570 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719388 5e8c03afef0e132824719388 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition.

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]]> Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition.

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]]> Was the PMRC censorship in disguise? Was the PMRC censorship in disguise? Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 1:00:48 a6d9b006-5462-11e8-b449-8f03b64c6210 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719389 5e8c03afef0e132824719389 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Parents Music Resource Center in the 1980s was really just censorship in disguise. But it kind of backfired. Learn all about Tipper Gore's crusade in today's episode. 

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]]> The Parents Music Resource Center in the 1980s was really just censorship in disguise. But it kind of backfired. Learn all about Tipper Gore's crusade in today's episode. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Dolphin Detectors Short Stuff: Dolphin Detectors Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:33:00 GMT 16:51 452fd162-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-4b178f158373 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938a 5e8c03afef0e13282471938a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They don’t actually disarm mines, but navies around the world use dolphins to find and tag sea mines so humans can disarm the mines themselves. But even if it’s safe, is it ethical? full They don’t actually disarm mines, but navies around the world use dolphins to find and tag sea mines so humans can disarm the mines themselves. But even if it’s safe, is it ethical?

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]]> They don’t actually disarm mines, but navies around the world use dolphins to find and tag sea mines so humans can disarm the mines themselves. But even if it’s safe, is it ethical?

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]]> How Search and Rescue Dogs Work How Search and Rescue Dogs Work Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT 56:24 a6d555b0-5462-11e8-b449-270c45655971 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938b 5e8c03afef0e13282471938b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c All dogs are great, but some dogs work harder than others. Or play harder, depending on your view. Learn all about the good boys and girls who find lost people and recover bodies to bring humans peace and closure. full All dogs are great, but some dogs work harder than others. Or play harder, depending on your view. Learn all about the good boys and girls who find lost people and recover bodies to bring humans peace and closure.

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]]> All dogs are great, but some dogs work harder than others. Or play harder, depending on your view. Learn all about the good boys and girls who find lost people and recover bodies to bring humans peace and closure.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: Can Your Grandfather's Diet Shorten Your Life?]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT 36:03 8a8c3bee-4a58-11e8-a49f-e7c6e81a2608 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938c 5e8c03afef0e13282471938c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode. full Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode.

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]]> Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode.

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]]> Adidas v. Puma: A Sibling Rivalry Adidas v. Puma: A Sibling Rivalry Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT 46:54 a6d19524-5462-11e8-b449-532e6c381816 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938d 5e8c03afef0e13282471938d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Join Josh and Chuck today as they go down the sport shoe rabbit hole, detailing the strange tail of the brothers who brought Puma and Adidas to the world. Sibling rivalry, Nazis, shoes - there's a lot to unpack here.

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck today as they go down the sport shoe rabbit hole, detailing the strange tail of the brothers who brought Puma and Adidas to the world. Sibling rivalry, Nazis, shoes - there's a lot to unpack here.

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]]> Short Stuff: iSmell Short Stuff: iSmell Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:35:58 GMT 16:30 452bba28-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-232f899fd47d false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938e 5e8c03afef0e13282471938e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Two men once had a dream - to add smell to the internet. And they almost gave it to us. full Two men once had a dream - to add smell to the internet. And they almost gave it to us.

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]]> Two men once had a dream - to add smell to the internet. And they almost gave it to us.

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]]> How the Navajo Code Talkers Worked How the Navajo Code Talkers Worked Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT 50:23 a6cdcbe2-5462-11e8-b449-e7aca0b74e30 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471938f 5e8c03afef0e13282471938f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In WWII the US Marines devised an unbreakable code-within-a-code made from Navajo, one of the most linguistically difficult languages in the world. A handful of Navajos sent messages on the frontlines in a language they’d been forbidden to speak as school kids. full In WWII the US Marines devised an unbreakable code-within-a-code made from Navajo, one of the most linguistically difficult languages in the world. A handful of Navajos sent messages on the frontlines in a language they’d been forbidden to speak as school kids.

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]]> In WWII the US Marines devised an unbreakable code-within-a-code made from Navajo, one of the most linguistically difficult languages in the world. A handful of Navajos sent messages on the frontlines in a language they’d been forbidden to speak as school kids.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Black Friday Works SYSK Selects: How Black Friday Works Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 46:11 8a88b924-4a58-11e8-a49f-975e916c1f64 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719390 5e8c03afef0e132824719390 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode. full On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode.

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]]> On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode.

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]]> Fire twucks! Fire twucks! (sic) Fire twucks! Fire twucks! (sic) Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:33:52 GMT 54:38 a6c9cc22-5462-11e8-b449-a78710ce92ea false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719391 5e8c03afef0e132824719391 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Who doesn't love fire engines? We certainly do. So much that we geeked out on this one in a big way. Enjoy!

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]]> Who doesn't love fire engines? We certainly do. So much that we geeked out on this one in a big way. Enjoy!

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]]> Short Stuff: Safety Pins Short Stuff: Safety Pins Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:30:00 GMT 15:07 45271838-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-7f2c2552a9e7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719392 5e8c03afef0e132824719392 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Safety pins are so ubiquitous, we take them for granted. But that’s the genius of their design – they work so intuitively they might as well have come from nature. Instead, they were invented by a man who never went to the trouble of patenting them. full Safety pins are so ubiquitous, we take them for granted. But that’s the genius of their design – they work so intuitively they might as well have come from nature. Instead, they were invented by a man who never went to the trouble of patenting them. 

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]]> Safety pins are so ubiquitous, we take them for granted. But that’s the genius of their design – they work so intuitively they might as well have come from nature. Instead, they were invented by a man who never went to the trouble of patenting them. 

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]]> Finders Keepers: Real Law Finders Keepers: Real Law Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:13:35 GMT 44:00 a6c61190-5462-11e8-b449-03bf31b43051 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719393 5e8c03afef0e132824719393 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know that heartbreak of the schoolyard – finders keepers, losers weepers? That’s actual law in a great many grown up places. Enter the murky legal world of finding something that belongs to someone else, from buried treasure to a misplaced ring. full You know that heartbreak of the schoolyard – finders keepers, losers weepers? That’s actual law in a great many grown up places. Enter the murky legal world of finding something that belongs to someone else, from buried treasure to a misplaced ring.

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]]> You know that heartbreak of the schoolyard – finders keepers, losers weepers? That’s actual law in a great many grown up places. Enter the murky legal world of finding something that belongs to someone else, from buried treasure to a misplaced ring.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Kleptomania Works SYSK Selects: How Kleptomania Works Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 32:11 8a8559e6-4a58-11e8-a49f-f3c104259712 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719394 5e8c03afef0e132824719394 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Olive Oil: Mother Nature's Gift]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:39:17 GMT 1:06:00 a6c25582-5462-11e8-b449-0732108c3d66 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719395 5e8c03afef0e132824719395 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Olive oil is one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts to humanity. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the NUMBER ONE OIL, right here, right now. 

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]]> Olive oil is one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts to humanity. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the NUMBER ONE OIL, right here, right now. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Lemonade Short Stuff: Lemonade Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:51:17 GMT 16:30 45231760-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-4759707d5631 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719396 5e8c03afef0e132824719396 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever wonder where lemonade came from? Let’s up the stakes a little, what about pink lemonade? Well wonder no more! Join Josh and Chuck as they (briefly) cover the history of putting lemons together with sugar and water and coming up with something great. full Ever wonder where lemonade came from? Let’s up the stakes a little, what about pink lemonade? Well wonder no more! Join Josh and Chuck as they (briefly) cover the history of putting lemons together with sugar and water and coming up with something great. 

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]]> Ever wonder where lemonade came from? Let’s up the stakes a little, what about pink lemonade? Well wonder no more! Join Josh and Chuck as they (briefly) cover the history of putting lemons together with sugar and water and coming up with something great. 

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]]> Pando: Earth’s Oldest, Hugest Organism Is Trees! Pando: Earth’s Oldest, Hugest Organism Is Trees! Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:27:30 GMT 48:19 a6be53c4-5462-11e8-b449-7beedbc3decf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719397 5e8c03afef0e132824719397 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In Utah, lives a 106-acre stand of Quaking Aspen trees that are all genetically identical because they are all growing from the same massive root system. It’s Pando, the most massive, and almost certainly oldest (by far) organism on Earth. full In Utah, lives a 106-acre stand of Quaking Aspen trees that are all genetically identical because they are all growing from the same massive root system. It’s Pando, the most massive, and almost certainly oldest (by far) organism on Earth.

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]]> In Utah, lives a 106-acre stand of Quaking Aspen trees that are all genetically identical because they are all growing from the same massive root system. It’s Pando, the most massive, and almost certainly oldest (by far) organism on Earth.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Pizza Works SYSK Selects: How Pizza Works Sat, 10 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT 56:45 8a81f378-4a58-11e8-a49f-f7f484b90084 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719398 5e8c03afef0e132824719398 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure it's everywhere and there's a more-than-90-percent chance you eat it once a month. But we'll bet you don't know the full history of that pizza (or tomato pie) you're about to chow down on. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain it to you, bite by bite.

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]]> Sure it's everywhere and there's a more-than-90-percent chance you eat it once a month. But we'll bet you don't know the full history of that pizza (or tomato pie) you're about to chow down on. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain it to you, bite by bite.

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]]> Is yogurt a miracle food? Is yogurt a miracle food? Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:53:45 GMT 51:01 a6ba5d0a-5462-11e8-b449-d780462c01c2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719399 5e8c03afef0e132824719399 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Yogurt has been touted as a health food, but is it? Maybe. If you eat it every day. We get into the rich and creamy history of this supposed miracle food in today's episode. Take a listen!

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]]> Yogurt has been touted as a health food, but is it? Maybe. If you eat it every day. We get into the rich and creamy history of this supposed miracle food in today's episode. Take a listen!

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]]> Short Stuff: Vomitoria Short Stuff: Vomitoria Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:01:00 GMT 15:49 451f17c8-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-fff1cf0d2471 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939a 5e8c03afef0e13282471939a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A vomitorium was a place where ancient Romans went to make themselves throw up after gorging themselves at a sumptuous banquet. Everybody knows that. Except that’s not true at all. Learn about what vomitoria were in this episode and impress your friends. full A vomitorium was a place where ancient Romans went to make themselves throw up after gorging themselves at a sumptuous banquet. Everybody knows that. Except that’s not true at all. Learn about what vomitoria were in this episode and impress your friends. 

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]]> A vomitorium was a place where ancient Romans went to make themselves throw up after gorging themselves at a sumptuous banquet. Everybody knows that. Except that’s not true at all. Learn about what vomitoria were in this episode and impress your friends. 

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]]> What were war masks? What were war masks? Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:52:00 GMT 44:49 a6b63d38-5462-11e8-b449-0f97075784dd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939b 5e8c03afef0e13282471939b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c War masks were made for soldiers in WWI who had horrible accidents that left their faces sometimes unrecognizable. Though it may seem rudimentary today, they went a long way in restoring their dignity. Learn all about them today. full War masks were made for soldiers in WWI who had horrible accidents that left their faces sometimes unrecognizable. Though it may seem rudimentary today, they went a long way in restoring their dignity. Learn all about them today. 

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]]> War masks were made for soldiers in WWI who had horrible accidents that left their faces sometimes unrecognizable. Though it may seem rudimentary today, they went a long way in restoring their dignity. Learn all about them today. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Grief Works SYSK Selects: How Grief Works Sat, 03 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT 45:57 8a7e9fe8-4a58-11e8-a49f-0b2537382dc5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939c 5e8c03afef0e13282471939c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You can probably name the five stages of grief - from denial to acceptance - they've become pretty well known since being proposed in 1969. But later researchers are finding that grief is rarely that cut and dried, and it may not be as widely experienced as we once thought. Join Josh and Chuck as they look at the sad science of grief.

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]]> You can probably name the five stages of grief - from denial to acceptance - they've become pretty well known since being proposed in 1969. But later researchers are finding that grief is rarely that cut and dried, and it may not be as widely experienced as we once thought. Join Josh and Chuck as they look at the sad science of grief.

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]]> How Easy Bake Ovens Work How Easy Bake Ovens Work Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:30:00 GMT 41:32 a6b26c4e-5462-11e8-b449-13b10543ba90 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939d 5e8c03afef0e13282471939d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day. full Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day. 

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]]> Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Labor Day Short Stuff: Labor Day Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:26:15 GMT 15:49 451b15ce-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-2353a85d870a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939e 5e8c03afef0e13282471939e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Labor Day, the day when most people in America paradoxically take off work, is actually rooted in some deeply radical and anarchistic thinking. Learn all about this most subversive of American holidays in this episode of Short Stuff. full Labor Day, the day when most people in America paradoxically take off work, is actually rooted in some deeply radical and anarchistic thinking. Learn all about this most subversive of American holidays in this episode of Short Stuff.

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]]> Labor Day, the day when most people in America paradoxically take off work, is actually rooted in some deeply radical and anarchistic thinking. Learn all about this most subversive of American holidays in this episode of Short Stuff.

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]]> SYSK’s 2018 Super Spooktacular SYSK’s 2018 Super Spooktacular Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:42:00 GMT 51:17 a6ae709e-5462-11e8-b449-7bad131a75e8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471939f 5e8c03afef0e13282471939f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It’s Halloween again and Chuck and Josh want to creep you out. Listen to two great classic horror stories, dripping with Jeri’s creeptastic audio stylings. Guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.

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]]> It’s Halloween again and Chuck and Josh want to creep you out. Listen to two great classic horror stories, dripping with Jeri’s creeptastic audio stylings. Guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: What's with the Winchester Mystery House?]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT 36:17 8a7b38bc-4a58-11e8-a49f-3bd06b083f87 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years. full After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years.

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]]> After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years.

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]]> How the Amityville Horror Worked How the Amityville Horror Worked Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:32:00 GMT 58:07 0759434c-5468-11e8-bef9-534c668a0c84 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In early 1975, the world was introduced to George and Kathy Lutz, a couple who had fled their home in Amityville, NY to escape a powerful, evil supernatural presence living there. And this being the 70s, the world went nuts for their story. full In early 1975, the world was introduced to George and Kathy Lutz, a couple who had fled their home in Amityville, NY to escape a powerful, evil supernatural presence living there. And this being the 70s, the world went nuts for their story.

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]]> In early 1975, the world was introduced to George and Kathy Lutz, a couple who had fled their home in Amityville, NY to escape a powerful, evil supernatural presence living there. And this being the 70s, the world went nuts for their story.

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]]> Short Stuff: Exploding Manholes Short Stuff: Exploding Manholes Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT 16:51 45170510-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-8f583ff8d30f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you live in a big city in a cold climate, you should keep an eye out for 100-pound cast-iron manhole covers suddenly launching 50 feet into the air. It’s unnervingly common and we’ll tell you why. full If you live in a big city in a cold climate, you should keep an eye out for 100-pound cast-iron manhole covers suddenly launching 50 feet into the air. It’s unnervingly common and we’ll tell you why. 

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]]> If you live in a big city in a cold climate, you should keep an eye out for 100-pound cast-iron manhole covers suddenly launching 50 feet into the air. It’s unnervingly common and we’ll tell you why. 

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]]> How Epilepsy Works How Epilepsy Works Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:08:19 GMT 59:31 a6a9fc30-5462-11e8-b449-b3eacc8225a9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A seizure is like an electrical overload in the brain – when it gets overwhelmed, it just shuts down and resets itself. But imagine being susceptible to these overloads, where one could come at any time with little or no warning. That is epilepsy. full A seizure is like an electrical overload in the brain – when it gets overwhelmed, it just shuts down and resets itself. But imagine being susceptible to these overloads, where one could come at any time with little or no warning. That is epilepsy. 

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]]> A seizure is like an electrical overload in the brain – when it gets overwhelmed, it just shuts down and resets itself. But imagine being susceptible to these overloads, where one could come at any time with little or no warning. That is epilepsy. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Aphrodisiacs Work SYSK Selects: How Aphrodisiacs Work Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT 27:08 8a77cb78-4a58-11e8-a49f-af772dface6a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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? full 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?

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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?

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]]> Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed? Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed? Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 44:25 a6a5d1b4-5462-11e8-b449-e399da874836 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Waterbeds came and went pretty quickly in the United States, but despite their marketing as sex beds, they were actually invented to deliver a great night's sleep. Learn all about these super 70's beds in today's episode. 

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]]> Waterbeds came and went pretty quickly in the United States, but despite their marketing as sex beds, they were actually invented to deliver a great night's sleep. Learn all about these super 70's beds in today's episode. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Korean Fan Death Short Stuff: Korean Fan Death Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:49:48 GMT 17:00 45129e1c-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-7711f876395c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There’s a commonly-held belief in Korea that if you fall asleep with a fan blowing on your face you may die in your sleep from it. And while this idea is found nowhere else in the world, Korean culture has come up with some interesting explanations. full There’s a commonly-held belief in Korea that if you fall asleep with a fan blowing on your face you may die in your sleep from it. And while this idea is found nowhere else in the world, Korean culture has come up with some interesting explanations.

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]]> There’s a commonly-held belief in Korea that if you fall asleep with a fan blowing on your face you may die in your sleep from it. And while this idea is found nowhere else in the world, Korean culture has come up with some interesting explanations.

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]]> Was There A Real Robin Hood? Was There A Real Robin Hood? Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:57:20 GMT 54:34 a6a1dd52-5462-11e8-b449-230640596415 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Is it true that Robin Hood hung out in Sherwood Forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor? No. No, it’s not. Find out the real story in this episode. full Is it true that Robin Hood hung out in Sherwood Forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor? No. No, it’s not. Find out the real story in this episode. 

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]]> Is it true that Robin Hood hung out in Sherwood Forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor? No. No, it’s not. Find out the real story in this episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Homelessness Works SYSK Selects: How Homelessness Works Sat, 13 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT 47:21 8a740b0a-4a58-11e8-a49f-ab07350008bf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c osh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation. full Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.

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]]> Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.

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]]> When inventions kill! When inventions kill! Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 49:55 a69d8ba8-5462-11e8-b449-67d75c7edaed false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Few things are more ironic than an invention killing its creator. The stories behind real life cases of death-by-invention are pretty interesting too. Pull up a chair and hear about a few from Josh and Chuck. full Few things are more ironic than an invention killing its creator. The stories behind real life cases of death-by-invention are pretty interesting too. Pull up a chair and hear about a few from Josh and Chuck. 

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]]> Few things are more ironic than an invention killing its creator. The stories behind real life cases of death-by-invention are pretty interesting too. Pull up a chair and hear about a few from Josh and Chuck. 

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]]> Short Stuff: William King Short Stuff: William King Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 15:53 450e3106-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-b3bb79245e89 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247193aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Did you know that the United States has had one Vice-President who was sworn in on foreign soil? Well it turns out that may be the least interesting part of the story of William Rufus King. full Did you know that the United States has had one Vice-President who was sworn in on foreign soil? Well it turns out that may be the least interesting part of the story of William Rufus King. 

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]]> Did you know that the United States has had one Vice-President who was sworn in on foreign soil? Well it turns out that may be the least interesting part of the story of William Rufus King. 

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]]> How Marathons Work How Marathons Work Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 1:10:43 a698fc78-5462-11e8-b449-8fc3c8de2f5b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You’d have to be crazy to try to run 26.2 miles in a single stretch, right? Right. But people still try it anyway. And a lot of them even survive! Find out all about the pitfalls of marathons and the obsession they can inspire in this episode. 

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]]> You’d have to be crazy to try to run 26.2 miles in a single stretch, right? Right. But people still try it anyway. And a lot of them even survive! Find out all about the pitfalls of marathons and the obsession they can inspire in this episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Is lethal injection humane? SYSK Selects: Is lethal injection humane? Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT 50:11 8a707954-4a58-11e8-a49f-97f08ea0d9e6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think?

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]]> Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think?

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]]> Algae: Food, Fuel, What? Algae: Food, Fuel, What? Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 57:23 a694ccd4-5462-11e8-b449-6ff9a77c59c5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Just a couple years ago, algae was touted as the green, plentiful biofuel of the future. But that didn’t pan out. Why? And is algae down for the count? Don’t bet on it. Only a fool would bet against green water. full Just a couple years ago, algae was touted as the green, plentiful biofuel of the future. But that didn’t pan out. Why? And is algae down for the count? Don’t bet on it. Only a fool would bet against green water. 

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]]> Just a couple years ago, algae was touted as the green, plentiful biofuel of the future. But that didn’t pan out. Why? And is algae down for the count? Don’t bet on it. Only a fool would bet against green water. 

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]]> Short Stuff: Grandfather Clocks Short Stuff: Grandfather Clocks Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT 15:55 45065558-ba8a-11e8-9ed2-f7f697a49e37 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever wondered why a grandfather clock is called a grandfather clock and you have 12 minutes to spare, this is your lucky day. Listen in to the brand new Short Stuff series. It's everything you want from Josh and Chuck, and less!

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]]> If you've ever wondered why a grandfather clock is called a grandfather clock and you have 12 minutes to spare, this is your lucky day. Listen in to the brand new Short Stuff series. It's everything you want from Josh and Chuck, and less!

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]]> How the Concorde Worked How the Concorde Worked Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:42:20 GMT 1:01:47 a6900230-5462-11e8-b449-9be1d18b7c52 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193af 5e8c03afef0e1328247193af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The concorde was a wonderful thing, a super fast commerical airliner that got you across the pond in half the time. But it was small and cramped, noisy and a big money loser. Climb aboard and get ready for Mach 1. full The concorde was a wonderful thing, a super fast commerical airliner that got you across the pond in half the time. But it was small and cramped, noisy and a big money loser. Climb aboard and get ready for Mach 1. 

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]]> The concorde was a wonderful thing, a super fast commerical airliner that got you across the pond in half the time. But it was small and cramped, noisy and a big money loser. Climb aboard and get ready for Mach 1. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Does the five-second rule work? SYSK Selects: Does the five-second rule work? Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 40:07 8a6cd704-4a58-11e8-a49f-8303c967f5a9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know when you drop a piece of food and if you pick it up within five seconds it's still good to eat? Researchers have studied whether that's true or not and in doing so have inadvertently shone a light on how utterly covered our world is with bacteria and germs. Prepare to shudder in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> You know when you drop a piece of food and if you pick it up within five seconds it's still good to eat? Researchers have studied whether that's true or not and in doing so have inadvertently shone a light on how utterly covered our world is with bacteria and germs. Prepare to shudder in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Seriously, What Is Dark Matter? Seriously, What Is Dark Matter? Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT 48:33 a68b7756-5462-11e8-b449-af3c040b19c7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh take on astrophysics again and this time it pans out well. It turns out that there simply isn’t enough matter in the universe to account for its mass. Which is super weird. What is this missing matter? Does it even exist? full Chuck and Josh take on astrophysics again and this time it pans out well. It turns out that there simply isn’t enough matter in the universe to account for its mass. Which is super weird. What is this missing matter? Does it even exist?

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]]> Chuck and Josh take on astrophysics again and this time it pans out well. It turns out that there simply isn’t enough matter in the universe to account for its mass. Which is super weird. What is this missing matter? Does it even exist?

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]]> What is colorblindness? What is colorblindness? Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:34:33 GMT 41:17 a6870342-5462-11e8-b449-1bcb3953428a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Being colorblind doesn't mean you see in black and white, although in severe cases it can look a bit like that. The condition is on a spectrum ranging from dulled colors to shades of grey. Learn all about what colorblindness means in today's episode. 

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]]> Being colorblind doesn't mean you see in black and white, although in severe cases it can look a bit like that. The condition is on a spectrum ranging from dulled colors to shades of grey. Learn all about what colorblindness means in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: Was Malthus right about carrying capacity? SYSK Selects: Was Malthus right about carrying capacity? Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 30:24 8a68cb28-4a58-11e8-a49f-93ae926b9b95 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Thomas Malthus concluded that humanity is bound to outgrow Earth's carrying capacity. The prediction was based on humanity's exponential growth and the linear growth of the food supply -- but was he correct? Tune in to this classic episode to find out.

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]]> Thomas Malthus concluded that humanity is bound to outgrow Earth's carrying capacity. The prediction was based on humanity's exponential growth and the linear growth of the food supply -- but was he correct? Tune in to this classic episode to find out.

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]]> How Ranked Choice Voting Works How Ranked Choice Voting Works Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:52:26 GMT 48:34 a6830fa8-5462-11e8-b449-33852213ae44 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the US, winner-take-all voting has created A LOT of political polarization. But what if rather than voting for one candidate, you could rank all of them so if your first choice doesn’t win, your vote goes to your second choice? So long, polarization! full In the US, winner-take-all voting has created A LOT of political polarization. But what if rather than voting for one candidate, you could rank all of them so if your first choice doesn’t win, your vote goes to your second choice? So long, polarization!

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]]> In the US, winner-take-all voting has created A LOT of political polarization. But what if rather than voting for one candidate, you could rank all of them so if your first choice doesn’t win, your vote goes to your second choice? So long, polarization!

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]]> Roundabouts: The Problem Is You Roundabouts: The Problem Is You Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:58:00 GMT 1:03:41 a67ed848-5462-11e8-b449-bf373f334a01 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They’re as American as Washington, DC yet most people in the US are terrified of them, hate them or both. What is it about traffic circles and roundabouts - which do nothing but safely, inexpensively and greenly direct traffic – that America can’t stand? full They’re as American as Washington, DC yet most people in the US are terrified of them, hate them or both. What is it about traffic circles and roundabouts - which do nothing but safely, inexpensively and greenly direct traffic – that America can’t stand?

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]]> They’re as American as Washington, DC yet most people in the US are terrified of them, hate them or both. What is it about traffic circles and roundabouts - which do nothing but safely, inexpensively and greenly direct traffic – that America can’t stand?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Commercial Jingles Work SYSK Selects: How Commercial Jingles Work Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 41:10 8a650434-4a58-11e8-a49f-8f54bbdbd7b4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. full You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. In this classic episode, learn about the history of these insidious and catchy advertising vehicles with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. In this classic episode, learn about the history of these insidious and catchy advertising vehicles with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> What are think tanks all about? What are think tanks all about? Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:35:41 GMT 50:23 a67a4a62-5462-11e8-b449-1b0240494658 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Think tanks? More like stink tanks! We're kidding. Think tanks do valuable work, when they operate in a non-partisan way of course. Learn all about the history of these heady institutions today. 

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]]> Think tanks? More like stink tanks! We're kidding. Think tanks do valuable work, when they operate in a non-partisan way of course. Learn all about the history of these heady institutions today. 

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]]> SYSK Live: How Game Shows Work SYSK Live: How Game Shows Work Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:14:00 GMT 1:13:34 a675ab4c-5462-11e8-b449-23f6ae10e136 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Join Josh and Chuck and a whole bunch of great people at the Gothic Theatre in Denver for this live show on game shows and their place in cultures around the world, recorded on June 28, 2018. You just come right on down, why don’t you? full Join Josh and Chuck and a whole bunch of great people at the Gothic Theatre in Denver for this live show on game shows and their place in cultures around the world, recorded on June 28, 2018. You just come right on down, why don’t you?

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck and a whole bunch of great people at the Gothic Theatre in Denver for this live show on game shows and their place in cultures around the world, recorded on June 28, 2018. You just come right on down, why don’t you?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Circumcision Works SYSK Selects: How Circumcision Works Sat, 08 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 47:45 8a615b7c-4a58-11e8-a49f-ab66c54e9847 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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]]> Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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]]> The Lava Lamp: Goes Great With Acid The Lava Lamp: Goes Great With Acid Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT 51:46 cf97258c-5467-11e8-a32a-4b5855c5196f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What started out as an egg timer at a London pub became a furnishing for bachelor pads before it took its rightful place as the most recognizable icon of psychedelia. The lava lamp became popular with people on LSD not once, but twice, decades apart. full What started out as an egg timer at a London pub became a furnishing for bachelor pads before it took its rightful place as the most recognizable icon of psychedelia. The lava lamp became popular with people on LSD not once, but twice, decades apart.

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]]> What started out as an egg timer at a London pub became a furnishing for bachelor pads before it took its rightful place as the most recognizable icon of psychedelia. The lava lamp became popular with people on LSD not once, but twice, decades apart.

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]]> How Police Lineups Work How Police Lineups Work Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT 57:45 a6713ecc-5462-11e8-b449-3b92746cd14b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247193bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Police lineups are something most people have never had any firsthand experience with. What you see on TV and in movies isn't so far off though. Learn about how these tropes work for real in today's episode. 

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]]> Police lineups are something most people have never had any firsthand experience with. What you see on TV and in movies isn't so far off though. Learn about how these tropes work for real in today's episode. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Patents Work SYSK Selects: How Patents Work Sat, 01 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT 1:07:09 8a5db7ec-4a58-11e8-a49f-1ba020231da8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247193bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What was originally designed to encourage innovation by rewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. full What was originally designed to encourage innovation by rewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. Wade into this surprisingly interesting mire to learn how to save this important institution.

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]]> What was originally designed to encourage innovation by rewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. Wade into this surprisingly interesting mire to learn how to save this important institution.

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]]> How Elimination Diets Work How Elimination Diets Work Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:30:00 GMT 49:17 a66cc9dc-5462-11e8-b449-874f7ed64bf6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247193bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Elimination diets are all about whittling down what you eat, then building it back up again in order to identify foods that don't work for your body. Is it safe? It can be. Learn all about this process in today's episode. 

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]]> Elimination diets are all about whittling down what you eat, then building it back up again in order to identify foods that don't work for your body. Is it safe? It can be. Learn all about this process in today's episode. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Why There Aren't So Many Hotel Fires Anymore]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:30:00 GMT 49:29 a668db42-5462-11e8-b449-039427ba7982 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193be 5e8c03afef0e1328247193be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 1946 was a particularly deadly year for hotel fires in the US. Fires killed hundreds of people in Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas and, in Atlanta, the worst hotel fire in American history broke out. Find out how they made staying in hotels safe. full 1946 was a particularly deadly year for hotel fires in the US. Fires killed hundreds of people in Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas and, in Atlanta, the worst hotel fire in American history broke out. Find out how they made staying in hotels safe.

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]]> 1946 was a particularly deadly year for hotel fires in the US. Fires killed hundreds of people in Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas and, in Atlanta, the worst hotel fire in American history broke out. Find out how they made staying in hotels safe.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: What's the deal with Voodoo?]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT 39:10 8a5a0e4e-4a58-11e8-a49f-f3e7a8cd91f1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247193bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Voodoo is a religion found in parts of Africa and Haiti that's often misunderstood. In this episode, Josh and Chuck separate the faction from the fiction as they explore how Voodoo really works.

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]]> Voodoo is a religion found in parts of Africa and Haiti that's often misunderstood. In this episode, Josh and Chuck separate the faction from the fiction as they explore how Voodoo really works.

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]]> Pterosaurs: Not Flying Dinosaurs Pterosaurs: Not Flying Dinosaurs Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:36:42 GMT 43:30 a665027e-5462-11e8-b449-13413cedbd94 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Almost everything you know about pterosaurs is wrong. They weren't birds, they weren't flying dinosaurs and they weren't all pterodactyls. Which makes this a great episode for you to learn some new and amazing stuff about terrifying prehistoric beasts!

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]]> Almost everything you know about pterosaurs is wrong. They weren't birds, they weren't flying dinosaurs and they weren't all pterodactyls. Which makes this a great episode for you to learn some new and amazing stuff about terrifying prehistoric beasts!

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]]> Ballpoint pens? Heck yes, ballpoint pens! Ballpoint pens? Heck yes, ballpoint pens! Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:54:41 GMT 54:14 a66103ea-5462-11e8-b449-e7d37563f548 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Get ready, folks. The ballpoint pen is far more interesting than you could ever imagine. For real. Brilliant in its simplicity. Took the world by storm. We love our ballpoint pens and you should too. Listen in today! full Get ready, folks. The ballpoint pen is far more interesting than you could ever imagine. For real. Brilliant in its simplicity. Took the world by storm. We love our ballpoint pens and you should too. Listen in today!

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]]> Get ready, folks. The ballpoint pen is far more interesting than you could ever imagine. For real. Brilliant in its simplicity. Took the world by storm. We love our ballpoint pens and you should too. Listen in today!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works SYSK Selects: How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works Sat, 18 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT 32:06 8a5673e2-4a58-11e8-a49f-37349140315b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression. full With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression.

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]]> With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression.

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]]> Who is The Man of the Hole? Who is The Man of the Hole? Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:30:00 GMT 42:50 a65d14ce-5462-11e8-b449-53f6a11b8136 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 2018, there's a man from a lost tribe still living deep in the jungles of Brazil who has been all alone since the mid 1990s. He's referred to as the Man of the Hole, and has had no face-to-face with modern humans. Who is he? We'll answer that question as best we can in today's episode. 

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]]> In 2018, there's a man from a lost tribe still living deep in the jungles of Brazil who has been all alone since the mid 1990s. He's referred to as the Man of the Hole, and has had no face-to-face with modern humans. Who is he? We'll answer that question as best we can in today's episode. 

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]]> How Board Breaking Works How Board Breaking Works Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:08:44 GMT 50:22 a658f4ac-5462-11e8-b449-0316c4c39312 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you’ve ever seen someone break a stack of boards or concrete blocks with a single karate chop you know what it means to experience awe. Board breaking is indeed cool but there’s also a lot of physics to help it along. Learn all about this secret art. full If you’ve ever seen someone break a stack of boards or concrete blocks with a single karate chop you know what it means to experience awe. Board breaking is indeed cool but there’s also a lot of physics to help it along. Learn all about this secret art. 

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]]> If you’ve ever seen someone break a stack of boards or concrete blocks with a single karate chop you know what it means to experience awe. Board breaking is indeed cool but there’s also a lot of physics to help it along. Learn all about this secret art. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Traffic Works SYSK Selects: How Traffic Works Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT 39:47 8a52af0a-4a58-11e8-a49f-078ac920f7c1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how does traffic actually work? In this episode, Chuck and Josh take a look at traffic waves (and bubbles).

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]]> Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how does traffic actually work? In this episode, Chuck and Josh take a look at traffic waves (and bubbles).

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]]> How Attila the Hun Worked How Attila the Hun Worked Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:00:00 GMT 48:00 996a1d3e-5467-11e8-9ed6-37c7734b9461 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you go to the Internet you'll see a few people championed as all-time greatest conquerors - Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Atilla the Hun. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck dive into number three on this list, Atilla the Hun. 

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]]> If you go to the Internet you'll see a few people championed as all-time greatest conquerors - Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Atilla the Hun. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck dive into number three on this list, Atilla the Hun. 

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]]> How Search and Rescue Works How Search and Rescue Works Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:30:00 GMT 1:05:46 a6548818-5462-11e8-b449-c7c17ef1cba9 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are thankfully about as many ways to look for someone as there are ways to get lost. And the people who dedicate themselves to saving the lives of people who are missing take their job seriously. Learn about this fascinating world in this episode. full There are thankfully about as many ways to look for someone as there are ways to get lost. And the people who dedicate themselves to saving the lives of people who are missing take their job seriously. Learn about this fascinating world in this episode.

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]]> There are thankfully about as many ways to look for someone as there are ways to get lost. And the people who dedicate themselves to saving the lives of people who are missing take their job seriously. Learn about this fascinating world in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Miranda Rights Work SYSK Selects: How Miranda Rights Work Sat, 04 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT 35:15 8a4edc54-4a58-11e8-a49f-8f53a0887330 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Back in 1966, the Supreme Court decided that suspects in criminal cases had the right to be reminded that they didn't have to talk to the fuzz if they didn't want to, as stated in the 5th amendment. Since that ruling, scores of other cases have shaped and defined the ruling that created a staple of police procedural dramas.

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]]> Back in 1966, the Supreme Court decided that suspects in criminal cases had the right to be reminded that they didn't have to talk to the fuzz if they didn't want to, as stated in the 5th amendment. Since that ruling, scores of other cases have shaped and defined the ruling that created a staple of police procedural dramas.

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]]> How the U.S. Military Draft Works How the U.S. Military Draft Works Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:30:00 GMT 1:00:11 a64fbbf8-5462-11e8-b449-ab6c4effe37f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The U.S. military draft is far more interesting than you'd think. The process of conscription can get quite complicated, but we're here to clear it up for you. We'll also talk a bit about whether or not this could ever happen again. 

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]]> The U.S. military draft is far more interesting than you'd think. The process of conscription can get quite complicated, but we're here to clear it up for you. We'll also talk a bit about whether or not this could ever happen again. 

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]]> How the Pony Express Worked How the Pony Express Worked Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:14:19 GMT 49:59 a64a7490-5462-11e8-b449-573015912ab4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For as long a shadow as it casts across the history of the Old West, the Pony Express was a failed business venture, doomed from the start, that only lasted 18 months. But since the last rider headed out with his bag of mail, its legend has only grown. full For as long a shadow as it casts across the history of the Old West, the Pony Express was a failed business venture, doomed from the start, that only lasted 18 months. But since the last rider headed out with his bag of mail, its legend has only grown.

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]]> For as long a shadow as it casts across the history of the Old West, the Pony Express was a failed business venture, doomed from the start, that only lasted 18 months. But since the last rider headed out with his bag of mail, its legend has only grown.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Cannonball Run Worked SYSK Selects: How the Cannonball Run Worked Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT 37:58 8a4b0598-4a58-11e8-a49f-2b054bc20460 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247193cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> The Dyatlov Pass Mystery The Dyatlov Pass Mystery Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:22:41 GMT 45:04 a6418704-5462-11e8-b449-735d21eb9bf1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247193cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The incident at Dyatlov Pass is one of the more enduring wilderness mysteries of all time. Russian hikers found in various states of undress, frozen. What happened to them? Why were there weird internal injuries and no outward signs of distress? full The incident at Dyatlov Pass is one of the more enduring wilderness mysteries of all time. Russian hikers found in various states of undress, frozen. What happened to them? Why were there weird internal injuries and no outward signs of distress? We'll delve into all the questions in today's episode. 

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]]> The incident at Dyatlov Pass is one of the more enduring wilderness mysteries of all time. Russian hikers found in various states of undress, frozen. What happened to them? Why were there weird internal injuries and no outward signs of distress? We'll delve into all the questions in today's episode. 

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]]> Recycling Update: How’s It Going? Recycling Update: How’s It Going? Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:30:00 GMT 1:09:57 a6458052-5462-11e8-b449-772dc8a7d178 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247193cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s been about a decade since Josh and Chuck last checked in on recycling and since then a lot has changed. A global commodities market dealing in recyclables has developed and recently crashed. Jump back into the fascinating world of recycling. full It’s been about a decade since Josh and Chuck last checked in on recycling and since then a lot has changed. A global commodities market dealing in recyclables has developed and recently crashed. Jump back into the fascinating world of recycling. 

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]]> It’s been about a decade since Josh and Chuck last checked in on recycling and since then a lot has changed. A global commodities market dealing in recyclables has developed and recently crashed. Jump back into the fascinating world of recycling. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Foot Binding Worked SYSK Selects: How Foot Binding Worked Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT 33:46 8a475560-4a58-11e8-a49f-07f887bb3ea6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Once in a while, all the necessary factors converge to produce a peculiar nationalized sexual fetish. In China, that fetish was foot binding and over a millennia three billion Chinese women's feet were brutally disfigured for men's pleasure.

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]]> Once in a while, all the necessary factors converge to produce a peculiar nationalized sexual fetish. In China, that fetish was foot binding and over a millennia three billion Chinese women's feet were brutally disfigured for men's pleasure.

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]]> How Attorney-Client Privilege Works How Attorney-Client Privilege Works Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:30:00 GMT 42:10 a63d3de8-5462-11e8-b449-672cbc19a4e7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247193cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One of the oldest protected forms of speech comes from when a lawyer speaks with their client. Over centuries, this legal privilege has been protected and defined and still stands stronger than ever. full One of the oldest protected forms of speech comes from when a lawyer speaks with their client. Over centuries, this legal privilege has been protected and defined and still stands stronger than ever. Find out why a person’s ability to speak freely to their counselor is so highly prized and protected. 

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]]> One of the oldest protected forms of speech comes from when a lawyer speaks with their client. Over centuries, this legal privilege has been protected and defined and still stands stronger than ever. Find out why a person’s ability to speak freely to their counselor is so highly prized and protected. 

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]]> Jobs of Bygone Eras Jobs of Bygone Eras Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:40:20 GMT 1:05:35 a639226c-5462-11e8-b449-5f764c1bfd12 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Join Josh and Chuck today as they take a fun look at some of the strange jobs that our ancestors did. It's a SYSK top 10, meaning there will only be eight or so. 

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck today as they take a fun look at some of the strange jobs that our ancestors did. It's a SYSK top 10, meaning there will only be eight or so. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Twinkies Work SYSK Selects: How Twinkies Work Sat, 14 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT 32:33 8a436590-4a58-11e8-a49f-ebaa499b70a7 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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 classic SYSK.

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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 classic SYSK.

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]]> Gerrymandering: How to Stifle Democracy Gerrymandering: How to Stifle Democracy Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:00:00 GMT 42:05 a634f6ec-5462-11e8-b449-fb6737fd263a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, you should be outraged about the practice of gerrymandering. Redrawing voter district maps to ensure political dominance is about as undemocratic as it gets. full No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, you should be outraged about the practice of gerrymandering. Redrawing voter district maps to ensure political dominance is about as undemocratic as it gets. Please enjoy Josh and Chuck getting unusually worked up about this abhorrent practice. 

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]]> No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, you should be outraged about the practice of gerrymandering. Redrawing voter district maps to ensure political dominance is about as undemocratic as it gets. Please enjoy Josh and Chuck getting unusually worked up about this abhorrent practice. 

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]]> The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:17:30 GMT 57:26 a630d0bc-5462-11e8-b449-5bc373589fa1 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1978, five friends set out for home from a basketball game. The next day, their car was discovered in a lonely mountain road. The next spring, their bodies began to turn up. What happened that night remains a mystery to this day. full In 1978, five friends set out for home from a basketball game. The next day, their car was discovered in a lonely mountain road. The next spring, their bodies began to turn up. What happened that night remains a mystery to this day. 

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]]> In 1978, five friends set out for home from a basketball game. The next day, their car was discovered in a lonely mountain road. The next spring, their bodies began to turn up. What happened that night remains a mystery to this day. 

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: Did Reagan's Star Wars program win the Cold War?]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT 40:57 8a3facf2-4a58-11e8-a49f-67831f1a22a4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Putting lasers in space to blast Soviet missiles out of the air was a very real part of Ronald Reagan's defense policy. While his "Star Wars" program was derided at home and abroad, historians are beginning to wonder if it didn't help win the Cold War after all.

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]]> Putting lasers in space to blast Soviet missiles out of the air was a very real part of Ronald Reagan's defense policy. While his "Star Wars" program was derided at home and abroad, historians are beginning to wonder if it didn't help win the Cold War after all.

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]]> How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:00:00 GMT 51:33 a629e36a-5462-11e8-b449-63a2ce9f3293 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted by a professor who didn't dot the i's and cross the t's. Listen in as Josh and Chuck give this experiment some harsh treatment of their own. 

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]]> The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted by a professor who didn't dot the i's and cross the t's. Listen in as Josh and Chuck give this experiment some harsh treatment of their own. 

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]]> How Diabetes Works How Diabetes Works Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:00:00 GMT 1:00:51 a6260d94-5462-11e8-b449-67b5c653ded6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Diabetes is one of the biggest killers of people on the planet. And yet, it also seems to be tied to diet and exercise, which makes it preventable. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms that can make your body go haywire and lead to this disease. full Diabetes is one of the biggest killers of people on the planet. And yet, it also seems to be tied to diet and exercise, which makes it preventable. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms that can make your body go haywire and lead to this disease. 

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]]> Diabetes is one of the biggest killers of people on the planet. And yet, it also seems to be tied to diet and exercise, which makes it preventable. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms that can make your body go haywire and lead to this disease. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Ponzi Schemes Work SYSK Selects: How Ponzi Schemes Work Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT 33:44 8a3c1d9e-4a58-11e8-a49f-237b641af0d5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Ponzi schemes. How do they work? And who's Ponzi? Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode to discover how an Italian immigrant created a classic con that's still fleecing investors today.

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]]> Ponzi schemes. How do they work? And who's Ponzi? Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode to discover how an Italian immigrant created a classic con that's still fleecing investors today.

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]]> Narwhals: Unicorns of the Sea Narwhals: Unicorns of the Sea Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:35:54 GMT 41:17 a62205be-5462-11e8-b449-5b1d9e62327e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Narwhals are the unicorns of the sea. They're also whales with tusks. The tusks are really long tooths. Are you confused? Let us guide you! 

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]]> Narwhals are the unicorns of the sea. They're also whales with tusks. The tusks are really long tooths. Are you confused? Let us guide you! 

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]]> Can Anarchism Work? Can Anarchism Work? Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:00:00 GMT 1:06:41 a61dab36-5462-11e8-b449-6fda746b3a50 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Teenage punks going through a phase probably come to mind when you think of anarchists, but anarchism is a legitimate political philosophy based on the idea that governments are unnecessary and do more harm than good. Could we actually live without them? full Teenage punks going through a phase probably come to mind when you think of anarchists, but anarchism is a legitimate political philosophy based on the idea that governments are unnecessary and do more harm than good. Could we actually live without them?

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]]> Teenage punks going through a phase probably come to mind when you think of anarchists, but anarchism is a legitimate political philosophy based on the idea that governments are unnecessary and do more harm than good. Could we actually live without them?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Condoms Work SYSK Selects: How Condoms Work Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT 1:06:44 8a38133e-4a58-11e8-a49f-27580d903fcc false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193da 5e8c03afef0e1328247193da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The earliest depiction of a condom is found in a 15,000-year-old cave painting. Ever since humans realized sex led to children, we've been using condoms to prevent pregnancy. Join Josh and Chuck for this comprehensive tour of all things condom.

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]]> The earliest depiction of a condom is found in a 15,000-year-old cave painting. Ever since humans realized sex led to children, we've been using condoms to prevent pregnancy. Join Josh and Chuck for this comprehensive tour of all things condom.

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]]> Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius? Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius? Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:30:00 GMT 55:55 a6191332-5462-11e8-b449-df6bbde2e574 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193db 5e8c03afef0e1328247193db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time. full Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time.

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]]> Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time.

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]]> How The Pill Changed the World How The Pill Changed the World Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:30:00 GMT 50:47 6700e6a4-6e41-11e8-be11-3b98f3cf36ad false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247193dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the birth control pill hit the market in 1960 it landed like a social bomb. Almost overnight, women gained the ability to separate sex from pregnancy and everything from feminism to patients’ rights centered on it. full When the birth control pill hit the market in 1960 it landed like a social bomb. Almost overnight, women gained the ability to separate sex from pregnancy and everything from feminism to patients’ rights centered on it. 

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]]> When the birth control pill hit the market in 1960 it landed like a social bomb. Almost overnight, women gained the ability to separate sex from pregnancy and everything from feminism to patients’ rights centered on it. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Bullfighting Works SYSK Selects: How Bullfighting Works Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT 51:35 8a342a80-4a58-11e8-a49f-a34ccb55fde4 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247193dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach? full When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

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]]> When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

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]]> <![CDATA[Skyscrapers: 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:19:24 GMT 57:39 a614efd2-5462-11e8-b449-4b60354ecef2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193de 5e8c03afef0e1328247193de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Skyscrapers are much more than tall buildings. They're world wonders as far as we're concerned. From design to construction, these babies are beautifully simplistic in all the best ways. Listen in today!

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]]> Skyscrapers are much more than tall buildings. They're world wonders as far as we're concerned. From design to construction, these babies are beautifully simplistic in all the best ways. Listen in today!

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]]> How Tsunamis Work How Tsunamis Work Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:14:03 GMT 52:28 a610ec34-5462-11e8-b449-4b7d7488fc16 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193df 5e8c03afef0e1328247193df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Tsunamis are amazingly devastating natural disasters. They're miles tall and wide, travel as fast as a commercial airliner and can wipe out entire coastal towns. And if the last couple decades are any indication, they seem to be getting worse.

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]]> Tsunamis are amazingly devastating natural disasters. They're miles tall and wide, travel as fast as a commercial airliner and can wipe out entire coastal towns. And if the last couple decades are any indication, they seem to be getting worse.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How The Hum Works SYSK Selects: How The Hum Works Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT 43:39 8a305504-4a58-11e8-a49f-eb5a0633b130 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. full There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. The thing is, no one knows what's causing it - or if it actually exists.

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]]> There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. The thing is, no one knows what's causing it - or if it actually exists.

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]]> Frida Kahlo: Painter, Icon, Genius Frida Kahlo: Painter, Icon, Genius Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:31:41 GMT 52:43 a60ce7b0-5462-11e8-b449-333219245830 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Frida Kahlo was a painter who transcended her own work to became an icon. Learn all about her fascinating and inspiring life and work in today’s episode. full Frida Kahlo was a painter who transcended her own work to became an icon. Learn all about her fascinating and inspiring life and work in today’s episode. 

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]]> Frida Kahlo was a painter who transcended her own work to became an icon. Learn all about her fascinating and inspiring life and work in today’s episode. 

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]]> The Max Headroom Incident The Max Headroom Incident Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:34:00 GMT 54:18 a6072af0-5462-11e8-b449-d7e3a6ce65c2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1987, a very strange broadcast intrusion occurred in the city of Chicago. For just a couple of minutes, the odd TV character Max Headroom appeared onscreen in the middle of an episode of Dr. Who. He spoke in garbled tones, brandished a marital aid... full In 1987, a very strange broadcast intrusion occurred in the city of Chicago. For just a couple of minutes, the odd TV character Max Headroom appeared onscreen in the middle of an episode of Dr. Who. He spoke in garbled tones, brandished a marital aid, and was spanked on the rear with a fly swatter by a person dressed in Annie Oakley garb. If this sounds weird, it is. It's the Max Headroom Incident.

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]]> In 1987, a very strange broadcast intrusion occurred in the city of Chicago. For just a couple of minutes, the odd TV character Max Headroom appeared onscreen in the middle of an episode of Dr. Who. He spoke in garbled tones, brandished a marital aid, and was spanked on the rear with a fly swatter by a person dressed in Annie Oakley garb. If this sounds weird, it is. It's the Max Headroom Incident.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Was there a real King Arthur? SYSK Selects: Was there a real King Arthur? Sat, 02 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT 49:00 8a2cc736-4a58-11e8-a49f-e70e7a43e98f false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. full The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy? Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy? Thu, 31 May 2018 13:42:15 GMT 46:07 96e8639c-440c-11e8-82c5-83e53d19befd false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the German town of Hameln a tragedy that took place on a specific date in 1284 and befell specifically 130 children is commemorated every year. Aside from those two details, the event is cloaked in mystery... full In the German town of Hameln a tragedy that took place on a specific date in 1284 and befell specifically 130 children is commemorated every year. Aside from those two details, the event is cloaked in mystery. What about the Pied Piper fairy tale is real? 

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]]> In the German town of Hameln a tragedy that took place on a specific date in 1284 and befell specifically 130 children is commemorated every year. Aside from those two details, the event is cloaked in mystery. What about the Pied Piper fairy tale is real? 

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]]> How Drug Courts Work How Drug Courts Work Tue, 29 May 2018 17:27:00 GMT 57:01 96e49762-440c-11e8-82c5-d72f2c3497e3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you aren't in the know, you may think drug courts are set up to quickly prosecute drug users and get them into prison in short order. Turns out it's just the opposite - they're empathetic courts set up to give people a second and sometimes third chance to kick addiction. Learn all about these courts today.

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]]> If you aren't in the know, you may think drug courts are set up to quickly prosecute drug users and get them into prison in short order. Turns out it's just the opposite - they're empathetic courts set up to give people a second and sometimes third chance to kick addiction. Learn all about these courts today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Pinball Works SYSK Selects: How Pinball Works Sat, 26 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT 50:34 8a2935f8-4a58-11e8-a49f-ffb75abf0bd5 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. full Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Occam's Razor Works]]> Thu, 24 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT 46:50 96e0d2c6-440c-11e8-82c5-03051634c858 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time it’s become a broadsword used to disprove opposing arguments. Learn how to spot a faux skeptic in this ep. full You know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time it’s become a broadsword used to disprove opposing arguments. Learn how to spot a faux skeptic in this episode.

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]]> You know the rule that says the simplest explanation is probably the correct one? That’s called a razor and it’s meant to guide logic. But over time it’s become a broadsword used to disprove opposing arguments. Learn how to spot a faux skeptic in this episode.

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]]> A List Of Games You Would Surely Lose to a Computer A List Of Games You Would Surely Lose to a Computer Tue, 22 May 2018 16:47:00 GMT 1:01:28 96dccbb8-440c-11e8-82c5-1b5ff2005e20 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We live in a time where computers can beat the best humans in the world at chess, checkers, poker and video games. But these games are really just demonstrations of how intelligent our machines are growing. They’re growing more intelligent by the hour. full We live in a time where computers can beat the best humans in the world at chess, checkers, poker and video games. But these games are really just demonstrations of how intelligent our machines are growing. They’re growing more intelligent by the hour.  With special guest, Tech Stuff's Jonathan Strickland.

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]]> We live in a time where computers can beat the best humans in the world at chess, checkers, poker and video games. But these games are really just demonstrations of how intelligent our machines are growing. They’re growing more intelligent by the hour.  With special guest, Tech Stuff's Jonathan Strickland.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Is brain size related to intelligence? SYSK Selects: Is brain size related to intelligence? Sat, 19 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT 40:19 8a25049c-4a58-11e8-a49f-0327fb33a30a false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The idea that the larger the brain, the higher the intelligence is an old one, but it's pretty much utterly false. Modern investigation into how the brain works suggests there's a lot more to take into account when comparing brain biology to intellect.

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]]> The idea that the larger the brain, the higher the intelligence is an old one, but it's pretty much utterly false. Modern investigation into how the brain works suggests there's a lot more to take into account when comparing brain biology to intellect.

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]]> The Collar Bomb Heist The Collar Bomb Heist Fri, 18 May 2018 01:45:00 GMT 47:31 96d88af8-440c-11e8-82c5-b39ab890538e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The collar bomb heist is the crime caper that keeps on giving. Every time the story seemed like it was figured out, another layer appeared. Tune in today to hear Josh and Chuck detail this very odd and twisty story. full The collar bomb heist is the crime caper that keeps on giving. Every time the story seemed like it was figured out, another layer appeared. Tune in today to hear Josh and Chuck detail this very odd and twisty story. 

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]]> The collar bomb heist is the crime caper that keeps on giving. Every time the story seemed like it was figured out, another layer appeared. Tune in today to hear Josh and Chuck detail this very odd and twisty story. 

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]]> <![CDATA[What's a quinceañera anyway?]]> Tue, 15 May 2018 12:48:07 GMT 45:08 96d4a2b2-440c-11e8-82c5-afcd6312d997 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247193eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a lot of great food. full A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a lot of great food. Join Josh and Chuck as they don their favorite pink dresses and go over this wonderful tradition. 

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]]> A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a lot of great food. Join Josh and Chuck as they don their favorite pink dresses and go over this wonderful tradition. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Cremation Works SYSK Selects: How Cremation Works Sat, 12 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT 48:47 8a208d2c-4a58-11e8-a49f-bb6005190d8c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chuckers take a detailed look at cremation's history, practices and controversies in this episode.

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]]> Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chuckers take a detailed look at cremation's history, practices and controversies in this episode.

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]]> How Drowning Works How Drowning Works Thu, 10 May 2018 13:38:15 GMT 56:58 96d02a48-440c-11e8-82c5-87a7af6410ac false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Hundreds of thousands of people drown around the world every year, and yet it can be easily prevented and is widely misunderstood – like how you can officially drown but live to tell the tale, or how you can drown but die days later. full Hundreds of thousands of people drown around the world every year, and yet it can be easily prevented and is widely misunderstood – like how you can officially drown but live to tell the tale, or how you can drown but die days later. 

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]]> Hundreds of thousands of people drown around the world every year, and yet it can be easily prevented and is widely misunderstood – like how you can officially drown but live to tell the tale, or how you can drown but die days later. 

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]]> <![CDATA[PT Barnum: More Complicated Than You've Heard]]> Tue, 08 May 2018 14:46:48 GMT 1:03:50 96cc256a-440c-11e8-82c5-c3cfeaca02e6 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When your life is as outsized as the World’s Greatest Showman PT Barnum it’s pretty easy to - you know - gloss over the grimmer aspects when you turn it into an uplifting musical movie. But the way to understand a person is to look at them, warts and all. full When your life is as outsized as the World’s Greatest Showman PT Barnum it’s pretty easy to - you know - gloss over the grimmer aspects when you turn it into an uplifting musical movie. But the way to understand a person is to look at them, warts and all.

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]]> When your life is as outsized as the World’s Greatest Showman PT Barnum it’s pretty easy to - you know - gloss over the grimmer aspects when you turn it into an uplifting musical movie. But the way to understand a person is to look at them, warts and all.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Are there undiscovered people? SYSK Selects: Are there undiscovered people? Sat, 05 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT 31:54 8a1cda56-4a58-11e8-a49f-9fb387f58b10 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this classic 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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]]> In this classic 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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]]> <![CDATA[North Korea: What's the Deal?]]> Thu, 03 May 2018 20:26:37 GMT 1:12:52 96c88310-440c-11e8-82c5-c3ac415c8733 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For almost 70 years, North Korea has been the bane of South Korea, Japan and the US or has stood as the sole defenders of the Korean homeland from the American hordes, depending on who you ask. full For almost 70 years, North Korea has been the bane of South Korea, Japan and the US or has stood as the sole defenders of the Korean homeland from the American hordes, depending on who you ask. 

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]]> For almost 70 years, North Korea has been the bane of South Korea, Japan and the US or has stood as the sole defenders of the Korean homeland from the American hordes, depending on who you ask. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Nepotism: When Hiring the Best Just Won't Do]]> Tue, 01 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT 47:17 ae1cea4c-43ee-11e8-aec3-6f2770934948 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Nepotism is something that is very hard to avoid, and very hard to resist, even if you know it may be the wrong thing to do. We all love helping out families get ahead, but you're also costing someone else an opportunity when you play ball. Learn all about nepotism in today's episode.

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]]> Nepotism is something that is very hard to avoid, and very hard to resist, even if you know it may be the wrong thing to do. We all love helping out families get ahead, but you're also costing someone else an opportunity when you play ball. Learn all about nepotism in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Who killed JFK? SYSK Selects: Who killed JFK? Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 50:53 8a182024-4a58-11e8-a49f-4f544da662fa false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question. full For the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question.

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]]> For the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question.

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]]> Does Pyromania Actually Exist? Does Pyromania Actually Exist? Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:27:00 GMT 40:28 004f2b2c-43ef-11e8-8fdc-0bacb6170068 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A fascination with fire is part of every kid’s childhood, but it’s meant to be passing. For some people, fire becomes the central focus of life, and the urge to set a fire becomes an irresistible impulse. We think. full A fascination with fire is part of every kid’s childhood, but it’s meant to be passing. For some people, fire becomes the central focus of life, and the urge to set a fire becomes an irresistible impulse. We think.

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]]> A fascination with fire is part of every kid’s childhood, but it’s meant to be passing. For some people, fire becomes the central focus of life, and the urge to set a fire becomes an irresistible impulse. We think.

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]]> Emojis: A New Language? Nah. Emojis: A New Language? Nah. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 53:11 8bf79c5a-43ee-11e8-9832-d3adcebb1bcf false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Believe it or not, there's a lot more to Emojis than meets the eye. Turns out their history is pretty interesting stuff. Join Josh and Chuck today as they tell the tale of the little faces that we all love to hate. 

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]]> Believe it or not, there's a lot more to Emojis than meets the eye. Turns out their history is pretty interesting stuff. Join Josh and Chuck today as they tell the tale of the little faces that we all love to hate. 

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Mirrors Work SYSK Selects: How Mirrors Work Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 33:44 544bfe68-44cf-11e8-9719-4fdfd9ec5a4b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors. full Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.

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]]> Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.

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]]> Two Times In the 70s When People Buried Ferraris Two Times In the 70s When People Buried Ferraris Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 51:13 c93908a4-4314-11e8-bbd1-77b079c5f38c false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Not once, but twice in the 1970s people buried amazingly valuable Ferraris, arguably the greatest sports cars ever built. One was dug up after being secretly buried; the other was put in the ground forever. These are their stories. full Not once, but twice in the 1970s people buried amazingly valuable Ferraris, arguably the greatest sports cars ever built. One was dug up after being secretly buried; the other was put in the ground forever. These are their stories.

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]]> Not once, but twice in the 1970s people buried amazingly valuable Ferraris, arguably the greatest sports cars ever built. One was dug up after being secretly buried; the other was put in the ground forever. These are their stories.

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]]> The Unabomber: Misguided to say the least The Unabomber: Misguided to say the least Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 51:37 2f8b5c62-3e5e-11e8-b11b-e37b31620fff false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Unabomber was one of the most notorious and longest lasting cases in the history of the FBI. Just because the manifesto reads like he was a fortune teller doesn't make his actions any less deplorable. Learn all about this fascinating case in today's episode.

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]]> The Unabomber was one of the most notorious and longest lasting cases in the history of the FBI. Just because the manifesto reads like he was a fortune teller doesn't make his actions any less deplorable. Learn all about this fascinating case in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: What happens in the brain during an orgasm? SYSK Selects: What happens in the brain during an orgasm? Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:00:00 GMT 42:55 db70907e-3f5d-11e8-b887-1b5c754c98db false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms). full In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms).

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]]> In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms).

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]]> How Paramedics Work How Paramedics Work Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 53:17 ccb41fca-3c23-11e8-a992-f7c817b258ea false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247193f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Paramedics are not EMTs. Or fire fighters. Or cops. But they do ride around in ambulances (and drive) to help to save lives. It's a stressful job and we're here to shine a light on this noble profession. 

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]]> Paramedics are not EMTs. Or fire fighters. Or cops. But they do ride around in ambulances (and drive) to help to save lives. It's a stressful job and we're here to shine a light on this noble profession. 

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]]> Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 56:56 6505158c-3381-11e8-b1f2-4f17ae8343a3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247193fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspecting civilians and children. To many, removing mines and banning new ones is of paramount importance. full One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspecting civilians and children. To many, removing mines and banning new ones is of paramount importance.

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]]> One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspecting civilians and children. To many, removing mines and banning new ones is of paramount importance.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living SYSK Selects: Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT 35:47 c9060970-39cf-11e8-bf1b-3331b6866dc2 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247193fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people. full Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people.

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]]> Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people.

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]]> <![CDATA[Project Azorian: The CIA's Super 70s Mission To Steal A Sunken Soviet Sub]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 56:14 4801be0e-3381-11e8-b81e-7b09f66f7011 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247193fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1974 the CIA undertook one of its most brazen operations – secretly raising a sunken Soviet submarine lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean right under the noses of the Russian Navy. With the help of billionaire recluse Howard Hughes, obviously. full In 1974 the CIA undertook one of its most brazen operations – secretly raising a sunken Soviet submarine lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean right under the noses of the Russian Navy. With the help of billionaire recluse Howard Hughes, obviously.

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]]> In 1974 the CIA undertook one of its most brazen operations – secretly raising a sunken Soviet submarine lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean right under the noses of the Russian Navy. With the help of billionaire recluse Howard Hughes, obviously.

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]]> When Words Take on New Meanings When Words Take on New Meanings Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:51 2bf669f8-3381-11e8-a342-1f4599799e8e false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247193fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Historical words often morph and change to take on new meanings. Today on the podcast, Josh and Chuck sit down and talk about a handful of them, their original meanings, and how they changed over the years... full Historical words often morph and change to take on new meanings. Today on the podcast, Josh and Chuck sit down and talk about a handful of them, their original meanings, and how they changed over the years to reflect almost nothing about their original use.

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]]> Historical words often morph and change to take on new meanings. Today on the podcast, Josh and Chuck sit down and talk about a handful of them, their original meanings, and how they changed over the years to reflect almost nothing about their original use.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Guide Dogs Work SYSK Selects: How Guide Dogs Work Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT 46:27 aeac4f3e-3435-11e8-8f0b-bf61902e2ff8 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247193fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know how when you see a guide dog leading a blind person to their destination and you think, "There goes a truly great dog?" It turns out you are absolutely correct. Guide dogs are about as special as dogs can get and it's through years of hard work. Learn about the ins and outs of guide dogs in this episode.

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]]> You know how when you see a guide dog leading a blind person to their destination and you think, "There goes a truly great dog?" It turns out you are absolutely correct. Guide dogs are about as special as dogs can get and it's through years of hard work. Learn about the ins and outs of guide dogs in this episode.

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]]> What are false positives? What are false positives? Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:20:00 GMT 49:58 93f9fa1e-335f-11e8-9083-ff146608dc2b false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247193ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247193ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When getting a medical diagnosis, it's important to understand the terms. Negative is good, positive is bad, false positive is great in a way, but false negative is the worst. Learn all about false positives, when your tests indicate you have a disease of some kind when you don't, and what this means in the medical community at large.

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]]> When getting a medical diagnosis, it's important to understand the terms. Negative is good, positive is bad, false positive is great in a way, but false negative is the worst. Learn all about false positives, when your tests indicate you have a disease of some kind when you don't, and what this means in the medical community at large.

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]]> How Meals on Wheels Works How Meals on Wheels Works Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:22:00 GMT 53:12 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-22-sysk-meals-on-wheels-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719400 5e8c03afef0e132824719400 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Meals on Wheels is one of the great charitable organizations in the world, providing much-needed nutrition for elderly people in need. It also has a pretty interesting backstory, starting in multiple places in different countries almost simultaneously. Le full Meals on Wheels is one of the great charitable organizations in the world, providing much-needed nutrition for elderly people in need. It also has a pretty interesting backstory, starting in multiple places in different countries almost simultaneously. Learn all about this great group of folks in today's episode.

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]]> Meals on Wheels is one of the great charitable organizations in the world, providing much-needed nutrition for elderly people in need. It also has a pretty interesting backstory, starting in multiple places in different countries almost simultaneously. Learn all about this great group of folks in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Subways: HUH! What are they good for? SYSK Selects: Subways: HUH! What are they good for? Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:30:05 GMT 50:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-24-sysk-subways.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719401 5e8c03afef0e132824719401 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As ubiquitous as they've become, it's easy to overlook the marvels of engineering that are subways. Chuck and Josh go boring as they explore these systems of tubes that must circumnavigate rock, rivers, cables and more to get you where you're going.

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]]> As ubiquitous as they've become, it's easy to overlook the marvels of engineering that are subways. Chuck and Josh go boring as they explore these systems of tubes that must circumnavigate rock, rivers, cables and more to get you where you're going.

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]]> How the Framingham Heart Study Works How the Framingham Heart Study Works Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:25:00 GMT 56:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-22-sysk-framington-heart-study-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719402 5e8c03afef0e132824719402 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the 1940s, a tiny town outside Boston volunteered to be test subjects in a study that would become one of the longest and broadest in the history of medicine. Originally designed to study heart disease, it's revealed things about plenty else too: everything from evolution to selecting a spouse.

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]]> In the 1940s, a tiny town outside Boston volunteered to be test subjects in a study that would become one of the longest and broadest in the history of medicine. Originally designed to study heart disease, it's revealed things about plenty else too: everything from evolution to selecting a spouse.

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]]> How the New England Vampire Panics Worked How the New England Vampire Panics Worked Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:52:00 GMT 52:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-20-sysk-vampire-panic-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719403 5e8c03afef0e132824719403 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 19th century, in isolated villages and godforsaken towns in rural New England, people began to suspect their deceased family members had become undead. Thus began everything we know today about killing vampires. full In the 19th century, in isolated villages and godforsaken towns in rural New England, people began to suspect their deceased family members had become undead. Thus began everything we know today about killing vampires.

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]]> In the 19th century, in isolated villages and godforsaken towns in rural New England, people began to suspect their deceased family members had become undead. Thus began everything we know today about killing vampires.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Trickle-Down Economics Works SYSK Selects: How Trickle-Down Economics Works Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:00:03 GMT 48:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-17-sysk-trickle-down.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719404 5e8c03afef0e132824719404 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The concept of trickle-down economics is tied to Ronald Reagan, but the idea's been around and in use since the 20s. It's simple: Give more money to the wealthy and they can use it to rev up an economy. But is the whole thing just a scam?

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]]> The concept of trickle-down economics is tied to Ronald Reagan, but the idea's been around and in use since the 20s. It's simple: Give more money to the wealthy and they can use it to rev up an economy. But is the whole thing just a scam?

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]]> Is Vaping Really Bad For You? Is Vaping Really Bad For You? Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:58:58 GMT 46:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-15-sysk-e-cigarettes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719405 5e8c03afef0e132824719405 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c E-cigs, vapes, whatever you call them they have been touted as a safer alternative to tobacco and even a way for people to quit smoking. But recent studies have found that perhaps they’re not so harmless after all. So who’s right? full E-cigs, vapes, whatever you call them they have been touted as a safer alternative to tobacco and even a way for people to quit smoking. But recent studies have found that perhaps they’re not so harmless after all. So who’s right?

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]]> E-cigs, vapes, whatever you call them they have been touted as a safer alternative to tobacco and even a way for people to quit smoking. But recent studies have found that perhaps they’re not so harmless after all. So who’s right?

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]]> The Huggable, Lovable Walrus The Huggable, Lovable Walrus Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:26:49 GMT 55:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2019-03-13-sysk-walruses-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719406 5e8c03afef0e132824719406 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When it comes to the animal kingdom, SYSK has covered a wide range. This week, the guys dive into the frigid waters of the Arctic to delight in everything that is the huggable, lovable walrus. From their tendency to sticking together in tough times, to th full When it comes to the animal kingdom, SYSK has covered a wide range. This week, the guys dive into the frigid waters of the Arctic to delight in everything that is the huggable, lovable walrus. From their tendency to sticking together in tough times, to the strange noises they make to attract a mating partner, the walrus is now in the running as one of Josh and Chuck's favorites.

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]]> When it comes to the animal kingdom, SYSK has covered a wide range. This week, the guys dive into the frigid waters of the Arctic to delight in everything that is the huggable, lovable walrus. From their tendency to sticking together in tough times, to the strange noises they make to attract a mating partner, the walrus is now in the running as one of Josh and Chuck's favorites.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Cockroaches Work SYSK Selects: How Cockroaches Work Sat, 10 Mar 2018 13:00:03 GMT 49:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-10-sysk-cockroaches.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719407 5e8c03afef0e132824719407 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've seen them in your home and probably squealed in terror, but now it's time to learn all about cockroaches. From their ability to run incredibly fast to the appendage that alerts them when you're about to whack them with your shoe, cockroaches are fascinating creatures that deserve your respect.

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]]> You've seen them in your home and probably squealed in terror, but now it's time to learn all about cockroaches. From their ability to run incredibly fast to the appendage that alerts them when you're about to whack them with your shoe, cockroaches are fascinating creatures that deserve your respect.

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]]> Why Do People Believe In Faith Healing? Why Do People Believe In Faith Healing? Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:00:04 GMT 58:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-08-sysk-faith-healers-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719408 5e8c03afef0e132824719408 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since a 1906 revival in Los Angeles, people around the world say they’ve been cured by the Holy Spirit after preachers with the Gift of Healing laid their hands on them. Skeptics scoff, but science’s explanations are kind of vague. So what’s going on here full Since a 1906 revival in Los Angeles, people around the world say they’ve been cured by the Holy Spirit after preachers with the Gift of Healing laid their hands on them. Skeptics scoff, but science’s explanations are kind of vague. So what’s going on here?

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]]> Since a 1906 revival in Los Angeles, people around the world say they’ve been cured by the Holy Spirit after preachers with the Gift of Healing laid their hands on them. Skeptics scoff, but science’s explanations are kind of vague. So what’s going on here?

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]]> The Strange Story of Sea Monkeys The Strange Story of Sea Monkeys Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:32:23 GMT 57:59 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-06-sysk-sea-monkeys-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719409 5e8c03afef0e132824719409 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Anyone who ever picked up a comic book as a kid probably marveled at the ads for the mysterious Sea Monkeys. In reality, they are just brine shrimp, not fantastical beings with magical powers. But the story behind the invention of the Sea Monkey is tale a full Anyone who ever picked up a comic book as a kid probably marveled at the ads for the mysterious Sea Monkeys. In reality, they are just brine shrimp, not fantastical beings with magical powers. But the story behind the invention of the Sea Monkey is tale all its own. Listen in today.

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]]> Anyone who ever picked up a comic book as a kid probably marveled at the ads for the mysterious Sea Monkeys. In reality, they are just brine shrimp, not fantastical beings with magical powers. But the story behind the invention of the Sea Monkey is tale all its own. Listen in today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Is there treasure on Oak Island? SYSK Selects: Is there treasure on Oak Island? Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:15:06 GMT 42:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-03-03-sysk-oak-island.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940a 5e8c03afef0e13282471940a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there? full Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there?

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]]> Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there?

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]]> SYSK Live: Back When Ford Pintos Were Flaming Deathtraps SYSK Live: Back When Ford Pintos Were Flaming Deathtraps Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:00:50 GMT 1:20:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-29-sysk-ford-pinto-live-atlanta-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940b 5e8c03afef0e13282471940b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For this special live benefit episode recorded in Atlanta, Josh and Chuck go back to the 70s and look at the decidedly ungroovy course of events that led to Ford recalling its Pinto after people started burning up in them. full For this special live benefit episode recorded in Atlanta, Josh and Chuck go back to the 70s and look at the decidedly ungroovy course of events that led to Ford recalling its Pinto after people started burning up in them.

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]]> For this special live benefit episode recorded in Atlanta, Josh and Chuck go back to the 70s and look at the decidedly ungroovy course of events that led to Ford recalling its Pinto after people started burning up in them.

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]]> Knife Throwing: Super Cool Knife Throwing: Super Cool Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:53:01 GMT 47:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-27-sysk-knife-throwing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940c 5e8c03afef0e13282471940c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure knives can cut through a steak or slash through jungle vines, but probably the coolest thing you can do with a knife is throw it. At a person mounted to a wooden wheel. Spinning around. While you’re blindfolded. Learn all about the impalement arts in full Sure knives can cut through a steak or slash through jungle vines, but probably the coolest thing you can do with a knife is throw it. At a person mounted to a wooden wheel. Spinning around. While you’re blindfolded. Learn all about the impalement arts in this episode.

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]]> Sure knives can cut through a steak or slash through jungle vines, but probably the coolest thing you can do with a knife is throw it. At a person mounted to a wooden wheel. Spinning around. While you’re blindfolded. Learn all about the impalement arts in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the MPAA Works SYSK Selects: How the MPAA Works Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:00:02 GMT 49:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-24-sysk-mpaa.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940d 5e8c03afef0e13282471940d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may be surprised to learn those ubiquitous ratings, from G to NC-17, put on movies in America are actually handed down by anonymous employees of a secretive organization that serves as a lobbying firm for Hollywood's six biggest studios.

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]]> You may be surprised to learn those ubiquitous ratings, from G to NC-17, put on movies in America are actually handed down by anonymous employees of a secretive organization that serves as a lobbying firm for Hollywood's six biggest studios.

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]]> Rosa Parks: Agent of Change Rosa Parks: Agent of Change Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:33:18 GMT 56:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-22-sysk-rosa-parks-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940e 5e8c03afef0e13282471940e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Rosa Parks finishes out our Black History Month episodes in grand fashion. While most know her from that fateful day on the Montgomery city bus, she actually had a long life as an advocate, protestor and agent of change. Join us today as we celebrate one full Rosa Parks finishes out our Black History Month episodes in grand fashion. While most know her from that fateful day on the Montgomery city bus, she actually had a long life as an advocate, protestor and agent of change. Join us today as we celebrate one of America's great history makers.

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]]> Rosa Parks finishes out our Black History Month episodes in grand fashion. While most know her from that fateful day on the Montgomery city bus, she actually had a long life as an advocate, protestor and agent of change. Join us today as we celebrate one of America's great history makers.

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]]> Are Feral Children Real? Are Feral Children Real? Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:53:04 GMT 47:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-20-sysk-feral-children-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471940f 5e8c03afef0e13282471940f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia people have been amazed by legends of wild children found in the forest or jungle, sometimes raised by animals like wolves or apes. But it turns out these stories may actually be true in some cases and may actually have been children with co full For millennia people have been amazed by legends of wild children found in the forest or jungle, sometimes raised by animals like wolves or apes. But it turns out these stories may actually be true in some cases and may actually have been children with cognitive impairments who were abandoned by their parents.

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]]> For millennia people have been amazed by legends of wild children found in the forest or jungle, sometimes raised by animals like wolves or apes. But it turns out these stories may actually be true in some cases and may actually have been children with cognitive impairments who were abandoned by their parents.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Underground Railroad Worked SYSK Selects: How the Underground Railroad Worked Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:00:06 GMT 41:40 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-17-sysk-underground-railroad.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719410 5e8c03afef0e132824719410 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more. full As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> The Harriet Tubman Story The Harriet Tubman Story Thu, 15 Feb 2018 12:00:04 GMT 52:49 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-15-sysk-harriet-tubman-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719411 5e8c03afef0e132824719411 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Harriet Tubman is a legendary figure in history, but the details of her life are even more remarkable than what you may have learned in school. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck pay tribute to a true icon of African-American history. full Harriet Tubman is a legendary figure in history, but the details of her life are even more remarkable than what you may have learned in school. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck pay tribute to a true icon of African-American history.

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]]> Harriet Tubman is a legendary figure in history, but the details of her life are even more remarkable than what you may have learned in school. Listen in today as Josh and Chuck pay tribute to a true icon of African-American history.

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]]> How Pompeii Worked How Pompeii Worked Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:16:00 GMT 55:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-13-sysk-pompeii-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719412 5e8c03afef0e132824719412 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What must be one of the most famous natural disasters in history took place when Mt Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 CE. But when the town was resurrected 1700 years later, a new chapter in its history was written. full What must be one of the most famous natural disasters in history took place when Mt Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 CE. But when the town was resurrected 1700 years later, a new chapter in its history was written.

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]]> What must be one of the most famous natural disasters in history took place when Mt Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 CE. But when the town was resurrected 1700 years later, a new chapter in its history was written.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Narco States Work SYSK Selects: How Narco States Work Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:00:03 GMT 38:01 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-10-sysk-narco-states.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719413 5e8c03afef0e132824719413 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> The Mystery of The Grand Canyon Newlyweds The Mystery of The Grand Canyon Newlyweds Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:12:00 GMT 57:40 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-08-sysk-hyde-mystery-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719414 5e8c03afef0e132824719414 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1928 Bessie and Glen Hyde attempted to navigate their way through the belly of the Grand Canyon in a homemade boat. They disappeared without a trace and their mystery endures all these years later. Listen in today to hear all about the tragic and myste full In 1928 Bessie and Glen Hyde attempted to navigate their way through the belly of the Grand Canyon in a homemade boat. They disappeared without a trace and their mystery endures all these years later. Listen in today to hear all about the tragic and mysterious disappearance of the Grand Canyon Newlyweds.

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]]> In 1928 Bessie and Glen Hyde attempted to navigate their way through the belly of the Grand Canyon in a homemade boat. They disappeared without a trace and their mystery endures all these years later. Listen in today to hear all about the tragic and mysterious disappearance of the Grand Canyon Newlyweds.

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]]> What is a Mold-A-Rama? What is a Mold-A-Rama? Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:18:04 GMT 44:47 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-06-sysk-mold-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719415 5e8c03afef0e132824719415 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at various locations all over the United States and their retro-cool stylings are still a hit. Learn all about these cool machines today.

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]]> In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at various locations all over the United States and their retro-cool stylings are still a hit. Learn all about these cool machines today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Lion Taming Works SYSK Selects: How Lion Taming Works Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:00:04 GMT 33:47 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-03-sysk-lion-taming.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719416 5e8c03afef0e132824719416 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck. full Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Marijuana Vs. Alcohol: Which Is Worse For You? Marijuana Vs. Alcohol: Which Is Worse For You? Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:18:00 GMT 57:12 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-02-01-sysk-alcohol-vs-pot-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719417 5e8c03afef0e132824719417 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's been the subject of teenage conversation for decades already, but now you can join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the science of how pot and booze affect your body, mind and behavior and learn which one comes out on top.

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]]> It's been the subject of teenage conversation for decades already, but now you can join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the science of how pot and booze affect your body, mind and behavior and learn which one comes out on top.

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]]> The Manson Family Murders Part II The Manson Family Murders Part II Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:00:02 GMT 46:01 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-30-sysk-manson-family-murders-part-two-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719418 5e8c03afef0e132824719418 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Listen in today for the conclusion of the story of the Manson Family Murders. full Listen in today for the conclusion of the story of the Manson Family Murders.

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]]> Listen in today for the conclusion of the story of the Manson Family Murders.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: Prisons - Not as Fun as You'd Think]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:30:03 GMT 50:00 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-27-sysk-prisons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719419 5e8c03afef0e132824719419 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.

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]]> Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.

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]]> The Manson Family Murders Part I The Manson Family Murders Part I Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:25:35 GMT 51:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-25-sysk-manson-family-murders-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941a 5e8c03afef0e13282471941a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The '60s ended with a lot of turbulence, not the least of which was the Manson Family Murders. What made Charles Manson so alluring to his family? What makes one person kill for another? And what did The Beatles have to do with it all? Learn all this and more in this two part episode.

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]]> The '60s ended with a lot of turbulence, not the least of which was the Manson Family Murders. What made Charles Manson so alluring to his family? What makes one person kill for another? And what did The Beatles have to do with it all? Learn all this and more in this two part episode.

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]]> How Hoarding Works How Hoarding Works Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:04:00 GMT 1:07:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-23-sysk-hoarding-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941b 5e8c03afef0e13282471941b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You may be familiar with compulsive hoarding from TV, but something that’s often missing from those shows and the news is the deep and overwhelming shame that this disorder creates in its victims who are neurologically incapable of parting with their stuf full You may be familiar with compulsive hoarding from TV, but something that’s often missing from those shows and the news is the deep and overwhelming shame that this disorder creates in its victims who are neurologically incapable of parting with their stuff.

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]]> You may be familiar with compulsive hoarding from TV, but something that’s often missing from those shows and the news is the deep and overwhelming shame that this disorder creates in its victims who are neurologically incapable of parting with their stuff.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Lab-grown meat: Order up! SYSK Selects: Lab-grown meat: Order up! Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:57:36 GMT 31:46 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-20-sysk-lab-grown-meat.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941c 5e8c03afef0e13282471941c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since Winston Churchill predicted we'd grow meat in a lab by 1981, researchers have considered doing just that. And thanks to the current work of about 30 groups, we may be only years away from mass-produced artificial meat. But will anyone eat it?

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]]> Since Winston Churchill predicted we'd grow meat in a lab by 1981, researchers have considered doing just that. And thanks to the current work of about 30 groups, we may be only years away from mass-produced artificial meat. But will anyone eat it?

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]]> How Hang Gliding Works How Hang Gliding Works Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:51:55 GMT 47:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-18-sysk-hang-gliding-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941d 5e8c03afef0e13282471941d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s a super 70s thing, sure, but hang gliding is a thrill ride for the ages. So strap in with Josh and Chuck and learn all about the earliest method of human flight, originally created by a German man who flew over 2000 times before dying in a crash! full It’s a super 70s thing, sure, but hang gliding is a thrill ride for the ages. So strap in with Josh and Chuck and learn all about the earliest method of human flight, originally created by a German man who flew over 2000 times before dying in a crash!

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]]> It’s a super 70s thing, sure, but hang gliding is a thrill ride for the ages. So strap in with Josh and Chuck and learn all about the earliest method of human flight, originally created by a German man who flew over 2000 times before dying in a crash!

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]]> How Removing Public Monuments Work How Removing Public Monuments Work Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:21:00 GMT 52:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-16-sysk-public-monument-removal-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941e 5e8c03afef0e13282471941e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Public monuments can be removed for a variety of reasons, from public sentiment changing, to governments being overthrown, to just being downright ugly. Learn all about this hot button topic today. full Public monuments can be removed for a variety of reasons, from public sentiment changing, to governments being overthrown, to just being downright ugly. Learn all about this hot button topic today.

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]]> Public monuments can be removed for a variety of reasons, from public sentiment changing, to governments being overthrown, to just being downright ugly. Learn all about this hot button topic today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: The Wind Cries Typhoid Mary SYSK Selects: The Wind Cries Typhoid Mary Sat, 13 Jan 2018 05:00:20 GMT 41:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-13-sysk-typhoid-mary.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471941f 5e8c03afef0e13282471941f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights. full In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights.

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]]> In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights.

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]]> What is an invasive species? What is an invasive species? Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:37:00 GMT 56:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-11-sysk-invasive-species-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719420 5e8c03afef0e132824719420 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Invasive species can mean a lot of things, from fungus to feral pigs and European starlings to kudzu vines. Basically, it's anything brought to a place, either by humans or nature, that didn't originate there. They aren't always a problem, but many times they can wreak havoc on the local ecosystem. Learn all about these invaders today.

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]]> Invasive species can mean a lot of things, from fungus to feral pigs and European starlings to kudzu vines. Basically, it's anything brought to a place, either by humans or nature, that didn't originate there. They aren't always a problem, but many times they can wreak havoc on the local ecosystem. Learn all about these invaders today.

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]]> The Mystery of the Mary Celeste The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:00:26 GMT 1:07:00 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-09-sysk-mary-celeste-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719421 5e8c03afef0e132824719421 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the Mary Celeste was discovered floating and abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean one day in 1872, the legend of the ghost ship was born. Why did the Mary Celeste’s crew disappear? Was it pirates? Mutiny? UFOs? Well, probably not that last o full When the Mary Celeste was discovered floating and abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean one day in 1872, the legend of the ghost ship was born. Why did the Mary Celeste’s crew disappear? Was it pirates? Mutiny? UFOs? Well, probably not that last one.

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]]> When the Mary Celeste was discovered floating and abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean one day in 1872, the legend of the ghost ship was born. Why did the Mary Celeste’s crew disappear? Was it pirates? Mutiny? UFOs? Well, probably not that last one.

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]]> SYSK Selects: What Makes a One-hit Wonder? SYSK Selects: What Makes a One-hit Wonder? Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:00:23 GMT 33:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-06-sysk-one-hit-wonder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719422 5e8c03afef0e132824719422 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> How Impeachment Works How Impeachment Works Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:54:10 GMT 57:04 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-04-sysk-impeachment-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719423 5e8c03afef0e132824719423 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Impeachment is does not necessarily mean a president is removed from office. But it could. It's a fascinating procedure that has been crafted and shaped over the years because of a lack of detail in its initial definition. Listen in today to learn all about the weird and wacky process of impeachment.

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]]> Impeachment is does not necessarily mean a president is removed from office. But it could. It's a fascinating procedure that has been crafted and shaped over the years because of a lack of detail in its initial definition. Listen in today to learn all about the weird and wacky process of impeachment.

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]]> How Orchids Work How Orchids Work Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:25:00 GMT 56:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2018-01-02-sysk-orchids-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719424 5e8c03afef0e132824719424 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever since Victorian orchid hunters ravaged the tropics in search of unique specimens to sell for ludicrous amounts of money, the West has been gripped by orchidelirium. Small wonder since orchids are not only beautiful, they’re among the most interesting full Ever since Victorian orchid hunters ravaged the tropics in search of unique specimens to sell for ludicrous amounts of money, the West has been gripped by orchidelirium. Small wonder since orchids are not only beautiful, they’re among the most interesting plants on Earth.

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]]> Ever since Victorian orchid hunters ravaged the tropics in search of unique specimens to sell for ludicrous amounts of money, the West has been gripped by orchidelirium. Small wonder since orchids are not only beautiful, they’re among the most interesting plants on Earth.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Willpower Works SYSK Selects: How Willpower Works Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:00:00 GMT 36:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-30-sysk-willpower.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719425 5e8c03afef0e132824719425 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to un full You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to understand what makes our willpower and how it behaves.

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]]> You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to understand what makes our willpower and how it behaves.

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]]> How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Works, Part II How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Works, Part II Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:00:00 GMT 51:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-28-sysk-seven-wonders-part-two-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719426 5e8c03afef0e132824719426 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We finish our tour of the best sights of the ancient world when we get deep into the history of a lighthouse that stood for 1200 years, an unsettling statue of Zeus, the world’s first mausoleum, and Chuck’s favorite, the Colossus of Rhodes! full We finish our tour of the best sights of the ancient world when we get deep into the history of a lighthouse that stood for 1200 years, an unsettling statue of Zeus, the world’s first mausoleum, and Chuck’s favorite, the Colossus of Rhodes!

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]]> We finish our tour of the best sights of the ancient world when we get deep into the history of a lighthouse that stood for 1200 years, an unsettling statue of Zeus, the world’s first mausoleum, and Chuck’s favorite, the Colossus of Rhodes!

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]]> How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Works, Part I How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Works, Part I Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT 48:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-26-sysk-seven-wonders-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719427 5e8c03afef0e132824719427 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Long before slide rulers and pocket protectors, civilizations across the world used their noggins to build some impressive structures. Almost all have crumbled to ruins over the millennium, but thanks to the earliest tourists, we admire them still today. full Long before slide rulers and pocket protectors, civilizations across the world used their noggins to build some impressive structures. Almost all have crumbled to ruins over the millennium, but thanks to the earliest tourists, we admire them still today.

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]]> Long before slide rulers and pocket protectors, civilizations across the world used their noggins to build some impressive structures. Almost all have crumbled to ruins over the millennium, but thanks to the earliest tourists, we admire them still today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 13:00:03 GMT 1:00:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-23-sysk-star-wars-special.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719428 5e8c03afef0e132824719428 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the forc full Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> The 2017 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza! The 2017 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza! Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:49:46 GMT 55:07 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-21-sysk-christmas-special-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719429 5e8c03afef0e132824719429 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's the most wonderful episode of the year! Join Josh and Chuck as they ride their sleigh through the debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, the Rockefeller Center tree, a boozy holiday recipe and plenty more great holiday tidings!

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]]> It's the most wonderful episode of the year! Join Josh and Chuck as they ride their sleigh through the debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, the Rockefeller Center tree, a boozy holiday recipe and plenty more great holiday tidings!

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]]> Narcissism: But what about me? Narcissism: But what about me? Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:21:57 GMT 1:05:40 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-19-sysk-narcissism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942a 5e8c03afef0e13282471942a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full This week Josh and Chuck dive into the world of narcissism, one of the most perplexing and disturbing disorders humans can have. Learn all you ever cared to know about people who largely are centered on the self, lack empathy and don't understand what the problem is with that behavior.

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]]> This week Josh and Chuck dive into the world of narcissism, one of the most perplexing and disturbing disorders humans can have. Learn all you ever cared to know about people who largely are centered on the self, lack empathy and don't understand what the problem is with that behavior.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Population Works SYSK Selects: How Population Works Sat, 16 Dec 2017 11:00:04 GMT 34:59 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-16-sysk-how-population-works.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942b 5e8c03afef0e13282471942b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 the Globe of Death Works How the Globe of Death Works Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:25:00 GMT 48:06 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-14-sysk-globe-of-death-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942c 5e8c03afef0e13282471942c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Globe of Death – el Globo de la Muerte to our Spanish-speaking friends – is perhaps the greatest of all the circus arts. It requires no smoke, no mirrors, only motorcycles, a giant sphere and fearless riders with the will to bend physics. full The Globe of Death – el Globo de la Muerte to our Spanish-speaking friends – is perhaps the greatest of all the circus arts. It requires no smoke, no mirrors, only motorcycles, a giant sphere and fearless riders with the will to bend physics.

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]]> The Globe of Death – el Globo de la Muerte to our Spanish-speaking friends – is perhaps the greatest of all the circus arts. It requires no smoke, no mirrors, only motorcycles, a giant sphere and fearless riders with the will to bend physics.

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]]> The Deal With Doulas The Deal With Doulas Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:32:00 GMT 43:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-12-sysk-doulas-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942d 5e8c03afef0e13282471942d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description of the 21st century job. Doulas are birth coaches who help women get through the process of childbirth as efficiently and painlessly as possible. They aren't midwives or nurses, but they can provide an invaluable service as advocates. Learn about the deal with doulas right now!

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]]> The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description of the 21st century job. Doulas are birth coaches who help women get through the process of childbirth as efficiently and painlessly as possible. They aren't midwives or nurses, but they can provide an invaluable service as advocates. Learn about the deal with doulas right now!

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]]> SYSK Selects: How much money is there in the world?​ SYSK Selects: How much money is there in the world?​ Sat, 09 Dec 2017 14:00:04 GMT 40:59 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-09-sysk-how-much-money.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942e 5e8c03afef0e13282471942e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are few things more futile than trying to count all of the money in the world. Even many governments have no idea how much currency they have issued. But that won't stop Chuck and Josh from trying and explaining why we can't be sure how much money exists and the problems with flooding the world markets with bread.

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]]> There are few things more futile than trying to count all of the money in the world. Even many governments have no idea how much currency they have issued. But that won't stop Chuck and Josh from trying and explaining why we can't be sure how much money exists and the problems with flooding the world markets with bread.

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]]> How Flight Attendants Work How Flight Attendants Work Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:40:59 GMT 46:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-07-sysk-flight-attendants-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471942f 5e8c03afef0e13282471942f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. Learn all about this cool job in today’s episode. full Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. Learn all about this cool job in today’s episode.

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]]> Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. Learn all about this cool job in today’s episode.

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]]> How Vomit Phobia Works How Vomit Phobia Works Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:41:00 GMT 35:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-05-sysk-emetophobia-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719430 5e8c03afef0e132824719430 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c No one - no one - likes to vomit, but there are some people who would prefer to die rather than vomit, people who spend their days worrying they will vomit at any moment and become so obsessed they curtail their lives to prevent it from happening. full No one - no one - likes to vomit, but there are some people who would prefer to die rather than vomit, people who spend their days worrying they will vomit at any moment and become so obsessed they curtail their lives to prevent it from happening.

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]]> No one - no one - likes to vomit, but there are some people who would prefer to die rather than vomit, people who spend their days worrying they will vomit at any moment and become so obsessed they curtail their lives to prevent it from happening.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Crime Scene Cleanup Works SYSK Selects: How Crime Scene Cleanup Works Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT 38:01 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-02-sysk-crime-scene-clean-up.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719431 5e8c03afef0e132824719431 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works.

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]]> Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works.

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]]> Cake: So Great. So, So Great Cake: So Great. So, So Great Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:59:21 GMT 1:15:55 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-12-05-sysk-cake-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719432 5e8c03afef0e132824719432 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Cake has been around for a long time, but mostly less than great forms. It took the Industrial Revolution, the advent of plentiful sugar, and some good old American know-how to come together to make the cake we know and love today. full Cake has been around for a long time, but mostly less than great forms. It took the Industrial Revolution, the advent of plentiful sugar, and some good old American know-how to come together to make the cake we know and love today.

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]]> Cake has been around for a long time, but mostly less than great forms. It took the Industrial Revolution, the advent of plentiful sugar, and some good old American know-how to come together to make the cake we know and love today.

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]]> How Toy Testing Works How Toy Testing Works Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:58:00 GMT 52:17 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-30-sysk-toy-testing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719433 5e8c03afef0e132824719433 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's every kid's dream - a job playing with toys that pays in toys. It's a real thing and has been around for a long time. Then there's the other side of the testing process, companies who ensure that toys are safe. It takes both of these testing techniques to successfully bring a toy to market these days. Dive into the ball pit with us today and learn all about toy testing.

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]]> It's every kid's dream - a job playing with toys that pays in toys. It's a real thing and has been around for a long time. Then there's the other side of the testing process, companies who ensure that toys are safe. It takes both of these testing techniques to successfully bring a toy to market these days. Dive into the ball pit with us today and learn all about toy testing.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Organ Donation Works SYSK Selects: How Organ Donation Works Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:00:03 GMT 42:39 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-25-sysk-organ-donation1.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719434 5e8c03afef0e132824719434 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, tune in as Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at organ donation -- from the earliest organ transplants to the organ black market.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, tune in as Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at organ donation -- from the earliest organ transplants to the organ black market.

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]]> What is nuclear forensics? What is nuclear forensics? Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:00:04 GMT 53:15 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-23-sysk-nuclear-forensics-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719435 5e8c03afef0e132824719435 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Nuclear forensics is a lot of things - from UN sponsored inspections to tasks more on the down low. But either way, the job of these men and women is to root out possible nuclear weapon threats. It's a fairly unknown and thankless task, so allow us to shed a little light on this very cool and very necessary line of work.

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]]> Nuclear forensics is a lot of things - from UN sponsored inspections to tasks more on the down low. But either way, the job of these men and women is to root out possible nuclear weapon threats. It's a fairly unknown and thankless task, so allow us to shed a little light on this very cool and very necessary line of work.

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]]> Bath Salts: Steer Clear Bath Salts: Steer Clear Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:00:01 GMT 46:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-21-sysk-bath-salts-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719436 5e8c03afef0e132824719436 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Although much of the media-fueled hysteria over the designer drug called bath salts has been utterly unfounded, especially when it comes to driving users to eating people's faces, you'll still want to pass on them. Learn why.

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]]> Although much of the media-fueled hysteria over the designer drug called bath salts has been utterly unfounded, especially when it comes to driving users to eating people's faces, you'll still want to pass on them. Learn why.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Daylight Saving Time Works SYSK Selects: How Daylight Saving Time Works Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:00:02 GMT 40:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-18-sysk-daylight-savings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719437 5e8c03afef0e132824719437 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it today. But how does it work? What are the pros and cons? Join Josh and Chuck as they turn back the clock to explore the origins of daylight saving time.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it today. But how does it work? What are the pros and cons? Join Josh and Chuck as they turn back the clock to explore the origins of daylight saving time.

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]]> Can movies be cursed? Can movies be cursed? Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:41:51 GMT 57:51 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-16-sysk-cursed-movies-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719438 5e8c03afef0e132824719438 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full First of all, movies can't be cursed because curses aren't real. However, that can't stop Josh and Chuck from taking a look at some movies throughout history that have had a disturbing number of bad things surrounding their production and release. Dive into the world of cursed movies in this very fun episode.

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]]> First of all, movies can't be cursed because curses aren't real. However, that can't stop Josh and Chuck from taking a look at some movies throughout history that have had a disturbing number of bad things surrounding their production and release. Dive into the world of cursed movies in this very fun episode.

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]]> How the Flu Works How the Flu Works Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:00:01 GMT 55:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-14-sysk-flu-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719439 5e8c03afef0e132824719439 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on to another hapless victim. But flu viruses can mutate and once in awhile they turn into something much deadlier, a pandemic that can kill millions. full Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on to another hapless victim. But flu viruses can mutate and once in awhile they turn into something much deadlier, a pandemic that can kill millions.

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]]> Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on to another hapless victim. But flu viruses can mutate and once in awhile they turn into something much deadlier, a pandemic that can kill millions.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Silly Putty Works SYSK Selects: How Silly Putty Works Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:00:03 GMT 43:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-11-sysk-silly-putty.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943a 5e8c03afef0e13282471943a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, when the Japanese invaded Southeast Asia in World War II, they cut off America's rubber supply. Luckily, American can-do created a synthetic rubber and saved the War. Learn about the inventor, fluid chemistry and more in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, when the Japanese invaded Southeast Asia in World War II, they cut off America's rubber supply. Luckily, American can-do created a synthetic rubber and saved the War. Learn about the inventor, fluid chemistry and more in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's permaculture all about?]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:38:05 GMT 57:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-09-sysk-permaculture-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943b 5e8c03afef0e13282471943b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Permaculture is a growing trend in the world of farming and home landscaping. It's basically a design principle that emphasizes sustainability and the would-be, natural ecosystem of an area. Simple concepts like planting downhill from a pond and using gravity to feed plants to planting native plants and vegetation that work well together are hallmarks of permaculture. Learn all about this eco-friendly trend today.

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]]> Permaculture is a growing trend in the world of farming and home landscaping. It's basically a design principle that emphasizes sustainability and the would-be, natural ecosystem of an area. Simple concepts like planting downhill from a pond and using gravity to feed plants to planting native plants and vegetation that work well together are hallmarks of permaculture. Learn all about this eco-friendly trend today.

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]]> How Restaurant Health Inspections Work How Restaurant Health Inspections Work Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:28:00 GMT 59:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-07-sysk-restaurant-health-inspections-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943c 5e8c03afef0e13282471943c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you know the feeling that occurs when the health inspector pays a visit. While nerve wracking, it's the best insurance patrons have that their food will be prepared and served in a proper environment. Learn all about how these inspections work, from their past history to current incarnation.

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]]> If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you know the feeling that occurs when the health inspector pays a visit. While nerve wracking, it's the best insurance patrons have that their food will be prepared and served in a proper environment. Learn all about how these inspections work, from their past history to current incarnation.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Exorcism Works SYSK Selects: How Exorcism Works Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:00:02 GMT 25:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-04-sysk-exorcism1.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943d 5e8c03afef0e13282471943d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> Movie Crush: Tig Notaro on Mask Movie Crush: Tig Notaro on Mask Fri, 03 Nov 2017 19:28:00 GMT 1:12:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-03-mc-sysk-tig-notaro.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943e 5e8c03afef0e13282471943e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Episode two of Movie Crush is a very special one. Comedian Tig Notaro dropped in minutes after a very important, life changing phone call to chat with Chuck about the movie Mask. Have a listen! full Episode two of Movie Crush is a very special one. Comedian Tig Notaro dropped in minutes after a very important, life changing phone call to chat with Chuck about the movie Mask. Have a listen!

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]]> Episode two of Movie Crush is a very special one. Comedian Tig Notaro dropped in minutes after a very important, life changing phone call to chat with Chuck about the movie Mask. Have a listen!

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]]> Movie Crush: Janet Varney on Tron Movie Crush: Janet Varney on Tron Fri, 03 Nov 2017 19:27:00 GMT 53:51 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-03-mc-sysk-janet-varney.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471943f 5e8c03afef0e13282471943f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c This week Movie Crush launches with two great episodes. Up first, actress Janet Varney talks with Chuck about the movie Tron and how much it means to her. full This week Movie Crush launches with two great episodes. Up first, actress Janet Varney talks with Chuck about the movie Tron and how much it means to her.

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]]> This week Movie Crush launches with two great episodes. Up first, actress Janet Varney talks with Chuck about the movie Tron and how much it means to her.

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]]> How Global Warming Works How Global Warming Works Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:38:36 GMT 1:05:26 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-11-02-sysk-global-warming-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719440 5e8c03afef0e132824719440 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a confusing part of climate change when it seems winter is as cold as ever, but as global temperatures creep ever so slightly higher, a cascade of catastrophic events will almost surely follow. The ball is in humanity's court.

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]]> It's a confusing part of climate change when it seems winter is as cold as ever, but as global temperatures creep ever so slightly higher, a cascade of catastrophic events will almost surely follow. The ball is in humanity's court.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK's 2017 Super Spooktacular!]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:57:07 GMT 58:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-31-sysk-halloween-2017-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719441 5e8c03afef0e132824719441 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this year's super scary Halloween episode, Chuck and Josh read two great works of horror fiction: Gifts, by our very own Ed Grabianowski, and the classic The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

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]]> In this year's super scary Halloween episode, Chuck and Josh read two great works of horror fiction: Gifts, by our very own Ed Grabianowski, and the classic The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How SPAM Works SYSK Selects: How SPAM Works Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:00:03 GMT 45:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-28-sysk-spam.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719442 5e8c03afef0e132824719442 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, SPAM is a canned meat product made from pork shoulder and ham. First introduced in 1937, this iconic food has spread to stores across the world. But what exactly is it, how did it get here -- and why is its shelf life "indefinite?" Tune in to find out.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, SPAM is a canned meat product made from pork shoulder and ham. First introduced in 1937, this iconic food has spread to stores across the world. But what exactly is it, how did it get here -- and why is its shelf life "indefinite?" Tune in to find out.

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]]> Episode 1,000: The Simpsons Spectacular Part II Episode 1,000: The Simpsons Spectacular Part II Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:18:31 GMT 1:06:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-27-sysk-simpsons-part-two-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719443 5e8c03afef0e132824719443 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Today concludes our two part celebration of one of the greatest TV shows of all time - The Simpsons! It also officially marks our 1,000th episode. Can you believe it? We sure can't. So join us today as we wrap up our tribute to America's favorite TV family and hit the 1,000 mark.

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]]> Today concludes our two part celebration of one of the greatest TV shows of all time - The Simpsons! It also officially marks our 1,000th episode. Can you believe it? We sure can't. So join us today as we wrap up our tribute to America's favorite TV family and hit the 1,000 mark.

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]]> Episode 999: The Simpsons Spectacular Part I Episode 999: The Simpsons Spectacular Part I Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:28:00 GMT 55:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-24-sysk-simpsons-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719444 5e8c03afef0e132824719444 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For our 999th and 1,000th episodes, we go down the rabbit hole on a TV show that quite literally altered popular culture as we know it. The Simpsons has been around since Josh and Chuck were in grade school, and is still cranking out episodes today. Join full For our 999th and 1,000th episodes, we go down the rabbit hole on a TV show that quite literally altered popular culture as we know it. The Simpsons has been around since Josh and Chuck were in grade school, and is still cranking out episodes today. Join us for two very special episodes as we pay tribute to The Simpsons, and celebrate a milestone of our own - numbers 999 and 1,000!

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]]> For our 999th and 1,000th episodes, we go down the rabbit hole on a TV show that quite literally altered popular culture as we know it. The Simpsons has been around since Josh and Chuck were in grade school, and is still cranking out episodes today. Join us for two very special episodes as we pay tribute to The Simpsons, and celebrate a milestone of our own - numbers 999 and 1,000!

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]]> SYSK Selects: The Cheesiest SYSK Episode Ever SYSK Selects: The Cheesiest SYSK Episode Ever Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:30:00 GMT 50:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-21-sysk-cheese.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719445 5e8c03afef0e132824719445 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, cheese is often overlooked as a one of humanity's great achievements. Making cheese is surprisingly easy: It's been accidentally created by more than one culture at different times. Tune in to learn more about cheese -- and enjoying it -- in this episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, cheese is often overlooked as a one of humanity's great achievements. Making cheese is surprisingly easy: It's been accidentally created by more than one culture at different times. Tune in to learn more about cheese -- and enjoying it -- in this episode.

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]]> How Internships Work How Internships Work Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:11:15 GMT 44:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-19-sysk-internships-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719446 5e8c03afef0e132824719446 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The term intern comes from the medical community, but virtually every industry now uses them. From real world training to coffee fetchers, interns can be used and misused in many different ways. Dive into the world of internships with us today. And for he full The term intern comes from the medical community, but virtually every industry now uses them. From real world training to coffee fetchers, interns can be used and misused in many different ways. Dive into the world of internships with us today. And for heaven's sake - pay them!

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]]> The term intern comes from the medical community, but virtually every industry now uses them. From real world training to coffee fetchers, interns can be used and misused in many different ways. Dive into the world of internships with us today. And for heaven's sake - pay them!

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]]> SYSK Live: The DB Cooper Heist SYSK Live: The DB Cooper Heist Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:09:39 GMT 1:36:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-17-sysk-db-cooper-live-seattle-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719447 5e8c03afef0e132824719447 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Join Josh and Chuck live from Seattle as they (sky)dive into one of the most brazen robberies in the annals of crime and the only unsolved airline hijacking in American history. full Join Josh and Chuck live from Seattle as they (sky)dive into one of the most brazen robberies in the annals of crime and the only unsolved airline hijacking in American history.

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck live from Seattle as they (sky)dive into one of the most brazen robberies in the annals of crime and the only unsolved airline hijacking in American history.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Is there such a thing as a truth serum? SYSK Selects: Is there such a thing as a truth serum? Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:49:00 GMT 42:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-14-sysk-truth-serums.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719448 5e8c03afef0e132824719448 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, ever since people have had secrets, other people have been looking for ways to get it out of them. Law enforcement and chemistry alike have searched for a drug that can remove the ability to lie. Join Josh and Chuck as they check in to see how it's going.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, ever since people have had secrets, other people have been looking for ways to get it out of them. Law enforcement and chemistry alike have searched for a drug that can remove the ability to lie. Join Josh and Chuck as they check in to see how it's going.

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]]> How Buildering Works How Buildering Works Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:06:36 GMT 52:01 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-12-sysk-buildering-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719449 5e8c03afef0e132824719449 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Up until recently we had no idea buildering was a word. Or that people scaling buildings has been a thing since the turn of the 20th Century. Learn along with us, and don't try it at home.

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]]> Up until recently we had no idea buildering was a word. Or that people scaling buildings has been a thing since the turn of the 20th Century. Learn along with us, and don't try it at home.

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]]> How the Rolling Jubilee Works How the Rolling Jubilee Works Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:24:02 GMT 51:37 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-10-sysk-rolling-jubilee-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944a 5e8c03afef0e13282471944a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Everyone thought it was the pits that banks were bailed out by taxpayers in 2008 while those same people weren't given any relief by the banks. So some Occupy Wall Street members did something about it.

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]]> Everyone thought it was the pits that banks were bailed out by taxpayers in 2008 while those same people weren't given any relief by the banks. So some Occupy Wall Street members did something about it.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Did a cow start the Great Chicago Fire? SYSK Selects: Did a cow start the Great Chicago Fire? Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:47:00 GMT 34:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-07-sysk-cow-fire.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944b 5e8c03afef0e13282471944b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, Josh and Chuck find who's probably to blame for the Great Chicago Fire. The newspapers of the day reported that a cow (or perhaps its owner) was responsible for a fire that burned half of Chicago in 1871. Yet in 1997 Mrs. O'Leary and her cow were exonerated.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, Josh and Chuck find who's probably to blame for the Great Chicago Fire. The newspapers of the day reported that a cow (or perhaps its owner) was responsible for a fire that burned half of Chicago in 1871. Yet in 1997 Mrs. O'Leary and her cow were exonerated.

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]]> How Giraffes Work How Giraffes Work Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:40:52 GMT 59:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-05-sysk-giraffes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944c 5e8c03afef0e13282471944c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Even though giraffes are one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, it wasn't until the 21st century that biology really set about studying them. They've found giraffes are even more amazing than they appear.

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]]> Even though giraffes are one of the most recognizable animals on the planet, it wasn't until the 21st century that biology really set about studying them. They've found giraffes are even more amazing than they appear.

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]]> How Police Body Cameras Work How Police Body Cameras Work Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:03:00 GMT 50:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-10-03-sysk-police-body-cameras-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944d 5e8c03afef0e13282471944d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cops wearing cameras is a new thing. So new that we aren't entirely sure of all the ramifications that go along with them just yet. In theory they should protect both police and citizens, but as we learned, they are no magic pill against police brutality or the death of cops on patrol. Join us as we dive into this complicated issue today.

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]]> Cops wearing cameras is a new thing. So new that we aren't entirely sure of all the ramifications that go along with them just yet. In theory they should protect both police and citizens, but as we learned, they are no magic pill against police brutality or the death of cops on patrol. Join us as we dive into this complicated issue today.

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]]> SYSK Selects: What was the most peaceful time in history? SYSK Selects: What was the most peaceful time in history? Sat, 30 Sep 2017 16:01:00 GMT 34:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-30-sysk-most-peaceful.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944e 5e8c03afef0e13282471944e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, there is a lot of debate about whether pre-agricultural humans existed in a more harmonious state than we do today. Did we slip out of Eden when we began to build large scale societies and pay the price for technological advancement by suffering increased violence? Or is it possible that the most peaceful time in history is right now?

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, there is a lot of debate about whether pre-agricultural humans existed in a more harmonious state than we do today. Did we slip out of Eden when we began to build large scale societies and pay the price for technological advancement by suffering increased violence? Or is it possible that the most peaceful time in history is right now?

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]]> How Nude Beaches Work How Nude Beaches Work Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:07:08 GMT 50:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-28-sysk-nude-beaches-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471944f 5e8c03afef0e13282471944f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Probably all beaches were nude early on, but as society developed and body shame became all the rage, people started wearing bathing suits. Some, though, liked the way it was before. full Probably all beaches were nude early on, but as society developed and body shame became all the rage, people started wearing bathing suits. Some, though, liked the way it was before.

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]]> Probably all beaches were nude early on, but as society developed and body shame became all the rage, people started wearing bathing suits. Some, though, liked the way it was before.

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]]> How FOIA Works How FOIA Works Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:00:04 GMT 56:04 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-26-sysk-foia-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719450 5e8c03afef0e132824719450 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 60s, Congress worried the White House was operating too much in secret and passed the Freedom Of Information Act, opening the government to public questioning. It has been an ongoing struggle to pry those secrets loose ever since. full In the 60s, Congress worried the White House was operating too much in secret and passed the Freedom Of Information Act, opening the government to public questioning. It has been an ongoing struggle to pry those secrets loose ever since.

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]]> In the 60s, Congress worried the White House was operating too much in secret and passed the Freedom Of Information Act, opening the government to public questioning. It has been an ongoing struggle to pry those secrets loose ever since.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Fecal Transplants: You Gonna Drink That Poop? SYSK Selects: Fecal Transplants: You Gonna Drink That Poop? Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:47:00 GMT 39:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-23-sysk-fecal-transplants.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719451 5e8c03afef0e132824719451 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, there's an emerging field in health care called medical ecology that's concerned with understanding how the 100 trillion microbes living inside us keep us healthy. The field's first breakthrough is the fecal transplant, taking poop from a healthy person and putting it into the gut of a sick person. It's a real thing and it actually works.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, there's an emerging field in health care called medical ecology that's concerned with understanding how the 100 trillion microbes living inside us keep us healthy. The field's first breakthrough is the fecal transplant, taking poop from a healthy person and putting it into the gut of a sick person. It's a real thing and it actually works.

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]]> A Nostalgic Look at Crayons A Nostalgic Look at Crayons Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:45:24 GMT 57:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-21-sysk-crayons-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719452 5e8c03afef0e132824719452 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Mixing wax with pigment is something artists have been doing since DaVinci. These little implements would later go on to be called crayons and gained popularity among the elementary school set. Learn all about crayons in today's episode.

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]]> Mixing wax with pigment is something artists have been doing since DaVinci. These little implements would later go on to be called crayons and gained popularity among the elementary school set. Learn all about crayons in today's episode.

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]]> How Frogs Work How Frogs Work Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:01:49 GMT 56:07 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-17-sysk-frogs-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719453 5e8c03afef0e132824719453 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They survived the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, but unfortunately frogs seem to be no match for humans and are losing species in droves. This is not good for anyone. full They survived the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, but unfortunately frogs seem to be no match for humans and are losing species in droves. This is not good for anyone.

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]]> They survived the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, but unfortunately frogs seem to be no match for humans and are losing species in droves. This is not good for anyone.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Handwriting Analysis Works SYSK Selects: How Handwriting Analysis Works Sat, 16 Sep 2017 16:13:00 GMT 46:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-16-sysk-handwriting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719454 5e8c03afef0e132824719454 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, one of the fields of forensic investigation, handwriting analysis is based on the principle of uniqueness - that each person writes in their own peculiar way. Learn about this interesting area of crime fighting and how it's worked to advance itself as a real science.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, one of the fields of forensic investigation, handwriting analysis is based on the principle of uniqueness - that each person writes in their own peculiar way. Learn about this interesting area of crime fighting and how it's worked to advance itself as a real science.

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]]> How the Secret Service Works How the Secret Service Works Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:01:37 GMT 59:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-14-sysk-secret-service-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719455 5e8c03afef0e132824719455 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The U.S. Secret Service began after a mandate from President Lincoln called for a service to combat counterfeiters. Since then, they have become more well known as the agency that guards and protects the president and the first family, along with that of full The U.S. Secret Service began after a mandate from President Lincoln called for a service to combat counterfeiters. Since then, they have become more well known as the agency that guards and protects the president and the first family, along with that of former presidents. Learn all about the ins and outs of the this not so secret service in today's episode.

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]]> The U.S. Secret Service began after a mandate from President Lincoln called for a service to combat counterfeiters. Since then, they have become more well known as the agency that guards and protects the president and the first family, along with that of former presidents. Learn all about the ins and outs of the this not so secret service in today's episode.

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]]> How Psychopaths Work How Psychopaths Work Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:49:59 GMT 53:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-12-sysk-psychopathy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719456 5e8c03afef0e132824719456 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are people who walk among us who seem normal, maybe even more charming or intelligent than average, yet they hide disturbing and at times dangerous personalities behind what one researcher called a 'mask of sanity.'

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]]> There are people who walk among us who seem normal, maybe even more charming or intelligent than average, yet they hide disturbing and at times dangerous personalities behind what one researcher called a 'mask of sanity.'

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Hip-hop Works SYSK Selects: How Hip-hop Works Sat, 09 Sep 2017 22:55:35 GMT 57:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-09-sysk-hip-hop.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719457 5e8c03afef0e132824719457 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select, what you hear is not a test, instead it's Chuck and Josh discussing the cultural history of the Hip-Hop movement. Born out of the South Bronx, by way of Jamaica, Hip-Hop culture grew up suddenly as DJs learned to use two turntables at once. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to learn about the origins and evolution of Hip-Hop.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select, what you hear is not a test, instead it's Chuck and Josh discussing the cultural history of the Hip-Hop movement. Born out of the South Bronx, by way of Jamaica, Hip-Hop culture grew up suddenly as DJs learned to use two turntables at once. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to learn about the origins and evolution of Hip-Hop.

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]]> Are crickets the future of food? Are crickets the future of food? Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:58:05 GMT 49:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-07-sysk-cricket-farming-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719458 5e8c03afef0e132824719458 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Crickets are part of a larger insect-based diet enjoyed in most parts of the world. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein, and green to boot, crickets could help solve some of the world's food problems if Europe and America get on board. Learn all about cricket farming in today's episode.

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]]> Crickets are part of a larger insect-based diet enjoyed in most parts of the world. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein, and green to boot, crickets could help solve some of the world's food problems if Europe and America get on board. Learn all about cricket farming in today's episode.

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]]> The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:53:03 GMT 1:09:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-05-sysk-tamam-shud-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719459 5e8c03afef0e132824719459 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since his corpse was found in 1948, wearing a nice suit in summer on an Australian beach, an unidentified man has refused to fade into obscurity, gripping the imagination of sleuths around the world. full Since his corpse was found in 1948, wearing a nice suit in summer on an Australian beach, an unidentified man has refused to fade into obscurity, gripping the imagination of sleuths around the world.

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]]> Since his corpse was found in 1948, wearing a nice suit in summer on an Australian beach, an unidentified man has refused to fade into obscurity, gripping the imagination of sleuths around the world.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Shrunken Heads Work SYSK Selects: How Shrunken Heads Work Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:53:00 GMT 1:00:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-09-02-sysk-shrunken-heads.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945a 5e8c03afef0e13282471945a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, although U.S. museum collections are rife with counterfeits, shrunken heads are far from fiction. The Shuar tribe of Ecuador has shrunken heads for centuries. Learn the methodical process of shrinking a head and how they're used in this episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, although U.S. museum collections are rife with counterfeits, shrunken heads are far from fiction. The Shuar tribe of Ecuador has shrunken heads for centuries. Learn the methodical process of shrinking a head and how they're used in this episode.

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]]> How Satanism Works How Satanism Works Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:35:41 GMT 57:55 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-31-sysk-satanism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945b 5e8c03afef0e13282471945b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Satanism may be the most misunderstood "religion" in the world. Part of that is because there are, and have been, many offshoots of Satanism, from The Church of Satan to The Satanic Temple. One thing is sure though, none of them are filled with evil humans who perform ritual blood sacrifice and worship a cloven-hoofed devil. Learn all about Satanism in today's episode.

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]]> Satanism may be the most misunderstood "religion" in the world. Part of that is because there are, and have been, many offshoots of Satanism, from The Church of Satan to The Satanic Temple. One thing is sure though, none of them are filled with evil humans who perform ritual blood sacrifice and worship a cloven-hoofed devil. Learn all about Satanism in today's episode.

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]]> A Lip-Smacking Look at Barbecue A Lip-Smacking Look at Barbecue Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:24:47 GMT 52:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-29-sysk-bbq-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945c 5e8c03afef0e13282471945c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Barbecue, or for the lazy, BBQ, is a Southern cooking tradition, but also much more than that. It's a cultural touchstone of the South where people of all classes and races can sit and break bread with one another. In today's episode, you'll learn all about BBQ's interesting origins, along with the various regional varieties that make its meat-loving fans so devoted.

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]]> Barbecue, or for the lazy, BBQ, is a Southern cooking tradition, but also much more than that. It's a cultural touchstone of the South where people of all classes and races can sit and break bread with one another. In today's episode, you'll learn all about BBQ's interesting origins, along with the various regional varieties that make its meat-loving fans so devoted.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Is Stockholm Syndrome real? SYSK Selects: Is Stockholm Syndrome real? Sat, 26 Aug 2017 20:56:00 GMT 39:26 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-26-sysk-stockholm.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945d 5e8c03afef0e13282471945d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, since a hostage standoff in Sweden took place in 1972 a peculiar and mysterious psychological phenomenon has had a name. But is Stockholm Syndrome real? And what conditions have to be present? Join Chuck and Josh as they look into this unusual condition.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, since a hostage standoff in Sweden took place in 1972 a peculiar and mysterious psychological phenomenon has had a name. But is Stockholm Syndrome real? And what conditions have to be present? Join Chuck and Josh as they look into this unusual condition.

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]]> How Personality Tests Work How Personality Tests Work Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:49:52 GMT 1:02:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-24-sysk-personality-tests-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945e 5e8c03afef0e13282471945e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia, we have tried to put human personalities into neat types, an effort psychology took up early in its history in an effort to legitimize itself. But is the idea of types – which all personality inventories are based on - flawed to begin with? full For millennia, we have tried to put human personalities into neat types, an effort psychology took up early in its history in an effort to legitimize itself. But is the idea of types – which all personality inventories are based on - flawed to begin with?

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]]> For millennia, we have tried to put human personalities into neat types, an effort psychology took up early in its history in an effort to legitimize itself. But is the idea of types – which all personality inventories are based on - flawed to begin with?

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]]> Is the Uncanny Valley Real? Is the Uncanny Valley Real? Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:46:01 GMT 1:13:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-22-sysk-uncanny-valley-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471945f 5e8c03afef0e13282471945f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1970, roboticist Masahiro Mori wrote an essay that said the closer robots come to lifelike, the more they unsettle humans. His theory became the Uncanny Valley, and science has been evaluating it – and what makes something creepy - in recent years. full In 1970, roboticist Masahiro Mori wrote an essay that said the closer robots come to lifelike, the more they unsettle humans. His theory became the Uncanny Valley, and science has been evaluating it – and what makes something creepy - in recent years.

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]]> In 1970, roboticist Masahiro Mori wrote an essay that said the closer robots come to lifelike, the more they unsettle humans. His theory became the Uncanny Valley, and science has been evaluating it – and what makes something creepy - in recent years.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Exploitation Films Work SYSK Selects: How Exploitation Films Work Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:37:00 GMT 53:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-19-sysk-exploit-films.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719460 5e8c03afef0e132824719460 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In today's SYSK Select episode, we learn about exploitation films. During the 1930s-80s, the work of directors operating in the shadows of Hollywood led to explorations in sexuality and violence that mainstream cinema wouldn't touch. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the seedy underbelly of grindhouse flicks.

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]]> In today's SYSK Select episode, we learn about exploitation films. During the 1930s-80s, the work of directors operating in the shadows of Hollywood led to explorations in sexuality and violence that mainstream cinema wouldn't touch. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the seedy underbelly of grindhouse flicks.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with accents?]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:49:27 GMT 1:01:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-17-sysk-accents-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719461 5e8c03afef0e132824719461 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Accents are truly fascinating. Put simply, they are how a person sounds when they talk. From England to America and all over the world, the way people speak in their native tongue can vary drastically. What are the influences? When do accents begin to tak full Accents are truly fascinating. Put simply, they are how a person sounds when they talk. From England to America and all over the world, the way people speak in their native tongue can vary drastically. What are the influences? When do accents begin to take hold? Can you lose or gain an accent? Learn about all this and more in today's decidedly interesting episode.

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]]> Accents are truly fascinating. Put simply, they are how a person sounds when they talk. From England to America and all over the world, the way people speak in their native tongue can vary drastically. What are the influences? When do accents begin to take hold? Can you lose or gain an accent? Learn about all this and more in today's decidedly interesting episode.

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]]> How Stuttering Works How Stuttering Works Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:28:06 GMT 56:07 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-15-sysk-stuttering-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719462 5e8c03afef0e132824719462 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Despite as much as one percent of the adult population having the condition, science doesn't actually know how stuttering works. The best it's come up with so far: there seems to be an issue between the physical process of speaking and the thought process that underlies it.

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]]> Despite as much as one percent of the adult population having the condition, science doesn't actually know how stuttering works. The best it's come up with so far: there seems to be an issue between the physical process of speaking and the thought process that underlies it.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How McCarthyism Works SYSK Selects: How McCarthyism Works Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:43:00 GMT 47:46 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-12-sysk-mccarthyism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719463 5e8c03afef0e132824719463 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, if you're accusing someone of disloyalty or subversion without decent evidence, then you may be guilty of McCarthyism. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the origin of the term, starting with the infamous Communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, if you're accusing someone of disloyalty or subversion without decent evidence, then you may be guilty of McCarthyism. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the origin of the term, starting with the infamous Communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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]]> How Bioarchaeology Works How Bioarchaeology Works Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:00:03 GMT 1:00:24 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-10-sysk-bioarcheaology-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719464 5e8c03afef0e132824719464 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Thanks to advancements in fields like genetics, and molecular chemistry, archaeology is undergoing a renaissance and opening up new understanding of the past. full Thanks to advancements in fields like genetics, and molecular chemistry, archaeology is undergoing a renaissance and opening up new understanding of the past.

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]]> Thanks to advancements in fields like genetics, and molecular chemistry, archaeology is undergoing a renaissance and opening up new understanding of the past.

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]]> Do motivational speakers motivate people? Do motivational speakers motivate people? Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:16:58 GMT 55:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-08-sysk-motivational-speakers-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719465 5e8c03afef0e132824719465 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are all kinds of motivational speakers, from people who have overcome incredible hardships to those who hold pep-rally style events in stadiums. But do these speakers actually help anyone? Science can't prove it out, but people who take part swear by it. Learn all about the strange world of motivational speakers in today's episode.

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]]> There are all kinds of motivational speakers, from people who have overcome incredible hardships to those who hold pep-rally style events in stadiums. But do these speakers actually help anyone? Science can't prove it out, but people who take part swear by it. Learn all about the strange world of motivational speakers in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Why do men have nipples? SYSK Selects: Why do men have nipples? Sat, 05 Aug 2017 20:08:00 GMT 30:47 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-05-sysk-men-nipples.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719466 5e8c03afef0e132824719466 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, they're always right there, taunting you: why do you have me, they ask? Why do men have nipples? It turns out there's a good answer why and nipples on men aren't entirely useless after all. Join Chuck and Josh for this heady investigation.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, they're always right there, taunting you: why do you have me, they ask? Why do men have nipples? It turns out there's a good answer why and nipples on men aren't entirely useless after all. Join Chuck and Josh for this heady investigation.

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]]> Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders? Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders? Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:00:03 GMT 51:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-03-sysk-villisca-ax-murder-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719467 5e8c03afef0e132824719467 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? full In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it?

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]]> In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it?

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]]> How Public Broadcasting Works How Public Broadcasting Works Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:50:57 GMT 1:02:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-08-01-sysk-public-broadcasting-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719468 5e8c03afef0e132824719468 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Public broadcasting works a bit differently depending on where you are in the world. American TV made the leap more toward commercial broadcasting in the early days, yet PBS and NPR still remain a vital part of our national fabric. In England and many oth full Public broadcasting works a bit differently depending on where you are in the world. American TV made the leap more toward commercial broadcasting in the early days, yet PBS and NPR still remain a vital part of our national fabric. In England and many other countries, public broadcasting is more the standard. Learn all about the interesting history of public broadcasting in today's episode.

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]]> Public broadcasting works a bit differently depending on where you are in the world. American TV made the leap more toward commercial broadcasting in the early days, yet PBS and NPR still remain a vital part of our national fabric. In England and many other countries, public broadcasting is more the standard. Learn all about the interesting history of public broadcasting in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Disco Works SYSK Selects: How Disco Works Sat, 29 Jul 2017 15:46:00 GMT 55:36 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-29-sysk-disco.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719469 5e8c03afef0e132824719469 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In today's SYSK Select episode, fly, robin, fly indeed. No musical genre has risen and burned out as quickly as disco, and historians are still trying to unravel the animosity aimed at it. Join Chuck and Josh as they dig into disco's underground roots and its sashay into the mainstream.

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]]> In today's SYSK Select episode, fly, robin, fly indeed. No musical genre has risen and burned out as quickly as disco, and historians are still trying to unravel the animosity aimed at it. Join Chuck and Josh as they dig into disco's underground roots and its sashay into the mainstream.

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]]> A Dry Look at Toilet Paper A Dry Look at Toilet Paper Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:41:27 GMT 57:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-27-sysk-toilet-paper.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946a 5e8c03afef0e13282471946a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over or under? One ply or two? How about six? TP has not been around that long, but is has been embraced in a big way by the United States. Learn all about the interesting history behind this decidedly dry product. full Over or under? One ply or two? How about six? TP has not been around that long, but is has been embraced in a big way by the United States. Learn all about the interesting history behind this decidedly dry product.

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]]> Over or under? One ply or two? How about six? TP has not been around that long, but is has been embraced in a big way by the United States. Learn all about the interesting history behind this decidedly dry product.

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]]> What is Ghost Fishing? What is Ghost Fishing? Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:00:02 GMT 50:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-25-sysk-ghost-fishing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946b 5e8c03afef0e13282471946b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It sounds cool, but ghost fishing is actually a tragic byproduct of modern fishing practices, where abandoned nylon nets can trap and kill sealife for hundreds of years. full It sounds cool, but ghost fishing is actually a tragic byproduct of modern fishing practices, where abandoned nylon nets can trap and kill sealife for hundreds of years.

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]]> It sounds cool, but ghost fishing is actually a tragic byproduct of modern fishing practices, where abandoned nylon nets can trap and kill sealife for hundreds of years.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How the Sun Works SYSK Selects: How the Sun Works Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:23:00 GMT 32:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-22-sysk-sun.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946c 5e8c03afef0e13282471946c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, 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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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, 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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]]> All We Know About Guessing All We Know About Guessing Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:00:03 GMT 1:02:57 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-20-sysk-guessing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946d 5e8c03afef0e13282471946d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Guessing is a weird thing. For millennia, it could have meant the difference between life and death. Now it's not as vital, but we still do it every day, whether behind the wheel of a car, or judging what another person might be feeling. From wild guesses to the educated variety, learn everything we know about the brain and how it manages this odd, very human act.

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]]> Guessing is a weird thing. For millennia, it could have meant the difference between life and death. Now it's not as vital, but we still do it every day, whether behind the wheel of a car, or judging what another person might be feeling. From wild guesses to the educated variety, learn everything we know about the brain and how it manages this odd, very human act.

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]]> Sunburn, Suntans and Sunscreen Sunburn, Suntans and Sunscreen Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:26:51 GMT 53:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-18-sysk-sunscreen-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946e 5e8c03afef0e13282471946e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's pretty obvious something's gone wrong when you get a sunburn, but did you know a tan means you've damaged your DNA? Dive into the three Ss of summer and learn all about how to protect yourself from the sun.

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]]> It's pretty obvious something's gone wrong when you get a sunburn, but did you know a tan means you've damaged your DNA? Dive into the three Ss of summer and learn all about how to protect yourself from the sun.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: Why can't we find Amelia Earhart?]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:12:00 GMT 33:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-15-sysk-amelia-earhart.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471946f 5e8c03afef0e13282471946f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, famed aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance in 1937 is a mystery that endures to this day. Why don't we know what happened to her? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the facts and evidence behind the famous case.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, famed aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance in 1937 is a mystery that endures to this day. Why don't we know what happened to her? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the facts and evidence behind the famous case.

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]]> How Fever Dreams Work How Fever Dreams Work Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:30:11 GMT 41:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-13-sysk-fever-dreams-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719470 5e8c03afef0e132824719470 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Fever dreams can be unsettling experiences. These ramped up nightmares are vivid, detailed and only happen when the human body experiences a fever. What is it about the combination of fevers and dreams that make these night terrors so hellish? Learn all t full Fever dreams can be unsettling experiences. These ramped up nightmares are vivid, detailed and only happen when the human body experiences a fever. What is it about the combination of fevers and dreams that make these night terrors so hellish? Learn all that and more in today's episode.

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]]> Fever dreams can be unsettling experiences. These ramped up nightmares are vivid, detailed and only happen when the human body experiences a fever. What is it about the combination of fevers and dreams that make these night terrors so hellish? Learn all that and more in today's episode.

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]]> Why is There a Battle Over Net Neutrality? Why is There a Battle Over Net Neutrality? Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:59:00 GMT 1:06:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-11-sysk-net-neutrality-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719471 5e8c03afef0e132824719471 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Net neutrality is the idea that the internet is a public good and that everyone should have equal, unfettered access to it. Though the FCC strongly supported it with new rules in 2015, today’s FCC is under new leadership and has other ideas. full Net neutrality is the idea that the internet is a public good and that everyone should have equal, unfettered access to it. Though the FCC strongly supported it with new rules in 2015, today’s FCC is under new leadership and has other ideas.

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]]> Net neutrality is the idea that the internet is a public good and that everyone should have equal, unfettered access to it. Though the FCC strongly supported it with new rules in 2015, today’s FCC is under new leadership and has other ideas.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How HeLa Cells Work SYSK Selects: How HeLa Cells Work Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:00:00 GMT 32:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-08-sysk-hela-cells.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719472 5e8c03afef0e132824719472 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, after she was diagnosed with the cervical cancer that shortly killed her, a tissue sample was taken from Henrietta Lacks in 1951 without her knowledge. Those cells would go on to become the first immortal line of human cells, something of enormous benefit to science and humanity as a whole. But while the line, called HeLa cells, became a multi-billion-dollar industry, her family languished without health care insurance. Learn about this complex case of private rights and scientific advancement in this episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, after she was diagnosed with the cervical cancer that shortly killed her, a tissue sample was taken from Henrietta Lacks in 1951 without her knowledge. Those cells would go on to become the first immortal line of human cells, something of enormous benefit to science and humanity as a whole. But while the line, called HeLa cells, became a multi-billion-dollar industry, her family languished without health care insurance. Learn about this complex case of private rights and scientific advancement in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:57:41 GMT 1:05:48 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-06-sysk-horror-movies-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719473 5e8c03afef0e132824719473 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Once in a while a movie comes along that's so forward-thinking it changes the way that horror is done. A new subgenre is spawned, new tropes are established, and audiences are more terrified than ever.

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]]> Once in a while a movie comes along that's so forward-thinking it changes the way that horror is done. A new subgenre is spawned, new tropes are established, and audiences are more terrified than ever.

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]]> What exactly is stoicism? What exactly is stoicism? Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:04 GMT 1:03:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-04-sysk-stoicism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719474 5e8c03afef0e132824719474 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The word stoic has taken on its own meaning apart from the philosophical movement which gave it life. Learn all about the early stoics, what the philosophy is all about and where the movement stands today. full The word stoic has taken on its own meaning apart from the philosophical movement which gave it life. Learn all about the early stoics, what the philosophy is all about and where the movement stands today.

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]]> The word stoic has taken on its own meaning apart from the philosophical movement which gave it life. Learn all about the early stoics, what the philosophy is all about and where the movement stands today.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: Why isn't the U.S. on the metric system?]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:24:00 GMT 41:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-07-01-sysk-metric.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719475 5e8c03afef0e132824719475 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, the U.S. stands proudly defiant and the world looks at Americans as dopes for the U.S.'s stubborn refusal to go metric. However, the States have been going metric for about 150 years. Find out what's the haps in this weighty and measured episode of SYSK.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, the U.S. stands proudly defiant and the world looks at Americans as dopes for the U.S.'s stubborn refusal to go metric. However, the States have been going metric for about 150 years. Find out what's the haps in this weighty and measured episode of SYSK.

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]]> How Standardized Patients Work How Standardized Patients Work Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:13:04 GMT 56:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-29-sysk-standardized-patients-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719476 5e8c03afef0e132824719476 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Even the most brilliant medical minds need a good bedside manner, and thanks to standardized patients, they can improve their skills. What are they? Part-time workers who pretend to be real patients so doctors can practice on live humans. If you're remembering Kramer on Seinfeld right about now, you're not alone.

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]]> Even the most brilliant medical minds need a good bedside manner, and thanks to standardized patients, they can improve their skills. What are they? Part-time workers who pretend to be real patients so doctors can practice on live humans. If you're remembering Kramer on Seinfeld right about now, you're not alone.

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]]> Remembering Stonewall Remembering Stonewall Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:56:39 GMT 1:00:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-27-sysk-stonewall-riots-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719477 5e8c03afef0e132824719477 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full One of American history's darker moments, the Stonewall Riots were also the event that galvanized the gay rights movement in the United States. Today there's a monument in NYC to memorialize this important time. Learn all about this often overlooked story in today's episode.

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]]> One of American history's darker moments, the Stonewall Riots were also the event that galvanized the gay rights movement in the United States. Today there's a monument in NYC to memorialize this important time. Learn all about this often overlooked story in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Scooby Dooby Doo, Where Are You? SYSK Selects: Scooby Dooby Doo, Where Are You? Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:37:00 GMT 46:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-24-sysk-scooby.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719478 5e8c03afef0e132824719478 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, for decades, Scooby Doo has captivated children across the world. It's been translated to multiple languages and remains as popular as newer programs. But why? Join Chuck and Josh as they shed light on the seemingly endless allure of Scooby Doo.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, for decades, Scooby Doo has captivated children across the world. It's been translated to multiple languages and remains as popular as newer programs. But why? Join Chuck and Josh as they shed light on the seemingly endless allure of Scooby Doo.

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]]> How Ketchup Works How Ketchup Works Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:16:19 GMT 58:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-22-sysk-ketchup-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719479 5e8c03afef0e132824719479 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Little-known fact: Ketchup, possibly the most all-American of condiments, evolved from fermented fish sauce people in Southeast Asia have been making for more than a thousand years. full Little-known fact: Ketchup, possibly the most all-American of condiments, evolved from fermented fish sauce people in Southeast Asia have been making for more than a thousand years.

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]]> Little-known fact: Ketchup, possibly the most all-American of condiments, evolved from fermented fish sauce people in Southeast Asia have been making for more than a thousand years.

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]]> How Seed Banks Work How Seed Banks Work Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:18:13 GMT 56:37 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-20-sysk-seed-banks-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947a 5e8c03afef0e13282471947a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate. full Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate.

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]]> Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Do you stay conscious after being decapitated? SYSK Selects: Do you stay conscious after being decapitated? Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:35:00 GMT 35:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-17-sysk-decapitation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947b 5e8c03afef0e13282471947b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, historically speaking, decapitation was a popular means of execution -- it's been used by everyone from ancient Romans to French revolutionaries. But is there any truth to claim that victims retain their consciousness? Tune in to learn more.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, historically speaking, decapitation was a popular means of execution -- it's been used by everyone from ancient Romans to French revolutionaries. But is there any truth to claim that victims retain their consciousness? Tune in to learn more.

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]]> What was Camp X? What was Camp X? Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:51:45 GMT 55:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-15-sysk-camp-x.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947c 5e8c03afef0e13282471947c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the early days of World War II, there was a secret training program in Canada that taught Allied saboteurs everything from espionage and bridge blowing to karate chops to the neck of an enemy. It was called Camp X and was so secret that not even the Ca full In the early days of World War II, there was a secret training program in Canada that taught Allied saboteurs everything from espionage and bridge blowing to karate chops to the neck of an enemy. It was called Camp X and was so secret that not even the Canadian prime minister was aware of it prior to its formation. Learn all about this super cool camp in today's episode.

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]]> In the early days of World War II, there was a secret training program in Canada that taught Allied saboteurs everything from espionage and bridge blowing to karate chops to the neck of an enemy. It was called Camp X and was so secret that not even the Canadian prime minister was aware of it prior to its formation. Learn all about this super cool camp in today's episode.

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]]> How the Beagle Brigade Works How the Beagle Brigade Works Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:54:52 GMT 55:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-13-sysk-beagle-brigade.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947d 5e8c03afef0e13282471947d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever been to an international airport, you've probably seen one of the keenest spotters of illegal contraband - The Beagle Brigade! These cute dogs aren't after drugs or bombs, they're carefully trained to sniff out agricultural products. Learn all about this furry group of crime stoppers in today's episode.

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]]> If you've ever been to an international airport, you've probably seen one of the keenest spotters of illegal contraband - The Beagle Brigade! These cute dogs aren't after drugs or bombs, they're carefully trained to sniff out agricultural products. Learn all about this furry group of crime stoppers in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Maps Work SYSK Selects: How Maps Work Sat, 10 Jun 2017 16:32:00 GMT 44:47 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-10-sysk-maps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947e 5e8c03afef0e13282471947e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, yes, your brain may have just flash-dried from boredom at the thought of learning about maps, but it turns out they are a lot more than just tools for navigation. Maps are two-dimensional representations of how we imagine our world, with imagine being the operative word since every map in existence is riddled with errors.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, yes, your brain may have just flash-dried from boredom at the thought of learning about maps, but it turns out they are a lot more than just tools for navigation. Maps are two-dimensional representations of how we imagine our world, with imagine being the operative word since every map in existence is riddled with errors.

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]]> Why Are Whale Strandings Still a Mystery? Why Are Whale Strandings Still a Mystery? Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:46:56 GMT 49:20 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-08-sysk-whale-strandings-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471947f 5e8c03afef0e13282471947f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia, mass strandings of whales have confounded us. Why should dozens or more whales come onto shore only to die a terrible and lengthy death? full For millennia, mass strandings of whales have confounded us. Why should dozens or more whales come onto shore only to die a terrible and lengthy death?

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]]> For millennia, mass strandings of whales have confounded us. Why should dozens or more whales come onto shore only to die a terrible and lengthy death?

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]]> How Coelacanths Work How Coelacanths Work Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:33:31 GMT 45:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-06-sysk-coelacanths-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719480 5e8c03afef0e132824719480 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Coelacanths are incredibly interesting as far as fish go. For one, they were thought to have gone the way of the dinosaur, along with the dinosaur. They also give birth to live fish and tend to dwell more than 800 feet below the ocean's surface. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn all about these fascinating creatures in today's episode.

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]]> Coelacanths are incredibly interesting as far as fish go. For one, they were thought to have gone the way of the dinosaur, along with the dinosaur. They also give birth to live fish and tend to dwell more than 800 feet below the ocean's surface. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn all about these fascinating creatures in today's episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: What's the deal with Rasputin's death?]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2017 13:40:00 GMT 37:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-25-sysk-rasputin.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719481 5e8c03afef0e132824719481 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, Grigori Rasputin, the Russian charismatic cleric and political adviser to the ruling Romanovs, is said to have been poisoned, shot, shot again, bludgeoned and drowned. Exactly how did he die and how would such a legend grow around a modern figure?

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, Grigori Rasputin, the Russian charismatic cleric and political adviser to the ruling Romanovs, is said to have been poisoned, shot, shot again, bludgeoned and drowned. Exactly how did he die and how would such a legend grow around a modern figure?

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]]> The Stories Behind A Few Food Fads The Stories Behind A Few Food Fads Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:07:58 GMT 53:20 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-06-01-sysk-food-fads-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719482 5e8c03afef0e132824719482 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c America loves to go nuts over new food trends and it turns out that the 20th century was a boon time for them. full America loves to go nuts over new food trends and it turns out that the 20th century was a boon time for them.

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]]> America loves to go nuts over new food trends and it turns out that the 20th century was a boon time for them.

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]]> Are Election Laws Designed to Suppress Voting? Are Election Laws Designed to Suppress Voting? Tue, 30 May 2017 16:34:03 GMT 1:15:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-30-sysk-voter-suppression-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719483 5e8c03afef0e132824719483 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Are laws that are meant to protect the sanctity of the polling place in reality designed to make it harder for groups that traditionally vote Democrat to cast their ballots? full Are laws that are meant to protect the sanctity of the polling place in reality designed to make it harder for groups that traditionally vote Democrat to cast their ballots?

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]]> Are laws that are meant to protect the sanctity of the polling place in reality designed to make it harder for groups that traditionally vote Democrat to cast their ballots?

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Beer Works SYSK Selects: How Beer Works Sat, 27 May 2017 19:26:00 GMT 51:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-05-sysk-beer.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719484 5e8c03afef0e132824719484 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, at long last, Josh and Chuck take on perhaps their most important topic ever. Learn about the history of beer, how it's made -- the whole shebang, basically -- in this watershed episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, at long last, Josh and Chuck take on perhaps their most important topic ever. Learn about the history of beer, how it's made -- the whole shebang, basically -- in this watershed episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement Thu, 25 May 2017 13:11:44 GMT 1:07:20 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-25-sysk-school-house-rock-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719485 5e8c03afef0e132824719485 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Schoolhouse Rock is possibly the best children's program of all time. Join Josh and Chuck as they tell the story of SR, featuring an interview with Pavement's Bob Nastanovich, contributor to the '90s Schoolhouse Rock tribute record.

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]]> Schoolhouse Rock is possibly the best children's program of all time. Join Josh and Chuck as they tell the story of SR, featuring an interview with Pavement's Bob Nastanovich, contributor to the '90s Schoolhouse Rock tribute record.

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]]> Is a head transplant really a thing? Is a head transplant really a thing? Tue, 23 May 2017 14:03:00 GMT 49:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-23-sysk-head-transplants-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719486 5e8c03afef0e132824719486 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full "Head transplant" is a bit of a misnomer, because it's more like a body transplant. But either way, the idea is that one human will wake up from surgery with a decidedly different look. Is it possible? Probably not. But there are a couple of surgeons who are making a lot of news in their bid to find out. Learn all about this grisly potential procedure in today's episode.

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]]> "Head transplant" is a bit of a misnomer, because it's more like a body transplant. But either way, the idea is that one human will wake up from surgery with a decidedly different look. Is it possible? Probably not. But there are a couple of surgeons who are making a lot of news in their bid to find out. Learn all about this grisly potential procedure in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Magic Mushrooms Work SYSK Selects: How Magic Mushrooms Work Sat, 20 May 2017 13:45:00 GMT 55:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-31-sysk-magic-mushrooms.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719487 5e8c03afef0e132824719487 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, for thousands of years, humans have used hallucinogenic mushrooms for spiritual reasons. Today, however, having them can get you thrown in prison. How do magic mushrooms do what they do? Can they help the mentally ill? Find out in this far out episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, for thousands of years, humans have used hallucinogenic mushrooms for spiritual reasons. Today, however, having them can get you thrown in prison. How do magic mushrooms do what they do? Can they help the mentally ill? Find out in this far out episode.

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]]> How the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Work How the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Work Thu, 18 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 48:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-18-sysk-auroras-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719488 5e8c03afef0e132824719488 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It wasn't too long ago that humans thought the polar lights were signs from the afterlife. Thanks to a 19th century Norwegian, we now understand that they are a fascinating interplay with Earth's magnetic field and wind from the sun.

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]]> It wasn't too long ago that humans thought the polar lights were signs from the afterlife. Thanks to a 19th century Norwegian, we now understand that they are a fascinating interplay with Earth's magnetic field and wind from the sun.

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]]> How Champagne Works How Champagne Works Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:05:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-16-sysk-champagne-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719489 5e8c03afef0e132824719489 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure we can all agree that champagne is probably the greatest thing humans have or ever will invent, but how much do we understand how it's made?

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]]> Sure we can all agree that champagne is probably the greatest thing humans have or ever will invent, but how much do we understand how it's made?

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]]> SYSK Selects: Gesundheit! How Allergies Work SYSK Selects: Gesundheit! How Allergies Work Sat, 13 May 2017 20:42:00 GMT 31:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-21-sysk-allergies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948a 5e8c03afef0e13282471948a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, about 30-40 percent of humans suffer from some sort of allergy. The big joke, though, is that every sufferer is the victim of mistaken identity. Allergies are the result of a hypersensitive immune system mistaking a harmless protein for a foreign invader.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, about 30-40 percent of humans suffer from some sort of allergy. The big joke, though, is that every sufferer is the victim of mistaken identity. Allergies are the result of a hypersensitive immune system mistaking a harmless protein for a foreign invader.

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]]> How Charismatic Megafauna Work How Charismatic Megafauna Work Thu, 11 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 52:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-11-sysk-charismatic-megafauna-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948b 5e8c03afef0e13282471948b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Charismatic Megafauna is not just a great band name. It's really just a fancy word for the cutest and most personality plus animals at the zoo. We're talking pandas, elephants and anything else you might see on a poster. Their mission? To help raise awareness and drive donations. But not everyone is on board. Learn all about these cuddly beasts in today's episode.

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]]> Charismatic Megafauna is not just a great band name. It's really just a fancy word for the cutest and most personality plus animals at the zoo. We're talking pandas, elephants and anything else you might see on a poster. Their mission? To help raise awareness and drive donations. But not everyone is on board. Learn all about these cuddly beasts in today's episode.

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]]> How Itching Works How Itching Works Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 50:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-09-sysk-itching-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948c 5e8c03afef0e13282471948c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It was only in the last few decades that science became aware that itches aren't just low-level pain. And in that time, the mystery of how we itch and why we scratch has gotten even more baffling.

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]]> It was only in the last few decades that science became aware that itches aren't just low-level pain. And in that time, the mystery of how we itch and why we scratch has gotten even more baffling.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK Selects: What's the 10,000 Year Clock?]]> Sat, 06 May 2017 14:45:00 GMT 52:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-02-sysk-10000-year-clock.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948d 5e8c03afef0e13282471948d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, in a desert in Texas a 200-feet-tall clock is being constructed deep inside a mountain. Once completed, it will keep time for the next 10,000 years, even if there are no humans around to use it. Tune in as Chuck and Josh get to the bottom of the Long Now.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, in a desert in Texas a 200-feet-tall clock is being constructed deep inside a mountain. Once completed, it will keep time for the next 10,000 years, even if there are no humans around to use it. Tune in as Chuck and Josh get to the bottom of the Long Now.

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]]> Some Nutso Fan Theories Some Nutso Fan Theories Thu, 04 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 58:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-04-sysk-fan-show-theories-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948e 5e8c03afef0e13282471948e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It turns out that the characters in your favorite TV shows and the like are actually dead, dreaming, dying or don't exist.

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]]> It turns out that the characters in your favorite TV shows and the like are actually dead, dreaming, dying or don't exist.

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]]> How Poetry Works How Poetry Works Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:10:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-05-02-sysk-poetry-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471948f 5e8c03afef0e13282471948f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Poetry is a broad and expansive art form. From dramatic verse to haiku, rhyming poetry and spoken word, there are many hats a poet can wear. Join Josh and Chuck today as they break down the history of poetry, a dive into what's so great about it.

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]]> Poetry is a broad and expansive art form. From dramatic verse to haiku, rhyming poetry and spoken word, there are many hats a poet can wear. Join Josh and Chuck today as they break down the history of poetry, a dive into what's so great about it.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Revisionist History Works SYSK Selects: How Revisionist History Works Sat, 29 Apr 2017 13:48:00 GMT 49:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-24-sysk-revisionist-history.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719490 5e8c03afef0e132824719490 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, perhaps you equate the term to conspiracy theories and Holocaust denials, but revisionism is a genuine discipline in the field of historical study. And thanks to revisionists, we now include a lot more reality - and previously unsung people - in the history of our nations. Learn about historians determined that history is far from set in stone in this episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, perhaps you equate the term to conspiracy theories and Holocaust denials, but revisionism is a genuine discipline in the field of historical study. And thanks to revisionists, we now include a lot more reality - and previously unsung people - in the history of our nations. Learn about historians determined that history is far from set in stone in this episode.

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]]> How Multiple Sclerosis Works How Multiple Sclerosis Works Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 48:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-27-sysk-multiple-sclerosis-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719491 5e8c03afef0e132824719491 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the immune system mistakes the tissue covering neural connections as foreign invaders, the result can devastate the body. There is hope, however, in a new radical treatment that resets the immune system. full When the immune system mistakes the tissue covering neural connections as foreign invaders, the result can devastate the body. There is hope, however, in a new radical treatment that resets the immune system.

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]]> When the immune system mistakes the tissue covering neural connections as foreign invaders, the result can devastate the body. There is hope, however, in a new radical treatment that resets the immune system.

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]]> How the National Security Council Works How the National Security Council Works Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 59:12 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-25-sysk-national-security-council-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719492 5e8c03afef0e132824719492 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Until recently, most people probably never paid much attention to the National Security Council. It's been around a long time though, and the president has quite a bit of leeway as to who sits at the table. Learn all about this important group of individuals in today's episode.

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]]> Until recently, most people probably never paid much attention to the National Security Council. It's been around a long time though, and the president has quite a bit of leeway as to who sits at the table. Learn all about this important group of individuals in today's episode.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Breast Implants Work SYSK Selects: How Breast Implants Work Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:28:00 GMT 1:02:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-10-sysk-breast-implants.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719493 5e8c03afef0e132824719493 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, the first attempt at breast augmentation surgery was on a dog. The second on a woman who went in for tattoo removal. From those weird origins hundreds of thousands of breast implant procedures are now carried out each year. Find out all about the advancements and techniques in increasing your bust.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, the first attempt at breast augmentation surgery was on a dog. The second on a woman who went in for tattoo removal. From those weird origins hundreds of thousands of breast implant procedures are now carried out each year. Find out all about the advancements and techniques in increasing your bust.

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]]> How Swearing Works How Swearing Works Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 53:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-20-sysk-swearing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719494 5e8c03afef0e132824719494 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Swearing is something that's been done across all cultures, virtually since humans began speaking. What is it about these taboo words that offend some, and are beloved by others? Does it help to relieve stress to swear? Are there general rules of thumb about when it's OK to swear? All of your questions are answered in today's episode.

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]]> Swearing is something that's been done across all cultures, virtually since humans began speaking. What is it about these taboo words that offend some, and are beloved by others? Does it help to relieve stress to swear? Are there general rules of thumb about when it's OK to swear? All of your questions are answered in today's episode.

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]]> How Corsets Work How Corsets Work Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 43:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-18-sysk-corsets-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719495 5e8c03afef0e132824719495 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, we're doing an episode on corsets. Why do you ask?

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]]> Sure, we're doing an episode on corsets. Why do you ask?

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]]> SYSK Selects: Lying Liars: How Lying Works, Liar SYSK Selects: Lying Liars: How Lying Works, Liar Sat, 15 Apr 2017 18:26:00 GMT 56:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-26-sysk-lying-liars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719496 5e8c03afef0e132824719496 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, studies find that absolutely everyone lies - some have found as much as a quarter of our daily interactions involve lies. What gives with everyone fudging? Chuck and Josh explore the philosophy, psychology and reality of lying and what constitutes a liar.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, studies find that absolutely everyone lies - some have found as much as a quarter of our daily interactions involve lies. What gives with everyone fudging? Chuck and Josh explore the philosophy, psychology and reality of lying and what constitutes a liar.

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]]> How Supervolcanoes Work How Supervolcanoes Work Thu, 13 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 35:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-13-sysk-super-volcanoes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719497 5e8c03afef0e132824719497 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Until recently, volcanologists thought supervolcanoes were simply massive volcanoes. But further research has revealed that they are far different - and far more dangerous - than previously imagined. full Until recently, volcanologists thought supervolcanoes were simply massive volcanoes. But further research has revealed that they are far different - and far more dangerous - than previously imagined.

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]]> Until recently, volcanologists thought supervolcanoes were simply massive volcanoes. But further research has revealed that they are far different - and far more dangerous - than previously imagined.

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]]> How Supreme Court Nominations Work How Supreme Court Nominations Work Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 51:24 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-11-sysk-supreme-court-nominations-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719498 5e8c03afef0e132824719498 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Being nominated as a Supreme Court Justice is no small thing, and it doesn't always go as planned. With this week's confirmation of Justice Gorsuch, Josh and Chuck take a look at the process of getting named to America's highest court.

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]]> Being nominated as a Supreme Court Justice is no small thing, and it doesn't always go as planned. With this week's confirmation of Justice Gorsuch, Josh and Chuck take a look at the process of getting named to America's highest court.

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]]> SYSK Selects: Can you die of a broken heart? SYSK Selects: Can you die of a broken heart? Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:39:00 GMT 27:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-12-sysk-die-broken-heart.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719499 5e8c03afef0e132824719499 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, in the early 1990s, Japanese researchers found a strange anomaly in their study subjects, five people who had inexplicable heart attacks. From this first investigation has come a scientific mystery: Is it possible that the sudden loss of a loved one can be so difficult to bear that it can actually cause a heart attack and maybe kill you? Could the romantics be right?

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, in the early 1990s, Japanese researchers found a strange anomaly in their study subjects, five people who had inexplicable heart attacks. From this first investigation has come a scientific mystery: Is it possible that the sudden loss of a loved one can be so difficult to bear that it can actually cause a heart attack and maybe kill you? Could the romantics be right?

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]]> How Empathy Works How Empathy Works Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 58:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-06-sysk-empathy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949a 5e8c03afef0e13282471949a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Empathy can often be confused with sympathy and regular old compassion. But it's not exactly either one of those. Some say a lack of empathy can indicate sociopathic tendencies, but that's not always true either. So what is empathy and what makes someone prone to empathize? Listen in to find out.

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]]> Empathy can often be confused with sympathy and regular old compassion. But it's not exactly either one of those. Some say a lack of empathy can indicate sociopathic tendencies, but that's not always true either. So what is empathy and what makes someone prone to empathize? Listen in to find out.

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]]> <![CDATA[Composting: Nature's Most Interesting Process]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 57:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-04-04-sysk-composting-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949b 5e8c03afef0e13282471949b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may think composting is just a bunch of old banana peels rotting away into dirt but, friend, you're not looking closely enough. Inside that compost pile is a microcosmic universe doing some magical stuff.

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]]> You may think composting is just a bunch of old banana peels rotting away into dirt but, friend, you're not looking closely enough. Inside that compost pile is a microcosmic universe doing some magical stuff.

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]]> SYSK Selects: How Filibusters Work SYSK Selects: How Filibusters Work Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMT 42:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-09-sysk-filibuster.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949c 5e8c03afef0e13282471949c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select episode, although lots of people incorrectly believe the filibuster was an intentional rule created by the founders of the U.S., this ancient method of stalling legislation was actually brought about in America by accident. Learn the ins and outs of this contentious quirk of parliamentary rules that allows a single senator to hijack the proceedings of the entire legislative body in this episode.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select episode, although lots of people incorrectly believe the filibuster was an intentional rule created by the founders of the U.S., this ancient method of stalling legislation was actually brought about in America by accident. Learn the ins and outs of this contentious quirk of parliamentary rules that allows a single senator to hijack the proceedings of the entire legislative body in this episode.

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]]> The Shroud Of Turin: No Ordinary Bed Sheet The Shroud Of Turin: No Ordinary Bed Sheet Thu, 30 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 50:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-30-sysk-shroud-of-turin-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949d 5e8c03afef0e13282471949d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Shroud of Turin is no ordinary bed sheet. Some think it's the burial cloth of Jesus. Others think it's an amazing piece of artwork. The truth is, we'll probably never know what it really is. The mystery of the Shroud of Turin awaits you...

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]]> The Shroud of Turin is no ordinary bed sheet. Some think it's the burial cloth of Jesus. Others think it's an amazing piece of artwork. The truth is, we'll probably never know what it really is. The mystery of the Shroud of Turin awaits you...

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]]> How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 52:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-28-sysk-foreign-accent-syndrome-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949e 5e8c03afef0e13282471949e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Foreign accent syndrome isn't when your mom talks funny when she goes abroad. It's an actual condition where people wake up one day with an entirely different accent, usually from some kind of head trauma. Learn all about this decidedly rare affliction today.

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]]> Foreign accent syndrome isn't when your mom talks funny when she goes abroad. It's an actual condition where people wake up one day with an entirely different accent, usually from some kind of head trauma. Learn all about this decidedly rare affliction today.

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]]> How the Hyperloop Will Work How the Hyperloop Will Work Thu, 23 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:07:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-23-sysk-hyperloop-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471949f 5e8c03afef0e13282471949f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you’re out there, Elon Musk, this one’s for you (although you already know everything in this episode). Everybody else, buckle in and sit back for a 700 mph thrill ride from LA to SF in 35 minutes - coming soon! full If you’re out there, Elon Musk, this one’s for you (although you already know everything in this episode). Everybody else, buckle in and sit back for a 700 mph thrill ride from LA to SF in 35 minutes - coming soon!

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]]> If you’re out there, Elon Musk, this one’s for you (although you already know everything in this episode). Everybody else, buckle in and sit back for a 700 mph thrill ride from LA to SF in 35 minutes - coming soon!

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]]> Solitary Confinement: Cruel and Unusual Solitary Confinement: Cruel and Unusual Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 52:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-21-sysk-solitary-confinement-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In our continuing exploration of crime and punishment, we take a look at the practice of solitary confinement. To be sure, it has its place in prisons, sometimes for protection of the inmates themselves. However, leaving people in solitary for weeks, mont full In our continuing exploration of crime and punishment, we take a look at the practice of solitary confinement. To be sure, it has its place in prisons, sometimes for protection of the inmates themselves. However, leaving people in solitary for weeks, months and even years is another thing. We explore this cruel and unusual punishment in today's episode.

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]]> In our continuing exploration of crime and punishment, we take a look at the practice of solitary confinement. To be sure, it has its place in prisons, sometimes for protection of the inmates themselves. However, leaving people in solitary for weeks, months and even years is another thing. We explore this cruel and unusual punishment in today's episode.

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]]> Southerners Aren’t Lazy and Dumb, They Just Had Hookworm Southerners Aren’t Lazy and Dumb, They Just Had Hookworm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 53:34 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-16-sysk-hookworms-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There was a time when the lower classes of the American South were considered lazy and dimwitted, a stereotype that still somewhat survives today. But this stereotype was rooted in fact. Hookworms, it turns out, were sapping Southerners’ life force. full There was a time when the lower classes of the American South were considered lazy and dimwitted, a stereotype that still somewhat survives today. But this stereotype was rooted in fact. Hookworms, it turns out, were sapping Southerners’ life force.

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]]> There was a time when the lower classes of the American South were considered lazy and dimwitted, a stereotype that still somewhat survives today. But this stereotype was rooted in fact. Hookworms, it turns out, were sapping Southerners’ life force.

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]]> Pain Scales: Yeeeow! Pain Scales: Yeeeow! Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT 48:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-14-sysk-pain-scales-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pain is subjective; it is whatever the person experiencing it says it is. But to effectively treat pain, it helps to quantify it, which is why medicine came up with pain scales. full Pain is subjective; it is whatever the person experiencing it says it is. But to effectively treat pain, it helps to quantify it, which is why medicine came up with pain scales.

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]]> Pain is subjective; it is whatever the person experiencing it says it is. But to effectively treat pain, it helps to quantify it, which is why medicine came up with pain scales.

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]]> History of the Trail of Tears, Part II History of the Trail of Tears, Part II Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT 46:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-09-sysk-trail-of-tears-part-two-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the second of two parts, what was once a voluntary resettlement program becomes a violent, forced relocation under the leadership of President Andrew Jackson. full In the second of two parts, what was once a voluntary resettlement program becomes a violent, forced relocation under the leadership of President Andrew Jackson.

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]]> In the second of two parts, what was once a voluntary resettlement program becomes a violent, forced relocation under the leadership of President Andrew Jackson.

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]]> History of the Trail of Tears, Part I History of the Trail of Tears, Part I Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT 58:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-03-07-sysk-trail-of-tears-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this first of two episodes on the Trail of Tears, learn about the forces that converged to create the series of events that formed the basis of what may be the most brutal decade in American history. full In this first of two episodes on the Trail of Tears, learn about the forces that converged to create the series of events that formed the basis of what may be the most brutal decade in American history.

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]]> In this first of two episodes on the Trail of Tears, learn about the forces that converged to create the series of events that formed the basis of what may be the most brutal decade in American history.

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]]> How Optical Illusions Work How Optical Illusions Work Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT 46:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-28-sysk-optical-illusions-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Now you see it, now you don't — optical illusions can fool us into seeing what's not actually there. But what causes that disconnect between perception and reality? Learn all about this visual trickery in today's episode.

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]]> Now you see it, now you don't — optical illusions can fool us into seeing what's not actually there. But what causes that disconnect between perception and reality? Learn all about this visual trickery in today's episode.

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]]> How Free Speech Works How Free Speech Works Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:09:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-28-sysk-free-speech-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Freedom of speech and the press are values vital to American democracy. But the First Amendment doesn't really define free speech, and plenty of expressions are restricted. Learn all about the ins and outs of this cherished right in today's episode.

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]]> Freedom of speech and the press are values vital to American democracy. But the First Amendment doesn't really define free speech, and plenty of expressions are restricted. Learn all about the ins and outs of this cherished right in today's episode.

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]]> How Famines Work How Famines Work Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 56:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-23-sysk-famine-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn’t fall, crops don’t grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. full It’s common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn’t fall, crops don’t grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe.

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]]> It’s common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn’t fall, crops don’t grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe.

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]]> The ins and outs of the DEATH TAX The ins and outs of the DEATH TAX Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 54:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-21-sysk-death-tax-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The estate tax, also known as the death tax, is not new. It's actually been around in some form since ancient Rome. Some say it's a necessary tax to help prevent resting on your inheritance laurels. Others say it's straight up double tax robbery. Learn all about this controversial tax today.

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]]> The estate tax, also known as the death tax, is not new. It's actually been around in some form since ancient Rome. Some say it's a necessary tax to help prevent resting on your inheritance laurels. Others say it's straight up double tax robbery. Learn all about this controversial tax today.

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]]> The Black Panther Party The Black Panther Party Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:09:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-16-sysk-black-panthers-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Black Panther Party was a complex political movement that was unfairly painted as a militant group who hated white people. Far from it, they were actually men and women trying to effect change in their community. Their history is one of the more inter full The Black Panther Party was a complex political movement that was unfairly painted as a militant group who hated white people. Far from it, they were actually men and women trying to effect change in their community. Their history is one of the more interesting American stories, from the early stages of policing the police to their community service efforts to their inevitable fall. Learn all about the Black Panther Party right now...

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]]> The Black Panther Party was a complex political movement that was unfairly painted as a militant group who hated white people. Far from it, they were actually men and women trying to effect change in their community. Their history is one of the more interesting American stories, from the early stages of policing the police to their community service efforts to their inevitable fall. Learn all about the Black Panther Party right now...

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]]> <![CDATA[Tardigrades: Nature's Cuddly, Indestructible Microanimal]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMT 39:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-14-sysk-tardigrades-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247194aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You can burn them, freeze them, shoot them into space – they wouldn’t bat an eyelash, even if they had eyelashes. Go into the microcosmos and learn about the tiny animals that are so astoundingly durable, they can survive conditions not found here on Eart full You can burn them, freeze them, shoot them into space – they wouldn’t bat an eyelash, even if they had eyelashes. Go into the microcosmos and learn about the tiny animals that are so astoundingly durable, they can survive conditions not found here on Earth.

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]]> You can burn them, freeze them, shoot them into space – they wouldn’t bat an eyelash, even if they had eyelashes. Go into the microcosmos and learn about the tiny animals that are so astoundingly durable, they can survive conditions not found here on Earth.

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]]> Live from San Francisco: How Malls Work Live from San Francisco: How Malls Work Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:10:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-09-sysk-sketchfest-live-malls-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this show recorded live on January 5, 2017 at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, Josh and Chuck delve into the history and the heyday of the church of consumerism and what it means for local communities and our capitalist society at large when malls die. full In this show recorded live on January 5, 2017 at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, Josh and Chuck delve into the history and the heyday of the church of consumerism and what it means for local communities and our capitalist society at large when malls die.

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]]> In this show recorded live on January 5, 2017 at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, Josh and Chuck delve into the history and the heyday of the church of consumerism and what it means for local communities and our capitalist society at large when malls die.

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]]> The Quinoa Revolution! The Quinoa Revolution! Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 49:19 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-07-sysk-quinoa-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Quinoa is a trendy food, right alongside kale and anything else farm to table. But it's really an ancient grain. Although it's not exactly a grain at all. Technically it's a pseudo-cereal. But it is tasty and nutritious, a true superfood. Learn all about the food with the funny name in today's episode.

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]]> Quinoa is a trendy food, right alongside kale and anything else farm to table. But it's really an ancient grain. Although it's not exactly a grain at all. Technically it's a pseudo-cereal. But it is tasty and nutritious, a true superfood. Learn all about the food with the funny name in today's episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the future of virtual sex?]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:00:25 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-02-02-sysk-virtual-sex.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the not too distant future, sex may not involve being in the same room as your partner. In fact, your partner may not even have to be a human. We're talking virtual sex here. Couple VR with high tech, smart sex toys and intercourse as we know it may be a thing of the past. Except not really.

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]]> In the not too distant future, sex may not involve being in the same room as your partner. In fact, your partner may not even have to be a human. We're talking virtual sex here. Couple VR with high tech, smart sex toys and intercourse as we know it may be a thing of the past. Except not really.

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]]> Elastics: Where God and Science Smooch Elastics: Where God and Science Smooch Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 56:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-31-sysk-elastic-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You could be forgiven for thinking the story behind elastics was boring. You’d still be wrong, though. The story of what’s holding up your underwear is a global drama, replete with war, industrial espionage, colonialism, destitute inventors – everything! full You could be forgiven for thinking the story behind elastics was boring. You’d still be wrong, though. The story of what’s holding up your underwear is a global drama, replete with war, industrial espionage, colonialism, destitute inventors – everything!

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]]> You could be forgiven for thinking the story behind elastics was boring. You’d still be wrong, though. The story of what’s holding up your underwear is a global drama, replete with war, industrial espionage, colonialism, destitute inventors – everything!

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]]> How Pacifism Works (And Could It?) How Pacifism Works (And Could It?) Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:18:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-26-sysk-pacifism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194af 5e8c03afef0e1328247194af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There is deep disagreement over whether humans are essentially peaceful or essentially warlike. Depending on your view you may see pacifism as either hopelessly naïve or the unsung response to conflict that’s kept us from wiping ourselves out. full There is deep disagreement over whether humans are essentially peaceful or essentially warlike. Depending on your view you may see pacifism as either hopelessly naïve or the unsung response to conflict that’s kept us from wiping ourselves out.

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]]> There is deep disagreement over whether humans are essentially peaceful or essentially warlike. Depending on your view you may see pacifism as either hopelessly naïve or the unsung response to conflict that’s kept us from wiping ourselves out.

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]]> How Dictators Work How Dictators Work Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 50:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-24-sysk-dictators.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are many types of dictators, from so called "benevolent" ones to the kind who rule with an iron fist. There are also many ways they can come into power, and they don't all include violence. Learn all about dictators past and present in today's episode.

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]]> There are many types of dictators, from so called "benevolent" ones to the kind who rule with an iron fist. There are also many ways they can come into power, and they don't all include violence. Learn all about dictators past and present in today's episode.

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]]> How Soylent Works How Soylent Works Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 46:36 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-19-sysk-soylent.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Soylent is a meal replacement drink, but not really. So what is it? Total sustenance in a glass? Some say so. Is it made from humans? No, that's just a movie. Learn all about this odd concoction in today's episode.

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]]> Soylent is a meal replacement drink, but not really. So what is it? Total sustenance in a glass? Some say so. Is it made from humans? No, that's just a movie. Learn all about this odd concoction in today's episode.

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]]> Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Bad For You? Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Bad For You? Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:01:40 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-17-sysk-artificial-sweeteners.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Artificial sweeteners have gotten a bad rap in the press for as long as they’ve been in use. But is it just the result of a fear of science or do artificial sweeteners cause real harm? A mounting body of studies is starting to paint a pretty grim picture. full Artificial sweeteners have gotten a bad rap in the press for as long as they’ve been in use. But is it just the result of a fear of science or do artificial sweeteners cause real harm? A mounting body of studies is starting to paint a pretty grim picture.

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]]> Artificial sweeteners have gotten a bad rap in the press for as long as they’ve been in use. But is it just the result of a fear of science or do artificial sweeteners cause real harm? A mounting body of studies is starting to paint a pretty grim picture.

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]]> How Watersheds Work How Watersheds Work Thu, 12 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 34:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-12-sysk-watersheds.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Unless you happen to be standing on a hilltop or swimming in the ocean right now, you are on a watershed. These unsung wonders of topography and hydrology are an important contributor to the rain cycle and yet we humans tend to abuse them. full Unless you happen to be standing on a hilltop or swimming in the ocean right now, you are on a watershed. These unsung wonders of topography and hydrology are an important contributor to the rain cycle and yet we humans tend to abuse them.

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]]> Unless you happen to be standing on a hilltop or swimming in the ocean right now, you are on a watershed. These unsung wonders of topography and hydrology are an important contributor to the rain cycle and yet we humans tend to abuse them.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with Baby Boomers?]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 54:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-10-sysk-babyboomers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Baby Boomers are probably the most talked about generation in American history. But who are these people and how did they help shape the country we know today? Find out all about the big boom in today's episode.

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]]> Baby Boomers are probably the most talked about generation in American history. But who are these people and how did they help shape the country we know today? Find out all about the big boom in today's episode.

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]]> How Feeding Babies Works: The Bottle How Feeding Babies Works: The Bottle Thu, 05 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:15:34 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-05-sysk-feeding-babies-bottle-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The decision to bottle feed a baby instead of breast-feeding is a weighty one these days, fraught with supposed developmental pitfalls and very real social implications. But is bottle feeding a bad thing? And are benefits of breast-feeding overestimated? full The decision to bottle feed a baby instead of breast-feeding is a weighty one these days, fraught with supposed developmental pitfalls and very real social implications. But is bottle feeding a bad thing? And are benefits of breast-feeding overestimated?

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]]> The decision to bottle feed a baby instead of breast-feeding is a weighty one these days, fraught with supposed developmental pitfalls and very real social implications. But is bottle feeding a bad thing? And are benefits of breast-feeding overestimated?

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]]> How Feeding Babies Works: The Breast How Feeding Babies Works: The Breast Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:00 GMT 1:14:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2017-01-03-sysk-feeding-babies-breast-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Breast milk is considered a perfect food for infants, so much so that for the first four to six months of life, a baby can subsist on mother’s milk alone. Learn all about the most fascinating milk around and the science behind it in this episode. full Breast milk is considered a perfect food for infants, so much so that for the first four to six months of life, a baby can subsist on mother’s milk alone. Learn all about the most fascinating milk around and the science behind it in this episode.

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]]> Breast milk is considered a perfect food for infants, so much so that for the first four to six months of life, a baby can subsist on mother’s milk alone. Learn all about the most fascinating milk around and the science behind it in this episode.

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]]> Human Blockheads: A Real Thing Human Blockheads: A Real Thing Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 51:30 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-29-sysk-human-blockhead.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Human blockheads are performers who hammer nails and things into their noses. Yup. That's a thing. And it isn't a trick either - anyone can do it. Just please don't try to.

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]]> Human blockheads are performers who hammer nails and things into their noses. Yup. That's a thing. And it isn't a trick either - anyone can do it. Just please don't try to.

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]]> Can you live without a bank account? Can you live without a bank account? Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 55:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-27-sysk-living-without-bank-account-with-tags-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Seems like it would be nearly impossible to live without a bank account these days. But it is possible! Learn all about banking and personal finance in today's riveting episode.

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]]> Seems like it would be nearly impossible to live without a bank account these days. But it is possible! Learn all about banking and personal finance in today's riveting episode.

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]]> The Stuff You Should Know 2016 Christmas Extravaganza in 3-D! The Stuff You Should Know 2016 Christmas Extravaganza in 3-D! Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT 55:49 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-22-sysk-christmas-special-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It’s the most wonderful time of year again! Time for Josh and Chuck to take you on a cozy, hall-decked ride full of glad tidings right into the heart of the holiday spirit! full It’s the most wonderful time of year again! Time for Josh and Chuck to take you on a cozy, hall-decked ride full of glad tidings right into the heart of the holiday spirit!

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]]> It’s the most wonderful time of year again! Time for Josh and Chuck to take you on a cozy, hall-decked ride full of glad tidings right into the heart of the holiday spirit!

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]]> The Golden Age of Grave Robbing: Stuff You Should Know Live in London The Golden Age of Grave Robbing: Stuff You Should Know Live in London Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 1:21:04 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-20-sysk-live-london-grave-robbing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There was a brief period in the US, UK and Ireland when a dead body could fetch a pretty penny for a person willing to dig it up and sell it to surgeons for dissection. It turns out that there was no shortage of ghoulish types willing to do just that. full There was a brief period in the US, UK and Ireland when a dead body could fetch a pretty penny for a person willing to dig it up and sell it to surgeons for dissection. It turns out that there was no shortage of ghoulish types willing to do just that.

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]]> There was a brief period in the US, UK and Ireland when a dead body could fetch a pretty penny for a person willing to dig it up and sell it to surgeons for dissection. It turns out that there was no shortage of ghoulish types willing to do just that.

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]]> How Porta-Potties Work How Porta-Potties Work Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 46:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-15-sysk-porta-potties-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247194bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Despite our lengthy history of evacuating our bowels and bladders, it wasn’t until the relatively recent 1940s that we began to construct portable, self-contained toilets to accept our waste. Dive into the world of porta-potties in this episode. full Despite our lengthy history of evacuating our bowels and bladders, it wasn’t until the relatively recent 1940s that we began to construct portable, self-contained toilets to accept our waste. Dive into the world of porta-potties in this episode.

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]]> Despite our lengthy history of evacuating our bowels and bladders, it wasn’t until the relatively recent 1940s that we began to construct portable, self-contained toilets to accept our waste. Dive into the world of porta-potties in this episode.

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]]> Will We Find Evidence of Aliens by Their Engineering Projects? Will We Find Evidence of Aliens by Their Engineering Projects? Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 51:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-13-sysk-dyson-spheres-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247194bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1960 physicist Freeman Dyson suggested that in the hunt for alien life, we should search for evidence of massive engineering projects that encapsulate stars with solar arrays to harness their energy. Could we humans ever make one ourselves? full In 1960 physicist Freeman Dyson suggested that in the hunt for alien life, we should search for evidence of massive engineering projects that encapsulate stars with solar arrays to harness their energy. Could we humans ever make one ourselves?

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]]> In 1960 physicist Freeman Dyson suggested that in the hunt for alien life, we should search for evidence of massive engineering projects that encapsulate stars with solar arrays to harness their energy. Could we humans ever make one ourselves?

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]]> Is computer addiction a thing? Is computer addiction a thing? Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 53:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-08-sysk-computer-addiction-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247194bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Computer addiction is really an umbrella term for the various addictions that can come along with the computer. We're talking video games, porn, gambling and the like. We dive deep into the world of digital addiction in today's episode.

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]]> Computer addiction is really an umbrella term for the various addictions that can come along with the computer. We're talking video games, porn, gambling and the like. We dive deep into the world of digital addiction in today's episode.

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]]> Horoscopes: Written in the Stars? Horoscopes: Written in the Stars? Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 55:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-06-sysk-horoscopes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194be 5e8c03afef0e1328247194be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A lot of people read their daily horoscopes, but does anyone really take stock in them? Turns out the answer is yes, even though there is no evidence of their accuracy. Learn all about horoscopes today. full A lot of people read their daily horoscopes, but does anyone really take stock in them? Turns out the answer is yes, even though there is no evidence of their accuracy. Learn all about horoscopes today.

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]]> A lot of people read their daily horoscopes, but does anyone really take stock in them? Turns out the answer is yes, even though there is no evidence of their accuracy. Learn all about horoscopes today.

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]]> How a Flea Circus Works How a Flea Circus Works Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 50:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-12-01-sysk-flea-circuses-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247194bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever seen a flea circus, then count yourself among the few. It's a dying art, but back in the day they thrilled and delighted young and old alike. Learn all about the tiny big tops in today's episode.

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]]> If you've ever seen a flea circus, then count yourself among the few. It's a dying art, but back in the day they thrilled and delighted young and old alike. Learn all about the tiny big tops in today's episode.

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]]> Frostbite: Yeeeow! Frostbite: Yeeeow! Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 41:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-29-sysk-frostbite-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Up to the 1950s most reports of frostbite came from the world’s militaries, but as outdoor sports have gotten more popular, so have frostbite cases. Learn about how frostbite wreaks havoc on your extremities, even literally freezing off your tookus. full Up to the 1950s most reports of frostbite came from the world’s militaries, but as outdoor sports have gotten more popular, so have frostbite cases. Learn about how frostbite wreaks havoc on your extremities, even literally freezing off your tookus.

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]]> Up to the 1950s most reports of frostbite came from the world’s militaries, but as outdoor sports have gotten more popular, so have frostbite cases. Learn about how frostbite wreaks havoc on your extremities, even literally freezing off your tookus.

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]]> Should Advertising to Kids Be Banned? Should Advertising to Kids Be Banned? Thu, 24 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 1:11:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-24-sysk-advertising-to-kids-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As kids’ buying power in America has exploded in recent decades, so too has the amount companies spend advertising to them. But because of a quirk of brain development, kids aren’t equipped to understand ads are manipulating them. Should they be banned? full As kids’ buying power in America has exploded in recent decades, so too has the amount companies spend advertising to them. But because of a quirk of brain development, kids aren’t equipped to understand ads are manipulating them. Should they be banned?

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]]> As kids’ buying power in America has exploded in recent decades, so too has the amount companies spend advertising to them. But because of a quirk of brain development, kids aren’t equipped to understand ads are manipulating them. Should they be banned?

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]]> The Kitty Genovese Story The Kitty Genovese Story Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 41:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-22-sysk-kitty-genovese-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Most people have heard of the story of Kitty Genovese. She was murdered near her apartment in 1964 and her neighbors didn't do much to help. It caused a nationwide outcry, but the story has often been misrepresented. We'll set the record straight.

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]]> Most people have heard of the story of Kitty Genovese. She was murdered near her apartment in 1964 and her neighbors didn't do much to help. It caused a nationwide outcry, but the story has often been misrepresented. We'll set the record straight.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the Deal with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 44:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-17-sysk-cte-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Concussions are bad enough for football players, but research has found all of those smaller hits can add up to massive brain trauma later in life too, leading to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition the NFL sought to cover up. full Concussions are bad enough for football players, but research has found all of those smaller hits can add up to massive brain trauma later in life too, leading to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition the NFL sought to cover up.

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]]> Concussions are bad enough for football players, but research has found all of those smaller hits can add up to massive brain trauma later in life too, leading to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition the NFL sought to cover up.

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]]> How Fireplaces Work How Fireplaces Work Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 1:02:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-15-sysk-fireplaces-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They are dirty, harmful to your health, bad for the environment and utterly charming. Wood-burning fireplaces have been with us for centuries and, despite their many drawbacks, are sticking around. Learn more than you thought possible about the fireplace. full They are dirty, harmful to your health, bad for the environment and utterly charming. Wood-burning fireplaces have been with us for centuries and, despite their many drawbacks, are sticking around. Learn more than you thought possible about the fireplace.

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]]> They are dirty, harmful to your health, bad for the environment and utterly charming. Wood-burning fireplaces have been with us for centuries and, despite their many drawbacks, are sticking around. Learn more than you thought possible about the fireplace.

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]]> How Monty Python Worked: SYSK Live from LA Podfest How Monty Python Worked: SYSK Live from LA Podfest Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 56:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-10-sysk-la-podfest-monty-python-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Things get awesome when Josh and Chuck do a live show on Monty Python at the LA Podcast Festival. Hang out as the duo dives into the "Beatles of Comedy," what made them tick, what made them so funny, the whole bit. Plus, Kevin Pollak crashes the stage.

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]]> Things get awesome when Josh and Chuck do a live show on Monty Python at the LA Podcast Festival. Hang out as the duo dives into the "Beatles of Comedy," what made them tick, what made them so funny, the whole bit. Plus, Kevin Pollak crashes the stage.

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]]> Do sin taxes work? Do sin taxes work? Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 56:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-08-sysk-sin-tax-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Taxing things like alcohol, tobacco and gambling is big money and has been for a long time. But are these "sin taxes" keeping people from indulging or are they simply a way to raise revenue? Learn all about sin taxes in today's episode.

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]]> Taxing things like alcohol, tobacco and gambling is big money and has been for a long time. But are these "sin taxes" keeping people from indulging or are they simply a way to raise revenue? Learn all about sin taxes in today's episode.

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]]> A Partial History of Action Figures A Partial History of Action Figures Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:18:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-03-sysk-action-figures-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures ri full Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures right here.

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]]> Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures right here.

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]]> Ham Radio and the Hams Who Use Them Ham Radio and the Hams Who Use Them Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 51:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-11-02-sysk-ham-radio-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you thought that Ham Radio enthusiasts were (mostly) men and boys who sit alone late at night in order to scan frequencies searching for a human connection then you're absolutely correct. But it's much more than that.

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]]> If you thought that Ham Radio enthusiasts were (mostly) men and boys who sit alone late at night in order to scan frequencies searching for a human connection then you're absolutely correct. But it's much more than that.

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]]> SYSK The Podcast: Special Halloween Bonus Episode 2016, The Sequel – From Hell SYSK The Podcast: Special Halloween Bonus Episode 2016, The Sequel – From Hell Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 44:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-31-sysk-2016-halloween-special-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Lock your doors and grab something heavy to defend yourself, like a candlestick or something, because Josh and Chuck are going to scare the wits out of you, courtesy of a story from The Grabster and listeners who submitted two-sentence horror. Scary! full Lock your doors and grab something heavy to defend yourself, like a candlestick or something, because Josh and Chuck are going to scare the wits out of you, courtesy of a story from The Grabster and listeners who submitted two-sentence horror. Scary!

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]]> Lock your doors and grab something heavy to defend yourself, like a candlestick or something, because Josh and Chuck are going to scare the wits out of you, courtesy of a story from The Grabster and listeners who submitted two-sentence horror. Scary!

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]]> The Hinterkaifeck Axe Murders The Hinterkaifeck Axe Murders Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 50:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-27-sysk-unsolved-german-murder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1922, a little farm in the woods of Bavaria became the site of what would become Germany’s most famous unsolved murder, when six people were brutally killed with a pick axe. What led up to it and followed is nothing short of bizarre. full In 1922, a little farm in the woods of Bavaria became the site of what would become Germany’s most famous unsolved murder, when six people were brutally killed with a pick axe. What led up to it and followed is nothing short of bizarre.

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]]> In 1922, a little farm in the woods of Bavaria became the site of what would become Germany’s most famous unsolved murder, when six people were brutally killed with a pick axe. What led up to it and followed is nothing short of bizarre.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Sleep Paralysis Works, or The Worst Thing That Can Happen While You're Sleeping]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 46:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-25-sysk-sleep-paralysis-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247194cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For as long as people have been sleeping, about half of us have probably suffered from sleep paralysis. Thanks to an unusual fluke in the sleep cycle, the sufferer feels paralyzed and consumed by fear as something on their chest tries to kill them. full For as long as people have been sleeping, about half of us have probably suffered from sleep paralysis. Thanks to an unusual fluke in the sleep cycle, the sufferer feels paralyzed and consumed by fear as something on their chest tries to kill them.

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]]> For as long as people have been sleeping, about half of us have probably suffered from sleep paralysis. Thanks to an unusual fluke in the sleep cycle, the sufferer feels paralyzed and consumed by fear as something on their chest tries to kill them.

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]]> Living Underground in Beijing Living Underground in Beijing Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 34:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-20-sysk-underground-city-china-final false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247194cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chairman Mao’s paranoia of a Soviet invasion led to hundreds of thousands of Beijing residents put to work for a decade building an 85-square-km underground city to serve as a massive bomb shelter. Instead it’s illegal underground housing today. full Chairman Mao’s paranoia of a Soviet invasion led to hundreds of thousands of Beijing residents put to work for a decade building an 85-square-km underground city to serve as a massive bomb shelter. Instead it’s illegal underground housing today.

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]]> Chairman Mao’s paranoia of a Soviet invasion led to hundreds of thousands of Beijing residents put to work for a decade building an 85-square-km underground city to serve as a massive bomb shelter. Instead it’s illegal underground housing today.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the What with Fish Fraud?]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 46:23 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-18-sysk-fish-fraud.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247194cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Fish fraud, misrepresenting a fish as a more expensive one, costs Americans $25 billion a year. And because less than 100 inspectors check for fraud in the US and everyone from wholesalers to sushi restaurants are free to rip off their customers. full Fish fraud, misrepresenting a fish as a more expensive one, costs Americans $25 billion a year. And because less than 100 inspectors check for fraud in the US and everyone from wholesalers to sushi restaurants are free to rip off their customers.

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]]> Fish fraud, misrepresenting a fish as a more expensive one, costs Americans $25 billion a year. And because less than 100 inspectors check for fraud in the US and everyone from wholesalers to sushi restaurants are free to rip off their customers.

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]]> How the Census Works How the Census Works Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 49:47 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-13-sysk-census-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Counting humans has been happening for a long, long time. It usually had to do with taxing them, but now census data can reveal a lot about a population and help satisfy its needs. Count us in for this episode. full Counting humans has been happening for a long, long time. It usually had to do with taxing them, but now census data can reveal a lot about a population and help satisfy its needs. Count us in for this episode.

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]]> Counting humans has been happening for a long, long time. It usually had to do with taxing them, but now census data can reveal a lot about a population and help satisfy its needs. Count us in for this episode.

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]]> Hibernation: Not a Snooze Hibernation: Not a Snooze Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 48:46 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-11-sysk-hibernation-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247194cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When animals are faced with scarce food in the winter, they have two choices to stay alive: migrate or hibernate. For hibernators, their bodies undergo some mind-boggling physiological changes in the coldest months. Could humans ever do it too? full When animals are faced with scarce food in the winter, they have two choices to stay alive: migrate or hibernate. For hibernators, their bodies undergo some mind-boggling physiological changes in the coldest months. Could humans ever do it too?

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]]> When animals are faced with scarce food in the winter, they have two choices to stay alive: migrate or hibernate. For hibernators, their bodies undergo some mind-boggling physiological changes in the coldest months. Could humans ever do it too?

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]]> <![CDATA[Why Did Easter Island's Civilization Collapse?]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 58:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-06-sysk-easter-island-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the first Europeans landed on Rapa Nui, which they renamed Easter Island, they were puzzled by what happened there. Only a few thousand people lived there but there were signs of a massive civilization that once flourished. What happened there? full When the first Europeans landed on Rapa Nui, which they renamed Easter Island, they were puzzled by what happened there. Only a few thousand people lived there but there were signs of a massive civilization that once flourished. What happened there?

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]]> When the first Europeans landed on Rapa Nui, which they renamed Easter Island, they were puzzled by what happened there. Only a few thousand people lived there but there were signs of a massive civilization that once flourished. What happened there?

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]]> The Amazing History of Soda The Amazing History of Soda Mon, 03 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 49:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-10-04-sysk-soda-fountains-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode. full The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode.

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]]> The soda we get instantly mixed at a fast-food joint owes a lot to a rich history going back to the Roman baths, that features drugs, diseases and explosions. Learn all about soda and soda fountains in this surprisingly interesting episode.

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]]> How Polar Bears Work How Polar Bears Work Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 50:25 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-29-sysk-polar-bears.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Polar bears are more than just lovable creatures that roam the ice in search of food. They're one of the most fascinating animals on planet Earth. Sadly, as ice shrinks, so does their habitat. Learn all about these huggable beasts in today's episode.

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]]> Polar bears are more than just lovable creatures that roam the ice in search of food. They're one of the most fascinating animals on planet Earth. Sadly, as ice shrinks, so does their habitat. Learn all about these huggable beasts in today's episode.

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]]> How Ice Ages Work How Ice Ages Work Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 51:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-27-sysk-ice-age-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Believe it or not, we live in an ice age. The polar glaciers give it away. Those glaciers used to come clear down to New York. We now know the traces they left are everywhere if you know what to look for; it just took some Swiss peasants to figure it out. full Believe it or not, we live in an ice age. The polar glaciers give it away. Those glaciers used to come clear down to New York. We now know the traces they left are everywhere if you know what to look for; it just took some Swiss peasants to figure it out.

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]]> Believe it or not, we live in an ice age. The polar glaciers give it away. Those glaciers used to come clear down to New York. We now know the traces they left are everywhere if you know what to look for; it just took some Swiss peasants to figure it out.

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]]> All we know about Zika so far... All we know about Zika so far... Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 51:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-22-sysk-zika-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Zika is all over the news these days, yet in America, people don't seem to be too concerned just yet. Some say it's a case of the media crying wolf. Others say it's because the risk factors for zika are limited. Learn all about the latest virus to take center stage in today's episode.

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]]> Zika is all over the news these days, yet in America, people don't seem to be too concerned just yet. Some say it's a case of the media crying wolf. Others say it's because the risk factors for zika are limited. Learn all about the latest virus to take center stage in today's episode.

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]]> How Cerebral Palsy Works How Cerebral Palsy Works Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:06:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-20-sysk-cerebral-palsy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Cerebral palsy isn’t a disease, but an umbrella term for conditions arising from brain damage suffered in the womb or shortly after birth. The factors involved are so divergent no two cases of CP are alike, making it – and people who have CP – fascinating full Cerebral palsy isn’t a disease, but an umbrella term for conditions arising from brain damage suffered in the womb or shortly after birth. The factors involved are so divergent no two cases of CP are alike, making it – and people who have CP – fascinating.

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]]> Cerebral palsy isn’t a disease, but an umbrella term for conditions arising from brain damage suffered in the womb or shortly after birth. The factors involved are so divergent no two cases of CP are alike, making it – and people who have CP – fascinating.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with Stradivarius violins?]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 45:31 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-15-sysk-stradivari-violins-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Strad violin is noted for its tonal qualities and superior craftsmanship. And for its price tag. There are many theories why the Strad sounds so great, from the wood to the lacquer, to the simple fact that Antonio Stradivari was really good at what he full The Strad violin is noted for its tonal qualities and superior craftsmanship. And for its price tag. There are many theories why the Strad sounds so great, from the wood to the lacquer, to the simple fact that Antonio Stradivari was really good at what he did. Rosin up your bow and take a listen.

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]]> The Strad violin is noted for its tonal qualities and superior craftsmanship. And for its price tag. There are many theories why the Strad sounds so great, from the wood to the lacquer, to the simple fact that Antonio Stradivari was really good at what he did. Rosin up your bow and take a listen.

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]]> Alexander Hamilton: Most Influential American? Alexander Hamilton: Most Influential American? Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT 54:49 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-13-sysk-alexander-hamilton-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Alexander Hamilton, the "ten dollar founding father," is more than the toast of Broadway. In fact, he just may be the most influential American in history. A brash genius, Hamilton wasn't much of a politician. He was all about policy. Learn all about Hamilton in today's episode.

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]]> Alexander Hamilton, the "ten dollar founding father," is more than the toast of Broadway. In fact, he just may be the most influential American in history. A brash genius, Hamilton wasn't much of a politician. He was all about policy. Learn all about Hamilton in today's episode.

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]]> Do Animals Have Natural Rights? Do Animals Have Natural Rights? Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:06:38 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-08-sysk-animal-personhood-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Animals have had legal protection from unnecessary harm since the 19th century. Yet what harm is necessary is open to interpretation and animals continue to suffer and die for science and commerce. Should they have the right to freedom from humans? full Animals have had legal protection from unnecessary harm since the 19th century. Yet what harm is necessary is open to interpretation and animals continue to suffer and die for science and commerce. Should they have the right to freedom from humans?

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]]> Animals have had legal protection from unnecessary harm since the 19th century. Yet what harm is necessary is open to interpretation and animals continue to suffer and die for science and commerce. Should they have the right to freedom from humans?

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]]> How Animal Testing Works How Animal Testing Works Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 53:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-06-sysk-animal-testing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The use of animals for commercial and scientific testing is a quietly controversial topic. That we humans have advanced as a species because we use animals as literal and figurative guinea pigs is undeniable. But do we have the right to do that? full The use of animals for commercial and scientific testing is a quietly controversial topic. That we humans have advanced as a species because we use animals as literal and figurative guinea pigs is undeniable. But do we have the right to do that?

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]]> The use of animals for commercial and scientific testing is a quietly controversial topic. That we humans have advanced as a species because we use animals as literal and figurative guinea pigs is undeniable. But do we have the right to do that?

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]]> How the Negro Leagues Worked How the Negro Leagues Worked Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:00:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-09-01-sysk-negro-leagues-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194da 5e8c03afef0e1328247194da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A decade before the U.S. officially segregated in 1896, baseball banned black players. A decade before the US integrated, baseball broke the color barrier. Between, the Negro Leagues produced some of the finest players to ever take the field. full A decade before the U.S. officially segregated in 1896, baseball banned black players. A decade before the US integrated, baseball broke the color barrier. Between, the Negro Leagues produced some of the finest players to ever take the field.

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]]> A decade before the U.S. officially segregated in 1896, baseball banned black players. A decade before the US integrated, baseball broke the color barrier. Between, the Negro Leagues produced some of the finest players to ever take the field.

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]]> How Food Tasters Work How Food Tasters Work Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 57:34 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-30-sysk-food-tasters-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194db 5e8c03afef0e1328247194db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Some people might think that tasting food for a living is the best job in the whole wide world. But think again! The reality is, it can be a tedious, grueling job that destroys your very love of food. full Some people might think that tasting food for a living is the best job in the whole wide world. But think again! The reality is, it can be a tedious, grueling job that destroys your very love of food.

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]]> Some people might think that tasting food for a living is the best job in the whole wide world. But think again! The reality is, it can be a tedious, grueling job that destroys your very love of food.

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]]> This Custom of Customs This Custom of Customs Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:04:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-25-sysk-customs-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247194dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Customs may be a pain when you're traveling, but it's a necessary instrument the government uses to regulate trade. And it has a very fascinating history. Your passport please?

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]]> Customs may be a pain when you're traveling, but it's a necessary instrument the government uses to regulate trade. And it has a very fascinating history. Your passport please?

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]]> Jellyfish: Even Cooler than Octopi? Jellyfish: Even Cooler than Octopi? Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:10:19 GMT 57:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-23-sysk-jellyfish-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247194dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em! full Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em!

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]]> Jellyfish are among the most adaptable, competitive organisms on the planet. They can grow back into their juvenile stage when resources are scarce, reproduce in massive groups and kill an adult human, among lots of other neat stuff. Learn all about em!

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]]> The Delightful History of Steam Technology The Delightful History of Steam Technology Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:55:43 GMT 54:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-18-sysk-steam-technology-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194de 5e8c03afef0e1328247194de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full One of the coolest things humans have ever figured out is how to use steam as power. It made the Industrial Revolution possible and even today, 88% of America's electricty comes from steam turbines.

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]]> One of the coolest things humans have ever figured out is how to use steam as power. It made the Industrial Revolution possible and even today, 88% of America's electricty comes from steam turbines.

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]]> How Woolly Mammoths Worked How Woolly Mammoths Worked Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:00:55 GMT 53:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-16-sysk-wooly-mammoths-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194df 5e8c03afef0e1328247194df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It was only 11000 years ago that the last true woolly mammoths died out, close enough to the modern age that humans lived alongside them. But were humans the cause of mammoths' sudden extinction or was climate change to blame?

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]]> It was only 11000 years ago that the last true woolly mammoths died out, close enough to the modern age that humans lived alongside them. But were humans the cause of mammoths' sudden extinction or was climate change to blame?

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]]> Evel Knievel Part II Evel Knievel Part II Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:41:39 GMT 49:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-11-sysk-evel-knievel-part-2-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In today's episode, we cover part two of our Evel Knievel suite. The man, the myth, the legend. Check in and listen to the latter stages of Evel's career as the world's most legendary daredevil.

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]]> In today's episode, we cover part two of our Evel Knievel suite. The man, the myth, the legend. Check in and listen to the latter stages of Evel's career as the world's most legendary daredevil.

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]]> Evel Knievel Part I Evel Knievel Part I Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:59:44 GMT 43:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-09-sysk-evel-knievel-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Evel Knievel was perhaps the world's most legendary daredevil. He came along at a time when the world ate up this kind of entertainment, partially in hopes that he crashed. And crash he did. A lot. Learn all about this icon in this special two part episode.

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]]> Evel Knievel was perhaps the world's most legendary daredevil. He came along at a time when the world ate up this kind of entertainment, partially in hopes that he crashed. And crash he did. A lot. Learn all about this icon in this special two part episode.

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]]> Mermaids: Not a real thing Mermaids: Not a real thing Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:12:18 GMT 46:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-04-sysk-mermaids-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Mermaids aren't real. That much we know. But the history and lore of these magical and sometimes menacing creatures of the sea is pretty interesting stuff. Learn all about these half women/half fish today.

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]]> Mermaids aren't real. That much we know. But the history and lore of these magical and sometimes menacing creatures of the sea is pretty interesting stuff. Learn all about these half women/half fish today.

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]]> How Night Terrors Work How Night Terrors Work Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:59:55 GMT 55:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-08-02-sysk-night-terrors-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Night terrors, an uncommon sleep disorder, happen when the brain doesn't transition correctly to deep sleep. The result is terrifying, with the sufferer genuinely terrified, swatting at invisible attackers, and screaming for help - all while sound asleep.

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]]> Night terrors, an uncommon sleep disorder, happen when the brain doesn't transition correctly to deep sleep. The result is terrifying, with the sufferer genuinely terrified, swatting at invisible attackers, and screaming for help - all while sound asleep.

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]]> What is exploding head syndrome? What is exploding head syndrome? Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:49:30 GMT 39:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-28-sysk-exploding-head-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Exploding head syndrome isn't nearly as weird as it sounds, and there are no brain parts being damaged. But if you suffer from it, you will definitely be freaked out. The good news is, despite its name, it's not dangerous at all.

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]]> Exploding head syndrome isn't nearly as weird as it sounds, and there are no brain parts being damaged. But if you suffer from it, you will definitely be freaked out. The good news is, despite its name, it's not dangerous at all.

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]]> How Triage Works How Triage Works Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:55:40 GMT 46:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-26-sysk-triage-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Triage is a system that provides immediate attention and categorization for medical emergencies that hopefully will never be a big part of your life. Unless you work in an ER. Learn all about the interesting history and current methods for this life savin full Triage is a system that provides immediate attention and categorization for medical emergencies that hopefully will never be a big part of your life. Unless you work in an ER. Learn all about the interesting history and current methods for this life saving system today.

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]]> Triage is a system that provides immediate attention and categorization for medical emergencies that hopefully will never be a big part of your life. Unless you work in an ER. Learn all about the interesting history and current methods for this life saving system today.

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]]> How the Moonwalk Works How the Moonwalk Works Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:58:36 GMT 46:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-21-sysk-moonwalk-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk in 1983 the world was enrapt. The dance goes back farther, to the 1930s, and pops up again in the 50s, before reappearing via mimes and West Coast poppers in the 70s. Follow the circuitous route of an iconic move. full When Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk in 1983 the world was enrapt. The dance goes back farther, to the 1930s, and pops up again in the 50s, before reappearing via mimes and West Coast poppers in the 70s. Follow the circuitous route of an iconic move.

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]]> When Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk in 1983 the world was enrapt. The dance goes back farther, to the 1930s, and pops up again in the 50s, before reappearing via mimes and West Coast poppers in the 70s. Follow the circuitous route of an iconic move.

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]]> How Chaos Theory Changed the Universe How Chaos Theory Changed the Universe Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:15:22 GMT 1:00:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-19-sysk-chaos-theory-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since the age of Descartes, science has put all of its eggs in the basket of determinism, the idea that with accurate enough measurements any aspect of the universe could be predicted. But the universe, it turns out, is not so tidy. full Since the age of Descartes, science has put all of its eggs in the basket of determinism, the idea that with accurate enough measurements any aspect of the universe could be predicted. But the universe, it turns out, is not so tidy.

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]]> Since the age of Descartes, science has put all of its eggs in the basket of determinism, the idea that with accurate enough measurements any aspect of the universe could be predicted. But the universe, it turns out, is not so tidy.

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]]> The Gettysburg Address: Short and Sweet The Gettysburg Address: Short and Sweet Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:29:17 GMT 48:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-14-sysk-gettysburg-address.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in political history, despite only being a few hundred words long. What was so special about this commemoration? We'll give you the skinny right here and now.

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]]> The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in political history, despite only being a few hundred words long. What was so special about this commemoration? We'll give you the skinny right here and now.

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]]> How Radiation Sickness Works How Radiation Sickness Works Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:25:04 GMT 52:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-12-sysk-radiation-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Fortunately, science has very few instances where humans have been exposed to acute radiation poisoning to study for clues to treating radiation sickness. They have found, though, that those few instances have been grave. full Fortunately, science has very few instances where humans have been exposed to acute radiation poisoning to study for clues to treating radiation sickness. They have found, though, that those few instances have been grave.

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]]> Fortunately, science has very few instances where humans have been exposed to acute radiation poisoning to study for clues to treating radiation sickness. They have found, though, that those few instances have been grave.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's with this "Internet of Things"?]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:34:06 GMT 1:07:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-07-sysk-internet-of-things-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may have heard about the Internet of Things and not known what the term meant. It's basically a collection of object conected to your life and the internet. We're talking everything from your smart phone to your fitness tracker. Cool stuff, but fraught with privacy issues.

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]]> You may have heard about the Internet of Things and not known what the term meant. It's basically a collection of object conected to your life and the internet. We're talking everything from your smart phone to your fitness tracker. Cool stuff, but fraught with privacy issues.

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]]> Research tips from SYSK Research tips from SYSK Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:53:12 GMT 48:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-07-05-sysk-bogus-studies-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247194eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full People often ask us how we do our research. We're not going to disclose all of our secrets, but we'll give you some tips on how to root out the bad studies from the good ones. Learn all about shady studies and reporting right now!

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]]> People often ask us how we do our research. We're not going to disclose all of our secrets, but we'll give you some tips on how to root out the bad studies from the good ones. Learn all about shady studies and reporting right now!

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]]> How Lighthouses Work How Lighthouses Work Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:44:31 GMT 50:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-30-sysk-lighthouses-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c People have been burning fires on cliffs as long as other people have used boats, but after the Age of Exploration, lighthouses took their unmistakable form and the great stories of the people who kept the lights around the world began. full People have been burning fires on cliffs as long as other people have used boats, but after the Age of Exploration, lighthouses took their unmistakable form and the great stories of the people who kept the lights around the world began.

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]]> People have been burning fires on cliffs as long as other people have used boats, but after the Age of Exploration, lighthouses took their unmistakable form and the great stories of the people who kept the lights around the world began.

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]]> How Underground Mining Works How Underground Mining Works Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:49:43 GMT 47:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-28-sysk-underground-mining-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c People used to use deer antlers to beat the minerals out of rock hidden in the earth. Luckily, they got better at it, and now modern mining is a mind-boggling process for efficiently removing stuff we want from inside the planet. full People used to use deer antlers to beat the minerals out of rock hidden in the earth. Luckily, they got better at it, and now modern mining is a mind-boggling process for efficiently removing stuff we want from inside the planet.

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]]> People used to use deer antlers to beat the minerals out of rock hidden in the earth. Luckily, they got better at it, and now modern mining is a mind-boggling process for efficiently removing stuff we want from inside the planet.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the misery index?]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:04:22 GMT 49:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-23-sysk-misery-index-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Economists love their data because somewhere in the numbers lies the answer to the ills of the country. They also love to frame data in a way people can relate to. Such is the case with the famous "misery index."

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]]> Economists love their data because somewhere in the numbers lies the answer to the ills of the country. They also love to frame data in a way people can relate to. Such is the case with the famous "misery index."

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]]> How Space Stations Work How Space Stations Work Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:56:01 GMT 53:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-21-sysk-space-station-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It seems like we largely take it for granted these days, but the fact that we have humans living in space is the realization of a scientific dream a century old. Visit the space stations orbiting Earth past, present and future in this episode. full It seems like we largely take it for granted these days, but the fact that we have humans living in space is the realization of a scientific dream a century old. Visit the space stations orbiting Earth past, present and future in this episode.

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]]> It seems like we largely take it for granted these days, but the fact that we have humans living in space is the realization of a scientific dream a century old. Visit the space stations orbiting Earth past, present and future in this episode.

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]]> How Steadicams Work How Steadicams Work Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:40:08 GMT 39:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-16-sysk-steadicam-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There have been many inventions that have advanced filmmaking, but maybe none as important as the steadicam. Invented in the mid-70s, it literally changed the way movie making happened, and made the impossible possible. Learn about the fascinating history full There have been many inventions that have advanced filmmaking, but maybe none as important as the steadicam. Invented in the mid-70s, it literally changed the way movie making happened, and made the impossible possible. Learn about the fascinating history behind this amazing technology today.

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]]> There have been many inventions that have advanced filmmaking, but maybe none as important as the steadicam. Invented in the mid-70s, it literally changed the way movie making happened, and made the impossible possible. Learn about the fascinating history behind this amazing technology today.

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]]> Why Are So Many Disembodied Feet Washing Ashore In British Columbia? Why Are So Many Disembodied Feet Washing Ashore In British Columbia? Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:49:33 GMT 42:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-14-sysk-disembodied-feet-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Between 2007 and 2016, 17 disembodied feet - still wearing shoes - have washed ashore between Washington and British Columbia. What's behind the sudden influx of Vancouver's mystery feet?

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]]> Between 2007 and 2016, 17 disembodied feet - still wearing shoes - have washed ashore between Washington and British Columbia. What's behind the sudden influx of Vancouver's mystery feet?

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with controlled burns?]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:23:31 GMT 45:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-09-sysk-controlled-burns-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Starting a fire to prevent fire seems counterintuitive, but it makes a lot of sense once you understand it. But controlled burns aren't just to help prevent forest fires. They're also a vital part of keeping the local ecosystem healthy and thriving. Learn all about how controlled burns work right here, right now.

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]]> Starting a fire to prevent fire seems counterintuitive, but it makes a lot of sense once you understand it. But controlled burns aren't just to help prevent forest fires. They're also a vital part of keeping the local ecosystem healthy and thriving. Learn all about how controlled burns work right here, right now.

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]]> How Motion Sickness Works How Motion Sickness Works Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:29:33 GMT 42:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-07-sysk-motion-sickness-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Motion sickness is the worst and hits about 25 to 40 percent of humans when they ride in cars, boats, or simply watch the wrong 3-D movie. Join us as we break down the science behind this nausea-inducing affliction. full Motion sickness is the worst and hits about 25 to 40 percent of humans when they ride in cars, boats, or simply watch the wrong 3-D movie. Join us as we break down the science behind this nausea-inducing affliction.

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]]> Motion sickness is the worst and hits about 25 to 40 percent of humans when they ride in cars, boats, or simply watch the wrong 3-D movie. Join us as we break down the science behind this nausea-inducing affliction.

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]]> How Gene Editing Works How Gene Editing Works Thu, 02 Jun 2016 17:32:11 GMT 39:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-06-02-sysk-crispr-gene-editing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the discovery of a surprising immune response in E coli bacteria, we are facing a new era of freedom from genetic mutations that lead to disease by simply and precisely editing our genes. But there is also a potential dark side to gene editing. full With the discovery of a surprising immune response in E coli bacteria, we are facing a new era of freedom from genetic mutations that lead to disease by simply and precisely editing our genes. But there is also a potential dark side to gene editing.

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]]> With the discovery of a surprising immune response in E coli bacteria, we are facing a new era of freedom from genetic mutations that lead to disease by simply and precisely editing our genes. But there is also a potential dark side to gene editing.

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]]> How SuperBalls Work How SuperBalls Work Tue, 31 May 2016 12:52:09 GMT 29:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-31-sysk-super-balls-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You can thank Wham-O's SuperBall for inspiring the name of the NFL's Big Game (buh) and you can thank the fear and the Soviet launch of Sputnik aroused in America for the invention of SuperBall! Learn the history and physics of this bouncy legend.

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]]> You can thank Wham-O's SuperBall for inspiring the name of the NFL's Big Game (buh) and you can thank the fear and the Soviet launch of Sputnik aroused in America for the invention of SuperBall! Learn the history and physics of this bouncy legend.

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]]> How Crumple Zones Work How Crumple Zones Work Wed, 25 May 2016 17:16:56 GMT 38:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-26-sysk-crumple-zones.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever been in a bad accident in a newer car, you probably have crumple zones to thank for your life. Much more interesting than you think, these zones are designed to break apart and absorb impact, so you don't have to.

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]]> If you've ever been in a bad accident in a newer car, you probably have crumple zones to thank for your life. Much more interesting than you think, these zones are designed to break apart and absorb impact, so you don't have to.

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]]> Chiggers: The Phantom Menace Chiggers: The Phantom Menace Mon, 23 May 2016 18:20:00 GMT 38:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-24-sysk-chiggers-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Chiggers are tiny little mites capable of making your life miserable. Worse than mosquitoes? Maybe. But they aren't insects - mites are actually part of the arachnid family and behave a little like ticks. Learn all about these nearly invisible pests in today's episode.

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]]> Chiggers are tiny little mites capable of making your life miserable. Worse than mosquitoes? Maybe. But they aren't insects - mites are actually part of the arachnid family and behave a little like ticks. Learn all about these nearly invisible pests in today's episode.

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]]> The Unsolved Mystery Disappearance of the Sodder Children The Unsolved Mystery Disappearance of the Sodder Children Wed, 18 May 2016 18:19:10 GMT 50:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-19-sysk-sodder-children-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1945 a house fire took the lives of five children - except that no trace of their bodies was ever found. Dive into the longstanding mystery of the odd circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Sodder children. full In 1945 a house fire took the lives of five children - except that no trace of their bodies was ever found. Dive into the longstanding mystery of the odd circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Sodder children.

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]]> In 1945 a house fire took the lives of five children - except that no trace of their bodies was ever found. Dive into the longstanding mystery of the odd circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Sodder children.

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]]> How Bonsai Works How Bonsai Works Mon, 16 May 2016 15:39:12 GMT 1:00:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-17-sysk-bonsai-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247194f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime. full For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime.

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]]> For thousands of years people have been taking normal trees and forcing them into miniature. Learn all about the history and art of this strangely engrossing pastime.

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]]> True stories of survival cannibalism! True stories of survival cannibalism! Wed, 11 May 2016 19:26:23 GMT 47:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-12-sysk-survival-cannibalism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247194fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cannibalism is the macabre practice of eating other humans. But sometimes, people have no choice if they want to survive. It's called survival cannibalism and it tastes like chicken.

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]]> Cannibalism is the macabre practice of eating other humans. But sometimes, people have no choice if they want to survive. It's called survival cannibalism and it tastes like chicken.

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]]> How Snake Handlers Work How Snake Handlers Work Mon, 09 May 2016 17:02:40 GMT 59:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-10-sysk-snake-handling-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247194fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling right here, right now. full Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling right here, right now.

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]]> Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling right here, right now.

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]]> How LSD Works How LSD Works Thu, 05 May 2016 12:45:22 GMT 1:48:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-05-sysk-lsd-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247194fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 1943 Swiss chemist Albert Hofman discovered he'd created what may be the most potent hallucinogen known to humankind. Then he took a bike ride. Learn about the chemistry, neurology, history and cultural impact of LSD-25.

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]]> In 1943 Swiss chemist Albert Hofman discovered he'd created what may be the most potent hallucinogen known to humankind. Then he took a bike ride. Learn about the chemistry, neurology, history and cultural impact of LSD-25.

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]]> How Megalodon Worked How Megalodon Worked Tue, 03 May 2016 14:01:44 GMT 37:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-05-03-sysk-megalodon-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247194fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Between 2 to 20 million years ago, the biggest shark with perhaps the most devastating bite of any animal ever ruled the oceans with an iron jaw. Despite its fierceness, megalodon went extinct while other species that swam with it survive today. Why? full Between 2 to 20 million years ago, the biggest shark with perhaps the most devastating bite of any animal ever ruled the oceans with an iron jaw. Despite its fierceness, megalodon went extinct while other species that swam with it survive today. Why?

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]]> Between 2 to 20 million years ago, the biggest shark with perhaps the most devastating bite of any animal ever ruled the oceans with an iron jaw. Despite its fierceness, megalodon went extinct while other species that swam with it survive today. Why?

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]]> What was Operation Plowshare? What was Operation Plowshare? Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:54:02 GMT 46:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-28-sysk-operation-plowshare-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247194fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full America had already used two nuclear bombs to devastating effect when researchers thought "maybe we can use these bombs to dig big holes instead." That's right, atom bombs to replace bulldozers. And it worked great.

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]]> America had already used two nuclear bombs to devastating effect when researchers thought "maybe we can use these bombs to dig big holes instead." That's right, atom bombs to replace bulldozers. And it worked great.

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]]> Myths and Truths About Tornadoes Myths and Truths About Tornadoes Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:08:03 GMT 49:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-26-sysk-tornado-myths.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247194ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247194ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Tornadoes can make mincemeat out of houses, people, cars, you name it. So do you know what to do - and what not to do - when there's one headed your way?

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]]> Tornadoes can make mincemeat out of houses, people, cars, you name it. So do you know what to do - and what not to do - when there's one headed your way?

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]]> Does Kin Selection Explain Altruism? Does Kin Selection Explain Altruism? Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:59:04 GMT 38:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-21-sysk-kin-selection-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719500 5e8c03afef0e132824719500 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's a curious puzzle unanswered by the theory of evolution: why do some animals give up their chance to reproduce to help others reproduce instead? For decades biologists have suggested family was the reason, but that has recently been challenged.

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]]> There's a curious puzzle unanswered by the theory of evolution: why do some animals give up their chance to reproduce to help others reproduce instead? For decades biologists have suggested family was the reason, but that has recently been challenged.

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]]> What Makes Lead So Poisonous? What Makes Lead So Poisonous? Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:57:56 GMT 54:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-19-sysk-lead-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719501 5e8c03afef0e132824719501 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The people of Flint, MI were horrified to find their drinking water was poisoned with lead. As we learn more about lead's effects and realize how persistent it is, the more worrying it becomes. What makes lead so toxic?

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]]> The people of Flint, MI were horrified to find their drinking water was poisoned with lead. As we learn more about lead's effects and realize how persistent it is, the more worrying it becomes. What makes lead so toxic?

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]]> How Big Bang Theory Works, with Neil deGrasse Tyson How Big Bang Theory Works, with Neil deGrasse Tyson Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:35:21 GMT 1:12:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-14-sysk-big-bang-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719502 5e8c03afef0e132824719502 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are a number of theories for how the universe evolved but none are more widely accepted than the Big Bang theory. Learn about the mind-boggling details of the early universe and hear Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about what it will take for us to kno full There are a number of theories for how the universe evolved but none are more widely accepted than the Big Bang theory. Learn about the mind-boggling details of the early universe and hear Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about what it will take for us to know its origins.

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]]> There are a number of theories for how the universe evolved but none are more widely accepted than the Big Bang theory. Learn about the mind-boggling details of the early universe and hear Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about what it will take for us to know its origins.

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]]> How the Gender Pay Gap Works How the Gender Pay Gap Works Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:16:53 GMT 46:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-12-sysk-gender-pay-gap-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719503 5e8c03afef0e132824719503 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The gender pay gap is the amount of time into the next year a woman must work to earn as much as a man did the previous year. And it's narrowing at a snail's pace.

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]]> The gender pay gap is the amount of time into the next year a woman must work to earn as much as a man did the previous year. And it's narrowing at a snail's pace.

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]]> How Labor Strikes Work How Labor Strikes Work Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:50:33 GMT 59:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-07-sysk-strikes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719504 5e8c03afef0e132824719504 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Labor strikes are the last resort of a workforce frustrated with low pay or dangerous working conditions. A big part of winning a wage war is having the public in your side. Learn all about strikes in today's episode.

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]]> Labor strikes are the last resort of a workforce frustrated with low pay or dangerous working conditions. A big part of winning a wage war is having the public in your side. Learn all about strikes in today's episode.

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]]> Our cats episode - right here, right meow Our cats episode - right here, right meow Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:30:11 GMT 1:01:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-04-05-sysk-cats-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719505 5e8c03afef0e132824719505 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, despite the fact that we've only been keeping them indoors for 50-60 years. Learn about more cat facts in today's episode.

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]]> Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, despite the fact that we've only been keeping them indoors for 50-60 years. Learn about more cat facts in today's episode.

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]]> Nostalgia is not the most toxic impulse Nostalgia is not the most toxic impulse Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:22:27 GMT 41:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-31-sysk-nostalgia-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719506 5e8c03afef0e132824719506 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Nostalgia is a funny thing. It's not home sickness, it's more connected to emotions and a time in your life. But is nostalgia worthwhile? Nascent science says it just might be.

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]]> Nostalgia is a funny thing. It's not home sickness, it's more connected to emotions and a time in your life. But is nostalgia worthwhile? Nascent science says it just might be.

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]]> What Was the Deal With the Hatfields and McCoys? What Was the Deal With the Hatfields and McCoys? Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:24:16 GMT 48:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-29-sysk-hatfields-mccoys.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719507 5e8c03afef0e132824719507 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It was America's most famous family feud, but the history of the Hatfields vs the McCoys is fraught with bias and inaccuracies. Dig into a disagreement in 19th-century Appalachia that became a very big deal around the world.

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]]> It was America's most famous family feud, but the history of the Hatfields vs the McCoys is fraught with bias and inaccuracies. Dig into a disagreement in 19th-century Appalachia that became a very big deal around the world.

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]]> How TED Talks Work: Featuring Roman Mars How TED Talks Work: Featuring Roman Mars Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:18:28 GMT 1:08:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-24-sysk-ted-talks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719508 5e8c03afef0e132824719508 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c TED Talks have been around longer than you think. They became really popular once YouTube came along to bring their often inspirational messages to the world, 18 minutes at a time. In this episode, we interview an actual TED talker, the host of the 99% In full TED Talks have been around longer than you think. They became really popular once YouTube came along to bring their often inspirational messages to the world, 18 minutes at a time. In this episode, we interview an actual TED talker, the host of the 99% Invisible podcast, Roman Mars.

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]]> TED Talks have been around longer than you think. They became really popular once YouTube came along to bring their often inspirational messages to the world, 18 minutes at a time. In this episode, we interview an actual TED talker, the host of the 99% Invisible podcast, Roman Mars.

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]]> Who Gets to Name Continents? Who Gets to Name Continents? Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:41:13 GMT 47:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-22-sysk-continents-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719509 5e8c03afef0e132824719509 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, right? Maybe not. And who named Australia? Find out the unusually uncertain origins of the continents and other interesting stuff in this episode. full America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, right? Maybe not. And who named Australia? Find out the unusually uncertain origins of the continents and other interesting stuff in this episode.

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]]> America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, right? Maybe not. And who named Australia? Find out the unusually uncertain origins of the continents and other interesting stuff in this episode.

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]]> How Makeup Works How Makeup Works Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:00:00 GMT 55:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-17-sysk-make-up.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950a 5e8c03afef0e13282471950a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Humans have been wearing makeup for a few thousand years now and yet, here in the US the chemicals used in them are still not understood and not really regulated. Delve into the history of makeup and the psychology and feminist theory around it. full Humans have been wearing makeup for a few thousand years now and yet, here in the US the chemicals used in them are still not understood and not really regulated. Delve into the history of makeup and the psychology and feminist theory around it.

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]]> Humans have been wearing makeup for a few thousand years now and yet, here in the US the chemicals used in them are still not understood and not really regulated. Delve into the history of makeup and the psychology and feminist theory around it.

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]]> Some Really Interesting Cases of Mass Hysteria Some Really Interesting Cases of Mass Hysteria Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:31:09 GMT 44:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-15-sysk-strange-cases-mass-hysteria.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950b 5e8c03afef0e13282471950b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Around the world and across time, people have fallen victim to one of the strongest contagions of all - the power of suggestion. Here are just a few examples of these bizarre cases. full Around the world and across time, people have fallen victim to one of the strongest contagions of all - the power of suggestion. Here are just a few examples of these bizarre cases.

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]]> Around the world and across time, people have fallen victim to one of the strongest contagions of all - the power of suggestion. Here are just a few examples of these bizarre cases.

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]]> How Dark Money Works How Dark Money Works Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:55:23 GMT 53:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-10-sysk-dark-money-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950c 5e8c03afef0e13282471950c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since the Supreme Court ruled in 2010 in the Citizens United case that political contributions are speech and should be protected, the floodgates of anonymous political contributions have opened. But does absolute funding corrupt absolutely? full Since the Supreme Court ruled in 2010 in the Citizens United case that political contributions are speech and should be protected, the floodgates of anonymous political contributions have opened. But does absolute funding corrupt absolutely?

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]]> Since the Supreme Court ruled in 2010 in the Citizens United case that political contributions are speech and should be protected, the floodgates of anonymous political contributions have opened. But does absolute funding corrupt absolutely?

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]]> How The Iditarod Works How The Iditarod Works Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:57:45 GMT 1:03:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-08-sysk-iditarod-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950d 5e8c03afef0e13282471950d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Each year hundreds of dogs haul humans in sleds as part of the 1,100 plus mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It's grueling and not without controversy but one thing is for sure, these are some amazing dogs.

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]]> Each year hundreds of dogs haul humans in sleds as part of the 1,100 plus mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It's grueling and not without controversy but one thing is for sure, these are some amazing dogs.

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]]> How Freak Shows Worked How Freak Shows Worked Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMT 53:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-03-sysk-freakshows-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950e 5e8c03afef0e13282471950e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Not too long ago, people would pay money to gawk and stare at a performer with a physical disformity. They were called freakshows and they began in large part thanks to P.T. Barnum, whose circus we still enjoy today. Sounds awful, but some of these perfor full Not too long ago, people would pay money to gawk and stare at a performer with a physical disformity. They were called freakshows and they began in large part thanks to P.T. Barnum, whose circus we still enjoy today. Sounds awful, but some of these performers became rich folks as a result. Exploitive? You decide.

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]]> Not too long ago, people would pay money to gawk and stare at a performer with a physical disformity. They were called freakshows and they began in large part thanks to P.T. Barnum, whose circus we still enjoy today. Sounds awful, but some of these performers became rich folks as a result. Exploitive? You decide.

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]]> How El Nino Works How El Nino Works Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMT 38:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-03-01-sysk-el-nino-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471950f 5e8c03afef0e13282471950f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full El Nino may mean "the little boy" or "Christ Child" in Spanish, but this weather phenomenon really means crazy things for Planet Earth. We're talking rain where it's typically dry and drought where it's usually wet. Learn why today.

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]]> El Nino may mean "the little boy" or "Christ Child" in Spanish, but this weather phenomenon really means crazy things for Planet Earth. We're talking rain where it's typically dry and drought where it's usually wet. Learn why today.

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]]> (Approximately) 10 Things That Vanished Mysteriously (Approximately) 10 Things That Vanished Mysteriously Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:09:00 GMT 59:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-25-sysk-things-missing-without-trace-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719510 5e8c03afef0e132824719510 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sometimes things - like dentures, airplanes or even people - go missing. And when they never turn up again they become enduring, and engrossing, mysteries. full Sometimes things - like dentures, airplanes or even people - go missing. And when they never turn up again they become enduring, and engrossing, mysteries.

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]]> Sometimes things - like dentures, airplanes or even people - go missing. And when they never turn up again they become enduring, and engrossing, mysteries.

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]]> The Future of Renewable Energy, Featuring Bill Gates The Future of Renewable Energy, Featuring Bill Gates Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:18:01 GMT 52:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-23-sysk-renewable-energy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719511 5e8c03afef0e132824719511 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Renewable energy could be the key to ensuring the future prosperity and health of Planet Earth and humankind. In this very special episode, we sit down and discuss the possibilities with Bill Gates. full Renewable energy could be the key to ensuring the future prosperity and health of Planet Earth and humankind. In this very special episode, we sit down and discuss the possibilities with Bill Gates.

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]]> Renewable energy could be the key to ensuring the future prosperity and health of Planet Earth and humankind. In this very special episode, we sit down and discuss the possibilities with Bill Gates.

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]]> How Nitrous Oxide Works How Nitrous Oxide Works Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:42:55 GMT 58:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-18-sysk-nitrous-oxide-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719512 5e8c03afef0e132824719512 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For about 175 years people have been huffing nitrous oxide for everything from vision quests to anesthetic to get plain old high. And after all that time we are only now beginning to understand how it works on our brains. full For about 175 years people have been huffing nitrous oxide for everything from vision quests to anesthetic to get plain old high. And after all that time we are only now beginning to understand how it works on our brains.

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]]> For about 175 years people have been huffing nitrous oxide for everything from vision quests to anesthetic to get plain old high. And after all that time we are only now beginning to understand how it works on our brains.

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]]> How Jackhammers Work How Jackhammers Work Tue, 16 Feb 2016 19:58:14 GMT 35:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-16-sysk-jackhammers-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719513 5e8c03afef0e132824719513 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's likely that without the invention of the pneumatic jackhammer, the Industrial Revolution wouldn't have hummed along quite so smoothly. Certainly a lot more trains would go around mountains than through them. Learn about this essential tool here.

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]]> It's likely that without the invention of the pneumatic jackhammer, the Industrial Revolution wouldn't have hummed along quite so smoothly. Certainly a lot more trains would go around mountains than through them. Learn about this essential tool here.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the Deal With Poop?]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:19:49 GMT 50:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-10-sysk-poop.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719514 5e8c03afef0e132824719514 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c We are going to get down and dirty with all things poop in this episode: What a healthy poop looks like, how to poop your best, the history of using poop to survive in the Canadian wild and lots more interesting stuff. full We are going to get down and dirty with all things poop in this episode: What a healthy poop looks like, how to poop your best, the history of using poop to survive in the Canadian wild and lots more interesting stuff.

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]]> We are going to get down and dirty with all things poop in this episode: What a healthy poop looks like, how to poop your best, the history of using poop to survive in the Canadian wild and lots more interesting stuff.

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]]> How Rabies Works How Rabies Works Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:14:19 GMT 46:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-09-sysk-rabies-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719515 5e8c03afef0e132824719515 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Rabies may have gotten a lot of attention in the U.S. in the 70s and 80s, but it's still an issue in developing countries. Learn all about this nasty virus in today's episode. And stay away from racoons and bats.

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]]> Rabies may have gotten a lot of attention in the U.S. in the 70s and 80s, but it's still an issue in developing countries. Learn all about this nasty virus in today's episode. And stay away from racoons and bats.

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]]> How Land Diving Works How Land Diving Works Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:23:27 GMT 43:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-04-sysk-land-diving-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719516 5e8c03afef0e132824719516 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On Pentacost Island the ritual that preceded bungee jumping is alive and well. Just why do these tribesmen risk life and limb? To ensure a hearty yam harvest. Great reason. full On Pentacost Island the ritual that preceded bungee jumping is alive and well. Just why do these tribesmen risk life and limb? To ensure a hearty yam harvest. Great reason.

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]]> On Pentacost Island the ritual that preceded bungee jumping is alive and well. Just why do these tribesmen risk life and limb? To ensure a hearty yam harvest. Great reason.

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]]> Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:05:56 GMT 49:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-02-02-sysk-operation-mincemeat-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719517 5e8c03afef0e132824719517 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In World War II, a secret department of British 'corkscrew thinkers' hatched a plan to use the cadaver of an unclaimed homeless man to turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. It worked.

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]]> In World War II, a secret department of British 'corkscrew thinkers' hatched a plan to use the cadaver of an unclaimed homeless man to turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. It worked.

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]]> Does Whole-Body Cryotherapy Work? Does Whole-Body Cryotherapy Work? Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:03:18 GMT 40:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-28-sysk-whole-body-cryotherapy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719518 5e8c03afef0e132824719518 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Forty years after a Japanese doctor began using whole body cryotherapy to treat patients with arthritis; the technique has made its ways to med-spas and locker rooms throughout the West. But does it actually do anything? full Forty years after a Japanese doctor began using whole body cryotherapy to treat patients with arthritis; the technique has made its ways to med-spas and locker rooms throughout the West. But does it actually do anything?

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]]> Forty years after a Japanese doctor began using whole body cryotherapy to treat patients with arthritis; the technique has made its ways to med-spas and locker rooms throughout the West. But does it actually do anything?

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]]> How Personalized Medicine Works How Personalized Medicine Works Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:40:15 GMT 44:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-26-sysk-personalized-medicine-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719519 5e8c03afef0e132824719519 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Hippocrates realized that it is even more important to understand the patient than to understand the disease and now, 2000 years later, we are coming back to that way of thinking with personalized medicine. ? full Hippocrates realized that it is even more important to understand the patient than to understand the disease and now, 2000 years later, we are coming back to that way of thinking with personalized medicine. ?

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]]> Hippocrates realized that it is even more important to understand the patient than to understand the disease and now, 2000 years later, we are coming back to that way of thinking with personalized medicine. ?

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]]> Timber! How Timber Works Timber! How Timber Works Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:30:21 GMT 1:10:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-21-sysk-timber-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951a 5e8c03afef0e13282471951a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Throughout much of the world, the forests are being managed through sustainable timber harvesting practices. This has come at the cost of much legal battling and a century of practice. ? full Throughout much of the world, the forests are being managed through sustainable timber harvesting practices. This has come at the cost of much legal battling and a century of practice. ?

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]]> Throughout much of the world, the forests are being managed through sustainable timber harvesting practices. This has come at the cost of much legal battling and a century of practice. ?

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]]> Sir Isaac Newton: Greatest Scientist of All Time? Sir Isaac Newton: Greatest Scientist of All Time? Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:33:18 GMT 58:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-19-sysk-issaac-newton-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951b 5e8c03afef0e13282471951b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There have been a lot of great scientist throughout history, but Sir Isaac Newton might just take the cake. But while he was a certified genius, he was also a little screwy. Dive into the life of this fascinating chap in today's episode.

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]]> There have been a lot of great scientist throughout history, but Sir Isaac Newton might just take the cake. But while he was a certified genius, he was also a little screwy. Dive into the life of this fascinating chap in today's episode.

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]]> The Duality of Caffeine The Duality of Caffeine Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:27:06 GMT 52:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-14-sysk-caffeine-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951c 5e8c03afef0e13282471951c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Caffeine is a heck of a drug - at the same time it's both good and bad for you. Learn the good, bad and ugly about this everyday stimulant in today's episode.

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]]> Caffeine is a heck of a drug - at the same time it's both good and bad for you. Learn the good, bad and ugly about this everyday stimulant in today's episode.

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]]> How Futurology Works How Futurology Works Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:25:34 GMT 45:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-12-sysk-futurology-final-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951d 5e8c03afef0e13282471951d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Science fiction writers have made some amazingly accurate predictions over the years, but in 1945 the pace of technological change created a field that spun off of sci-fi forecasting, futurology. full Science fiction writers have made some amazingly accurate predictions over the years, but in 1945 the pace of technological change created a field that spun off of sci-fi forecasting, futurology.

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]]> Science fiction writers have made some amazingly accurate predictions over the years, but in 1945 the pace of technological change created a field that spun off of sci-fi forecasting, futurology.

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]]> Body Language! Body Language! Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMT 43:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-07-sysk-body-language-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951e 5e8c03afef0e13282471951e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. Learn about how you say what you say could mean more than you think. full Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. Learn about how you say what you say could mean more than you think.

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]]> Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. Learn about how you say what you say could mean more than you think.

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]]> <![CDATA[The "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMT 1:01:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2016-01-05-sysk-satanic-panic-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471951f 5e8c03afef0e13282471951f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the late 1980s, the United States experienced a "Satanic Panic," leading parents to fear for the safety of their children. But were there any real examples of Satanic ritual abuse? Find out this and more in today's episode.

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]]> In the late 1980s, the United States experienced a "Satanic Panic," leading parents to fear for the safety of their children. But were there any real examples of Satanic ritual abuse? Find out this and more in today's episode.

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]]> How Lizzie Borden Worked How Lizzie Borden Worked Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT 45:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-31-sysk-lizzie-borden-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719520 5e8c03afef0e132824719520 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Everybody knows how many whacks Lizzie Borden gave her mother and father with that axe, but there is plenty about the infamous double homicide that remains unresolved, like who actually did it. Travel into the mystery of Lizzie Borden in this episode. full Everybody knows how many whacks Lizzie Borden gave her mother and father with that axe, but there is plenty about the infamous double homicide that remains unresolved, like who actually did it. Travel into the mystery of Lizzie Borden in this episode.

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]]> Everybody knows how many whacks Lizzie Borden gave her mother and father with that axe, but there is plenty about the infamous double homicide that remains unresolved, like who actually did it. Travel into the mystery of Lizzie Borden in this episode.

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]]> The Great Wall of China Episode The Great Wall of China Episode Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT 45:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-29-sysk-great-wall-china-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719521 5e8c03afef0e132824719521 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Great Wall of China is one of the most visited tourist desinations in the world. How'd it get built? How old is it? What's the current condition? Learn this and more in today's episode.

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]]> The Great Wall of China is one of the most visited tourist desinations in the world. How'd it get built? How old is it? What's the current condition? Learn this and more in today's episode.

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]]> The Stuff You Should Know 2015 Jolly Christmas Extravaganza The Stuff You Should Know 2015 Jolly Christmas Extravaganza Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT 50:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-24-sysk-christmas-special-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719522 5e8c03afef0e132824719522 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's the most wonderful time of year again! Join Chuck and Josh as they explore Christmas traditions around the world, tidbits about Elf, holiday foods and lots more joyous stuff in this glad tidings-packed episode.

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]]> It's the most wonderful time of year again! Join Chuck and Josh as they explore Christmas traditions around the world, tidbits about Elf, holiday foods and lots more joyous stuff in this glad tidings-packed episode.

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]]> How Gossip Works How Gossip Works Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:25:42 GMT 41:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-22-sysk-gossip-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719523 5e8c03afef0e132824719523 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know what I heard? That Josh and Chuck hate each other and they're just faking being friends for the show. That's called gossip, folks and it can do serious damage. Learn all about it in today's episode.

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]]> You know what I heard? That Josh and Chuck hate each other and they're just faking being friends for the show. That's called gossip, folks and it can do serious damage. Learn all about it in today's episode.

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]]> The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:00 GMT 57:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-17-sysk-star-wars-christmas-special-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719524 5e8c03afef0e132824719524 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the forc full Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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]]> How the Antikythera Mechanism Works How the Antikythera Mechanism Works Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:54:29 GMT 36:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-15-sysk-antikythera-mechanism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719525 5e8c03afef0e132824719525 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1900 sponge divers found the wreck of a 2000 year-old treasure ship that contained within it a machine that should not exist. Learn of the device that reveals an understanding of the cosmos far more sophisticated than anyone knew the Greeks possessed. full In 1900 sponge divers found the wreck of a 2000 year-old treasure ship that contained within it a machine that should not exist. Learn of the device that reveals an understanding of the cosmos far more sophisticated than anyone knew the Greeks possessed.

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]]> In 1900 sponge divers found the wreck of a 2000 year-old treasure ship that contained within it a machine that should not exist. Learn of the device that reveals an understanding of the cosmos far more sophisticated than anyone knew the Greeks possessed.

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]]> How Reverse Psychology Works How Reverse Psychology Works Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:33:46 GMT 38:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-10-sysk-reverse-psych-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719526 5e8c03afef0e132824719526 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You have very likely used reverse psychology before, trying to persuade someone to do something you want by suggesting they do the opposite. What's behind the bizarre reaction this elicits?

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]]> You have very likely used reverse psychology before, trying to persuade someone to do something you want by suggesting they do the opposite. What's behind the bizarre reaction this elicits?

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]]> Carl Sagan: American Hero Carl Sagan: American Hero Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:02:07 GMT 43:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-08-sysk-carl-sagan-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719527 5e8c03afef0e132824719527 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Carl Sagan was the world's first mainstream media super scientist, capapble of breaking down complex ideas for the common folk. But what made him tick? Billions and billions of great ideas.

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]]> Carl Sagan was the world's first mainstream media super scientist, capapble of breaking down complex ideas for the common folk. But what made him tick? Billions and billions of great ideas.

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]]> How HIV/AIDS Works, Part II How HIV/AIDS Works, Part II Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:20:42 GMT 43:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-03-sysk-hiv-part-two-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719528 5e8c03afef0e132824719528 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In part two of the series on HIV/AIDS, Chuck and Josh explore how the battle against the disease is being fought and won thanks to new treatments and possible cures. full In part two of the series on HIV/AIDS, Chuck and Josh explore how the battle against the disease is being fought and won thanks to new treatments and possible cures.

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]]> In part two of the series on HIV/AIDS, Chuck and Josh explore how the battle against the disease is being fought and won thanks to new treatments and possible cures.

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]]> How HIV/AIDS Works, Part I How HIV/AIDS Works, Part I Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:24:00 GMT 57:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-12-01-sysk-hiv-part-one-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719529 5e8c03afef0e132824719529 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c AIDS is one of the most well-known and most misunderstood diseases humans are susceptible to. In part one of this two-part series, Josh and Chuck explain how the disease is contracted and how it works. full AIDS is one of the most well-known and most misunderstood diseases humans are susceptible to. In part one of this two-part series, Josh and Chuck explain how the disease is contracted and how it works.

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]]> AIDS is one of the most well-known and most misunderstood diseases humans are susceptible to. In part one of this two-part series, Josh and Chuck explain how the disease is contracted and how it works.

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]]> Live in Chicago: How Public Relations Works Live in Chicago: How Public Relations Works Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:00:00 GMT 1:19:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-26-sysk-public-relations-live-chicago-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952a 5e8c03afef0e13282471952a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full After a year of taking it on the road, Josh and Chuck are releasing their show on public relations. Learn all about the ways you're manipulated on a daily basis and the man who invented it in this fascinating live episode.

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]]> After a year of taking it on the road, Josh and Chuck are releasing their show on public relations. Learn all about the ways you're manipulated on a daily basis and the man who invented it in this fascinating live episode.

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]]> The Lowdown on Anonymous The Lowdown on Anonymous Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:00:00 GMT 48:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-24-sysk-anonymous-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952b 5e8c03afef0e13282471952b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Anonymous is an amorphous group of hacktivists with no single leader or power structure. Some call them heroes, others call them criminals. Can they be both? full Anonymous is an amorphous group of hacktivists with no single leader or power structure. Some call them heroes, others call them criminals. Can they be both?

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]]> Anonymous is an amorphous group of hacktivists with no single leader or power structure. Some call them heroes, others call them criminals. Can they be both?

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]]> How Dementia Works How Dementia Works Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:54:35 GMT 52:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-19-sysk-dementia.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952c 5e8c03afef0e13282471952c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are taking steps to plan for the increase in friendly, caring ways. full The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are taking steps to plan for the increase in friendly, caring ways.

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]]> The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are taking steps to plan for the increase in friendly, caring ways.

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]]> How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:34:16 GMT 1:00:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-18-sysk-la-podfest-rodney-dangerfield-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952d 5e8c03afef0e13282471952d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break. full Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break.

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]]> Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the Deal With Staring?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:42:24 GMT 39:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-17-sysk-staring.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952e 5e8c03afef0e13282471952e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Gazing too long upon another person is almost universally viewed as anywhere from impolite to hostile, which is odd considering science isn't fully certain why we stare - and why we're so good at knowing when we're being stared at.

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]]> Gazing too long upon another person is almost universally viewed as anywhere from impolite to hostile, which is odd considering science isn't fully certain why we stare - and why we're so good at knowing when we're being stared at.

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]]> How The Voynich Manuscript Works How The Voynich Manuscript Works Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:32:35 GMT 44:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-12-sysk-voynich.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471952f 5e8c03afef0e13282471952f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since its re-discovery in the early 20th century, the Medieval codex the Voynich Manuscript has thoroughly puzzled anyone who has tried to unlock its secret language and bizarre drawings. Will it ever give up its secrets? full Since its re-discovery in the early 20th century, the Medieval codex the Voynich Manuscript has thoroughly puzzled anyone who has tried to unlock its secret language and bizarre drawings. Will it ever give up its secrets?

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]]> Since its re-discovery in the early 20th century, the Medieval codex the Voynich Manuscript has thoroughly puzzled anyone who has tried to unlock its secret language and bizarre drawings. Will it ever give up its secrets?

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]]> Maggots: Good For Healing Wounds, Turns Out Maggots: Good For Healing Wounds, Turns Out Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:15:02 GMT 43:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-10-sysk-maggot-therapy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719530 5e8c03afef0e132824719530 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cultures around the world over the years have been inspired by, then repulsed, then inspired by maggots' ability to heal persistent wounds. We are in an inspired-by phase right now.

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]]> Cultures around the world over the years have been inspired by, then repulsed, then inspired by maggots' ability to heal persistent wounds. We are in an inspired-by phase right now.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Grimm's Fairy Tales Work]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:43:12 GMT 56:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-05-sysk-fairy-tales-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719531 5e8c03afef0e132824719531 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Unless you were raised alone in a basement (in which case you may be the subject of one), you probably grew up on fairy tales. That's appropriate because they may be humanity's greatest psychic projection screen.

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]]> Unless you were raised alone in a basement (in which case you may be the subject of one), you probably grew up on fairy tales. That's appropriate because they may be humanity's greatest psychic projection screen.

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]]> The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:12:22 GMT 47:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-11-03-sysk-fairy-tales-1.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719532 5e8c03afef0e132824719532 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Fairy tales are for kids right? Well not at first they weren't. They were dark tales of murder, rape, incest, cannibalism and mayhem geared toward adults. What changed? Chuck and Josh will drop that knowledge and more in today's episode.

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]]> Fairy tales are for kids right? Well not at first they weren't. They were dark tales of murder, rape, incest, cannibalism and mayhem geared toward adults. What changed? Chuck and Josh will drop that knowledge and more in today's episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh N Chuck's Hallowe'en Spooky Scarefest]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:11:41 GMT 57:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-29-sysk-halloween-2015.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719533 5e8c03afef0e132824719533 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Each year, Chuck and Josh read a couple of scary stories and this year they have a pair of truly frightful tales about a haunted bog and a terrifying spider exhibit. full Each year, Chuck and Josh read a couple of scary stories and this year they have a pair of truly frightful tales about a haunted bog and a terrifying spider exhibit.

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]]> Each year, Chuck and Josh read a couple of scary stories and this year they have a pair of truly frightful tales about a haunted bog and a terrifying spider exhibit.

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]]> How Passports Work How Passports Work Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:36:05 GMT 42:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-26-sysk-passports.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719534 5e8c03afef0e132824719534 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The concept of passports - that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn't until WWI that they became universal. Learn all about this overlooked, important document.

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]]> The concept of passports - that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn't until WWI that they became universal. Learn all about this overlooked, important document.

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]]> Vocal Fry and Other Speech Trends Vocal Fry and Other Speech Trends Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:33:36 GMT 39:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-22-sysk-vocal-fry.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719535 5e8c03afef0e132824719535 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've heard lots of complaints about vocal fry, mostly from older white men. But it's not exclusive to the Kardashians. Learn all about vocal fry, upspeak and other quirky speech trends in today's episode.

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]]> You've heard lots of complaints about vocal fry, mostly from older white men. But it's not exclusive to the Kardashians. Learn all about vocal fry, upspeak and other quirky speech trends in today's episode.

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]]> Please Listen to How Plasma Waste Converters Work Please Listen to How Plasma Waste Converters Work Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:28:15 GMT 41:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-20-sysk-plasma-converters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719536 5e8c03afef0e132824719536 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There is a way to not only sustainably get rid our household waste, but also produce enough energy from it to power the process and even create electricity for the grid. The future is here! full There is a way to not only sustainably get rid our household waste, but also produce enough energy from it to power the process and even create electricity for the grid. The future is here!

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]]> There is a way to not only sustainably get rid our household waste, but also produce enough energy from it to power the process and even create electricity for the grid. The future is here!

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]]> How Wine Fraud Works How Wine Fraud Works Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:48:40 GMT 53:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-15-sysk-wine-fraud.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719537 5e8c03afef0e132824719537 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in today's episode.

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]]> Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in today's episode.

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]]> How Vestigial Organs Work How Vestigial Organs Work Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:14:25 GMT 49:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-13-sysk-vestigial-organs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719538 5e8c03afef0e132824719538 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Darwin asserted that seemingly useless organs and behaviors are left over from our evolutionary history. But as more are found to have a function, the idea has become a flashpoint for the battle between science and religion. full Darwin asserted that seemingly useless organs and behaviors are left over from our evolutionary history. But as more are found to have a function, the idea has become a flashpoint for the battle between science and religion.

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]]> Darwin asserted that seemingly useless organs and behaviors are left over from our evolutionary history. But as more are found to have a function, the idea has become a flashpoint for the battle between science and religion.

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]]> What was the Philadelphia Experiment? What was the Philadelphia Experiment? Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:51:30 GMT 53:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-08-sysk-philadelphia-experiment.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719539 5e8c03afef0e132824719539 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Philadelphia Experiment is a bad movie from the 1980s, and also the conspiracy theory that refuses to die, despite virtually zero evidence of its occurrence. Learn all about this strange non-event in today's show.

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]]> The Philadelphia Experiment is a bad movie from the 1980s, and also the conspiracy theory that refuses to die, despite virtually zero evidence of its occurrence. Learn all about this strange non-event in today's show.

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]]> How Lobbying Works How Lobbying Works Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:13:59 GMT 59:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-06-sysk-lobbying.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953a 5e8c03afef0e13282471953a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected in the Constitution. How can this system be fixed? full Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected in the Constitution. How can this system be fixed?

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]]> Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected in the Constitution. How can this system be fixed?

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]]> How PEZ Works How PEZ Works Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:00:00 GMT 47:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-10-01-sysk-pez.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953b 5e8c03afef0e13282471953b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born. full PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born.

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]]> PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born.

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]]> Chuck and Josh Make It Through Female Puberty Chuck and Josh Make It Through Female Puberty Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:30:45 GMT 59:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-29-sysk-female-puberty-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953c 5e8c03afef0e13282471953c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In part two of the SYSK puberty saga, Josh and Chuck venture into new territory as they explore all of the amazing changes girls face when they come of age. full In part two of the SYSK puberty saga, Josh and Chuck venture into new territory as they explore all of the amazing changes girls face when they come of age.

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]]> In part two of the SYSK puberty saga, Josh and Chuck venture into new territory as they explore all of the amazing changes girls face when they come of age.

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]]> <![CDATA[Geothermal Energy: Earth's Gift to Mankind]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:42:21 GMT 39:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-24-sysk-geothermal-energy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953d 5e8c03afef0e13282471953d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Green energy is good for all, and it doesn't get much greener than using the Earth's own heat to warm your home or office. Learn all about geothermal energy in today's new episode.

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]]> Green energy is good for all, and it doesn't get much greener than using the Earth's own heat to warm your home or office. Learn all about geothermal energy in today's new episode.

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]]> How Cult Deprogramming Worked How Cult Deprogramming Worked Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:53:06 GMT 43:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-22-sysk-deprogramming-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953e 5e8c03afef0e13282471953e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers - but did it even work? full The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers - but did it even work?

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]]> The fear of cults in the 1970s drove Americans to look the other way on kidnappings, abuse and torture of cult members by deprogrammers - but did it even work?

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]]> The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983 The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:53:58 GMT 59:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-17-sysk-nuclear-winter-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471953f 5e8c03afef0e13282471953f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c At the height of the Cold War, a group of concernedscientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear warand were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all? full At the height of the Cold War, a group of concernedscientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear warand were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all?

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]]> At the height of the Cold War, a group of concernedscientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear warand were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all?

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]]> How Publicists Work How Publicists Work Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:00:00 GMT 48:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-15-sysk-publicists-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719540 5e8c03afef0e132824719540 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you're in the public eye and suddenly have an image problem, you'll call them your best friend.

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]]> Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you're in the public eye and suddenly have an image problem, you'll call them your best friend.

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]]> How Chili Peppers Work How Chili Peppers Work Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:02:24 GMT 57:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-10-sysk-chili-peppers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719541 5e8c03afef0e132824719541 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Born and raised in South America, chilis were the earliestcrop domesticated in the continent and among the first items brought back toEurope by Columbus. Today people are really, really into them. full Born and raised in South America, chilis were the earliestcrop domesticated in the continent and among the first items brought back toEurope by Columbus. Today people are really, really into them.

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]]> Born and raised in South America, chilis were the earliestcrop domesticated in the continent and among the first items brought back toEurope by Columbus. Today people are really, really into them.

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]]> How Police Dogs Work How Police Dogs Work Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:27:39 GMT 41:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-08-sysk-police-dogs-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719542 5e8c03afef0e132824719542 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Police dogs have been used since the 19th century - one WWI German defector became a major movie star. But in the US the post-9/11 era has seen a K9 unit boom and questions and concerns have increased as well. full Police dogs have been used since the 19th century - one WWI German defector became a major movie star. But in the US the post-9/11 era has seen a K9 unit boom and questions and concerns have increased as well.

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]]> Police dogs have been used since the 19th century - one WWI German defector became a major movie star. But in the US the post-9/11 era has seen a K9 unit boom and questions and concerns have increased as well.

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]]> How Alcoholism Works How Alcoholism Works Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:44:58 GMT 54:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-03-sysk-alcoholism-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719543 5e8c03afef0e132824719543 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the US, 17 million people are alcoholics. Not merely abusing alcohol, these sufferers become physically dependent on it, forming a chronic disease. Learn about the effects on the body, the brain, and the life of an alcoholic and ways to get help. full In the US, 17 million people are alcoholics. Not merely abusing alcohol, these sufferers become physically dependent on it, forming a chronic disease. Learn about the effects on the body, the brain, and the life of an alcoholic and ways to get help.

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]]> In the US, 17 million people are alcoholics. Not merely abusing alcohol, these sufferers become physically dependent on it, forming a chronic disease. Learn about the effects on the body, the brain, and the life of an alcoholic and ways to get help.

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]]> How to Donate Your Body to Science How to Donate Your Body to Science Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:19:56 GMT 47:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-09-01-sysk-donating-body-to-science-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719544 5e8c03afef0e132824719544 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Donating your whole body to further science and medicine is probably the best thing you could do with your corpse. Which is why the industry that handles those gifts need regulating. full Donating your whole body to further science and medicine is probably the best thing you could do with your corpse. Which is why the industry that handles those gifts need regulating.

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]]> Donating your whole body to further science and medicine is probably the best thing you could do with your corpse. Which is why the industry that handles those gifts need regulating.

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]]> Nirvana: Not The Band Nirvana: Not The Band Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT 37:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-27-sysk-nirvana-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719545 5e8c03afef0e132824719545 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Hinduism and Buddhism are closely related in a number of ways, including their vision of what comes after we exit this mortal coil. Learn about the religions' interesting interpretation of the state of existence outside space-time.

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]]> Hinduism and Buddhism are closely related in a number of ways, including their vision of what comes after we exit this mortal coil. Learn about the religions' interesting interpretation of the state of existence outside space-time.

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]]> How Hot Air Balloons Work How Hot Air Balloons Work Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:40:25 GMT 51:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-25-sysk-hot-air-balloons-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719546 5e8c03afef0e132824719546 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Arguably the most beautiful objects in the entire world, hot air balloons take advantage of some interesting physics and have a long history of killing their occupants. Find out more. full Arguably the most beautiful objects in the entire world, hot air balloons take advantage of some interesting physics and have a long history of killing their occupants. Find out more.

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]]> Arguably the most beautiful objects in the entire world, hot air balloons take advantage of some interesting physics and have a long history of killing their occupants. Find out more.

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]]> How Umami Works! How Umami Works! Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:59:26 GMT 41:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-20-sysk-umami-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719547 5e8c03afef0e132824719547 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia humans have recognized four tastes, but in the 1980s a fifth taste first isolated in Japan gained worldwide acceptance - and took off like a rocket! Learn about meaty, musty, savory umami in this episode. full For millennia humans have recognized four tastes, but in the 1980s a fifth taste first isolated in Japan gained worldwide acceptance - and took off like a rocket! Learn about meaty, musty, savory umami in this episode.

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]]> For millennia humans have recognized four tastes, but in the 1980s a fifth taste first isolated in Japan gained worldwide acceptance - and took off like a rocket! Learn about meaty, musty, savory umami in this episode.

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]]> Pigeons: Homing, Passenger, Carrier and Otherwise Pigeons: Homing, Passenger, Carrier and Otherwise Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT 53:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-18-sysk-pigeons-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719548 5e8c03afef0e132824719548 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Pigeons can get a little confusing. Passengers, messengers, carriers, homing - the list goes on. But when it comes down to it, they're all variations of the same smart bird with a knack for getting home to roost. Learn about these clever creatures in today's episode.

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]]> Pigeons can get a little confusing. Passengers, messengers, carriers, homing - the list goes on. But when it comes down to it, they're all variations of the same smart bird with a knack for getting home to roost. Learn about these clever creatures in today's episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Hula-Hoops: The Toy That's A Shape]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:07:25 GMT 44:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-13-sysk-hula-hoops-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719549 5e8c03afef0e132824719549 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more.

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]]> We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more.

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]]> How Auto-Tune Works How Auto-Tune Works Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:06:09 GMT 58:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-11-sysk-autotune-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954a 5e8c03afef0e13282471954a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What began as a challenge to an oil engineer to make a terrible singer into a pitch-perfect one, Auto-Tune has become a ubiquitous (and, to many, obnoxious) part of the musical soundscape. full What began as a challenge to an oil engineer to make a terrible singer into a pitch-perfect one, Auto-Tune has become a ubiquitous (and, to many, obnoxious) part of the musical soundscape.

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]]> What began as a challenge to an oil engineer to make a terrible singer into a pitch-perfect one, Auto-Tune has become a ubiquitous (and, to many, obnoxious) part of the musical soundscape.

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]]> How Droughts Work How Droughts Work Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:00:00 GMT 56:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-06-sysk-drought-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954b 5e8c03afef0e13282471954b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Droughts can be an inevitable feature of a local climate or a catastrophic result of human meddling. Learn the ins and outs of droughts including the American mother of them all, the Dust Bowl. full Droughts can be an inevitable feature of a local climate or a catastrophic result of human meddling. Learn the ins and outs of droughts including the American mother of them all, the Dust Bowl.

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]]> Droughts can be an inevitable feature of a local climate or a catastrophic result of human meddling. Learn the ins and outs of droughts including the American mother of them all, the Dust Bowl.

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]]> How Earth-Like Planets Work How Earth-Like Planets Work Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:54:40 GMT 35:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-08-04-sysk-another-earth.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954c 5e8c03afef0e13282471954c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since the Kepler telescope went online, astronomers have found there may be an estimate 40 billion planets like Earth in the Milky Way galaxy alone. What does it take for a planet to be considered Earth-like? full Since the Kepler telescope went online, astronomers have found there may be an estimate 40 billion planets like Earth in the Milky Way galaxy alone. What does it take for a planet to be considered Earth-like?

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]]> Since the Kepler telescope went online, astronomers have found there may be an estimate 40 billion planets like Earth in the Milky Way galaxy alone. What does it take for a planet to be considered Earth-like?

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]]> How Bats Work How Bats Work Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:51:18 GMT 50:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-30-sysk-bats-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954d 5e8c03afef0e13282471954d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this episode. full They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this episode.

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]]> They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this episode.

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]]> How Profiling Works How Profiling Works Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:24:00 GMT 54:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-28-sysk-racial-profiling-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954e 5e8c03afef0e13282471954e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c At its base, criminal profiling is a legitimate investigatory tool. The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line that bans profiling when it includes race. So why do we still do it? full At its base, criminal profiling is a legitimate investigatory tool. The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line that bans profiling when it includes race. So why do we still do it?

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]]> At its base, criminal profiling is a legitimate investigatory tool. The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line that bans profiling when it includes race. So why do we still do it?

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]]> Road Rage: GRRRR!!! Road Rage: GRRRR!!! Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMT 57:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-23-sysk-road-rage.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471954f 5e8c03afef0e13282471954f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c About half of all people experience rage on a daily basis when they get behind the wheel. What is it about driving that ticks us off so badly? full About half of all people experience rage on a daily basis when they get behind the wheel. What is it about driving that ticks us off so badly?

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]]> About half of all people experience rage on a daily basis when they get behind the wheel. What is it about driving that ticks us off so badly?

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]]> <![CDATA[How Citizen's Arrests Work]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2015 21:24:41 GMT 43:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-21-sysk-citizens-arrest-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719550 5e8c03afef0e132824719550 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In some states, it is not only your right but your duty to arrest someone you see committing a crime. Learn all about why you should basically never do that in this episode. full In some states, it is not only your right but your duty to arrest someone you see committing a crime. Learn all about why you should basically never do that in this episode.

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]]> In some states, it is not only your right but your duty to arrest someone you see committing a crime. Learn all about why you should basically never do that in this episode.

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]]> The Time Nazis Invaded Florida The Time Nazis Invaded Florida Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-16-sysk-nazis-florida-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719551 5e8c03afef0e132824719551 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times. full During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times.

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]]> During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times.

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]]> How the Terracotta Army Works How the Terracotta Army Works Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMT 37:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-14-sysk-terra-cotta-army-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719552 5e8c03afef0e132824719552 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 1974, Chinese farmers discovered the first of what would number 7,000 terracotta soldiers meant to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.

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]]> In 1974, Chinese farmers discovered the first of what would number 7,000 terracotta soldiers meant to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.

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]]> How Brickfilm Works How Brickfilm Works Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:22:29 GMT 37:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-09-sysk-brickfilm-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719553 5e8c03afef0e132824719553 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What began as a pair of teens who made a film for their grandparents has exploded into its own art form. Learn all about how stop-motion Lego films are made. full What began as a pair of teens who made a film for their grandparents has exploded into its own art form. Learn all about how stop-motion Lego films are made.

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]]> What began as a pair of teens who made a film for their grandparents has exploded into its own art form. Learn all about how stop-motion Lego films are made.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Egypt's Pyramids Work]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:46:10 GMT 53:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-07-sysk-egypt-pyramids-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719554 5e8c03afef0e132824719554 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pyramids can be found in ruins around the world, but no civilization perfected the feat of engineering like Pharaonic Egypt. Learn about the mysteries that still surround these giants. full Pyramids can be found in ruins around the world, but no civilization perfected the feat of engineering like Pharaonic Egypt. Learn about the mysteries that still surround these giants.

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]]> Pyramids can be found in ruins around the world, but no civilization perfected the feat of engineering like Pharaonic Egypt. Learn about the mysteries that still surround these giants.

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]]> How Circus Families Work How Circus Families Work Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:15:44 GMT 49:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-07-02-sysk-amazing-circus-families-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719555 5e8c03afef0e132824719555 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Don't be confused - this one is about actual circus acts made of family members, not the controversial comic strip.

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]]> Don't be confused - this one is about actual circus acts made of family members, not the controversial comic strip.

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]]> How Audience Testing Works How Audience Testing Works Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:27:43 GMT 45:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-30-sysk-audience-testing-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719556 5e8c03afef0e132824719556 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Did you know some of our most beloved movies originally had different, sometimes better, endings? That is until they were tested in front of focus groups. full Did you know some of our most beloved movies originally had different, sometimes better, endings? That is until they were tested in front of focus groups.

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]]> Did you know some of our most beloved movies originally had different, sometimes better, endings? That is until they were tested in front of focus groups.

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]]> Mosquitoes: The Worst Mosquitoes: The Worst Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:00:00 GMT 46:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-25-sysk-mosquitos-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719557 5e8c03afef0e132824719557 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sun Tzu said know your enemy, and so it is in this spirit that we present this episode on one of the worst airborne pests in the world. full Sun Tzu said know your enemy, and so it is in this spirit that we present this episode on one of the worst airborne pests in the world.

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]]> Sun Tzu said know your enemy, and so it is in this spirit that we present this episode on one of the worst airborne pests in the world.

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]]> How Landfills Work How Landfills Work Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:45:50 GMT 46:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-23-sysk-landfills-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719558 5e8c03afef0e132824719558 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Well-planned landfills have only recently come intowidespread use. Recently, waste managers have found that they work a little toowell and now the landfill is being reinvented. full Well-planned landfills have only recently come intowidespread use. Recently, waste managers have found that they work a little toowell and now the landfill is being reinvented.

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]]> Well-planned landfills have only recently come intowidespread use. Recently, waste managers have found that they work a little toowell and now the landfill is being reinvented.

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]]> Are You My Mother?: How Animal Imprinting Works Are You My Mother?: How Animal Imprinting Works Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:32:40 GMT 41:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-18-sysk-animal-imprinting-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719559 5e8c03afef0e132824719559 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What do little baby ducklings have to do with Nazis? A lot actually. Find out about animal imprinting experiments and the debate over their ethics. full What do little baby ducklings have to do with Nazis? A lot actually. Find out about animal imprinting experiments and the debate over their ethics.

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]]> What do little baby ducklings have to do with Nazis? A lot actually. Find out about animal imprinting experiments and the debate over their ethics.

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]]> How BASE Jumping Works How BASE Jumping Works Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:25:16 GMT 58:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-16-sysk-base-jumping-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955a 5e8c03afef0e13282471955a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You should never BASE Jump. It is one of the most genuinely dangerous sports on the planet. But with that out of the way, you should definitely learn all about this pastime where people jump from tall structures and outcroppings for fun and thrills. full You should never BASE Jump. It is one of the most genuinely dangerous sports on the planet. But with that out of the way, you should definitely learn all about this pastime where people jump from tall structures and outcroppings for fun and thrills.

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]]> You should never BASE Jump. It is one of the most genuinely dangerous sports on the planet. But with that out of the way, you should definitely learn all about this pastime where people jump from tall structures and outcroppings for fun and thrills.

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]]> Bridges: Nature Abhors Them Bridges: Nature Abhors Them Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:46:26 GMT 1:02:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-11-sysk-bridges-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955b 5e8c03afef0e13282471955b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c From prehistoric logs across streams to the 102-mile Kunshan Grand Bridge, nature works ceaselessly to take down spans. Learn about the fascinating ins and outs of bridge design and building and the mind-boggling challenges structural engineers face. full From prehistoric logs across streams to the 102-mile Kunshan Grand Bridge, nature works ceaselessly to take down spans. Learn about the fascinating ins and outs of bridge design and building and the mind-boggling challenges structural engineers face.

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]]> From prehistoric logs across streams to the 102-mile Kunshan Grand Bridge, nature works ceaselessly to take down spans. Learn about the fascinating ins and outs of bridge design and building and the mind-boggling challenges structural engineers face.

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]]> How the Wow! Signal Works How the Wow! Signal Works Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:13:20 GMT 38:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-09-sysk-wow-signal-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955c 5e8c03afef0e13282471955c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1977, Ohio State astronomers discovered a radio transmission from space that was 30 times louder than the cosmic background noise. Since then every explanation of what it was has fallen short and the Wow! Signal remains possible evidence of alien life. full In 1977, Ohio State astronomers discovered a radio transmission from space that was 30 times louder than the cosmic background noise. Since then every explanation of what it was has fallen short and the Wow! Signal remains possible evidence of alien life.

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]]> In 1977, Ohio State astronomers discovered a radio transmission from space that was 30 times louder than the cosmic background noise. Since then every explanation of what it was has fallen short and the Wow! Signal remains possible evidence of alien life.

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]]> How Ocean Currents Work How Ocean Currents Work Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:48:58 GMT 43:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-04-sysk-ocean-currents-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955d 5e8c03afef0e13282471955d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's easy to overlook the importance of ocean currents - they move along out at sea, while we stay mostly on land. But we are globally affected by them every day. Currents form the base of the food chain, drive weather and keep life as we know it going.

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]]> It's easy to overlook the importance of ocean currents - they move along out at sea, while we stay mostly on land. But we are globally affected by them every day. Currents form the base of the food chain, drive weather and keep life as we know it going.

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]]> How Street Gangs Work How Street Gangs Work Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:02:27 GMT 51:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-06-02-sysk-street-gangs-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955e 5e8c03afef0e13282471955e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The street gang problem in America peaked in the 1990s, but recent FBI reports find that gang membership doubled from 2006-2011. What's driving this increase, and gangs in general? Wander into gang territory with Josh and Chuck in this episode.

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]]> The street gang problem in America peaked in the 1990s, but recent FBI reports find that gang membership doubled from 2006-2011. What's driving this increase, and gangs in general? Wander into gang territory with Josh and Chuck in this episode.

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]]> How Tupperware Works How Tupperware Works Thu, 28 May 2015 16:17:44 GMT 42:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-28-sysk-tupperware-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471955f 5e8c03afef0e13282471955f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Tupperware won immediate design acclaim when it was released in 1947, but it took a pioneering female executive to make a line of plastic food storage into an icon of the American postwar boom. Learn about the surprisingly intriguing history of Tupperware full Tupperware won immediate design acclaim when it was released in 1947, but it took a pioneering female executive to make a line of plastic food storage into an icon of the American postwar boom. Learn about the surprisingly intriguing history of Tupperware.

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]]> Tupperware won immediate design acclaim when it was released in 1947, but it took a pioneering female executive to make a line of plastic food storage into an icon of the American postwar boom. Learn about the surprisingly intriguing history of Tupperware.

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]]> How Junk Food Works How Junk Food Works Tue, 26 May 2015 14:51:14 GMT 52:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-26-sysk-junk-food-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719560 5e8c03afef0e132824719560 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Junk food is literally that, empty calories of energy that provide little nutritional value and usually are stored as fat. Yet junk food is irresistible and for good reason - companies spend tens of millions engineering it to be that way. full Junk food is literally that, empty calories of energy that provide little nutritional value and usually are stored as fat. Yet junk food is irresistible and for good reason - companies spend tens of millions engineering it to be that way.

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]]> Junk food is literally that, empty calories of energy that provide little nutritional value and usually are stored as fat. Yet junk food is irresistible and for good reason - companies spend tens of millions engineering it to be that way.

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]]> How Color Works How Color Works Thu, 21 May 2015 14:44:09 GMT 46:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-21-sysk-color-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719561 5e8c03afef0e132824719561 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Science doesn't have a good explanation for why we sense color, yet it is everywhere and affecting us all the time. But why should minutely different wavelengths of light have such an impact on our moods and motivations?

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]]> Science doesn't have a good explanation for why we sense color, yet it is everywhere and affecting us all the time. But why should minutely different wavelengths of light have such an impact on our moods and motivations?

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]]> How Internet Censorship Works How Internet Censorship Works Tue, 19 May 2015 15:55:51 GMT 47:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-19-sysk-internet-censorship-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719562 5e8c03afef0e132824719562 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Some of it seems innocuous enough: protecting kids from unseemly sites or intellectual property from piracy. But the tools to protect these things are the same that governments can also use to censor ideas and quell dissent. full Some of it seems innocuous enough: protecting kids from unseemly sites or intellectual property from piracy. But the tools to protect these things are the same that governments can also use to censor ideas and quell dissent.

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]]> Some of it seems innocuous enough: protecting kids from unseemly sites or intellectual property from piracy. But the tools to protect these things are the same that governments can also use to censor ideas and quell dissent.

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]]> How Pinewood Derbies Work How Pinewood Derbies Work Thu, 14 May 2015 15:44:02 GMT 49:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-14-sysk-pinewoods-derbies-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719563 5e8c03afef0e132824719563 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Tens of millions of Scouts, and their parents, have taken standard blocks of wood and turned them into cars that zip along at up to 20 mph. Learn about the origin, physics and more of Pinewood Derbies in this episode. full Tens of millions of Scouts, and their parents, have taken standard blocks of wood and turned them into cars that zip along at up to 20 mph. Learn about the origin, physics and more of Pinewood Derbies in this episode.

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]]> Tens of millions of Scouts, and their parents, have taken standard blocks of wood and turned them into cars that zip along at up to 20 mph. Learn about the origin, physics and more of Pinewood Derbies in this episode.

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]]> Does the FDA Protect Americans? Does the FDA Protect Americans? Tue, 12 May 2015 17:07:25 GMT 1:03:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-12-sysk-fda-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719564 5e8c03afef0e132824719564 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The FDA was the first consumer protection agency in the US. Since 1906, it's been issuing regulations meant to protect Americans from tainted food, ineffective drugs and pacemakers that don't work. But is the FDA too cozy with industries it regulates?

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]]> The FDA was the first consumer protection agency in the US. Since 1906, it's been issuing regulations meant to protect Americans from tainted food, ineffective drugs and pacemakers that don't work. But is the FDA too cozy with industries it regulates?

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]]> Josh and Chuck Make It Through Male Puberty Josh and Chuck Make It Through Male Puberty Thu, 07 May 2015 16:29:22 GMT 55:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-07-sysk-male-puberty-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719565 5e8c03afef0e132824719565 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Around ages 9 or 10 a boy will begin to undergo a magical, surprising, weird, amazing, totally bonkers transformation from childhood to adulthood. To separate fact from myth, Chuck and Josh take on the role of gym teachers and wade into male puberty. full Around ages 9 or 10 a boy will begin to undergo a magical, surprising, weird, amazing, totally bonkers transformation from childhood to adulthood. To separate fact from myth, Chuck and Josh take on the role of gym teachers and wade into male puberty.

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]]> Around ages 9 or 10 a boy will begin to undergo a magical, surprising, weird, amazing, totally bonkers transformation from childhood to adulthood. To separate fact from myth, Chuck and Josh take on the role of gym teachers and wade into male puberty.

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]]> How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works Tue, 05 May 2015 17:54:46 GMT 54:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-05-05-sysk-therapeutic-hypothermia-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719566 5e8c03afef0e132824719566 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Physicians noticed centuries ago that people exposed to cold temperatures often have amazing recoveries from serious medical emergencies. Now medicine is learning how to purposefully induce hypothermia in order to buy time to fix otherwise fatal trauma. full Physicians noticed centuries ago that people exposed to cold temperatures often have amazing recoveries from serious medical emergencies. Now medicine is learning how to purposefully induce hypothermia in order to buy time to fix otherwise fatal trauma.

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]]> Physicians noticed centuries ago that people exposed to cold temperatures often have amazing recoveries from serious medical emergencies. Now medicine is learning how to purposefully induce hypothermia in order to buy time to fix otherwise fatal trauma.

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]]> How Spiders Work How Spiders Work Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:00:42 GMT 1:04:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-30-sysk-spiders-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719567 5e8c03afef0e132824719567 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Spiders are second only to snakes in the dread departemnt, but they're actually very helpful arachnids who are only deadly to humans under the worst case scenario. Of the more than 40,000 species, very few spiders are even venomous to humans. Learn everything you ever needed to know about these 8-legged wonders in today's episode.

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]]> Spiders are second only to snakes in the dread departemnt, but they're actually very helpful arachnids who are only deadly to humans under the worst case scenario. Of the more than 40,000 species, very few spiders are even venomous to humans. Learn everything you ever needed to know about these 8-legged wonders in today's episode.

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]]> How Water Slides Work How Water Slides Work Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:06:23 GMT 40:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-28-sysk-water-slides-final-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719568 5e8c03afef0e132824719568 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Water slides have been around in one form or another since the Romans. But back then they didn't know what they had on their hands. With the birth of the waterpark in the 1970s, these rides have only gotten more extreme, leading up to the birth of today's water coaster. All this and more in today's episode.

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]]> Water slides have been around in one form or another since the Romans. But back then they didn't know what they had on their hands. With the birth of the waterpark in the 1970s, these rides have only gotten more extreme, leading up to the birth of today's water coaster. All this and more in today's episode.

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]]> Oh No, Snakes! Oh No, Snakes! Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:00:12 GMT 54:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-23-sysk-snakes-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719569 5e8c03afef0e132824719569 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you think snakes are legless reptile carnivores, then you are exactly right. If you think snakes are here to kill you then you are exactly wrong. Learn more about these fascinating and undeservedly condemned animals in today's podcast episode.

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]]> If you think snakes are legless reptile carnivores, then you are exactly right. If you think snakes are here to kill you then you are exactly wrong. Learn more about these fascinating and undeservedly condemned animals in today's podcast episode.

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]]> How Clowns Work How Clowns Work Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:35:59 GMT 51:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-21-sysk-clowns-final-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956a 5e8c03afef0e13282471956a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Jesters of some sort have been around since ancient Egypt and China. Our modern clown was invented around 1800 and ever since they have been getting steadily creepier. full Jesters of some sort have been around since ancient Egypt and China. Our modern clown was invented around 1800 and ever since they have been getting steadily creepier.

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]]> Jesters of some sort have been around since ancient Egypt and China. Our modern clown was invented around 1800 and ever since they have been getting steadily creepier.

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]]> How Zero Population Growth Works How Zero Population Growth Works Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:27:24 GMT 56:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-16-sysk-zero-population-growth-final-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956b 5e8c03afef0e13282471956b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 1968, Paul Erlich published The Population Bomb, predicting coming famine and mass death. Erlich's predictions didn't pan out but his ideas launched a debate still raging today.

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]]> In 1968, Paul Erlich published The Population Bomb, predicting coming famine and mass death. Erlich's predictions didn't pan out but his ideas launched a debate still raging today.

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]]> How Slinky Works How Slinky Works Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:18:18 GMT 55:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-14-sysk-slinky-final-001.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956c 5e8c03afef0e13282471956c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story.

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]]> It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with blood types?]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:14:45 GMT 1:05:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-09-sysk-blood-types-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956d 5e8c03afef0e13282471956d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Blood types have one of the more interesting backstories in medical history. But as much as we've figured out about them and how they work, we still don't know much about why we even have different blood types. Listen in for a truly fascinating look at your most essential bodily fluid.

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]]> Blood types have one of the more interesting backstories in medical history. But as much as we've figured out about them and how they work, we still don't know much about why we even have different blood types. Listen in for a truly fascinating look at your most essential bodily fluid.

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]]> <![CDATA[Polyamory: When two just won't do]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:28:39 GMT 47:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-07-sysk-polyamory-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956e 5e8c03afef0e13282471956e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of polyamory. Turns out polyamorists aren't weirdos and deviants, they're just regular folks looking for love from more than one person. Learn all you ever needed to know about this unique, but not so modern arrangement.

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]]> In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of polyamory. Turns out polyamorists aren't weirdos and deviants, they're just regular folks looking for love from more than one person. Learn all you ever needed to know about this unique, but not so modern arrangement.

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]]> Thanks, Easter Bunny! Bock Bock! Thanks, Easter Bunny! Bock Bock! Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:43:27 GMT 47:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-04-02-sysk-easter-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471956f 5e8c03afef0e13282471956f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Happy Easter from Stuff You Should Know! Learn all about Easter, from its humble beginnings as a pagan holiday to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. We'll cover the Biblical and religious aspects, along with the origins of some of Easter's greatest traditions.

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]]> Happy Easter from Stuff You Should Know! Learn all about Easter, from its humble beginnings as a pagan holiday to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. We'll cover the Biblical and religious aspects, along with the origins of some of Easter's greatest traditions.

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]]> Does the body replace itself? Does the body replace itself? Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:18:46 GMT 37:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-31-sysk-does-your-body-replace-itself-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719570 5e8c03afef0e132824719570 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate. full Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate.

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]]> Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate.

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]]> How Desalination Works How Desalination Works Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:00:04 GMT 39:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-26-sysk-desalination-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719571 5e8c03afef0e132824719571 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Why would people want to remove salt from water? To solve the world's water problem, that's why. Learn all about the efforts to desalinate H2O in cheaper and more efficient ways.

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]]> Why would people want to remove salt from water? To solve the world's water problem, that's why. Learn all about the efforts to desalinate H2O in cheaper and more efficient ways.

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]]> 10 Bizarre Medical Treatments 10 Bizarre Medical Treatments Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:25:07 GMT 49:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-24-sysk-bizzare-medical-treatments-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719572 5e8c03afef0e132824719572 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Medical science has a long and storied history of trying out cures and procedures that later strike us as wacky. And they're still at it today! Learn about bizarre treatments, from opium for children to tobacco smoke enemas in this episode.

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]]> Medical science has a long and storied history of trying out cures and procedures that later strike us as wacky. And they're still at it today! Learn about bizarre treatments, from opium for children to tobacco smoke enemas in this episode.

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]]> Earwax: Live With It Earwax: Live With It Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:52:48 GMT 41:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-19-sysk-ear-wax-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719573 5e8c03afef0e132824719573 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Despite tons of people using cotton swabs each day to clean the earwax from their ears, cerumen (as earwax is clinically known) is actually quite beneficial to the health of your ears - and even kind of ingenious as your body's defense goes.

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]]> Despite tons of people using cotton swabs each day to clean the earwax from their ears, cerumen (as earwax is clinically known) is actually quite beneficial to the health of your ears - and even kind of ingenious as your body's defense goes.

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]]> How Anesthesia Works How Anesthesia Works Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:49:11 GMT 55:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-17-sysk-anesthesia-final-01.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719574 5e8c03afef0e132824719574 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The use of general anesthesia is less than 200 years old. Before doctors were able to cause unconsciousness in patients, surgery was brutal for all involved. But despite this advancement in medicine, science still has no idea how it works. full The use of general anesthesia is less than 200 years old. Before doctors were able to cause unconsciousness in patients, surgery was brutal for all involved. But despite this advancement in medicine, science still has no idea how it works.

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]]> The use of general anesthesia is less than 200 years old. Before doctors were able to cause unconsciousness in patients, surgery was brutal for all involved. But despite this advancement in medicine, science still has no idea how it works.

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]]> How Tea Works How Tea Works Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:45:16 GMT 56:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-12-sysk-tea-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719575 5e8c03afef0e132824719575 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Legend has it that tea was discovered by a curious Chinese emperor after leaves blew into his boiled water. Now tea is the second only to water in popularity worldwide. And despite the varieties of tea, they all come from a single species of plant. full Legend has it that tea was discovered by a curious Chinese emperor after leaves blew into his boiled water. Now tea is the second only to water in popularity worldwide. And despite the varieties of tea, they all come from a single species of plant.

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]]> Legend has it that tea was discovered by a curious Chinese emperor after leaves blew into his boiled water. Now tea is the second only to water in popularity worldwide. And despite the varieties of tea, they all come from a single species of plant.

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]]> How Fleas Work How Fleas Work Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:27:40 GMT 45:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-10-sysk-fleas-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719576 5e8c03afef0e132824719576 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Fleas are the bane of the existence of pet owners. From their eggs to their lifespan to their feeding habits, fleas are practically designed to be a nuisance. They are parasites, after all. Get down on flea level with Josh and Chuck in this episode. full Fleas are the bane of the existence of pet owners. From their eggs to their lifespan to their feeding habits, fleas are practically designed to be a nuisance. They are parasites, after all. Get down on flea level with Josh and Chuck in this episode.

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]]> Fleas are the bane of the existence of pet owners. From their eggs to their lifespan to their feeding habits, fleas are practically designed to be a nuisance. They are parasites, after all. Get down on flea level with Josh and Chuck in this episode.

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]]> How Stonehenge Works How Stonehenge Works Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:57:15 GMT 47:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-05-sysk-stonehenge-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719577 5e8c03afef0e132824719577 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Even as far back as the Roman invaders, people have had absolutely no idea just what the massive monument complex in England known as Stonehenge was built for. Join Josh and Chuck as they try to get to the bottom of this Neolithic mystery. full Even as far back as the Roman invaders, people have had absolutely no idea just what the massive monument complex in England known as Stonehenge was built for. Join Josh and Chuck as they try to get to the bottom of this Neolithic mystery.

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]]> Even as far back as the Roman invaders, people have had absolutely no idea just what the massive monument complex in England known as Stonehenge was built for. Join Josh and Chuck as they try to get to the bottom of this Neolithic mystery.

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]]> How ESP Works(?) How ESP Works(?) Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:53:30 GMT 1:00:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-03-03-sysk-esp.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719578 5e8c03afef0e132824719578 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Even though almost half of Americans believe in it, ESP usually is treated as a load of bull by skeptics. But some respected researchers have dared to apply the scientific method to investigate ESP and a few have found some surprising results. full Even though almost half of Americans believe in it, ESP usually is treated as a load of bull by skeptics. But some respected researchers have dared to apply the scientific method to investigate ESP and a few have found some surprising results.

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]]> Even though almost half of Americans believe in it, ESP usually is treated as a load of bull by skeptics. But some respected researchers have dared to apply the scientific method to investigate ESP and a few have found some surprising results.

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]]> Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:37:52 GMT 1:01:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-26-sysk-film-that-changed-filmaking-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719579 5e8c03afef0e132824719579 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c An estimated 50,000 films were made worldwide in 2009 alone. Many are surely clunkers, but in this episode Chuck and Josh talk about the ones that emerged throughout cinema history to change the course of all movies that followed. Get your popcorn. full An estimated 50,000 films were made worldwide in 2009 alone. Many are surely clunkers, but in this episode Chuck and Josh talk about the ones that emerged throughout cinema history to change the course of all movies that followed. Get your popcorn.

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]]> An estimated 50,000 films were made worldwide in 2009 alone. Many are surely clunkers, but in this episode Chuck and Josh talk about the ones that emerged throughout cinema history to change the course of all movies that followed. Get your popcorn.

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]]> Why Do Lefties Exist? Why Do Lefties Exist? Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:41:02 GMT 45:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-24-sysk-lefties-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957a 5e8c03afef0e13282471957a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For at least the last 200,000 years, between 10-15% of the human population are left-handed and this fact has utterly left science baffled. In searching to explain handedness, all sorts of contradictory evidence has emerged, creating a fascinating mystery full For at least the last 200,000 years, between 10-15% of the human population are left-handed and this fact has utterly left science baffled. In searching to explain handedness, all sorts of contradictory evidence has emerged, creating a fascinating mystery.

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]]> For at least the last 200,000 years, between 10-15% of the human population are left-handed and this fact has utterly left science baffled. In searching to explain handedness, all sorts of contradictory evidence has emerged, creating a fascinating mystery.

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]]> How Perfume Works How Perfume Works Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:01:32 GMT 1:02:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-19-sysk-perfume-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957b 5e8c03afef0e13282471957b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Women consistently rate scent as the most important factor in a man's attractiveness and men have been manipulating that for centuries with scents of all sorts. Learn about the fascinating history -- and, well, art -- of making perfumes in this episode.

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]]> Women consistently rate scent as the most important factor in a man's attractiveness and men have been manipulating that for centuries with scents of all sorts. Learn about the fascinating history -- and, well, art -- of making perfumes in this episode.

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]]> Is there treasure on Oak Island? Is there treasure on Oak Island? Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:59:40 GMT 42:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-17-sysk-oak-island-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957c 5e8c03afef0e13282471957c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there? full Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there?

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]]> Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there?

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]]> What is folklore? What is folklore? Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMT 47:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-12-sysk-folklore-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957d 5e8c03afef0e13282471957d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in today's episode.

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]]> What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in today's episode.

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]]> How Feng Shui Works How Feng Shui Works Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:29:20 GMT 43:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-10-sysk-feng-shui-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957e 5e8c03afef0e13282471957e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Feng Shui is an Asian concept that strives to unlock your chi by how your home or office is arranged. Or at least that's the simplified "Western" version. It's a little more complicated than that in reality. We'll unlock your chi by explaining how feng shui works in today's episode.

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]]> Feng Shui is an Asian concept that strives to unlock your chi by how your home or office is arranged. Or at least that's the simplified "Western" version. It's a little more complicated than that in reality. We'll unlock your chi by explaining how feng shui works in today's episode.

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]]> How Ice Cream Works How Ice Cream Works Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:33:50 GMT 46:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-05-sysk-ice-cream-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471957f 5e8c03afef0e13282471957f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We all scream for ice cream, sure, but did you know we're all technically screaming about a colloidal foam? Prepare for deep cravings that will surely emerge as you learn the history of ice cream, how to make it yourself and lots more.

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]]> We all scream for ice cream, sure, but did you know we're all technically screaming about a colloidal foam? Prepare for deep cravings that will surely emerge as you learn the history of ice cream, how to make it yourself and lots more.

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]]> Rainbows: Delighting humanity since forever Rainbows: Delighting humanity since forever Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:29:50 GMT 34:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-02-03-sysk-rainbows.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719580 5e8c03afef0e132824719580 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Rainbows seem to defy nature, but they're really pretty simple when it comes down to it. Turns out it's just light reacting to water droplets in the air. But they sure do look cool. Learn all about how rainbows are formed in today's episode.

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]]> Rainbows seem to defy nature, but they're really pretty simple when it comes down to it. Turns out it's just light reacting to water droplets in the air. But they sure do look cool. Learn all about how rainbows are formed in today's episode.

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]]> How Hot Wheels Work How Hot Wheels Work Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:53:59 GMT 44:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-29-sysk-hot-wheels.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719581 5e8c03afef0e132824719581 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys.

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]]> If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys.

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]]> How Poison Ivy Works How Poison Ivy Works Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:10:37 GMT 38:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-27-sysk-poison-ivy-final.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719582 5e8c03afef0e132824719582 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Poison ivy, oak and sumac are all variations of the same plant and they all can make you itch... if you're susceptible that is. In this episode, you'll learn just about all there is to know about this itch-causing plant, including how to best avoid it.

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]]> Poison ivy, oak and sumac are all variations of the same plant and they all can make you itch... if you're susceptible that is. In this episode, you'll learn just about all there is to know about this itch-causing plant, including how to best avoid it.

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]]> Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much. Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMT 43:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-22-sysk-nostradamus.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719583 5e8c03afef0e132824719583 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Nostradamus delighted us all in grade school, but it turns out the real guy wasn't quite as prescient as we were led to believe. In truth, he wrote a lot of purposefully confusing riddles that people have twisted into meaning exactly what they want them to mean. Learn all about Nostradamus in today's episode.

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]]> Nostradamus delighted us all in grade school, but it turns out the real guy wasn't quite as prescient as we were led to believe. In truth, he wrote a lot of purposefully confusing riddles that people have twisted into meaning exactly what they want them to mean. Learn all about Nostradamus in today's episode.

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]]> How the March on Washington Worked How the March on Washington Worked Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:16:20 GMT 46:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-20-sysk-march-on-washington.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719584 5e8c03afef0e132824719584 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 1963 was a huge year of conflict and progress for the American Civil Rights Movement and the March On Washington was the high water mark of that eventful year. Join Josh and Chuck as they get into the story behind the story we learned in school. full 1963 was a huge year of conflict and progress for the American Civil Rights Movement and the March On Washington was the high water mark of that eventful year. Join Josh and Chuck as they get into the story behind the story we learned in school.

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]]> 1963 was a huge year of conflict and progress for the American Civil Rights Movement and the March On Washington was the high water mark of that eventful year. Join Josh and Chuck as they get into the story behind the story we learned in school.

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]]> Juggling: What the Heck Juggling: What the Heck Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:03:14 GMT 52:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-20-sysk-juggling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719585 5e8c03afef0e132824719585 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There is a lot - A LOT - to juggling and Chuck and Josh go over the lion's share of it. Delve into the deep history, physics, how-tos and different types of juggling in this surprisingly sweeping look at a putatively innocuous pastime.

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]]> There is a lot - A LOT - to juggling and Chuck and Josh go over the lion's share of it. Delve into the deep history, physics, how-tos and different types of juggling in this surprisingly sweeping look at a putatively innocuous pastime.

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]]> How the Scientific Method Works How the Scientific Method Works Tue, 13 Jan 2015 19:35:19 GMT 1:05:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-13-sysk-scientific-method.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719586 5e8c03afef0e132824719586 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It evolved over centuries to become the gold standard for conducting scientific inquiry. Yet many people - including some scientists - don't fully understand it. Learn about the basis of how we explore our world in this episode.

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]]> It evolved over centuries to become the gold standard for conducting scientific inquiry. Yet many people - including some scientists - don't fully understand it. Learn about the basis of how we explore our world in this episode.

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]]> How Online Gambling Works How Online Gambling Works Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:26:27 GMT 43:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-08-sysk-online-gambling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719587 5e8c03afef0e132824719587 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pretty much immediately after the Internet was opened to the world online gambling sites sprang up. Over the last couple decades, U.S. law and online gambling have had an unusual and complicated relationship. Learn the ins and outs of this grey area. full Pretty much immediately after the Internet was opened to the world online gambling sites sprang up. Over the last couple decades, U.S. law and online gambling have had an unusual and complicated relationship. Learn the ins and outs of this grey area.

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]]> Pretty much immediately after the Internet was opened to the world online gambling sites sprang up. Over the last couple decades, U.S. law and online gambling have had an unusual and complicated relationship. Learn the ins and outs of this grey area.

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]]> How Jim Henson Worked How Jim Henson Worked Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:54:06 GMT 46:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-06-sysk-jim-henson.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719588 5e8c03afef0e132824719588 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We've already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode.

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]]> We've already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode.

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]]> SYSK Live: How Bars Work SYSK Live: How Bars Work Thu, 01 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMT 54:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2015-01-01-sysk-bars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719589 5e8c03afef0e132824719589 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world - the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways. full Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world - the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.

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]]> Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world - the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.

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]]> How Sea Monsters Work How Sea Monsters Work Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:20:16 GMT 41:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-30-sysk-sea-monsters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958a 5e8c03afef0e13282471958a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Legends of sea monsters are as old as humanity, and some ancient cultures even credited with creating the universe. Even today when the sea washes something odd ashore we see monsters - we understand there's much more than appears above the surface.

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]]> Legends of sea monsters are as old as humanity, and some ancient cultures even credited with creating the universe. Even today when the sea washes something odd ashore we see monsters - we understand there's much more than appears above the surface.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh and Chuck's 2014 Christmas Extravaganza!]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMT 43:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-25-sysk-christmas-2014.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958b 5e8c03afef0e13282471958b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's that time of year again! Time to get cozy and tuck in with Josh and Chuck as they spread glad tidings and warm Christmas cheer. Tune in to hear about Letters to Santa, A Christmas Story, mulled wine and more neat stuff.

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]]> It's that time of year again! Time to get cozy and tuck in with Josh and Chuck as they spread glad tidings and warm Christmas cheer. Tune in to hear about Letters to Santa, A Christmas Story, mulled wine and more neat stuff.

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]]> How the GED Test Works How the GED Test Works Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:19:08 GMT 37:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-23-sysk-ged.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958c 5e8c03afef0e13282471958c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more testing options. Learn all about how high school dropou full The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more testing options. Learn all about how high school dropouts can earn their equivalent degree in today's episode.

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]]> The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more testing options. Learn all about how high school dropouts can earn their equivalent degree in today's episode.

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]]> How Cinnamon Works How Cinnamon Works Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:41:09 GMT 43:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-18-sysk-cinnamon.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958d 5e8c03afef0e13282471958d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In another commodities edition of SYSK, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of cinnamon, once the world's most prized and pricey spice. But did you know it was really just dried up tree bark?

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]]> In another commodities edition of SYSK, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of cinnamon, once the world's most prized and pricey spice. But did you know it was really just dried up tree bark?

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]]> Boomerangs: Magic Sticks of Physics Boomerangs: Magic Sticks of Physics Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:27:34 GMT 35:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-16-sysk-boomerangs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958e 5e8c03afef0e13282471958e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The physics behind returning boomerangs literally may be the most difficult concept to understand in the entire body of science. Join Josh and Chuck as they try their absolute best to describe how boomerangs work - and maybe even pull it off! full The physics behind returning boomerangs literally may be the most difficult concept to understand in the entire body of science. Join Josh and Chuck as they try their absolute best to describe how boomerangs work - and maybe even pull it off!

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]]> The physics behind returning boomerangs literally may be the most difficult concept to understand in the entire body of science. Join Josh and Chuck as they try their absolute best to describe how boomerangs work - and maybe even pull it off!

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]]> Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMT 54:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-11-sysk-homeschooling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471958f 5e8c03afef0e13282471958f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Back in the 1970s, homeschooling was illegal in the U.S., but after activists of all stripes lobbied lawmakers, schooling kids at home has become a viable option for parents. And as more and more have chosen it, it's become more mainstream.

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]]> Back in the 1970s, homeschooling was illegal in the U.S., but after activists of all stripes lobbied lawmakers, schooling kids at home has become a viable option for parents. And as more and more have chosen it, it's become more mainstream.

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]]> How The Hum Works How The Hum Works Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:59:23 GMT 42:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-09-sysk-the-hum.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719590 5e8c03afef0e132824719590 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. The thing is, no one knows what's causing it - or if it actually exists.

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]]> There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. The thing is, no one knows what's causing it - or if it actually exists.

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]]> How X-Rays Work How X-Rays Work Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:40:43 GMT 43:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-04-sysk-x-rays.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719591 5e8c03afef0e132824719591 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delightful images of our bones. full Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delightful images of our bones.

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]]> Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delightful images of our bones.

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]]> How Leper Colonies Worked How Leper Colonies Worked Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMT 33:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-12-02-sysk-leper-colonies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719592 5e8c03afef0e132824719592 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, used to mean a one-way ticket to banishment. But once medicine trained its sights on wiping out what might be the most ancient disease to afflict humans, it has become treatable and even accepted.

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]]> Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, used to mean a one-way ticket to banishment. But once medicine trained its sights on wiping out what might be the most ancient disease to afflict humans, it has become treatable and even accepted.

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]]> How Terraforming Will Work How Terraforming Will Work Thu, 27 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMT 45:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-27-sysk-terraforming.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719593 5e8c03afef0e132824719593 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer. full A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer.

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]]> A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer.

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]]> How Kickstarter Works How Kickstarter Works Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:16:18 GMT 42:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-25-sysk-kickstarter.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719594 5e8c03afef0e132824719594 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With billions of dollars raised, Kickstarter has singled itself out as the go-to site for creative crowdfunding. But not without some controversy along the way. Learn all about how this artistic business model operates in today's episode.

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]]> With billions of dollars raised, Kickstarter has singled itself out as the go-to site for creative crowdfunding. But not without some controversy along the way. Learn all about how this artistic business model operates in today's episode.

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]]> What is Collective Hysteria? What is Collective Hysteria? Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:07:53 GMT 46:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-20-sysk-collective-hysteria.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719595 5e8c03afef0e132824719595 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Throughout the history of the world, there have been many cases of what is known as collective hysteria - groups of people, usually young women, who all exhibit the same physical symptoms of non-existent conditions. Is it psychosomatic? Is it group think? full Throughout the history of the world, there have been many cases of what is known as collective hysteria - groups of people, usually young women, who all exhibit the same physical symptoms of non-existent conditions. Is it psychosomatic? Is it group think?

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]]> Throughout the history of the world, there have been many cases of what is known as collective hysteria - groups of people, usually young women, who all exhibit the same physical symptoms of non-existent conditions. Is it psychosomatic? Is it group think?

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]]> How the Enlightenment Works How the Enlightenment Works Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:51:19 GMT 45:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-18-sysk-age-of-enlightenment.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719596 5e8c03afef0e132824719596 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Enlightenment stands as the moment the West withdrew from superstition and found its faith in reason. Did it shift too far? Learn about this massive shift in thinking which we are still sorting through and coming to understand today. full The Enlightenment stands as the moment the West withdrew from superstition and found its faith in reason. Did it shift too far? Learn about this massive shift in thinking which we are still sorting through and coming to understand today.

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]]> The Enlightenment stands as the moment the West withdrew from superstition and found its faith in reason. Did it shift too far? Learn about this massive shift in thinking which we are still sorting through and coming to understand today.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with crop circles?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:17:02 GMT 43:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-13-sysk-crop-circles.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719597 5e8c03afef0e132824719597 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full For a while in the 1980s, people were fascinated and confused about what exactly crop circles were. Now we know that they aren't signs left from aliens, but art made by humans. Learn all about these stunning, large form art installations in today's episode.

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]]> For a while in the 1980s, people were fascinated and confused about what exactly crop circles were. Now we know that they aren't signs left from aliens, but art made by humans. Learn all about these stunning, large form art installations in today's episode.

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]]> How Patents Work How Patents Work Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:47:42 GMT 1:06:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-11-sysk-patents.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719598 5e8c03afef0e132824719598 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What was originally designed to encourage innovation byrewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. Wade into this surprisingly interesting mire to learn how to save this important institution. full What was originally designed to encourage innovation byrewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. Wade into this surprisingly interesting mire to learn how to save this important institution.

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]]> What was originally designed to encourage innovation byrewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a big mess. Wade into this surprisingly interesting mire to learn how to save this important institution.

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]]> How Limousines Work How Limousines Work Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:59:32 GMT 41:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-06-sysk-limousines.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719599 5e8c03afef0e132824719599 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The first limousines weren't even cars! Learn all about the history of limousines, how they're made and some of the most creative and expensive amenities you can find inside them in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> The first limousines weren't even cars! Learn all about the history of limousines, how they're made and some of the most creative and expensive amenities you can find inside them in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World? Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World? Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:34:46 GMT 48:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-11-04-sysk-nuclear-fusion-reactors.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959a 5e8c03afef0e13282471959a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The world's energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world's energy and climate change woes for centuries to come - nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this episode.

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]]> The world's energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world's energy and climate change woes for centuries to come - nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK's Halloween Scare Fest]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT 40:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-31-sysk-halloween-2014.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959b 5e8c03afef0e13282471959b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Get ready to be creeped out and join Chuck and Josh as they read you with two spooky classic horror stories, The Striding Place and The Pale Man in this special bonus Halloween episode. full Get ready to be creeped out and join Chuck and Josh as they read you with two spooky classic horror stories, The Striding Place and The Pale Man in this special bonus Halloween episode.

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]]> Get ready to be creeped out and join Chuck and Josh as they read you with two spooky classic horror stories, The Striding Place and The Pale Man in this special bonus Halloween episode.

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]]> How Haunted House Attractions Work How Haunted House Attractions Work Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:19:42 GMT 52:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-30-sysk-haunted-house-attractions.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959c 5e8c03afef0e13282471959c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you. full Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you.

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]]> Ever since the Egyptians, humans have been evolving toward haunted house attractions. The level of sophistication in the scares and gore effects continues to rise over time, but the purpose remains the same: to scare the pants off you.

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]]> Is there a disease that kills by preventing sleep? Is there a disease that kills by preventing sleep? Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:10:36 GMT 39:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-28-sysk-fatal-insomnia.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959d 5e8c03afef0e13282471959d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The strange disease of fatal familial insomnia was first recorded in the 18th century. Its victims lose their ability to sleep, slip into coma and die. The more we understand about FFI, the more mysterious it becomes. full The strange disease of fatal familial insomnia was first recorded in the 18th century. Its victims lose their ability to sleep, slip into coma and die. The more we understand about FFI, the more mysterious it becomes.

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]]> The strange disease of fatal familial insomnia was first recorded in the 18th century. Its victims lose their ability to sleep, slip into coma and die. The more we understand about FFI, the more mysterious it becomes.

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]]> How Animal Camouflage Works How Animal Camouflage Works Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT 37:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-23-sysk-animal-camouflage.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959e 5e8c03afef0e13282471959e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The wild kingdom is filled with examples of animals that can camouflage themselves into their environment, but the means and the methods are also wildly varied. Learn about the ins and outs of blending in through this episode. full The wild kingdom is filled with examples of animals that can camouflage themselves into their environment, but the means and the methods are also wildly varied. Learn about the ins and outs of blending in through this episode.

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]]> The wild kingdom is filled with examples of animals that can camouflage themselves into their environment, but the means and the methods are also wildly varied. Learn about the ins and outs of blending in through this episode.

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]]> How Extinction Works How Extinction Works Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:55:20 GMT 52:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-21-sysk-extinction.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471959f 5e8c03afef0e13282471959f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Scientists believe that 99% of the estimated 50 billion species that have ever lived on Earth have disappeared through extinction. This is a natural process typically, but it can also be cataclysmic and it's becoming clear we are amid a massive one.

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]]> Scientists believe that 99% of the estimated 50 billion species that have ever lived on Earth have disappeared through extinction. This is a natural process typically, but it can also be cataclysmic and it's becoming clear we are amid a massive one.

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]]> How The Great Train Robbery Worked How The Great Train Robbery Worked Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT 48:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-16-sysk-great-train-robbery.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 1963, 15 men got together in England to pull off one of the most daring heists in history. The Great Train Robbery was the crime of the century, capturing the public's attention and leaving them torn on who to root for - the cops or the robbers. Learn all about England's greatest heist in today's episode.

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]]> In 1963, 15 men got together in England to pull off one of the most daring heists in history. The Great Train Robbery was the crime of the century, capturing the public's attention and leaving them torn on who to root for - the cops or the robbers. Learn all about England's greatest heist in today's episode.

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]]> Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT 37:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-14-sysk-viruses.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works.

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]]> Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works.

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]]> How Skywriting Works How Skywriting Works Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:48:58 GMT 39:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-09-sysk-skywriting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in the 1920s, skywriting was invented to communicate with troops, but it quickly found its footing as a popular way for companies to advertise. Learn all about the aerial acrobatics and mental skill it takes to write mile-high letters backwards. full Back in the 1920s, skywriting was invented to communicate with troops, but it quickly found its footing as a popular way for companies to advertise. Learn all about the aerial acrobatics and mental skill it takes to write mile-high letters backwards.

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]]> Back in the 1920s, skywriting was invented to communicate with troops, but it quickly found its footing as a popular way for companies to advertise. Learn all about the aerial acrobatics and mental skill it takes to write mile-high letters backwards.

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]]> How Karate Works How Karate Works Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:22:21 GMT 48:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-07-sysk-karate.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Karate, meaning "open" and "hand", was developed in Okinawa before being exported to Japan and then the rest of the world. It is one of the most widely practiced martial arts and one of the most difficult to master. Learn about it in this episode.

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]]> Karate, meaning "open" and "hand", was developed in Okinawa before being exported to Japan and then the rest of the world. It is one of the most widely practiced martial arts and one of the most difficult to master. Learn about it in this episode.

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]]> How Panic Attacks Work How Panic Attacks Work Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT 38:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-10-02-sysk-panic-attacks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Almost three percent of Americans suffer from a debilitating disorder that causes them to suffer intense fear seemingly without reason and science hasn't yet figured out what causes it. Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the bottom of panic attacks.

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]]> Almost three percent of Americans suffer from a debilitating disorder that causes them to suffer intense fear seemingly without reason and science hasn't yet figured out what causes it. Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the bottom of panic attacks.

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]]> How Rogue Waves Work How Rogue Waves Work Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:08:12 GMT 38:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-30-sysk-rogue-waves.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode. full Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode.

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]]> Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode.

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]]> How Animal Domestication Works How Animal Domestication Works Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:39:42 GMT 53:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-25-sysk-animal-domestication.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's strange to hear, but the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture, including the domestication of wild animals, is the single biggest thing to ever happen to humanity. You can thank it for everything from kingdoms to Ebola.

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]]> It's strange to hear, but the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture, including the domestication of wild animals, is the single biggest thing to ever happen to humanity. You can thank it for everything from kingdoms to Ebola.

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]]> How Police Interrogation Works How Police Interrogation Works Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:00:00 GMT 1:09:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-23-sysk-police-interrogation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Every year, police across the U.S. get thousands ofcriminals to confess to their crimes. The trouble is, the procedure that almost all departments use is grounded in bad science and can produce false confessions. Learn about ways of making you talk. full Every year, police across the U.S. get thousands ofcriminals to confess to their crimes. The trouble is, the procedure that almost all departments use is grounded in bad science and can produce false confessions. Learn about ways of making you talk.

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]]> Every year, police across the U.S. get thousands ofcriminals to confess to their crimes. The trouble is, the procedure that almost all departments use is grounded in bad science and can produce false confessions. Learn about ways of making you talk.

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]]> How Currency Works How Currency Works Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:00:00 GMT 51:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-18-sysk-currency.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Even if you entirely eschew the concept of money, we'll bet you'd be hard pressed not to trade in some form of currency. Learn how everything from cows to cacao beans to tiny shells from Maldives have served as currency at some time or another.

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]]> Even if you entirely eschew the concept of money, we'll bet you'd be hard pressed not to trade in some form of currency. Learn how everything from cows to cacao beans to tiny shells from Maldives have served as currency at some time or another.

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]]> How Socialism Works How Socialism Works Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMT 53:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-16-sysk-socialism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In America it's virtually a dirty word, but after being dragged through the mud for a century, socialism is still a part of the U.S.'s national character. Learn about this foil and complement to capitalism and why it might not be so bad.

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]]> In America it's virtually a dirty word, but after being dragged through the mud for a century, socialism is still a part of the U.S.'s national character. Learn about this foil and complement to capitalism and why it might not be so bad.

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]]> How Royalty Works How Royalty Works Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:01:03 GMT 51:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-11-sysk-royalty-1.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247195aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege in this episode. full In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege in this episode.

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]]> In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege in this episode.

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]]> How Stem Cells Work How Stem Cells Work Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:36:14 GMT 40:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-09-sysk-stem-cells.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since scientists realized there is a type of cell that can grow into any other type, they have worked to use them to heal human conditions like Parkinson's and immune disorders. But because stem cells often come from embryos they remain controversial.

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]]> Since scientists realized there is a type of cell that can grow into any other type, they have worked to use them to heal human conditions like Parkinson's and immune disorders. But because stem cells often come from embryos they remain controversial.

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]]> How TV Ratings Work How TV Ratings Work Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:43:57 GMT 45:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-04-sysk-tv-ratings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV. full Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV.

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]]> Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV.

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]]> How Pinball Works How Pinball Works Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:54:07 GMT 50:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-09-02-sysk-pinball-machines.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck. full Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Blimps Work How Blimps Work Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:59:17 GMT 51:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-28-sysk-blimps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After newsreels captured the Hindenburg erupting in fire in 1937, the promising development of airship aviation was cut short. Today companies and militaries are taking another look at blimps and the unique qualities that may revive them. full After newsreels captured the Hindenburg erupting in fire in 1937, the promising development of airship aviation was cut short. Today companies and militaries are taking another look at blimps and the unique qualities that may revive them.

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]]> After newsreels captured the Hindenburg erupting in fire in 1937, the promising development of airship aviation was cut short. Today companies and militaries are taking another look at blimps and the unique qualities that may revive them.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with headstones?]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:42:33 GMT 53:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-26-sysk-headstones.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195af 5e8c03afef0e1328247195af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Headstones have quite an interesting history. From the beginnings of marking graves with simple wood carvings to the elaborate tombstones that would come in the Victorian era, Chuck and Josh break down the deal with all things headstone in this episode. full Headstones have quite an interesting history. From the beginnings of marking graves with simple wood carvings to the elaborate tombstones that would come in the Victorian era, Chuck and Josh break down the deal with all things headstone in this episode.

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]]> Headstones have quite an interesting history. From the beginnings of marking graves with simple wood carvings to the elaborate tombstones that would come in the Victorian era, Chuck and Josh break down the deal with all things headstone in this episode.

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]]> How the Berlin Wall Worked How the Berlin Wall Worked Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:44:56 GMT 49:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-21-sysk-berlin-wall.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's hard to believe now, but just over 25 years ago there was a giant concrete wall separating East and West Germany. In this episode, Chuck and Josh get into the fascinating story of the Berlin Wall.

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]]> It's hard to believe now, but just over 25 years ago there was a giant concrete wall separating East and West Germany. In this episode, Chuck and Josh get into the fascinating story of the Berlin Wall.

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]]> Going Up: Elevators Going Up: Elevators Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:26:44 GMT 47:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-19-sysk-elevators.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Elevators are way more interesting than you might think. In this week's episode, Chuck and Josh board the lift to enlighten everyone as to the ins and outs, and ups and downs, of these handy people movers.

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]]> Elevators are way more interesting than you might think. In this week's episode, Chuck and Josh board the lift to enlighten everyone as to the ins and outs, and ups and downs, of these handy people movers.

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]]> How Ebola Works How Ebola Works Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:00:00 GMT 42:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-14-sysk-ebola.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A disease that was discovered and contained to Central Africa in the 1970s has revived and spread in 2014. Now there is an Ebola outbreak that has moved across borders and science still has no cure for it. full A disease that was discovered and contained to Central Africa in the 1970s has revived and spread in 2014. Now there is an Ebola outbreak that has moved across borders and science still has no cure for it.

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]]> A disease that was discovered and contained to Central Africa in the 1970s has revived and spread in 2014. Now there is an Ebola outbreak that has moved across borders and science still has no cure for it.

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]]> How the NSA Works How the NSA Works Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:26:31 GMT 49:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-12-sysk-nsa.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh dive into the secret world of the National Security Agency, from the origins of the snooping outfit, to the recent revelations from whistleblower Edward Snowden. full Chuck and Josh dive into the secret world of the National Security Agency, from the origins of the snooping outfit, to the recent revelations from whistleblower Edward Snowden.

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]]> Chuck and Josh dive into the secret world of the National Security Agency, from the origins of the snooping outfit, to the recent revelations from whistleblower Edward Snowden.

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]]> What is a Numbers Station? What is a Numbers Station? Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:21:32 GMT 43:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-07-sysk-numbers-stations.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational. full If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational.

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]]> If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational.

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]]> How Play-Doh Works How Play-Doh Works Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:02:22 GMT 47:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-08-05-sysk-play-doh.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Do you love Play-Doh? Chuck and Josh certainly love to talk about it, from its interesting history as a wall cleaner, to its more scientific chemical properties. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the pliable children's toy.

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]]> Do you love Play-Doh? Chuck and Josh certainly love to talk about it, from its interesting history as a wall cleaner, to its more scientific chemical properties. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the pliable children's toy.

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]]> How Morgellons Disease Works How Morgellons Disease Works Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:34:18 GMT 37:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-31-sysk-morgellons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There is a condition that can cause people to feel bugs crawling beneath their skin so acutely that they will use tweezers to pluck them from their eyeballs. It's a terrible disorder made worse by medicine's insistence it is all in sufferers' heads.

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]]> There is a condition that can cause people to feel bugs crawling beneath their skin so acutely that they will use tweezers to pluck them from their eyeballs. It's a terrible disorder made worse by medicine's insistence it is all in sufferers' heads.

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]]> Is there a dark side of the moon? Is there a dark side of the moon? Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:24:24 GMT 33:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-29-sysk-dark-side-of-moon.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Josh and Chuck explore the old notion that there's a dark side of the moon. There is, but it turns out it's not always the same side. And yes, there's a side we never see, but it's not always dark. Make sense? It will in this episode.

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]]> Josh and Chuck explore the old notion that there's a dark side of the moon. There is, but it turns out it's not always the same side. And yes, there's a side we never see, but it's not always dark. Make sense? It will in this episode.

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]]> The Skinny on Probiotics The Skinny on Probiotics Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:40:41 GMT 40:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-24-sysk-probiotics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You can find probiotics - bacteria thought to have healthful benefits for humans - in everything from pills to yogurt. But does any of it work? Listen as Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the science (and need for it) of probiotics and health. full You can find probiotics - bacteria thought to have healthful benefits for humans - in everything from pills to yogurt. But does any of it work? Listen as Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the science (and need for it) of probiotics and health.

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]]> You can find probiotics - bacteria thought to have healthful benefits for humans - in everything from pills to yogurt. But does any of it work? Listen as Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the science (and need for it) of probiotics and health.

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]]> How Trickle-Down Economics Works How Trickle-Down Economics Works Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:23:31 GMT 47:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-22-sysk-trickle-down-economics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The concept of trickle-down economics is tied to Ronald Reagan, but the idea's been around and in use since the 20s. It's simple: Give more money to the wealthy and they can use it to rev up an economy. But is the whole thing just a scam?

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]]> The concept of trickle-down economics is tied to Ronald Reagan, but the idea's been around and in use since the 20s. It's simple: Give more money to the wealthy and they can use it to rev up an economy. But is the whole thing just a scam?

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]]> How In Vitro Fertlization Works How In Vitro Fertlization Works Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:29:02 GMT 42:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-17-sysk-invitro-fertilization.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people are affected by infertility and science has taken up the mantle of helping them to conceive. Learn about the clever, though intuitive, methods of assisting infertile couples to have a child. full In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people are affected by infertility and science has taken up the mantle of helping them to conceive. Learn about the clever, though intuitive, methods of assisting infertile couples to have a child.

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]]> In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people are affected by infertility and science has taken up the mantle of helping them to conceive. Learn about the clever, though intuitive, methods of assisting infertile couples to have a child.

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]]> How Sushi Works How Sushi Works Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:15:25 GMT 56:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-15-sysk-sushi.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247195bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sushi grew out of a way to ferment fish a couple thousand years ago and in the late 20th century began to take the world by storm. What began as traditional, rigid food has come to evolve with new delicious innovations being added to the original canon. full Sushi grew out of a way to ferment fish a couple thousand years ago and in the late 20th century began to take the world by storm. What began as traditional, rigid food has come to evolve with new delicious innovations being added to the original canon.

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]]> Sushi grew out of a way to ferment fish a couple thousand years ago and in the late 20th century began to take the world by storm. What began as traditional, rigid food has come to evolve with new delicious innovations being added to the original canon.

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]]> How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:21:45 GMT 55:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-10-sysk-grass.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247195bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren't asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how America became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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]]> There's nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren't asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how America became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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]]> Is brain size related to intelligence? Is brain size related to intelligence? Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:13:54 GMT 38:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-08-sysk-brain-size.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247195bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The idea that the larger the brain, the higher the intelligence is an old one, but it's pretty much utterly false. Modern investigation into how the brain works suggests there's a lot more to take into account when comparing brain biology to intellect.

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]]> The idea that the larger the brain, the higher the intelligence is an old one, but it's pretty much utterly false. Modern investigation into how the brain works suggests there's a lot more to take into account when comparing brain biology to intellect.

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]]> How Monopoly Works How Monopoly Works Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:00:00 GMT 1:08:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-03-sysk-monopoly.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195be 5e8c03afef0e1328247195be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you're probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don't know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Learn about the history, rules and cultural impact of Monopoly.

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]]> Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you're probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don't know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Learn about the history, rules and cultural impact of Monopoly.

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]]> How The Louvre Works How The Louvre Works Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:15:23 GMT 47:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-07-01-sysk-louvre.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247195bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The most famous museum in the world, France's Louvre, has been the seat of high art and culture for several centuries. Its history goes back farther than that, beginning in the 1200s as a fort and prison. Tour the Louvre and its collections in this episode.

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]]> The most famous museum in the world, France's Louvre, has been the seat of high art and culture for several centuries. Its history goes back farther than that, beginning in the 1200s as a fort and prison. Tour the Louvre and its collections in this episode.

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]]> How the MPAA Works How the MPAA Works Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:00:00 GMT 48:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-26-sysk-mpaa.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may be surprised to learn those ubiquitous ratings, from G to NC-17, put on movies in America are actually handed down by anonymous employees of a secretive organization that serves as a lobbying firm for Hollywood's six biggest studios.

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]]> You may be surprised to learn those ubiquitous ratings, from G to NC-17, put on movies in America are actually handed down by anonymous employees of a secretive organization that serves as a lobbying firm for Hollywood's six biggest studios.

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]]> How the La Brea Tar Pits Work How the La Brea Tar Pits Work Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:23:09 GMT 36:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-24-sysk-la-brea-tar-pits.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's surprising that a few 12-feet-deep pools of asphalt have proven to be one of the most significant troves of Pleistocene fossils, but the La Brea Tar Pits, located in the heart of Los Angeles, are giving science a clear picture of a puzzling time.

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]]> It's surprising that a few 12-feet-deep pools of asphalt have proven to be one of the most significant troves of Pleistocene fossils, but the La Brea Tar Pits, located in the heart of Los Angeles, are giving science a clear picture of a puzzling time.

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]]> How Soccer Works How Soccer Works Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:46:19 GMT 1:05:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-19-sysk-soccer.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Maybe you hail from a soccer crazed country - or from the U.S. Either way, there's lots to discuss about "the beautiful game", from its prehistory, rules and strategy to, of course, the World Cup. Join Josh and Chuck as they wade into football, aka soccer.

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]]> Maybe you hail from a soccer crazed country - or from the U.S. Either way, there's lots to discuss about "the beautiful game", from its prehistory, rules and strategy to, of course, the World Cup. Join Josh and Chuck as they wade into football, aka soccer.

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]]> Is your employer spying on you? Is your employer spying on you? Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:28:51 GMT 47:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-17-sysk-employer-spying.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Your employer may be secretly reading your emails, watching what websites you visit and tracking your whereabouts through your phone. And because of how the courts have ruled, there's nothing you can do about it. Learn all about employer spying here.

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]]> Your employer may be secretly reading your emails, watching what websites you visit and tracking your whereabouts through your phone. And because of how the courts have ruled, there's nothing you can do about it. Learn all about employer spying here.

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]]> Sugar: It Powers the Earth Sugar: It Powers the Earth Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:00:00 GMT 49:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-12-sysk-sugar.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since sugar spread from Polynesia a few thousand years ago, the world has been crazy for it. Insanely high prices, wars and even slavery couldn't undo world's need for a sugar fix. Today that fix is responsible for the obesity epidemic facing the West.

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]]> Since sugar spread from Polynesia a few thousand years ago, the world has been crazy for it. Insanely high prices, wars and even slavery couldn't undo world's need for a sugar fix. Today that fix is responsible for the obesity epidemic facing the West.

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]]> How the Placebo Effect Works How the Placebo Effect Works Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:55:37 GMT 44:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-10-sysk-placebos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full For centuries, doctors have prescribed drugs they knew weren't real - but that still somehow worked. It wasn't until the 1980s that the placebo effect, the phenomenon where an inert substance can have a genuine impact on a patient's recovery, was studied.

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]]> For centuries, doctors have prescribed drugs they knew weren't real - but that still somehow worked. It wasn't until the 1980s that the placebo effect, the phenomenon where an inert substance can have a genuine impact on a patient's recovery, was studied.

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]]> How the Space Race Worked How the Space Race Worked Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:46:34 GMT 1:02:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-05-sysk-space-race.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In the 1950s and 60s, the United States and the Soviet Union battled it out to see who would dominate the race for outer space. The Soviets got out to an early lead, but the U.S. would ultimately win. Learn all about the Space Race in this week's episode.

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]]> In the 1950s and 60s, the United States and the Soviet Union battled it out to see who would dominate the race for outer space. The Soviets got out to an early lead, but the U.S. would ultimately win. Learn all about the Space Race in this week's episode.

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]]> Why is Venice so wet? Why is Venice so wet? Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:50:18 GMT 38:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-06-03-sysk-mose.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Venice, Italy has a problem. It's sinking, and the water around it is rising. Thankfully, some engineers are working hard on the MOSE project - huge gates that keep high tide from happening. Learn all about Venice in this episode.

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]]> Venice, Italy has a problem. It's sinking, and the water around it is rising. Thankfully, some engineers are working hard on the MOSE project - huge gates that keep high tide from happening. Learn all about Venice in this episode.

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]]> Archaeology in a Nutshell Archaeology in a Nutshell Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT 54:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-29-sysk-archeology.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you thought Indiana Jones was the model archaeologist, you're pretty much right. Archaeologists are one part scientist, one part scholar, and one part adventurer. In this episode, learn all you need to know this fascinating field.

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]]> If you thought Indiana Jones was the model archaeologist, you're pretty much right. Archaeologists are one part scientist, one part scholar, and one part adventurer. In this episode, learn all you need to know this fascinating field.

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]]> How Temper Tantrums Work How Temper Tantrums Work Tue, 27 May 2014 15:08:18 GMT 42:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-27-sysk-temper-tantrums.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When your kid boils over in the grocery store, it can be tough to stay calm and ignore it, but that's precisely what experts prescribe parents do to deal with temper tantrums. Learn about the anatomy of a tantrum and the best way to deal in this episode.

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]]> When your kid boils over in the grocery store, it can be tough to stay calm and ignore it, but that's precisely what experts prescribe parents do to deal with temper tantrums. Learn about the anatomy of a tantrum and the best way to deal in this episode.

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]]> How Avalanches Work How Avalanches Work Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT 47:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-22-sysk-avalanches.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Each year, as snow builds on peaks across the world's mountain ranges, the potential for avalanches builds. Learn about the science of how these natural disasters develop and are triggered - and how to survive one if you ever find yourself trapped.

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]]> Each year, as snow builds on peaks across the world's mountain ranges, the potential for avalanches builds. Learn about the science of how these natural disasters develop and are triggered - and how to survive one if you ever find yourself trapped.

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]]> 8 Reasons Why Your Body Is So Gross 8 Reasons Why Your Body Is So Gross Tue, 20 May 2014 11:40:32 GMT 52:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-20-sysk-gross-body.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247195cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Your body right now is home to a liter of mucous, countless fat-loving mites, acid that can dissolve metal and plenty of other gross and interesting stuff. Learn all about your body and its functions here. full Your body right now is home to a liter of mucous, countless fat-loving mites, acid that can dissolve metal and plenty of other gross and interesting stuff. Learn all about your body and its functions here.

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]]> Your body right now is home to a liter of mucous, countless fat-loving mites, acid that can dissolve metal and plenty of other gross and interesting stuff. Learn all about your body and its functions here.

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]]> How the Paleo Diet Works How the Paleo Diet Works Thu, 15 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT 48:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-15-sysk-paleo-diet.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247195cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may have heard of the Paleo Diet, also known as the Caveman Diet, but do you know the science it's based on? And did you know that the saturated fat it and other diets avoid may be healthier than you were taught in school?

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]]> You may have heard of the Paleo Diet, also known as the Caveman Diet, but do you know the science it's based on? And did you know that the saturated fat it and other diets avoid may be healthier than you were taught in school?

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]]> How the Human Microbiome Project Works How the Human Microbiome Project Works Tue, 13 May 2014 14:53:53 GMT 35:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-13-sysk-human-microbiome-project.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247195cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If it was possible to take a full scan of all of the DNA of every cell in and on your body the results would be startling: Only 1 percent would be human. The other 99 percent comprises all of the bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes you literally c full If it was possible to take a full scan of all of the DNA of every cell in and on your body the results would be startling: Only 1 percent would be human. The other 99 percent comprises all of the bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes you literally cannot live without.

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]]> If it was possible to take a full scan of all of the DNA of every cell in and on your body the results would be startling: Only 1 percent would be human. The other 99 percent comprises all of the bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes you literally cannot live without.

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]]> How Bipolar Disorder Works How Bipolar Disorder Works Thu, 08 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT 40:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-08-sysk-bipolar-disorder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Suffering from bipolar disorder means a lot more than your garden variety mood swings. Bouts of mania and depression are just the headlines. There are also theories that there's a link between bipolarism and creativity. Learn all about this disruptive, yet manageable disorder.

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]]> Suffering from bipolar disorder means a lot more than your garden variety mood swings. Bouts of mania and depression are just the headlines. There are also theories that there's a link between bipolarism and creativity. Learn all about this disruptive, yet manageable disorder.

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]]> How Gypsies Work How Gypsies Work Tue, 06 May 2014 14:16:28 GMT 49:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-06-sysk-gypsies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247195cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Gypsies were called that because they were long ago mistaken as Egyptians. Even their more appropriate name, Roma, is a misnomer since they're not from Romania. Find out about the mysterious history of this nomadic and genuinely misunderstood ethnic group.

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]]> Gypsies were called that because they were long ago mistaken as Egyptians. Even their more appropriate name, Roma, is a misnomer since they're not from Romania. Find out about the mysterious history of this nomadic and genuinely misunderstood ethnic group.

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]]> How Marijuana Works How Marijuana Works Thu, 01 May 2014 15:29:55 GMT 1:06:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-05-01-sysk-marijuana.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here. full For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here.

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]]> For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unlocking secrets of the brain. Learn all about pot here.

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]]> How the ACLU Works How the ACLU Works Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:18:29 GMT 49:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-29-sysk-aclu.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Being a card-carrying member of the ACLU is tantamount to being a super liberal to some, but the ACLU ultimately displays no allegiance to any political philosophy, only to whomever's Constitutional rights are being infringed upon, from Nazis to the NAACP.

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]]> Being a card-carrying member of the ACLU is tantamount to being a super liberal to some, but the ACLU ultimately displays no allegiance to any political philosophy, only to whomever's Constitutional rights are being infringed upon, from Nazis to the NAACP.

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]]> Halitosis: Worst Smell Ever? Halitosis: Worst Smell Ever? Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:26 GMT 39:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-24-sysk-halitosis.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath here. full Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath here.

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]]> Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath here.

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]]> How Mars Works How Mars Works Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:37:46 GMT 56:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-22-sysk-mars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure today Mars would kill you with its thin, toxic atmosphere and cold desert temperature swings of 100 degrees, but early on it and Earth were practically twins. Find out how the two planets diverged and if there might be life on the Red Planet. full Sure today Mars would kill you with its thin, toxic atmosphere and cold desert temperature swings of 100 degrees, but early on it and Earth were practically twins. Find out how the two planets diverged and if there might be life on the Red Planet.

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]]> Sure today Mars would kill you with its thin, toxic atmosphere and cold desert temperature swings of 100 degrees, but early on it and Earth were practically twins. Find out how the two planets diverged and if there might be life on the Red Planet.

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]]> How Burlesque Works How Burlesque Works Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:00 GMT 53:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-17-sysk-burlesque.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What's old is new again as far as burlesque is concerned. Come explore what was an old-timey outlet for empowering women that later gave rise to the striptease once men started running the show. Now, women have reclaimed the art and it is benefiting.

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]]> What's old is new again as far as burlesque is concerned. Come explore what was an old-timey outlet for empowering women that later gave rise to the striptease once men started running the show. Now, women have reclaimed the art and it is benefiting.

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]]> How Dissociative Identity Disorder Works How Dissociative Identity Disorder Works Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:34:07 GMT 48:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-15-sysk-dissociative-identity-disorder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Dissociative Identity Disorder was known as multiple personality disorder until a case of mass hysteria brought on by the movie-mad public and unscrupulous psychiatrists led to a stigma over the term. Now psychiatry has gotten serious about the condition. full Dissociative Identity Disorder was known as multiple personality disorder until a case of mass hysteria brought on by the movie-mad public and unscrupulous psychiatrists led to a stigma over the term. Now psychiatry has gotten serious about the condition.

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]]> Dissociative Identity Disorder was known as multiple personality disorder until a case of mass hysteria brought on by the movie-mad public and unscrupulous psychiatrists led to a stigma over the term. Now psychiatry has gotten serious about the condition.

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]]> How Natural Selection Works How Natural Selection Works Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:46:43 GMT 1:01:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-10-sysk-natural-selection.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full While evolution gets all the spotlight for moving species into better versions of themselves, but really it's natural selection that is the engine driving the process. Learn all about this elegant scientific observation that forms the basis of life.

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]]> While evolution gets all the spotlight for moving species into better versions of themselves, but really it's natural selection that is the engine driving the process. Learn all about this elegant scientific observation that forms the basis of life.

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]]> How Charles Darwin Worked How Charles Darwin Worked Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:19:01 GMT 54:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-08-sysk-charles-darwin.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Charles Darwin wasn't the first or only scientist to grasp the theory of evolution through natural selection, but he became its father and icon. Learn about the man who reluctantly but bravely became the source of the divide between religion and science.

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]]> Charles Darwin wasn't the first or only scientist to grasp the theory of evolution through natural selection, but he became its father and icon. Learn about the man who reluctantly but bravely became the source of the divide between religion and science.

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]]> How Income Taxes Work How Income Taxes Work Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:14:16 GMT 47:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-03-sysk-income-taxes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c They are among the more reviled concepts of modern life, and yet they are as inevitable as death. Join Josh and Chuck as they look into the history and the basis of income taxes in the U.S. in this episode. full They are among the more reviled concepts of modern life, and yet they are as inevitable as death. Join Josh and Chuck as they look into the history and the basis of income taxes in the U.S. in this episode.

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]]> They are among the more reviled concepts of modern life, and yet they are as inevitable as death. Join Josh and Chuck as they look into the history and the basis of income taxes in the U.S. in this episode.

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]]> How 3D Printing Works How 3D Printing Works Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:48:00 GMT 52:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-04-01-sysk-3d-printing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With 3D printing you can print not just pictures and words, but actual objects from files. And as costs come down, the list of things you can print expand: from food, to organs, to guns. full With 3D printing you can print not just pictures and words, but actual objects from files. And as costs come down, the list of things you can print expand: from food, to organs, to guns.

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]]> With 3D printing you can print not just pictures and words, but actual objects from files. And as costs come down, the list of things you can print expand: from food, to organs, to guns.

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]]> How Landslides Work How Landslides Work Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:52:10 GMT 37:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-27-sysk-landslides.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195da 5e8c03afef0e1328247195da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Landslides are a form of mass movement of the Earth, and with the amount of death and destruction they wreak on the people and towns they cover, their toll can be massive. Learn all about landslides in this episode with Josh and Chuck. full Landslides are a form of mass movement of the Earth, and with the amount of death and destruction they wreak on the people and towns they cover, their toll can be massive. Learn all about landslides in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Landslides are a form of mass movement of the Earth, and with the amount of death and destruction they wreak on the people and towns they cover, their toll can be massive. Learn all about landslides in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Amnesia Works How Amnesia Works Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:01:45 GMT 1:03:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-25-sysk-amnesia.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195db 5e8c03afef0e1328247195db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Those movies where someone gets hit on the head and can't remember who they are anymore? They're actually not too far off from the reality of amnesia. Learn everything about this bizarre and life-robbing condition with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Those movies where someone gets hit on the head and can't remember who they are anymore? They're actually not too far off from the reality of amnesia. Learn everything about this bizarre and life-robbing condition with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Electricity Works How Electricity Works Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMT 49:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-20-sysk-electricity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247195dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way. full It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way.

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]]> It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way.

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]]> Tattoos: Not Just For Dirtbags Anymore Tattoos: Not Just For Dirtbags Anymore Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:33:05 GMT 1:10:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-18-sysk-tattoos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247195dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Most Europeans first encountered tattoos after sailors visiting the South Pacific returned covered in them. From then on, with a few notable exceptions, tattoos have been associated with fringe dwellers in the West. Learn all about tats in this episode. full Most Europeans first encountered tattoos after sailors visiting the South Pacific returned covered in them. From then on, with a few notable exceptions, tattoos have been associated with fringe dwellers in the West. Learn all about tats in this episode.

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]]> Most Europeans first encountered tattoos after sailors visiting the South Pacific returned covered in them. From then on, with a few notable exceptions, tattoos have been associated with fringe dwellers in the West. Learn all about tats in this episode.

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]]> How Black Boxes Work How Black Boxes Work Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:46:26 GMT 41:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-13-sysk-black-box.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195de 5e8c03afef0e1328247195de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Black boxes are designed to be the only survivor of plane crashes so they can live to tell the tale of what went wrong to prevent future accidents. Learn about how these grim devices are made, how they're tested and the tales they've told.

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]]> Black boxes are designed to be the only survivor of plane crashes so they can live to tell the tale of what went wrong to prevent future accidents. Learn about how these grim devices are made, how they're tested and the tales they've told.

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]]> How Skateboarding Works How Skateboarding Works Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMT 50:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-11-sysk-skateboarding.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195df 5e8c03afef0e1328247195df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Skateboarding started out as something bored surfers did when the waves weren't breaking, but after a few improvements to the design, it took off like a rocket to become its own cultural phenomenon. Come gleam the cube with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Skateboarding started out as something bored surfers did when the waves weren't breaking, but after a few improvements to the design, it took off like a rocket to become its own cultural phenomenon. Come gleam the cube with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Online Dating Works How Online Dating Works Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:08:53 GMT 53:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-06-sysk-online-dating.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full No longer weird, possibly still desperate and approaching normal, online dating's been around almost as long as the Internet itself. So what exactly is the best way to find love online if one were so inclined to do so? Josh and Chuck hook you up.

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]]> No longer weird, possibly still desperate and approaching normal, online dating's been around almost as long as the Internet itself. So what exactly is the best way to find love online if one were so inclined to do so? Josh and Chuck hook you up.

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]]> How the Spanish Inquisition Worked How the Spanish Inquisition Worked Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:37:04 GMT 48:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-03-04-sysk-spanish-inquisition.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The idea of pious monks imbued with unbridled power and with a penchant for dealing torture and death is a scary one indeed, and one both Spain and the Catholic Church have tried to reconcile since the Spanish Inquisition ended in the 19th century. full The idea of pious monks imbued with unbridled power and with a penchant for dealing torture and death is a scary one indeed, and one both Spain and the Catholic Church have tried to reconcile since the Spanish Inquisition ended in the 19th century.

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]]> The idea of pious monks imbued with unbridled power and with a penchant for dealing torture and death is a scary one indeed, and one both Spain and the Catholic Church have tried to reconcile since the Spanish Inquisition ended in the 19th century.

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]]> What happened at Kent State? What happened at Kent State? Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:25:27 GMT 43:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-27-sysk-kent-state.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place? full On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place?

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]]> On May 4, 1970, four days of anti-war protests at Kent State University in Ohio culminated in the unthinkable when Ohio guardsmen opened fire on protesters, killing four students. How could this tragedy take place?

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]]> <![CDATA[Termites: They Bore But They Aren't Boring]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMT 47:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-25-sysk-termites.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Their soft white bodies look creepy and, to be sure, they are, but termites are pretty amazing bugs. They build ventilation systems into their mounds, poop on their enemies and grow mushrooms. Learn all the neat stuff you didn't know about termites here.

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]]> Their soft white bodies look creepy and, to be sure, they are, but termites are pretty amazing bugs. They build ventilation systems into their mounds, poop on their enemies and grow mushrooms. Learn all the neat stuff you didn't know about termites here.

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]]> How Amputation Works How Amputation Works Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMT 1:00:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-20-sysk-amputation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Amputation is one of the oldest surgeries and an even older punishment for crime, but it wasn't until the American Civil War and its 50,000 amputations that the procedure began to hit its stride. Learn about amputation and who it attracts in this episode.

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]]> Amputation is one of the oldest surgeries and an even older punishment for crime, but it wasn't until the American Civil War and its 50,000 amputations that the procedure began to hit its stride. Learn about amputation and who it attracts in this episode.

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]]> How Salt Works How Salt Works Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:01:51 GMT 48:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-18-sysk-salt.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full A Roman senator once said, "Mankind can live without gold, but not without salt." Right he was. The human body needs salt so much we have developed a taste for it specifically. But too much salt can be toxic. Learn about salt's role in human history and how we get it from the Earth in this episode.

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]]> A Roman senator once said, "Mankind can live without gold, but not without salt." Right he was. The human body needs salt so much we have developed a taste for it specifically. But too much salt can be toxic. Learn about salt's role in human history and how we get it from the Earth in this episode.

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]]> How Cave Dwellers Work How Cave Dwellers Work Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMT 43:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-13-sysk-cave-dwellers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know the cavemen, a race of human cousins who lived exclusively in caves? They didn't exist. Sure prehistoric hominids used caves sometimes but they lived in other places too. Luckily the time they spent in caves has given us a glance at their culture thanks to the protective environments of caves.

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]]> You know the cavemen, a race of human cousins who lived exclusively in caves? They didn't exist. Sure prehistoric hominids used caves sometimes but they lived in other places too. Luckily the time they spent in caves has given us a glance at their culture thanks to the protective environments of caves.

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]]> Do objects or experiences make us happier? Do objects or experiences make us happier? Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMT 38:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-11-sysk-objects-or-experiences.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since Sartre classified things that make us happy into the categories of having and doing, science took up the investigation into materialism and experientialism. The results have been in for a while: experiences win by a wide margin, but why exactly? full Since Sartre classified things that make us happy into the categories of having and doing, science took up the investigation into materialism and experientialism. The results have been in for a while: experiences win by a wide margin, but why exactly?

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]]> Since Sartre classified things that make us happy into the categories of having and doing, science took up the investigation into materialism and experientialism. The results have been in for a while: experiences win by a wide margin, but why exactly?

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]]> How Sign Language Works How Sign Language Works Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:59:16 GMT 49:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-06-sysk-sign-language.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is.

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]]> It wasn't until the was developed and despite its co-existence alongside English, a user would be hard-pressed to sign with a British person. Find out about the independent evolution of sign language in the U.S. and how intuitively sensible it is.

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]]> Will computers replace doctors? Will computers replace doctors? Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMT 40:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-02-04-sysk-will-computers-replace-doctors.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With savvy and health-conscious people taking control of their wellbeing through apps and sites, technology is meeting the desire for individuals' responsibility for their health. But is the day coming soon when doctors will be obsolete, replaced by computers that read our health-related data to treat us?

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]]> With savvy and health-conscious people taking control of their wellbeing through apps and sites, technology is meeting the desire for individuals' responsibility for their health. But is the day coming soon when doctors will be obsolete, replaced by computers that read our health-related data to treat us?

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]]> What are crystal skulls? What are crystal skulls? Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 39:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-30-sysk-crystal-skulls.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in the early 20th-century mysterious skulls made from polished crystals began to enter the collections of private enthusiasts of the occult. Discovered by adventurers raiding sacred areas of the ancient world, these skulls were said to possess unusua full Back in the early 20th-century mysterious skulls made from polished crystals began to enter the collections of private enthusiasts of the occult. Discovered by adventurers raiding sacred areas of the ancient world, these skulls were said to possess unusual supernatural powers and their owners, who could use them to "will death" to others. Learn about the strange history of these curious and suspect archaeological finds in this lost episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Back in the early 20th-century mysterious skulls made from polished crystals began to enter the collections of private enthusiasts of the occult. Discovered by adventurers raiding sacred areas of the ancient world, these skulls were said to possess unusual supernatural powers and their owners, who could use them to "will death" to others. Learn about the strange history of these curious and suspect archaeological finds in this lost episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with the debt ceiling?]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:00:36 GMT 39:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-28-sysk-debt-ceiling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247195eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Lately it's been common news fodder that Congress uses its ability to raise the debt ceiling to hold the executive branch hostage to its demands, but exactly how does that work, and what does the debt ceiling do? Learn about it in this fascinating episode.

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]]> Lately it's been common news fodder that Congress uses its ability to raise the debt ceiling to hold the executive branch hostage to its demands, but exactly how does that work, and what does the debt ceiling do? Learn about it in this fascinating episode.

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]]> How the Deep Web Works How the Deep Web Works Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 36:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-23-sysk-deep-web.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Perhaps you didn't realize that when you search the web you're only skimming the surface. In fact, the types of web pages that turn up in your search engine results represent only a mere fraction of the total web. Immerse yourself in the Deep web and its dark corners in this episode.

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]]> Perhaps you didn't realize that when you search the web you're only skimming the surface. In fact, the types of web pages that turn up in your search engine results represent only a mere fraction of the total web. Immerse yourself in the Deep web and its dark corners in this episode.

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]]> Chuck and Josh Bust a Few Everyday Myths Chuck and Josh Bust a Few Everyday Myths Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 38:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-21-sysk-everyday-myths.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are lots of common "facts" that everyone knows, but it turns out a lot of them are actually false. Join Josh and Chuck as they put on their berets and suspenders and take the hot air out of some common everyday myths to make this a slightly smarter world.

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]]> There are lots of common "facts" that everyone knows, but it turns out a lot of them are actually false. Join Josh and Chuck as they put on their berets and suspenders and take the hot air out of some common everyday myths to make this a slightly smarter world.

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]]> How Pet Psychics Work How Pet Psychics Work Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 41:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-16-sysk-pet-psychics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the early 21st century a trend of people who claim to be able to telepathically and clairvoyantly communicate with animals has grown. Today, the concept of visiting a pet psychic to find a lost pet, find out why a pet is behaving badly or even to learn full In the early 21st century a trend of people who claim to be able to telepathically and clairvoyantly communicate with animals has grown. Today, the concept of visiting a pet psychic to find a lost pet, find out why a pet is behaving badly or even to learn if a pet is ready to be put to sleep is becoming more commonplace, but is there any basis to pet psychics' abilities? Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the pet psychic phenomenon.

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]]> In the early 21st century a trend of people who claim to be able to telepathically and clairvoyantly communicate with animals has grown. Today, the concept of visiting a pet psychic to find a lost pet, find out why a pet is behaving badly or even to learn if a pet is ready to be put to sleep is becoming more commonplace, but is there any basis to pet psychics' abilities? Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the pet psychic phenomenon.

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]]> Was there a real King Arthur? Was there a real King Arthur? Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 48:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-14-sysk-king-arthur.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady full The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> The legend of King Arthur is very old and very established. By the time the king who saved Britain and united it was first written about, his story was already hundreds of years old. And while many of the details of his life and adventures, from the Lady of the Lake to Merlin the Magician, seem fictional some archaeologists believe that Arthur -- and much of his life -- was real.

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]]> Your limb is torn off - now what? Your limb is torn off - now what? Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMT 39:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-07-sysk-reattach-limbs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks full Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks to microsurgery techniques.

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]]> Were you to be the unfortunate victim of a limb removal of any sort, you could take hope. Here in the 21st century, doctors have gotten pretty handy at reattaching arms and legs, replacing thumbs with toes, rebuilding breasts, all to great success thanks to microsurgery techniques.

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]]> Could you live without a refrigerator? Could you live without a refrigerator? Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:24:41 GMT 41:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2014-01-02-sysk-without-refrigerator.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Do you know that hulking refrigerator in your kitchen emits CO2 thanks to the electricity it uses each year? It's a comparatively small amount, in truth, but enough that some people have foresworn their fridge and adopted a life without one. Included are bonus food storage tips.

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]]> Do you know that hulking refrigerator in your kitchen emits CO2 thanks to the electricity it uses each year? It's a comparatively small amount, in truth, but enough that some people have foresworn their fridge and adopted a life without one. Included are bonus food storage tips.

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]]> Will solar sails take us to the stars? Will solar sails take us to the stars? Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 30:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-31-sysk-solar-sails.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We have within our grasp here on Earth the technology that could make interstellar travel a reality within as little as a few decades and it doesn't require any exotic fuel. In fact, it only requires sunlight and an initial blast into orbit to begin a steadily increasing sail to the stars.

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]]> We have within our grasp here on Earth the technology that could make interstellar travel a reality within as little as a few decades and it doesn't require any exotic fuel. In fact, it only requires sunlight and an initial blast into orbit to begin a steadily increasing sail to the stars.

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]]> How Fire Breathing Works How Fire Breathing Works Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 37:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-26-sysk-fire-breathing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As part of their strange, ongoing suite on circus arts, Chuck and Josh discuss one of the more dangerous crowd favorites, aspirating extremely flammable chemicals from one's mouth onto a flame, creating a ball of fire. It's straightforward, yes, and stunningly hazardous.

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]]> As part of their strange, ongoing suite on circus arts, Chuck and Josh discuss one of the more dangerous crowd favorites, aspirating extremely flammable chemicals from one's mouth onto a flame, creating a ball of fire. It's straightforward, yes, and stunningly hazardous.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh and Chuck's Warm and Cozy Christmas Extravaganza 2013]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 50:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-24-sysk-christmas-extravaganza-2013.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's finally here, the best episode of the year! It's time to settle in by a nice fire, wrap up in a blanket, heat up a toddy and gather your loved ones around the mp3 player to hear Chuck and Josh talk about all of the things that make Christmas so merry and bright.

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]]> It's finally here, the best episode of the year! It's time to settle in by a nice fire, wrap up in a blanket, heat up a toddy and gather your loved ones around the mp3 player to hear Chuck and Josh talk about all of the things that make Christmas so merry and bright.

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]]> Is lethal injection humane? Is lethal injection humane? Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 49:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-19-sysk-lethal-injection.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think?

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]]> Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think?

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]]> How Manhunts Work How Manhunts Work Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:01:17 GMT 39:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-17-sysk-manhunts.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When a suspect or prisoner goes on the lam there are plenty of ways to hide: in plain sight, in the mountains, in another country. There are as many types of ways law enforcement uses to track wanted people as their are ways to go on the lam, but there ar full When a suspect or prisoner goes on the lam there are plenty of ways to hide: in plain sight, in the mountains, in another country. There are as many types of ways law enforcement uses to track wanted people as their are ways to go on the lam, but there are some founding principles to carrying out a successful manhunt and they actually include you. Learn about how the fuzz tracks down fugitives and how it's evolving in the age of social media in this episode.

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]]> When a suspect or prisoner goes on the lam there are plenty of ways to hide: in plain sight, in the mountains, in another country. There are as many types of ways law enforcement uses to track wanted people as their are ways to go on the lam, but there are some founding principles to carrying out a successful manhunt and they actually include you. Learn about how the fuzz tracks down fugitives and how it's evolving in the age of social media in this episode.

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]]> How Underwater Tunnels Work How Underwater Tunnels Work Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 37:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-12-sysk-underwater-tunnels.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a pretty amazing feat to dig a tunnel beneath a body of water that's big enough (and safe enough) to drive a train through. While humans have been digging underwater tunnels for thousands of years, it wasn't until the late 19th century that it became viable on a large scale. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the ins and outs of the engineering triumph that is digging below water.

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]]> It's a pretty amazing feat to dig a tunnel beneath a body of water that's big enough (and safe enough) to drive a train through. While humans have been digging underwater tunnels for thousands of years, it wasn't until the late 19th century that it became viable on a large scale. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the ins and outs of the engineering triumph that is digging below water.

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]]> How Maglev Trains Work How Maglev Trains Work Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 35:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-05-sysk-maglev-trains.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Thanks to the amazing properties of magnets, clever engineers have figured out how to make entire trains levitate above their tracks, letting them move frictionlessly and allowing them to reach incredible speeds. Learn about how maglev trains work and wha full Thanks to the amazing properties of magnets, clever engineers have figured out how to make entire trains levitate above their tracks, letting them move frictionlessly and allowing them to reach incredible speeds. Learn about how maglev trains work and what's taking so long for us to get aboard in this episode.

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]]> Thanks to the amazing properties of magnets, clever engineers have figured out how to make entire trains levitate above their tracks, letting them move frictionlessly and allowing them to reach incredible speeds. Learn about how maglev trains work and what's taking so long for us to get aboard in this episode.

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]]> How Castration Works How Castration Works Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:00:00 GMT 46:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-12-03-sysk-castration.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247195f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck teach you everything you ever wanted to know but were too freaked out to ask about castration. Learn about the history of removing male genitalia, why some parents had it done to their sons, how the state has become the mai full In this episode, Josh and Chuck teach you everything you ever wanted to know but were too freaked out to ask about castration. Learn about the history of removing male genitalia, why some parents had it done to their sons, how the state has become the main agent of castration in the last several decades, and why some people who are not crazy decide to become castrated themselves.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck teach you everything you ever wanted to know but were too freaked out to ask about castration. Learn about the history of removing male genitalia, why some parents had it done to their sons, how the state has become the main agent of castration in the last several decades, and why some people who are not crazy decide to become castrated themselves.

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]]> How Black Friday Works How Black Friday Works Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 45:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-28-sysk-how-black-friday-works.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247195fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Blac full On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode.

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]]> On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode.

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]]> Is there a scientific formula for funny? Is there a scientific formula for funny? Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 48:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-26-sysk-formula-of-funny.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247195fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Recorded live at the Los Angeles PodFest, this episode of SYSK delves into the longstanding attempt to break down what humans find funny into a scientifically reproducible formula. Join Josh and Chuck as they examine just why this extremely unfunny quest full Recorded live at the Los Angeles PodFest, this episode of SYSK delves into the longstanding attempt to break down what humans find funny into a scientifically reproducible formula. Join Josh and Chuck as they examine just why this extremely unfunny quest will (thankfully) never be realized.

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]]> Recorded live at the Los Angeles PodFest, this episode of SYSK delves into the longstanding attempt to break down what humans find funny into a scientifically reproducible formula. Join Josh and Chuck as they examine just why this extremely unfunny quest will (thankfully) never be realized.

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]]> Who killed JFK? Who killed JFK? Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 50:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-21-sysk-who-killed-jfk.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247195fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question. full For the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question.

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]]> For the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Josh and Chuck delve into the killing, the investigations and the conspiracy theories to get to the bottom of an enduring national question.

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]]> How Chocolate Works How Chocolate Works Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 46:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-19-sysk-chocolate.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247195fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full People have been consuming chocolate for at least a couple thousand years, but it's only been in the last hundred that humanity has arrived at its crowning achievement: the smooth, creamy milk chocolate bar. Find out about the history of chocolate, how it's made and how it affects your mood in this episode.

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]]> People have been consuming chocolate for at least a couple thousand years, but it's only been in the last hundred that humanity has arrived at its crowning achievement: the smooth, creamy milk chocolate bar. Find out about the history of chocolate, how it's made and how it affects your mood in this episode.

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]]> How Werewolves Work How Werewolves Work Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 37:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-14-sysk-werewolves.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247195fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've ever been bitten by a wolf, you're probably familiar with the anxiety of waiting for the next full moon to see if you become a werewolf. Learn all about the lore, mental illness and rules behind lycanthropy, one of civilization's oldest metaphors.

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]]> If you've ever been bitten by a wolf, you're probably familiar with the anxiety of waiting for the next full moon to see if you become a werewolf. Learn all about the lore, mental illness and rules behind lycanthropy, one of civilization's oldest metaphors.

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]]> <![CDATA[Some Interesting Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 37:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-12-sysk-stephen-hawking.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247195ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247195ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Everybody knows that cosmologist Stephen Hawking has an enormous brain, but did you also know he has an equal wit? Learn about some of the lesser-known details about the celebrated physicist in this episode. full Everybody knows that cosmologist Stephen Hawking has an enormous brain, but did you also know he has an equal wit? Learn about some of the lesser-known details about the celebrated physicist in this episode.

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]]> Everybody knows that cosmologist Stephen Hawking has an enormous brain, but did you also know he has an equal wit? Learn about some of the lesser-known details about the celebrated physicist in this episode.

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]]> How Lewis and Clark Worked How Lewis and Clark Worked Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:33:32 GMT 57:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-07-sysk-lewis-clark.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719600 5e8c03afef0e132824719600 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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]]> They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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]]> How Chess Works How Chess Works Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:00:00 GMT 52:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-11-05-sysk-chess.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719601 5e8c03afef0e132824719601 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Despite its knights, bishops and castles, the game of chess has been around a lot longer since the Medieval Age. And it wasn't even invented in Europe - chess comes from 2nd-century India, when some unknown inventor created what has come to be considered the perfect game. Learn all about the history of chess and how to play it in this engrossing episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Despite its knights, bishops and castles, the game of chess has been around a lot longer since the Medieval Age. And it wasn't even invented in Europe - chess comes from 2nd-century India, when some unknown inventor created what has come to be considered the perfect game. Learn all about the history of chess and how to play it in this engrossing episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's with the Winchester Mystery House?]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:27:33 GMT 35:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-31-sysk-winchester-mystery-house.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719602 5e8c03afef0e132824719602 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years. full After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years.

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]]> After her daughter and husband died, heiress Sarah Winchester became obsessed with the idea that spirits haunted her and to appease them she had to have a house continuously built for them. So she did - 24 hours a day for 38 years.

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]]> The Empty House The Empty House Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 44:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-30-sysk-halloween-empty-house.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719603 5e8c03afef0e132824719603 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's Halloween, and Josh and Chuck are ready to creep you out with this year's spooky story, Algernon Blackwood's scary short story, The Empty House. Tune in, turn down the lights and prepare for chills to run down your spine as they read this classic bit of horror fiction.

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]]> It's Halloween, and Josh and Chuck are ready to creep you out with this year's spooky story, Algernon Blackwood's scary short story, The Empty House. Tune in, turn down the lights and prepare for chills to run down your spine as they read this classic bit of horror fiction.

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]]> How Ouija Boards Work How Ouija Boards Work Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 38:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-29-sysk-ouija-boards.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719604 5e8c03afef0e132824719604 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Although most people who've used Ouija boards don't think they're communicating with the beyond, there is something mysterious about how it works. Learn the ins and outs of the popular parlor game that sprang directly from the 19th-century spiritualism movement in this episode.

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]]> Although most people who've used Ouija boards don't think they're communicating with the beyond, there is something mysterious about how it works. Learn the ins and outs of the popular parlor game that sprang directly from the 19th-century spiritualism movement in this episode.

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]]> How Guide Dogs Work How Guide Dogs Work Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:54:53 GMT 45:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-22-sysk-guide-dogs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719605 5e8c03afef0e132824719605 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know how when you see a guide dog leading a blind person to their destination and you think, "There goes a truly great dog?" It turns out you are absolutely correct. Guide dogs are about as special as dogs can get and it's through years of hard work. Learn about the ins and outs of guide dogs in this episode.

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]]> You know how when you see a guide dog leading a blind person to their destination and you think, "There goes a truly great dog?" It turns out you are absolutely correct. Guide dogs are about as special as dogs can get and it's through years of hard work. Learn about the ins and outs of guide dogs in this episode.

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]]> 10 Easy Ways to Save Money 10 Easy Ways to Save Money Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 48:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-17-sysk-10-ways-save-money.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719606 5e8c03afef0e132824719606 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Times are still kind of tough, but there are some time-tested and easy ways to get ahead and in this episode Josh and Chuck explore them. Learn about not only how to save, but also how to make your new-found dough grow. full Times are still kind of tough, but there are some time-tested and easy ways to get ahead and in this episode Josh and Chuck explore them. Learn about not only how to save, but also how to make your new-found dough grow.

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]]> Times are still kind of tough, but there are some time-tested and easy ways to get ahead and in this episode Josh and Chuck explore them. Learn about not only how to save, but also how to make your new-found dough grow.

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]]> How the Maori Work How the Maori Work Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 42:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-15-sysk-maoria.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719607 5e8c03afef0e132824719607 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a familiar theme, an indigenous group's culture falls apart when exposed to European ideals, weapons and disease. For the Maori of New Zealand, however, a determined effort to preserve and revive its ancient identity has started to pay off. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the complexities of Maori culture.

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]]> It's a familiar theme, an indigenous group's culture falls apart when exposed to European ideals, weapons and disease. For the Maori of New Zealand, however, a determined effort to preserve and revive its ancient identity has started to pay off. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the complexities of Maori culture.

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]]> Did Archimedes build a death ray? Did Archimedes build a death ray? Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:50:56 GMT 39:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-08-sysk-archimedes-death-ray.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719608 5e8c03afef0e132824719608 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full During the siege of Syracuse in 214 BCE, the city-state's resident genius, Archimedes, built a number of clever war machines to thwart the invading Roman fleet. One invention, the death ray, has been considered the stuff of legend. But could it have been real?

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]]> During the siege of Syracuse in 214 BCE, the city-state's resident genius, Archimedes, built a number of clever war machines to thwart the invading Roman fleet. One invention, the death ray, has been considered the stuff of legend. But could it have been real?

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]]> Can NASA predict natural disasters? Can NASA predict natural disasters? Thu, 03 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 32:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-03-sysk-nasa-natural-disasters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719609 5e8c03afef0e132824719609 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The US has developed some great equipment for peering into deep space that can also be used to great effect when trained on Earth. Now NASA is using satellites to track natural processes around the globe in an effort to better predict natural disasters li full The US has developed some great equipment for peering into deep space that can also be used to great effect when trained on Earth. Now NASA is using satellites to track natural processes around the globe in an effort to better predict natural disasters like hurricanes and volcanoes.

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]]> The US has developed some great equipment for peering into deep space that can also be used to great effect when trained on Earth. Now NASA is using satellites to track natural processes around the globe in an effort to better predict natural disasters like hurricanes and volcanoes.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with diplomatic immunity?]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2013 13:00:00 GMT 45:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-10-01-sysk-diplomatic-immunity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960a 5e8c03afef0e13282471960a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've heard all about diplomatic immunity, but we'll bet you don't really know how it works. Take some time to get into the nuts and bolts of this ancient and bizarre international custom and just how an embassy can be considered sovereign soil in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> You've heard all about diplomatic immunity, but we'll bet you don't really know how it works. Take some time to get into the nuts and bolts of this ancient and bizarre international custom and just how an embassy can be considered sovereign soil in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> Does owning a gun change your behavior? Does owning a gun change your behavior? Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:00:00 GMT 35:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-26-sysk-owning-gun-change-behavior.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960b 5e8c03afef0e13282471960b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in the 1990s, Congress effectively banned the scientific study of gun violence. Still, a handful of researchers plugged on and produced a small body of work about the effect of the presence of guns on the human psyche. Chuck and Josh look at the evid full Back in the 1990s, Congress effectively banned the scientific study of gun violence. Still, a handful of researchers plugged on and produced a small body of work about the effect of the presence of guns on the human psyche. Chuck and Josh look at the evidence.

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]]> Back in the 1990s, Congress effectively banned the scientific study of gun violence. Still, a handful of researchers plugged on and produced a small body of work about the effect of the presence of guns on the human psyche. Chuck and Josh look at the evidence.

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]]> How Crack Works How Crack Works Tue, 24 Sep 2013 20:56:13 GMT 52:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-24-sysk-crack.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960c 5e8c03afef0e13282471960c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Back in the mid-1980s a new and extremely potent drug hit the scene: crack cocaine. In short order, America was in the grip of both a sweeping addiction and a state of hysteria over use of the drug and the social consequences of crack, like crack babies. full Back in the mid-1980s a new and extremely potent drug hit the scene: crack cocaine. In short order, America was in the grip of both a sweeping addiction and a state of hysteria over use of the drug and the social consequences of crack, like crack babies. Now, 30 years on SYSK takes a look back at the receding wave of the crack epidemic and its lasting legacy on America.

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]]> Back in the mid-1980s a new and extremely potent drug hit the scene: crack cocaine. In short order, America was in the grip of both a sweeping addiction and a state of hysteria over use of the drug and the social consequences of crack, like crack babies. Now, 30 years on SYSK takes a look back at the receding wave of the crack epidemic and its lasting legacy on America.

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]]> How Dying Works How Dying Works Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:38:54 GMT 1:09:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-19-sysk-dying.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960d 5e8c03afef0e13282471960d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- full Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- and what they regret not having done while they lived.

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]]> Chuck and Josh have covered just about every aspect of death except dying itself. Here, they fulfill the death suite of podcasts with an in-depth look at just how people die, what happens to the body during the dying process and how people accept death -- and what they regret not having done while they lived.

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]]> How IEDs Work How IEDs Work Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:49:38 GMT 37:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-17-sysk-improvised-explosive-device.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960e 5e8c03afef0e13282471960e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Improvised explosive devices were the primary killer of American troops in Iraq and continue to top the list in Afghanistan. Their use is so prevalent among guerrillas and insurgents because they are so effective. They are easy to put together with parts full Improvised explosive devices were the primary killer of American troops in Iraq and continue to top the list in Afghanistan. Their use is so prevalent among guerrillas and insurgents because they are so effective. They are easy to put together with parts that are easy to obtain and they are easy to hide. Learn about these terrible weapons in this episode.

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]]> Improvised explosive devices were the primary killer of American troops in Iraq and continue to top the list in Afghanistan. Their use is so prevalent among guerrillas and insurgents because they are so effective. They are easy to put together with parts that are easy to obtain and they are easy to hide. Learn about these terrible weapons in this episode.

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]]> How much money is in the world? How much money is in the world? Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:32:44 GMT 40:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-05-sysk-how-much-money-in-the-world.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471960f 5e8c03afef0e13282471960f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There are few things more futile than trying to count all of the money in the world. Even many governments have no idea how much currency they have issued. But that won't stop Chuck and Josh from trying and explaining why we can't be sure how much money exists and the problems with flooding the world markets with bread.

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]]> There are few things more futile than trying to count all of the money in the world. Even many governments have no idea how much currency they have issued. But that won't stop Chuck and Josh from trying and explaining why we can't be sure how much money exists and the problems with flooding the world markets with bread.

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]]> How the Rosetta Stone Works How the Rosetta Stone Works Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:34:43 GMT 42:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-09-03-sysk-rosetta-stone.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719610 5e8c03afef0e132824719610 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sometimes providence smiles on historians. Thus is the case with the Rosetta stone, an ancient Egyptian tablet that served as the key for unlocking hieroglyphics, lost to time for a millennia. Learn about the international intrigue, rivalry to translate i full Sometimes providence smiles on historians. Thus is the case with the Rosetta stone, an ancient Egyptian tablet that served as the key for unlocking hieroglyphics, lost to time for a millennia. Learn about the international intrigue, rivalry to translate it and the luck that led to the founding of Egyptology.

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]]> Sometimes providence smiles on historians. Thus is the case with the Rosetta stone, an ancient Egyptian tablet that served as the key for unlocking hieroglyphics, lost to time for a millennia. Learn about the international intrigue, rivalry to translate it and the luck that led to the founding of Egyptology.

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]]> How did 168 conquistadors take down the Inca empire? How did 168 conquistadors take down the Inca empire? Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:50:08 GMT 43:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-29-sysk-conquistadors-take-down-incan-empire.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719611 5e8c03afef0e132824719611 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Just before Francisco Pizarro arrived in South American in 1532, the Inca empire covered 350,000 square miles and boasted a million inhabitants. Yet Pizarro managed to take down this vast, powerful and advanced bureaucracy with only 168 men. Find out how full Just before Francisco Pizarro arrived in South American in 1532, the Inca empire covered 350,000 square miles and boasted a million inhabitants. Yet Pizarro managed to take down this vast, powerful and advanced bureaucracy with only 168 men. Find out how and learn about the Inca on this episode.

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]]> Just before Francisco Pizarro arrived in South American in 1532, the Inca empire covered 350,000 square miles and boasted a million inhabitants. Yet Pizarro managed to take down this vast, powerful and advanced bureaucracy with only 168 men. Find out how and learn about the Inca on this episode.

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]]> How Broken Bones Work How Broken Bones Work Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:31:43 GMT 44:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-27-sysk-broken-bones-heal.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719612 5e8c03afef0e132824719612 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a pretty miserable thing to break a bone. There's the initial blinding pain, all of the medical procedures during a trip to the hospital and then, in the best case example, you have to wear a cast for four months. Beneath all of this misery, though, your body is carrying out some pretty amazing processes.

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]]> It's a pretty miserable thing to break a bone. There's the initial blinding pain, all of the medical procedures during a trip to the hospital and then, in the best case example, you have to wear a cast for four months. Beneath all of this misery, though, your body is carrying out some pretty amazing processes.

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]]> <![CDATA[History's Greatest Traitors]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:09:13 GMT 49:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-22-sysk-10-notorious-traitors.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719613 5e8c03afef0e132824719613 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The annals of history hold a special place for people who have carried out treachery and betrayed their own. Thousands of years later, their names are still synonymous with being a scoundrel around the world. From Marcus Brutus to Vidkun Quisling and more full The annals of history hold a special place for people who have carried out treachery and betrayed their own. Thousands of years later, their names are still synonymous with being a scoundrel around the world. From Marcus Brutus to Vidkun Quisling and more, Josh and Chuck examine some of the bigger turncoats to live -- and exonerate others.

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]]> The annals of history hold a special place for people who have carried out treachery and betrayed their own. Thousands of years later, their names are still synonymous with being a scoundrel around the world. From Marcus Brutus to Vidkun Quisling and more, Josh and Chuck examine some of the bigger turncoats to live -- and exonerate others.

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]]> How Ejection Seats Work How Ejection Seats Work Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:19:00 GMT 43:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-20-sysk-ejection-seats.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719614 5e8c03afef0e132824719614 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the Jet Age came about, pilots found they had a brand new problem with their brand new planes: how to bail out when they found themselves in a pinch at 700 mph. In the mid-1940s, aerospace engineers got to work coming up with a fascinating and comple full When the Jet Age came about, pilots found they had a brand new problem with their brand new planes: how to bail out when they found themselves in a pinch at 700 mph. In the mid-1940s, aerospace engineers got to work coming up with a fascinating and complex lifesaving device, the ejection seat.

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]]> When the Jet Age came about, pilots found they had a brand new problem with their brand new planes: how to bail out when they found themselves in a pinch at 700 mph. In the mid-1940s, aerospace engineers got to work coming up with a fascinating and complex lifesaving device, the ejection seat.

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]]> How Cockroaches Work How Cockroaches Work Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:32:48 GMT 48:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-15-sysk-cockroaches.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719615 5e8c03afef0e132824719615 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've seen them in your home and probably squealed in terror, but now it's time to learn all about cockroaches. From their ability to run incredibly fast to the appendage that alerts them when you're about to whack them with your shoe, cockroaches are fascinating creatures that deserve your respect.

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]]> You've seen them in your home and probably squealed in terror, but now it's time to learn all about cockroaches. From their ability to run incredibly fast to the appendage that alerts them when you're about to whack them with your shoe, cockroaches are fascinating creatures that deserve your respect.

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]]> Why was Davy Crockett king of the wild frontier? Why was Davy Crockett king of the wild frontier? Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:20:00 GMT 41:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-13-sysk-davy-crockett.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719616 5e8c03afef0e132824719616 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If there is an American legend who is both real-life and larger-than-life it is Davy Crockett. While he may not have ""kilt him a b'ar"" when he was three, he definitely did personify both the best and the worst of American individualism during the age of Manifest Destiny. Learn all about the man behind the coonskin cap in this episode.

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]]> If there is an American legend who is both real-life and larger-than-life it is Davy Crockett. While he may not have ""kilt him a b'ar"" when he was three, he definitely did personify both the best and the worst of American individualism during the age of Manifest Destiny. Learn all about the man behind the coonskin cap in this episode.

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]]> How does a diving bell work? How does a diving bell work? Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:27:38 GMT 35:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-08-sysk-diving-bell.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719617 5e8c03afef0e132824719617 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c About 2,400 years ago Aristotle mentions the use of diving bells, apparatuses that convey divers to the bottom of the sea -- or at least below the surface of the water -- and allows them to breathe -- at least until the air runs out. Learn about the physi full About 2,400 years ago Aristotle mentions the use of diving bells, apparatuses that convey divers to the bottom of the sea -- or at least below the surface of the water -- and allows them to breathe -- at least until the air runs out. Learn about the physics of this clever and ancient invention and how it's been used to sabotage enemy boats and build the Brooklyn Bridge.

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]]> About 2,400 years ago Aristotle mentions the use of diving bells, apparatuses that convey divers to the bottom of the sea -- or at least below the surface of the water -- and allows them to breathe -- at least until the air runs out. Learn about the physics of this clever and ancient invention and how it's been used to sabotage enemy boats and build the Brooklyn Bridge.

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]]> The Shark Diaries The Shark Diaries Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:13:12 GMT 45:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-07-sysk-shark-diaries.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719618 5e8c03afef0e132824719618 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks. full In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks.

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]]> In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks.

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]]> How Horseshoes Work How Horseshoes Work Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:37:00 GMT 35:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-06-sysk-horseshoes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719619 5e8c03afef0e132824719619 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full That laziest of backyard games, horseshoes, is also a very ancient one, developed by people following Greek armies more than 2,000 years ago. Since then, the game of horseshoes hasn't evolved too much, which would indicate that it has reached perfection. Learn about the rules of this game, one of the few things in life where close counts.

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]]> That laziest of backyard games, horseshoes, is also a very ancient one, developed by people following Greek armies more than 2,000 years ago. Since then, the game of horseshoes hasn't evolved too much, which would indicate that it has reached perfection. Learn about the rules of this game, one of the few things in life where close counts.

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]]> How Fingerprinting Works How Fingerprinting Works Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:02:54 GMT 40:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-08-01-sysk-fingerprinting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961a 5e8c03afef0e13282471961a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Babylonians, one of the earliest civilizations, were the first to use fingerprints to differentiate people, but it wasn't until the 19th century that prints were used for crime fighting. Ever since, analyzing, classifying and collecting fingerprints to catch criminals and positively identify people has advanced, but is it valid?

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]]> The Babylonians, one of the earliest civilizations, were the first to use fingerprints to differentiate people, but it wasn't until the 19th century that prints were used for crime fighting. Ever since, analyzing, classifying and collecting fingerprints to catch criminals and positively identify people has advanced, but is it valid?

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]]> How LARP Works How LARP Works Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:30:58 GMT 39:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-30-sysk-larp.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961b 5e8c03afef0e13282471961b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Dressing up in duct tape-covered cardboard suit of armor and pretending you're an elf warrior for a weekend at a state park might sound like a pretty embarrassing thing to do, but that probably just means you've never done it. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the imaginative world of LARP - live action role playing games.

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]]> Dressing up in duct tape-covered cardboard suit of armor and pretending you're an elf warrior for a weekend at a state park might sound like a pretty embarrassing thing to do, but that probably just means you've never done it. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the imaginative world of LARP - live action role playing games.

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]]> Why should you never scare a vulture? Why should you never scare a vulture? Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:07:23 GMT 34:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-23-sysk-vultures.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961c 5e8c03afef0e13282471961c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Being ravenous eaters of decaying flesh, vultures have long been shunned by humans. But because of their disgusting habits, vultures provide a much-needed service to the rest of the organisms on Earth, making them the unsung heroes of their ecosystems. full Being ravenous eaters of decaying flesh, vultures have long been shunned by humans. But because of their disgusting habits, vultures provide a much-needed service to the rest of the organisms on Earth, making them the unsung heroes of their ecosystems.

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]]> Being ravenous eaters of decaying flesh, vultures have long been shunned by humans. But because of their disgusting habits, vultures provide a much-needed service to the rest of the organisms on Earth, making them the unsung heroes of their ecosystems.

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]]> Who owns an abandoned house? Who owns an abandoned house? Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:52:42 GMT 33:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-18-sysk-abandoned-house.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961d 5e8c03afef0e13282471961d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever since the real estate bubble in the U.S. burst in 2008, American cities have had to deal with a substantial uptick in abandoned houses. Faced with hundreds of thousands more than usual, new questions have arisen pertaining to who owns a house the own full Ever since the real estate bubble in the U.S. burst in 2008, American cities have had to deal with a substantial uptick in abandoned houses. Faced with hundreds of thousands more than usual, new questions have arisen pertaining to who owns a house the owner has walked away from and just what to do with it.

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]]> Ever since the real estate bubble in the U.S. burst in 2008, American cities have had to deal with a substantial uptick in abandoned houses. Faced with hundreds of thousands more than usual, new questions have arisen pertaining to who owns a house the owner has walked away from and just what to do with it.

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]]> How Building Implosions Work How Building Implosions Work Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:39:36 GMT 40:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-16-sysk-building-implosions.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961e 5e8c03afef0e13282471961e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When you need to take down a 20-story building, a wrecking ball won't do. Instead, you'll need to turn to the handful of companies in the world that are capable of safely and successfully bringing down a building by blowing it up.

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]]> When you need to take down a 20-story building, a wrecking ball won't do. Instead, you'll need to turn to the handful of companies in the world that are capable of safely and successfully bringing down a building by blowing it up.

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]]> How Hip-hop Works How Hip-hop Works Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:04:00 GMT 57:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-11-sysk-hip-hop.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471961f 5e8c03afef0e13282471961f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this week's SYSK Select, what you hear is not a test, instead it's Chuck and Josh discussing the cultural history of the Hip-Hop movement. Born out of the South Bronx, by way of Jamaica, Hip-Hop culture grew up suddenly as DJs learned to use two turntables at once. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to learn about the origins and evolution of Hip-Hop.

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]]> In this week's SYSK Select, what you hear is not a test, instead it's Chuck and Josh discussing the cultural history of the Hip-Hop movement. Born out of the South Bronx, by way of Jamaica, Hip-Hop culture grew up suddenly as DJs learned to use two turntables at once. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to learn about the origins and evolution of Hip-Hop.

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]]> 10 Medieval Torture Devices 10 Medieval Torture Devices Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:12:31 GMT 39:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-09-sysk-10-medieval-torture-devices.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719620 5e8c03afef0e132824719620 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Warning: This episode on instruments designed solely to produce extreme human suffering during the Middle Ages in Europe is very graphic in nature. Seriously, if you're squeamish, maybe pass on this one.

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]]> Warning: This episode on instruments designed solely to produce extreme human suffering during the Middle Ages in Europe is very graphic in nature. Seriously, if you're squeamish, maybe pass on this one.

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]]> How Miranda Rights Work How Miranda Rights Work Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:04:33 GMT 34:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-04-sysk-miranda-rights.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719621 5e8c03afef0e132824719621 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Back in 1966, the Supreme Court decided that suspects in criminal cases had the right to be reminded that they didn't have to talk to the fuzz if they didn't want to, as stated in the 5th amendment. Since that ruling, scores of other cases have shaped and defined the ruling that created a staple of police procedural dramas.

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]]> Back in 1966, the Supreme Court decided that suspects in criminal cases had the right to be reminded that they didn't have to talk to the fuzz if they didn't want to, as stated in the 5th amendment. Since that ruling, scores of other cases have shaped and defined the ruling that created a staple of police procedural dramas.

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]]> How Pollen Works How Pollen Works Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:50:14 GMT 33:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-07-02-sysk-pollen.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719622 5e8c03afef0e132824719622 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction. full For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction.

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]]> For about 375 million years, plants have been using pollen (aka plant sperm) to propagate their species. And the technique has stuck around because it works. Join Chuck and Josh for a cozy look at the ins and outs of plant reproduction.

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]]> How Burning Man Works How Burning Man Works Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:01:54 GMT 38:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-27-sysk-burning-man.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719623 5e8c03afef0e132824719623 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've probably heard about Burning Man, it's a week-long party in the middle of a desert made of 50 thousand people living pretty much without rules, pretty much without any exchange of money and often nude and on drugs. Get the background on this social experiment that began in 1986 and has grown in size and scope ever since.

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]]> You've probably heard about Burning Man, it's a week-long party in the middle of a desert made of 50 thousand people living pretty much without rules, pretty much without any exchange of money and often nude and on drugs. Get the background on this social experiment that began in 1986 and has grown in size and scope ever since.

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]]> How Ghosts Work How Ghosts Work Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:21:25 GMT 47:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-20-sysk-ghosts.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719624 5e8c03afef0e132824719624 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full According to a 2009 poll, more Americans believe in ghosts than don't. But what are ghosts exactly? If they do exist, what are they made of and why are they hanging around? Josh and Chuck explore both sides of the divide between belief and skepticism on the topic of ghosts and look at some pretty cool explanations for hauntings.

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]]> According to a 2009 poll, more Americans believe in ghosts than don't. But what are ghosts exactly? If they do exist, what are they made of and why are they hanging around? Josh and Chuck explore both sides of the divide between belief and skepticism on the topic of ghosts and look at some pretty cool explanations for hauntings.

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]]> How Bitcoin Works How Bitcoin Works Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:18:10 GMT 41:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-18-sysk-bitcoins.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719625 5e8c03afef0e132824719625 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 2008 Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized, anarchistic all-digital currency, was introduced to the world. Its value has risen, fallen and risen again and speculators, techies, libertarians and economists alike are taking it seriously.

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]]> In 2008 Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized, anarchistic all-digital currency, was introduced to the world. Its value has risen, fallen and risen again and speculators, techies, libertarians and economists alike are taking it seriously.

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]]> Capgras Syndrome: You Are Not Who You Think You Are Capgras Syndrome: You Are Not Who You Think You Are Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:11:34 GMT 29:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-13-sysk-capgras.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719626 5e8c03afef0e132824719626 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode. full There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode.

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]]> There is an extremely rare condition where the sufferer is convinced that everyone around him is an impostor posing as their friends and family. Learn about the neurology behind this strange and sad mental disorder in this episode.

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]]> How Drag Queens Work How Drag Queens Work Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:05:06 GMT 47:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-11-sysk-drag-queens.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719627 5e8c03afef0e132824719627 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You can trace the origin of men dressing as women in public back to classic Greek theater, but modern drag queens owe their real inception to vaudeville. Dip your toe into the politics and culture of this unique phenomenon with Josh and Chuck. full You can trace the origin of men dressing as women in public back to classic Greek theater, but modern drag queens owe their real inception to vaudeville. Dip your toe into the politics and culture of this unique phenomenon with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> You can trace the origin of men dressing as women in public back to classic Greek theater, but modern drag queens owe their real inception to vaudeville. Dip your toe into the politics and culture of this unique phenomenon with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How do trees affect the weather? How do trees affect the weather? Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:21:40 GMT 32:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-06-sysk-trees-affect-weather.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719628 5e8c03afef0e132824719628 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure, you know that trees have an impact on climate change: to wit, fewer trees mean more atmospheric CO2. But did you know that trees can actually impact local and immediate weather? Learn about why you should love trees even more than you do. full Sure, you know that trees have an impact on climate change: to wit, fewer trees mean more atmospheric CO2. But did you know that trees can actually impact local and immediate weather? Learn about why you should love trees even more than you do.

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]]> Sure, you know that trees have an impact on climate change: to wit, fewer trees mean more atmospheric CO2. But did you know that trees can actually impact local and immediate weather? Learn about why you should love trees even more than you do.

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]]> What happened to the lost colony at Roanoke? What happened to the lost colony at Roanoke? Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:26:40 GMT 38:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-06-04-sysk-lost-colony-roanoke.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719629 5e8c03afef0e132824719629 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Before Jamestown became the first successful English colony in the New World, an entire group of settlers vanished. For the last 430 years, Roanoke has been an American mystery. Learn the theories of what became of the lost colonists in this episode. full Before Jamestown became the first successful English colony in the New World, an entire group of settlers vanished. For the last 430 years, Roanoke has been an American mystery. Learn the theories of what became of the lost colonists in this episode.

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]]> Before Jamestown became the first successful English colony in the New World, an entire group of settlers vanished. For the last 430 years, Roanoke has been an American mystery. Learn the theories of what became of the lost colonists in this episode.

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]]> How Coffins Work How Coffins Work Tue, 28 May 2013 17:45:07 GMT 45:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-30-sysk-coffins.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962a 5e8c03afef0e13282471962a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, you've probably laid in one at the store or a funeral home, but how much do you know about receptacles used to bury the dead? We'll bet you'll learn plenty - like the difference between a coffin and a casket - in this episode.

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]]> Sure, you've probably laid in one at the store or a funeral home, but how much do you know about receptacles used to bury the dead? We'll bet you'll learn plenty - like the difference between a coffin and a casket - in this episode.

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]]> How Police Chases Work How Police Chases Work Tue, 28 May 2013 14:33:37 GMT 31:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-28-sysk-police-chases.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962b 5e8c03afef0e13282471962b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Entire TV shows are dedicated to them and Americans love to watch a live one, but police chases aren't as routine as they seem. While police assert chases are important tools, critics say cops engage in chases too often and too easily.

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]]> Entire TV shows are dedicated to them and Americans love to watch a live one, but police chases aren't as routine as they seem. While police assert chases are important tools, critics say cops engage in chases too often and too easily.

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]]> How PTSD Works How PTSD Works Thu, 23 May 2013 14:26:16 GMT 45:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-23-sysk-ptsd.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962c 5e8c03afef0e13282471962c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder the sufferer relives, over and over again, the worst moment of his life. What's worse is medicine still doesn't know how to treat it. Learn about this condition and how it's leading to an understanding of memory.

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]]> With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder the sufferer relives, over and over again, the worst moment of his life. What's worse is medicine still doesn't know how to treat it. Learn about this condition and how it's leading to an understanding of memory.

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]]> How Cicadas Work How Cicadas Work Tue, 21 May 2013 20:05:20 GMT 34:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-21-sysk-cicadas.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962d 5e8c03afef0e13282471962d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cicadas are crawling out from underground, where they have been hiding in the darkness for almost two decades. As of May 2013, they're invading the East Coast from North Carolina to New York. But why? Learn more about cicadas with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Cicadas are crawling out from underground, where they have been hiding in the darkness for almost two decades. As of May 2013, they're invading the East Coast from North Carolina to New York. But why? Learn more about cicadas with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Aerosol Cans Work How Aerosol Cans Work Thu, 16 May 2013 15:24:31 GMT 29:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-16-sysk-aerosol-cans.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962e 5e8c03afef0e13282471962e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 87 years since they were invented aerosol cans have protected soldiers, temporarily fixed flat tires, killed a boy who used too much deodorant and had their contents banned by most countries for wrecking the ozone layer. Tune in to learn more. full In the 87 years since they were invented aerosol cans have protected soldiers, temporarily fixed flat tires, killed a boy who used too much deodorant and had their contents banned by most countries for wrecking the ozone layer. Tune in to learn more.

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]]> In the 87 years since they were invented aerosol cans have protected soldiers, temporarily fixed flat tires, killed a boy who used too much deodorant and had their contents banned by most countries for wrecking the ozone layer. Tune in to learn more.

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]]> How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works Tue, 14 May 2013 19:58:59 GMT 31:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-14-sysk-electroconvulsive-therapy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471962f 5e8c03afef0e13282471962f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression. full With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression.

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]]> With the exception of lobotomies, no other psychological treatment has a worse reputation. But thanks to some thoughtful tweaks, ECT has lately emerged from the dark ages and toward the respectable forefront of treatment for major depression.

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]]> How Foot Binding Worked How Foot Binding Worked Thu, 09 May 2013 19:33:26 GMT 32:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-09-sysk-foot-binding.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719630 5e8c03afef0e132824719630 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Once in a while, all the necessary factors converge to produce a peculiar nationalized sexual fetish. In China, that fetish was foot binding and over a millennia three billion Chinese women's feet were brutally disfigured for men's pleasure.

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]]> Once in a while, all the necessary factors converge to produce a peculiar nationalized sexual fetish. In China, that fetish was foot binding and over a millennia three billion Chinese women's feet were brutally disfigured for men's pleasure.

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]]> How Fair Trade Works How Fair Trade Works Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:40 GMT 35:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-07-sysk-fair-trade.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719631 5e8c03afef0e132824719631 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The West has gotten rich off the backs of underpaid labor living elsewhere; people who are dedicated to Fair Trade feel it's time people at a disadvantage should stop being exploited. The concept is simple - just pay workers fairly for their labor.

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]]> The West has gotten rich off the backs of underpaid labor living elsewhere; people who are dedicated to Fair Trade feel it's time people at a disadvantage should stop being exploited. The concept is simple - just pay workers fairly for their labor.

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]]> How Dungeons and Dragons Works How Dungeons and Dragons Works Thu, 02 May 2013 14:02:31 GMT 50:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-05-02-sysk-dungeons-and-dragons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719632 5e8c03afef0e132824719632 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Despite what you've heard, Dungeons and Dragons isn't just for geeks, it isn't satanic and it's actually a pretty great way to exercise your imagination. Find out about the basics of D&D, its place in pop culture and the controversy the classic role playing game has stirred.

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]]> Despite what you've heard, Dungeons and Dragons isn't just for geeks, it isn't satanic and it's actually a pretty great way to exercise your imagination. Find out about the basics of D&D, its place in pop culture and the controversy the classic role playing game has stirred.

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]]> What makes us yawn? What makes us yawn? Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:32 GMT 32:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-25-sysk-yawn.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719633 5e8c03afef0e132824719633 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What is it that makes us suddenly draw in a deep breath through a wide-open mouth? The beautiful thing about yawning is that researchers really don't know. Whether the answer is physical, mental or even contagious there is pretty much no chance you won't yawn during this episode.

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]]> What is it that makes us suddenly draw in a deep breath through a wide-open mouth? The beautiful thing about yawning is that researchers really don't know. Whether the answer is physical, mental or even contagious there is pretty much no chance you won't yawn during this episode.

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]]> How Magnets Work How Magnets Work Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:58 GMT 41:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-23-sysk-magnets.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719634 5e8c03afef0e132824719634 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You can stick them to the fridge or use them to transpose sound to tape, whatever they are used for magnets are surprisingly interesting. And knowing just exactly how and why magnets work will make you more interesting, which is why you should listen to t full You can stick them to the fridge or use them to transpose sound to tape, whatever they are used for magnets are surprisingly interesting. And knowing just exactly how and why magnets work will make you more interesting, which is why you should listen to this episode of SYSK.

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]]> You can stick them to the fridge or use them to transpose sound to tape, whatever they are used for magnets are surprisingly interesting. And knowing just exactly how and why magnets work will make you more interesting, which is why you should listen to this episode of SYSK.

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]]> Uses of the Insanity Defense Uses of the Insanity Defense Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:56:21 GMT 36:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-18-sysk-insanity-defense.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719635 5e8c03afef0e132824719635 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The idea that a person who can't understand the crime they've committed is wrong lets them off the hook from culpability for their actions is a longstanding pillar of Western criminal law. Learn about some of the prominent and overlooked cases where the accused has plead insanity in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> The idea that a person who can't understand the crime they've committed is wrong lets them off the hook from culpability for their actions is a longstanding pillar of Western criminal law. Learn about some of the prominent and overlooked cases where the accused has plead insanity in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Marriage Works How Marriage Works Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:14:22 GMT 44:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-16-sysk-marriage.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719636 5e8c03afef0e132824719636 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You can tell a lot about a culture through marriage statistics: what age people get married, how many divorce, who is excluded from legal marriage. It forms a picture of how a society interacts with itself. Learn more about marriage in this episode. full You can tell a lot about a culture through marriage statistics: what age people get married, how many divorce, who is excluded from legal marriage. It forms a picture of how a society interacts with itself. Learn more about marriage in this episode.

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]]> You can tell a lot about a culture through marriage statistics: what age people get married, how many divorce, who is excluded from legal marriage. It forms a picture of how a society interacts with itself. Learn more about marriage in this episode.

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]]> Do men and women have different brains? Do men and women have different brains? Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:58:36 GMT 29:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-11-sysk-men-women-brains.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719637 5e8c03afef0e132824719637 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a pretty touchy subject because of the possible implications - if you find differences between the brains of men and women, does that mean there are differences in their intellect? Surprisingly, though there are demonstrable differences between male and female brains, they use them differently to achieve the same ends equally well.

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]]> It's a pretty touchy subject because of the possible implications - if you find differences between the brains of men and women, does that mean there are differences in their intellect? Surprisingly, though there are demonstrable differences between male and female brains, they use them differently to achieve the same ends equally well.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with duckbill platypuses?]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:22:24 GMT 28:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-09-sysk-platypus.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719638 5e8c03afef0e132824719638 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It is pretty much impossible to describe duckbill platypuses without using the word "hodgepodge" and for good reason. These mammals also share features with birds, reptiles and even sharks. Learn about the these weird and peculiar (and surprisingly tiny) little creatures that both creationists and evolutionists claim as a demonstration of their beliefs.

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]]> It is pretty much impossible to describe duckbill platypuses without using the word "hodgepodge" and for good reason. These mammals also share features with birds, reptiles and even sharks. Learn about the these weird and peculiar (and surprisingly tiny) little creatures that both creationists and evolutionists claim as a demonstration of their beliefs.

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]]> How Grief Works How Grief Works Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:33:34 GMT 44:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-04-sysk-grief.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719639 5e8c03afef0e132824719639 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You can probably name the five stages of grief - from denial to acceptance - they've become pretty well known since being proposed in 1969. But later researchers are finding that grief is rarely that cut and dried, and it may not be as widely experienced as we once thought. Join Josh and Chuck as they look at the sad science of grief.

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]]> You can probably name the five stages of grief - from denial to acceptance - they've become pretty well known since being proposed in 1969. But later researchers are finding that grief is rarely that cut and dried, and it may not be as widely experienced as we once thought. Join Josh and Chuck as they look at the sad science of grief.

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]]> How the Panama Canal Works How the Panama Canal Works Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:19:25 GMT 35:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-04-02-sysk-panama-canal.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963a 5e8c03afef0e13282471963a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's on more than one list of the Seven Wonders of the World and for good reason - the Panama Canal is one of the great feats of engineering ever undertaken. First conceived of in the 1580s and finally completed in 1914, the canal has a fascinating history (including a stint where it was considered U.S. soil). Learn all about it on this episode.

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]]> It's on more than one list of the Seven Wonders of the World and for good reason - the Panama Canal is one of the great feats of engineering ever undertaken. First conceived of in the 1580s and finally completed in 1914, the canal has a fascinating history (including a stint where it was considered U.S. soil). Learn all about it on this episode.

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]]> How No-fly Zones Work How No-fly Zones Work Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:15:07 GMT 31:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-28-sysk-no-fly-zone.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963b 5e8c03afef0e13282471963b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full They have become such a ubiquitous tool used by the UN and NATO to intervene in international crises, that it seems like no-fly zones have been around forever. But it was only the 1990s that the first one was enacted and they've only be used twice more since then. Learn about this peculiar military tool with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> They have become such a ubiquitous tool used by the UN and NATO to intervene in international crises, that it seems like no-fly zones have been around forever. But it was only the 1990s that the first one was enacted and they've only be used twice more since then. Learn about this peculiar military tool with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> How Apartheid Worked How Apartheid Worked Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:21:32 GMT 41:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-19-sysk-apartheid.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963c 5e8c03afef0e13282471963c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After WWII, while the rest of the world grew more socially progressive, the government of South Africa turned inward to focus its attention on domination of the white minority over the non-white majority. It took an internal struggle and the voice of the full After WWII, while the rest of the world grew more socially progressive, the government of South Africa turned inward to focus its attention on domination of the white minority over the non-white majority. It took an internal struggle and the voice of the world to finally end the terrible practice of "apartness."

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]]> After WWII, while the rest of the world grew more socially progressive, the government of South Africa turned inward to focus its attention on domination of the white minority over the non-white majority. It took an internal struggle and the voice of the world to finally end the terrible practice of "apartness."

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]]> How the U.S. Postal Service Works How the U.S. Postal Service Works Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:22:56 GMT 49:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-14-sysk-us-postal-service.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963d 5e8c03afef0e13282471963d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The USPS is currently teetering on the edge of going under and there are a lot of plans to save it, from cutting Saturday service to creating federally-protected email addresses linked to individuals at birth. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the histo full The USPS is currently teetering on the edge of going under and there are a lot of plans to save it, from cutting Saturday service to creating federally-protected email addresses linked to individuals at birth. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the history and future of the postal service.

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]]> The USPS is currently teetering on the edge of going under and there are a lot of plans to save it, from cutting Saturday service to creating federally-protected email addresses linked to individuals at birth. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the history and future of the postal service.

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]]> How Police Sketches Work How Police Sketches Work Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:11:25 GMT 43:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-12-sysk-police-sketches.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963e 5e8c03afef0e13282471963e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Creating composite drawings of suspected criminals from eyewitness accounts has been around since a Frenchman introduced it in the 19th century. Despite the introduction of new techniques and software it hasn't changed all that much.

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]]> Creating composite drawings of suspected criminals from eyewitness accounts has been around since a Frenchman introduced it in the 19th century. Despite the introduction of new techniques and software it hasn't changed all that much.

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]]> Can We Build an Elevator to Space? Can We Build an Elevator to Space? Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:38:00 GMT 35:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-09-sysk-space-elevator.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471963f 5e8c03afef0e13282471963f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space. full With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space.

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]]> With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space.

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]]> Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion? Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion? Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:33:15 GMT 25:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-07-sysk-french-foreign-legion.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719640 5e8c03afef0e132824719640 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this episode with Josh and Chuck. full Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this episode with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> What Makes a One-hit Wonder? What Makes a One-hit Wonder? Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:38:53 GMT 32:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-03-05-sysk-one-hit-wonder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719641 5e8c03afef0e132824719641 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> The term "one-hit wonder" gets thrown around a lot, and - yes - you probably are using it correctly, but Chuck Bryant went to the trouble to really define what makes a one-hit wonder in the article this episode is based on. Join him and Josh as they get to the bottom of this disparaging term.

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]]> How the Papacy Works How the Papacy Works Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:53:43 GMT 40:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-28-sysk-papacy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719642 5e8c03afef0e132824719642 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In February 2013, Pope Benedict said he would become the first pope to retire in 600 years. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to find out just what the pope does and the process of choosing a new one. full In February 2013, Pope Benedict said he would become the first pope to retire in 600 years. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to find out just what the pope does and the process of choosing a new one.

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]]> In February 2013, Pope Benedict said he would become the first pope to retire in 600 years. Check out this episode of Stuff You Should Know to find out just what the pope does and the process of choosing a new one.

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]]> How CPR Works How CPR Works Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:48:50 GMT 35:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-26-sysk-cpr.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719643 5e8c03afef0e132824719643 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You have a golden opportunity to make yourself into a worthwhile human being simply by learning how to perform CPR. The chances are you'll never need to use it, but knowing how just in case never hurts. Listen to this episode to get you primed to take a course on real-life life-savin'.

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]]> You have a golden opportunity to make yourself into a worthwhile human being simply by learning how to perform CPR. The chances are you'll never need to use it, but knowing how just in case never hurts. Listen to this episode to get you primed to take a course on real-life life-savin'.

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]]> How Spies Work How Spies Work Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:22:49 GMT 49:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-23-sysk-spies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719644 5e8c03afef0e132824719644 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Psst. You want to know how governments and corporations get the drop on one another? The frontline of intelligence is populated by spies. Learn about how spies get and transfer information (and why they do it) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know. full Psst. You want to know how governments and corporations get the drop on one another? The frontline of intelligence is populated by spies. Learn about how spies get and transfer information (and why they do it) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Psst. You want to know how governments and corporations get the drop on one another? The frontline of intelligence is populated by spies. Learn about how spies get and transfer information (and why they do it) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> What Would Happen If the World Stopped Spinning? What Would Happen If the World Stopped Spinning? Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:11:57 GMT 25:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-21-sysk-world-stopped-spinning.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719645 5e8c03afef0e132824719645 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over the last 400 million years, the day has grown longer by two full hours thanks to a slowing of the rotation of the Earth on its axis. While it will be a very long time before it stops spinning altogether, it never hurts to plan. Listen to Chuck and Jo full Over the last 400 million years, the day has grown longer by two full hours thanks to a slowing of the rotation of the Earth on its axis. While it will be a very long time before it stops spinning altogether, it never hurts to plan. Listen to Chuck and Josh discuss what a still Earth would look like.

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]]> Over the last 400 million years, the day has grown longer by two full hours thanks to a slowing of the rotation of the Earth on its axis. While it will be a very long time before it stops spinning altogether, it never hurts to plan. Listen to Chuck and Josh discuss what a still Earth would look like.

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]]> How Surfing Works How Surfing Works Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:10:53 GMT 54:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-19-sysk-surfing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719646 5e8c03afef0e132824719646 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know the Beach Boys and you've seen those Hang Ten shirts with the little feet emblem, but there's a lot more to surfing than appears on pop culture's surface. From learning how to pop up on the board to the physics of how waves form and break to the Sport of Kings' Hawai'ian origin, learn all about surfing with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> You know the Beach Boys and you've seen those Hang Ten shirts with the little feet emblem, but there's a lot more to surfing than appears on pop culture's surface. From learning how to pop up on the board to the physics of how waves form and break to the Sport of Kings' Hawai'ian origin, learn all about surfing with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Myths About the Brain Myths About the Brain Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:27:10 GMT 30:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-14-sysk-myths-about-brain.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719647 5e8c03afef0e132824719647 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As is usual for SYSK, Josh and Chuck go over some, but not all, of the entries in this list of ten common myths about the brain. While it lives there in your noggin you don't really have much of a grasp on your brain and how it works. You think you do, but you don't.

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]]> As is usual for SYSK, Josh and Chuck go over some, but not all, of the entries in this list of ten common myths about the brain. While it lives there in your noggin you don't really have much of a grasp on your brain and how it works. You think you do, but you don't.

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]]> How Jet Lag Works How Jet Lag Works Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:38:58 GMT 39:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-12-sysk-jet-lag.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719648 5e8c03afef0e132824719648 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It was only since 1958 that the Jet Age began, and jet lag became a real condition. Also known as desynchronosis, jet lag can lead to all manner of ailments, from sleeplessness to irritability to diabetes and cancer. Learn about how the body's natural clock runs normally and what happens when it gets out of whack when we cross time zones quickly.

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]]> It was only since 1958 that the Jet Age began, and jet lag became a real condition. Also known as desynchronosis, jet lag can lead to all manner of ailments, from sleeplessness to irritability to diabetes and cancer. Learn about how the body's natural clock runs normally and what happens when it gets out of whack when we cross time zones quickly.

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]]> How Weather Modification Works How Weather Modification Works Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:09:10 GMT 37:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-09-sysk-weather-modification.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719649 5e8c03afef0e132824719649 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It began with old-timey guys dropping dry ice on clouds. Since then weather modification was used to keep the 2008 opening ceremonies dry and flood the Ho Chi Minh Trail, but does it work? Learn about weather control plans, diabolical or otherwise. full It began with old-timey guys dropping dry ice on clouds. Since then weather modification was used to keep the 2008 opening ceremonies dry and flood the Ho Chi Minh Trail, but does it work? Learn about weather control plans, diabolical or otherwise.

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]]> It began with old-timey guys dropping dry ice on clouds. Since then weather modification was used to keep the 2008 opening ceremonies dry and flood the Ho Chi Minh Trail, but does it work? Learn about weather control plans, diabolical or otherwise.

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]]> How Willpower Works How Willpower Works Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:41:31 GMT 35:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-07-sysk-willpower.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964a 5e8c03afef0e13282471964a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to un full You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to understand what makes our willpower and how it behaves.

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]]> You use it every day to overcome your lower self (which wants you to eat cake until your vision blurs) in pursuit of the goals of your higher self (which wants you to not develop Type-II diabetes). Yet it was only in the 1990s that researchers began to understand what makes our willpower and how it behaves.

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]]> How Garbage-powered Cars Could Work How Garbage-powered Cars Could Work Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:23:00 GMT 31:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-02-05-sysk-garbage-powered-cars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964b 5e8c03afef0e13282471964b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We're not so far off from being able to power our cars using beer and banana peels, like Doc in Back to the Future. Rather than solving the energy crisis with Mr. Fusion, though, we'll be taking advantage of a technique that's been in use for hundreds of years: creating syngas through pyrolysis.

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]]> We're not so far off from being able to power our cars using beer and banana peels, like Doc in Back to the Future. Rather than solving the energy crisis with Mr. Fusion, though, we'll be taking advantage of a technique that's been in use for hundreds of years: creating syngas through pyrolysis.

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]]> How Gold Works How Gold Works Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:39:29 GMT 51:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-31-sysk-gold.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964c 5e8c03afef0e13282471964c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Only 161,00 metric tons of gold has been mined in the entire history of the world. Considering about 85 percent of the precious mineral is recycled, there's a chance your jewelry may once have been part of an Incan headdress or Mycenaean face mask. Learn the ins and outs of this metal that humans have killed over for millennia.

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]]> Only 161,00 metric tons of gold has been mined in the entire history of the world. Considering about 85 percent of the precious mineral is recycled, there's a chance your jewelry may once have been part of an Incan headdress or Mycenaean face mask. Learn the ins and outs of this metal that humans have killed over for millennia.

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]]> How Stuntmen (and -women) Work How Stuntmen (and -women) Work Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMT 44:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-29-sysk-stunt-people.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964d 5e8c03afef0e13282471964d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full They get blown up, shot, drowned and thrown out of windows on the silver screen - and we don't even know their names. Stuntpeople are the unsung heroes of the movie industry. Learn the ins and outs of the stunt world and how one becomes a stunt person.

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]]> They get blown up, shot, drowned and thrown out of windows on the silver screen - and we don't even know their names. Stuntpeople are the unsung heroes of the movie industry. Learn the ins and outs of the stunt world and how one becomes a stunt person.

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]]> How Bees Work How Bees Work Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:27:00 GMT 48:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-26-sysk-bees.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964e 5e8c03afef0e13282471964e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With less than a million neurons in their tiny heads, bees shouldn't be able to do much more than eat, sleep and reproduce. And yet, bees are capable of high functions like population economics and navigating by the sun on overcast days. Learn about these fascinating insects, including what a stinger really is in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> With less than a million neurons in their tiny heads, bees shouldn't be able to do much more than eat, sleep and reproduce. And yet, bees are capable of high functions like population economics and navigating by the sun on overcast days. Learn about these fascinating insects, including what a stinger really is in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How the Frick Fracking Works How the Frick Fracking Works Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT 50:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-22-sysk-fracking.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471964f 5e8c03afef0e13282471964f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Fracking, the process of breaking trapped resources like natural gas and oil from shale, has led to a revolution in energy production in the U.S. It's also given rise to increasing worries that the process can have sweeping environmental impacts.

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]]> Fracking, the process of breaking trapped resources like natural gas and oil from shale, has led to a revolution in energy production in the U.S. It's also given rise to increasing worries that the process can have sweeping environmental impacts.

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]]> Does the five-second rule work? Does the five-second rule work? Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT 39:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-17-sysk-5-second-rule.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719650 5e8c03afef0e132824719650 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know when you drop a piece of food and if you pick it up within five seconds it's still good to eat? Researchers have studied whether that's true or not and in doing so have inadvertently shone a light on how utterly covered our world is with bacteria and germs. Prepare to shudder in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> You know when you drop a piece of food and if you pick it up within five seconds it's still good to eat? Researchers have studied whether that's true or not and in doing so have inadvertently shone a light on how utterly covered our world is with bacteria and germs. Prepare to shudder in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Death Masks Work How Death Masks Work Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:25:00 GMT 37:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-15-sysk-death-masks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719651 5e8c03afef0e132824719651 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full One of the earliest civilizations we've detected, the Myceneans, kicked off the habit of creating a mask of a deceased person's face in deathly repose. What began as an ancient rite has only recently fallen out of practice around the world. Learn about this dignified but ghoulish custom with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> One of the earliest civilizations we've detected, the Myceneans, kicked off the habit of creating a mask of a deceased person's face in deathly repose. What began as an ancient rite has only recently fallen out of practice around the world. Learn about this dignified but ghoulish custom with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Can you outrun an alligator in a zig-zag? Can you outrun an alligator in a zig-zag? Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:50:04 GMT 31:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-08-sysk-out-run-alligator-zig-zag.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719652 5e8c03afef0e132824719652 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've heard the warning before: If you're being chased on land by an alligator, run in a zig-zag. Of course, the average person should be capable of outrunning an alligator. Josh and Chuck take the opportunity to explore alligator safety anyway.

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]]> You've heard the warning before: If you're being chased on land by an alligator, run in a zig-zag. Of course, the average person should be capable of outrunning an alligator. Josh and Chuck take the opportunity to explore alligator safety anyway.

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]]> <![CDATA[What was America's first terrorist threat?]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:41:11 GMT 33:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-03-sysk-americas-first-terrorist-threat.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719653 5e8c03afef0e132824719653 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c From the moment it was established, the United States had headaches with terrorism of the pirate variety. For decades, the federal budget even include bribe money to pay them off. Learn all about this early threat on this episode of Stuff You Should Know. full From the moment it was established, the United States had headaches with terrorism of the pirate variety. For decades, the federal budget even include bribe money to pay them off. Learn all about this early threat on this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> From the moment it was established, the United States had headaches with terrorism of the pirate variety. For decades, the federal budget even include bribe money to pay them off. Learn all about this early threat on this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Bigfoot Works How Bigfoot Works Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:03:12 GMT 40:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2013-01-01-sysk-bigfoot.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719654 5e8c03afef0e132824719654 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c For centuries North American tribes have told stories of a hairy wild giant in the wilderness, and once Europeans arrived they claimed to see it, too. Chuck and Josh examine the claims of believers and the rebuttals of skeptics in this evenhanded episode. full For centuries North American tribes have told stories of a hairy wild giant in the wilderness, and once Europeans arrived they claimed to see it, too. Chuck and Josh examine the claims of believers and the rebuttals of skeptics in this evenhanded episode.

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]]> For centuries North American tribes have told stories of a hairy wild giant in the wilderness, and once Europeans arrived they claimed to see it, too. Chuck and Josh examine the claims of believers and the rebuttals of skeptics in this evenhanded episode.

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]]> How Dog Shows Work How Dog Shows Work Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:40:50 GMT 47:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-27-sysk-dog-shows.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719655 5e8c03afef0e132824719655 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know those shows where people wearing sensible shoes jog dogs around in circles? They actually represent the pinnacle of a long and complex path to glory for dogs and their owners. Join Chuck and Josh as they peek inside the American dog show. full You know those shows where people wearing sensible shoes jog dogs around in circles? They actually represent the pinnacle of a long and complex path to glory for dogs and their owners. Join Chuck and Josh as they peek inside the American dog show.

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]]> You know those shows where people wearing sensible shoes jog dogs around in circles? They actually represent the pinnacle of a long and complex path to glory for dogs and their owners. Join Chuck and Josh as they peek inside the American dog show.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh and Chuck's Christmas Extravaganza 2012]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:45:21 GMT 47:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-25-sysk-christmas-extravaganza-2012.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719656 5e8c03afef0e132824719656 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Kick back and raise a glass of eggnog to Josh and Chuck as they carry on a new holiday tradition of exploring the ins and outs of all things Christmas - and maybe even warm your heart along the way. Happy holidays, everybody! full Kick back and raise a glass of eggnog to Josh and Chuck as they carry on a new holiday tradition of exploring the ins and outs of all things Christmas - and maybe even warm your heart along the way. Happy holidays, everybody!

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]]> Kick back and raise a glass of eggnog to Josh and Chuck as they carry on a new holiday tradition of exploring the ins and outs of all things Christmas - and maybe even warm your heart along the way. Happy holidays, everybody!

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]]> How Barbie Doll Works How Barbie Doll Works Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:08:00 GMT 1:07:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-20-sysk-barbie.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719657 5e8c03afef0e132824719657 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the history, cultural impact and feminist ire raised by the Barbie doll. The boys are joined by Gordon Javna, the founder of the Bathroom Readers' Institute and publisher of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the history, cultural impact and feminist ire raised by the Barbie doll. The boys are joined by Gordon Javna, the founder of the Bathroom Readers' Institute and publisher of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader.

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]]> Lab-grown meat: Order up! Lab-grown meat: Order up! Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:58:40 GMT 31:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-18-sysk-lab-grown-meat.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719658 5e8c03afef0e132824719658 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since Winston Churchill predicted we'd grow meat in a lab by 1981, researchers have considered doing just that. And thanks to the current work of about 30 groups, we may be only years away from mass-produced artificial meat. But will anyone eat it?

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]]> Since Winston Churchill predicted we'd grow meat in a lab by 1981, researchers have considered doing just that. And thanks to the current work of about 30 groups, we may be only years away from mass-produced artificial meat. But will anyone eat it?

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]]> How Condoms Work How Condoms Work Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:41:19 GMT 1:06:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-13-sysk-condoms.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719659 5e8c03afef0e132824719659 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The earliest depiction of a condom is found in a 15,000-year-old cave painting. Ever since humans realized sex led to children, we've been using condoms to prevent pregnancy. Join Josh and Chuck for this comprehensive tour of all things condom.

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]]> The earliest depiction of a condom is found in a 15,000-year-old cave painting. Ever since humans realized sex led to children, we've been using condoms to prevent pregnancy. Join Josh and Chuck for this comprehensive tour of all things condom.

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]]> Will we reach peak oil? Will we reach peak oil? Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:34:45 GMT 42:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-06-sysk-peak-oil.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965a 5e8c03afef0e13282471965a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A 2012 report showed that the U.S. may be energy-independent in just a few years, but not too long ago the specter of peak oil loomed large on the political and economic landscape. Join Chuck and Josh as they visit the consequences of running out of oil. full A 2012 report showed that the U.S. may be energy-independent in just a few years, but not too long ago the specter of peak oil loomed large on the political and economic landscape. Join Chuck and Josh as they visit the consequences of running out of oil.

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]]> A 2012 report showed that the U.S. may be energy-independent in just a few years, but not too long ago the specter of peak oil loomed large on the political and economic landscape. Join Chuck and Josh as they visit the consequences of running out of oil.

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]]> How Vampires Work How Vampires Work Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:57:04 GMT 54:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-12-04-sysk-vampires.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965b 5e8c03afef0e13282471965b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Out of obligation, Chuck and Josh mention Twilight, but it is the longstanding vampire lore that gets the most attention in this examination of how the bloodsucking undead evolved from baby-stealing demonesses to suave counts in our collective psyche. full Out of obligation, Chuck and Josh mention Twilight, but it is the longstanding vampire lore that gets the most attention in this examination of how the bloodsucking undead evolved from baby-stealing demonesses to suave counts in our collective psyche.

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]]> Out of obligation, Chuck and Josh mention Twilight, but it is the longstanding vampire lore that gets the most attention in this examination of how the bloodsucking undead evolved from baby-stealing demonesses to suave counts in our collective psyche.

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]]> How Caving Works How Caving Works Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:28:02 GMT 54:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-29-sysk-caving.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965c 5e8c03afef0e13282471965c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Entrances to the underworld have been places of wonder for eons, and humans have ventured into caves to sleep, hunt, create art and explore. Thanks to the hobby of caving, that tradition continues today. Bonus: Chuck discusses his caving experience. full Entrances to the underworld have been places of wonder for eons, and humans have ventured into caves to sleep, hunt, create art and explore. Thanks to the hobby of caving, that tradition continues today. Bonus: Chuck discusses his caving experience.

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]]> Entrances to the underworld have been places of wonder for eons, and humans have ventured into caves to sleep, hunt, create art and explore. Thanks to the hobby of caving, that tradition continues today. Bonus: Chuck discusses his caving experience.

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]]> Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:00:25 GMT 28:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-27-sysk-leaves-turn-red.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965d 5e8c03afef0e13282471965d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ah, autumn - arguably the most beautiful time of the year, thanks to the vibrant colors trees put on display as they close up for the winter. Ever wonder why and how trees change color in the fall? Chuck and Josh have it down pat and explain it here. full Ah, autumn - arguably the most beautiful time of the year, thanks to the vibrant colors trees put on display as they close up for the winter. Ever wonder why and how trees change color in the fall? Chuck and Josh have it down pat and explain it here.

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]]> Ah, autumn - arguably the most beautiful time of the year, thanks to the vibrant colors trees put on display as they close up for the winter. Ever wonder why and how trees change color in the fall? Chuck and Josh have it down pat and explain it here.

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]]> Philanthropy: Humankind and Loving It Philanthropy: Humankind and Loving It Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:49:37 GMT 50:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-22-sysk-philanthropy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965e 5e8c03afef0e13282471965e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure the fatcats get all the credit for donating millions, but did you know US households making $20,000 or less contribute the highest percentage of their income to charity? Learn more (not to mention a sexy look at the U.S. tax code) in this episode. full Sure the fatcats get all the credit for donating millions, but did you know US households making $20,000 or less contribute the highest percentage of their income to charity? Learn more (not to mention a sexy look at the U.S. tax code) in this episode.

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]]> Sure the fatcats get all the credit for donating millions, but did you know US households making $20,000 or less contribute the highest percentage of their income to charity? Learn more (not to mention a sexy look at the U.S. tax code) in this episode.

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]]> Should we be designing our children? Should we be designing our children? Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:09:23 GMT 40:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-20-sysk-designer-children.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471965f 5e8c03afef0e13282471965f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 2009, a fertility clinic controversially offered parents the ability to customize their children. How will society take the idea of designing children? Do we have a moral obligation to design better people? Join Josh and Chuck for this heavy episode. full In 2009, a fertility clinic controversially offered parents the ability to customize their children. How will society take the idea of designing children? Do we have a moral obligation to design better people? Join Josh and Chuck for this heavy episode.

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]]> In 2009, a fertility clinic controversially offered parents the ability to customize their children. How will society take the idea of designing children? Do we have a moral obligation to design better people? Join Josh and Chuck for this heavy episode.

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]]> How Meth Works How Meth Works Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:43:41 GMT 52:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-15-sysk-meth.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719660 5e8c03afef0e132824719660 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know how when you do a lot of crystal methamphetamine you get meth mouth, where your teeth decay? Of course you don't! So check out this in-depth look on the most widely-abused hard drug in the world. Even tweakers will learn something new.

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]]> You know how when you do a lot of crystal methamphetamine you get meth mouth, where your teeth decay? Of course you don't! So check out this in-depth look on the most widely-abused hard drug in the world. Even tweakers will learn something new.

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]]> How close are we to holographic environments? How close are we to holographic environments? Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:08:31 GMT 28:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-13-sysk-holographic-environments.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719661 5e8c03afef0e132824719661 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Star Trek was famous for its holodeck, a completely immersive holographic environment that could be any space a user wanted. Thanks to telemersion technology built for business conferencing, we're starting to get close to that holodeck after all.

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]]> Star Trek was famous for its holodeck, a completely immersive holographic environment that could be any space a user wanted. Thanks to telemersion technology built for business conferencing, we're starting to get close to that holodeck after all.

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]]> What will happen when we reach the Singularity? What will happen when we reach the Singularity? Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:51:24 GMT 45:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-08-sysk-singularity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719662 5e8c03afef0e132824719662 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Futurists have unnervingly predicted an impending moment in human history: the Singularity, when a superhuman artificial intelligence is created. What will become of humans? Enslavement? Extermination? Utopia? Find out with Josh and Chuck. full Futurists have unnervingly predicted an impending moment in human history: the Singularity, when a superhuman artificial intelligence is created. What will become of humans? Enslavement? Extermination? Utopia? Find out with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Futurists have unnervingly predicted an impending moment in human history: the Singularity, when a superhuman artificial intelligence is created. What will become of humans? Enslavement? Extermination? Utopia? Find out with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:57:15 GMT 41:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-11-06-sysk-yakuza.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719663 5e8c03afef0e132824719663 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Yakuza trace their lineage back to the 18th century samurai, left masterless following political upheaval, who turned to lives of crime. After centuries, the Yakuza is still going strong, following both tradition and new avenues of illicit revenue. full The Yakuza trace their lineage back to the 18th century samurai, left masterless following political upheaval, who turned to lives of crime. After centuries, the Yakuza is still going strong, following both tradition and new avenues of illicit revenue.

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]]> The Yakuza trace their lineage back to the 18th century samurai, left masterless following political upheaval, who turned to lives of crime. After centuries, the Yakuza is still going strong, following both tradition and new avenues of illicit revenue.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK's Halloween Horror Fiction Winner!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:48:24 GMT 28:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-30-sysk-haunting-halloween-2012.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719664 5e8c03afef0e132824719664 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Josh and Chuck have been planning this thing since spring and it's finally here! Tune in to hear which listener's scary story won the SYSK Halloween Horror Fiction Contest -- and prepare to have your socks scared off just in time for All Hallow's Eve.

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]]> Josh and Chuck have been planning this thing since spring and it's finally here! Tune in to hear which listener's scary story won the SYSK Halloween Horror Fiction Contest -- and prepare to have your socks scared off just in time for All Hallow's Eve.

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]]> <![CDATA[Exoskeletons: How's it coming?]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:46:26 GMT 35:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-25-sysk-exoskeletons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719665 5e8c03afef0e132824719665 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since the 1960s, the Pentagon has called for a suit that can make a soldier jump higher, run faster longer and generally be a badder dude. It's only now that the materials needed are coming of age. Listen in to learn the state of exoskeleton technology.

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]]> Since the 1960s, the Pentagon has called for a suit that can make a soldier jump higher, run faster longer and generally be a badder dude. It's only now that the materials needed are coming of age. Listen in to learn the state of exoskeleton technology.

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]]> How Commercial Jingles Work How Commercial Jingles Work Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:16:57 GMT 40:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-23-sysk-commercial-jingles.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719666 5e8c03afef0e132824719666 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. Learn about the history of these insidious and catchy advertising vehicles with Chuck and Josh. full You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. Learn about the history of these insidious and catchy advertising vehicles with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> You probably can recite five right now. Commercial jingles are designed to hijack your working memory and implant a product or service and they really work. Learn about the history of these insidious and catchy advertising vehicles with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> How Lion Taming Works How Lion Taming Works Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:58:14 GMT 33:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-18-sysk-lion-taming.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719667 5e8c03afef0e132824719667 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck. full Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Bossing a lion around in front of a crowd at a circus has been an attraction for 200 years, but exactly how lion tamers get their captive wild animals to comply has evolved over time. Take a peek in the jaws of this odd profession with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Black Holes Work How Black Holes Work Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:49:36 GMT 35:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-16-sysk-black-holes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719668 5e8c03afef0e132824719668 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It wasn't too long ago when black holes were strictly predictions in theoretical math. Over decades, astronomy has gotten better at uncovering these cosmic phenomena. Learn about how black holes form and their ability to spaghettify you in this episode.

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]]> It wasn't too long ago when black holes were strictly predictions in theoretical math. Over decades, astronomy has gotten better at uncovering these cosmic phenomena. Learn about how black holes form and their ability to spaghettify you in this episode.

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]]> How Pizza Works! How Pizza Works! Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:07:51 GMT 55:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-11-sysk-pizza.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719669 5e8c03afef0e132824719669 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure it's everywhere and there's a more-than-90-percent chance you eat it once a month. But we'll bet you don't know the full history of that pizza (or tomato pie) you're about to chow down on. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain it to you, bite by bite.

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]]> Sure it's everywhere and there's a more-than-90-percent chance you eat it once a month. But we'll bet you don't know the full history of that pizza (or tomato pie) you're about to chow down on. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain it to you, bite by bite.

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]]> How Rainforests Work How Rainforests Work Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:20:39 GMT 44:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-09-sysk-rain-forest.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966a 5e8c03afef0e13282471966a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's been called the world's lungs, the world's pharmacy and the world's air conditioner. It takes up only 6 percent of Earth's land, yet houses 50% of the world's species. Find out the math behind why they may be gone in 40 years in this episode.

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]]> It's been called the world's lungs, the world's pharmacy and the world's air conditioner. It takes up only 6 percent of Earth's land, yet houses 50% of the world's species. Find out the math behind why they may be gone in 40 years in this episode.

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]]> How Fire Works How Fire Works Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:02:59 GMT 33:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-04-sysk-fire.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966b 5e8c03afef0e13282471966b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Creating fire was possibly the most important human discovery, but it's easy to take for granted. But. Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the chemistry of fire in their quest to explain everything in the universe.

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]]> Creating fire was possibly the most important human discovery, but it's easy to take for granted. But. Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of the chemistry of fire in their quest to explain everything in the universe.

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]]> How Whiskey Runners Worked How Whiskey Runners Worked Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:35:49 GMT 36:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-10-02-sysk-moonshine-cars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966c 5e8c03afef0e13282471966c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, Chuck and Josh have discussed it before, but it's worth revisiting: Running moonshine led to the creation of NASCAR. Chuck and Josh aren't even NASCAR fans and they think that's cool. Join them as the investigate moonshine runnin'.

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]]> Sure, Chuck and Josh have discussed it before, but it's worth revisiting: Running moonshine led to the creation of NASCAR. Chuck and Josh aren't even NASCAR fans and they think that's cool. Join them as the investigate moonshine runnin'.

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]]> Subways: HUH! What are they good for? Subways: HUH! What are they good for? Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:26:58 GMT 49:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-27-sysk-subways.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966d 5e8c03afef0e13282471966d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As ubiquitous as they've become, it's easy to overlook the marvels of engineering that are subways. Chuck and Josh go boring as they explore these systems of tubes that must circumnavigate rock, rivers, cables and more to get you where you're going.

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]]> As ubiquitous as they've become, it's easy to overlook the marvels of engineering that are subways. Chuck and Josh go boring as they explore these systems of tubes that must circumnavigate rock, rivers, cables and more to get you where you're going.

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]]> Q: Are we in the midst of cyberwar? A: Yes Q: Are we in the midst of cyberwar? A: Yes Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:49:18 GMT 33:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-25-sysk-cyber-war.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966e 5e8c03afef0e13282471966e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's a secret war going on around us, and it's happening on a daily basis. The Air Force recently launched a new unit specifically designed to carry out and defend against cyberwar. Go deep into this new and alarming type of war with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> There's a secret war going on around us, and it's happening on a daily basis. The Air Force recently launched a new unit specifically designed to carry out and defend against cyberwar. Go deep into this new and alarming type of war with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Why does music provoke emotion? Why does music provoke emotion? Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:53:53 GMT 1:10:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-20-sysk-music-and-emotion.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471966f 5e8c03afef0e13282471966f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A well-crafted piece of music can bring us to incredible highs and crushing lows, sometimes within the same song. Why does music affect humans this way? Join Chuck, Josh and special guest cellist Ben Sollee as they get to the bottom of music and emotion. full A well-crafted piece of music can bring us to incredible highs and crushing lows, sometimes within the same song. Why does music affect humans this way? Join Chuck, Josh and special guest cellist Ben Sollee as they get to the bottom of music and emotion.

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]]> A well-crafted piece of music can bring us to incredible highs and crushing lows, sometimes within the same song. Why does music affect humans this way? Join Chuck, Josh and special guest cellist Ben Sollee as they get to the bottom of music and emotion.

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]]> Are we all Martians? Are we all Martians? Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:43:40 GMT 33:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-18-sysk-martians.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719670 5e8c03afef0e132824719670 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's a very good question that no one has yet satisfactorily answered: Where did life on Earth come from? Some look to the Red Planet as the source of life here, which, if correct, would make us all Martians. Is there anything to this out there claim?

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]]> There's a very good question that no one has yet satisfactorily answered: Where did life on Earth come from? Some look to the Red Planet as the source of life here, which, if correct, would make us all Martians. Is there anything to this out there claim?

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]]> How Book Banning Works How Book Banning Works Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:47:17 GMT 35:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-13-sysk-banning-books.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719671 5e8c03afef0e132824719671 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you want to control the masses, control what they read. After all, books are seeds that germinate new points of view. As a result, the struggle against banning books is contentious and continual. Learn more about banning books in this episode. full If you want to control the masses, control what they read. After all, books are seeds that germinate new points of view. As a result, the struggle against banning books is contentious and continual. Learn more about banning books in this episode.

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]]> If you want to control the masses, control what they read. After all, books are seeds that germinate new points of view. As a result, the struggle against banning books is contentious and continual. Learn more about banning books in this episode.

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]]> How Asexuality Works How Asexuality Works Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:15:27 GMT 39:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-11-sysk-asexuality.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719672 5e8c03afef0e132824719672 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When Alfred Kinsey conducted his sex surveys he turned up, but ignored, a fourth sexual orientation: people who don't experience sexual attraction. It took 60 years for Group X to gain a name and recognition, but with that has come increased scrutiny.

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]]> When Alfred Kinsey conducted his sex surveys he turned up, but ignored, a fourth sexual orientation: people who don't experience sexual attraction. It took 60 years for Group X to gain a name and recognition, but with that has come increased scrutiny.

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]]> Bioluminescence: A Bright and Shiny Fish Bioluminescence: A Bright and Shiny Fish Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:48:51 GMT 42:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-06-sysk-bioluminescence.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719673 5e8c03afef0e132824719673 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic. full Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic.

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]]> Science has a handle on fireflies and glowworms, but most bioluminescent animals live in the ocean and are tough to study. Today, researchers are still figuring out why some animals produce light. Dive with Josh and Chuck into this illuminating topic.

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]]> Can you test a nuclear weapon without a fallout? Can you test a nuclear weapon without a fallout? Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:57:14 GMT 35:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-09-04-sysk-nuclear-test-fallout.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719674 5e8c03afef0e132824719674 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Over the course of human existence, thousands of nuclear weapons have been exploded on Earth and in space. With all of those tests, one can't help but wonder how much fallout has been produced. Learn the tricks of the nuke-testing trade in this episode.

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]]> Over the course of human existence, thousands of nuclear weapons have been exploded on Earth and in space. With all of those tests, one can't help but wonder how much fallout has been produced. Learn the tricks of the nuke-testing trade in this episode.

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]]> How Flesh-eating Bacteria Work How Flesh-eating Bacteria Work Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:05:22 GMT 32:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-30-sysk-flesh-eating-bacteria.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719675 5e8c03afef0e132824719675 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Possibly the most horrifically-named disease anyone could contract, flesh-eating bacteria can lead quickly lead to amputations and death. Learn about how this disease works and how to prevent it in this episode with Chuck and Josh. full Possibly the most horrifically-named disease anyone could contract, flesh-eating bacteria can lead quickly lead to amputations and death. Learn about how this disease works and how to prevent it in this episode with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Possibly the most horrifically-named disease anyone could contract, flesh-eating bacteria can lead quickly lead to amputations and death. Learn about how this disease works and how to prevent it in this episode with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> How the Electoral College Works How the Electoral College Works Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:03:59 GMT 46:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-28-sysk-electoral-college.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719676 5e8c03afef0e132824719676 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When you vote in an American presidential election, you're not voting for your candidate - you're voting for a group of people you hope will in turn vote for your candidate. Listen in to learn more about the strange process for electing the president.

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]]> When you vote in an American presidential election, you're not voting for your candidate - you're voting for a group of people you hope will in turn vote for your candidate. Listen in to learn more about the strange process for electing the president.

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]]> What happens to abandoned mines? What happens to abandoned mines? Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:15:53 GMT 32:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-23-sysk-abandoned-mines.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719677 5e8c03afef0e132824719677 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Did you know there are as many as 500,000 abandoned mines in the US, but the federal government knows where only 30,000 of them are? Learn about these places go from money pit to death trap when mine companies simply walk away. full Did you know there are as many as 500,000 abandoned mines in the US, but the federal government knows where only 30,000 of them are? Learn about these places go from money pit to death trap when mine companies simply walk away.

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]]> Did you know there are as many as 500,000 abandoned mines in the US, but the federal government knows where only 30,000 of them are? Learn about these places go from money pit to death trap when mine companies simply walk away.

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]]> Why You Probably Have a Criminal Record Why You Probably Have a Criminal Record Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:33:00 GMT 36:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-21-sysk-criminal-records.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719678 5e8c03afef0e132824719678 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you're an American adult, there's a 1 in 4 chance you have a criminal record. While it's less likely you've committed any serious crime, there are still repercussions to having a rap sheet as more employers use them to decide between candidates.

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]]> If you're an American adult, there's a 1 in 4 chance you have a criminal record. While it's less likely you've committed any serious crime, there are still repercussions to having a rap sheet as more employers use them to decide between candidates.

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]]> <![CDATA[Did Reagan's Star Wars program win the Cold War?]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:20:09 GMT 39:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-16-sysk-reagan-star-wars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719679 5e8c03afef0e132824719679 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Putting lasers in space to blast Soviet missiles out of the air was a very real part of Ronald Reagan's defense policy. While his "Star Wars" program was derided at home and abroad, historians are beginning to wonder if it didn't help win the Cold War after all.

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]]> Putting lasers in space to blast Soviet missiles out of the air was a very real part of Ronald Reagan's defense policy. While his "Star Wars" program was derided at home and abroad, historians are beginning to wonder if it didn't help win the Cold War after all.

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]]> The Shark Diaries The Shark Diaries Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:19:54 GMT 45:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-14-sysk-shark-diaries.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967a 5e8c03afef0e13282471967a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks. full In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks.

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]]> In this special episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh tip their hats to Shark Week with an old-fashioned radio play. Join the guys (and a few guests) as they present a dramatization of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks.

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]]> How Shark Attacks Work How Shark Attacks Work Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:24:19 GMT 44:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-09-sysk-shark-attacks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967b 5e8c03afef0e13282471967b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A shark attack is a terrifying experience for the victim -- but are sharks really man-eating monsters with a taste for human flesh? Join Josh and Chuck as they ask why sharks attack, how attacks occur and which sharks are most likely to attack someone. full A shark attack is a terrifying experience for the victim -- but are sharks really man-eating monsters with a taste for human flesh? Join Josh and Chuck as they ask why sharks attack, how attacks occur and which sharks are most likely to attack someone.

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]]> A shark attack is a terrifying experience for the victim -- but are sharks really man-eating monsters with a taste for human flesh? Join Josh and Chuck as they ask why sharks attack, how attacks occur and which sharks are most likely to attack someone.

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]]> How Ramadan Works How Ramadan Works Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:29:59 GMT 36:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-07-sysk-ramadan.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967c 5e8c03afef0e13282471967c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, and for good reason. It was during the month of Ramadan that Mohammed began to issue the Koran. Learn about the customs and traditions behind observing Ramadan in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> It's the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, and for good reason. It was during the month of Ramadan that Mohammed began to issue the Koran. Learn about the customs and traditions behind observing Ramadan in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Can we build an elevator to space? Can we build an elevator to space? Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:01:19 GMT 31:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-08-02-sysk-space-elevator.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967d 5e8c03afef0e13282471967d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space. full With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space.

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]]> With the end of the shuttle program and an International Space Station still in need of supplies, the aerospace industry is working the kinks of out of a century-old idea to build a service elevator from Earth to outer space.

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]]> How the Musketeers Worked How the Musketeers Worked Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:19:50 GMT 35:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-31-sysk-musketeers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967e 5e8c03afef0e13282471967e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c You know and love them as a fluffy chocolate nougat and maybe as a book and a movie, but musketeers were quite real and quite deadly. Visit with Josh and Chuck as they examine the elite special forces of 17th-century France. full You know and love them as a fluffy chocolate nougat and maybe as a book and a movie, but musketeers were quite real and quite deadly. Visit with Josh and Chuck as they examine the elite special forces of 17th-century France.

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]]> You know and love them as a fluffy chocolate nougat and maybe as a book and a movie, but musketeers were quite real and quite deadly. Visit with Josh and Chuck as they examine the elite special forces of 17th-century France.

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]]> How Time Travel Works (Live at SD Comic-Con) How Time Travel Works (Live at SD Comic-Con) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:51:47 GMT 28:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-26-sysk-comic-con-time-travel.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471967f 5e8c03afef0e13282471967f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c How does time travel work? Could it ever cross the line from science fiction into science fact? Join Josh and Chuck -- along with a live audience at the 2012 Comic-Con -- as they explore the ins and outs of time travel. full How does time travel work? Could it ever cross the line from science fiction into science fact? Join Josh and Chuck -- along with a live audience at the 2012 Comic-Con -- as they explore the ins and outs of time travel.

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]]> How does time travel work? Could it ever cross the line from science fiction into science fact? Join Josh and Chuck -- along with a live audience at the 2012 Comic-Con -- as they explore the ins and outs of time travel.

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]]> How White-collar Crime Works How White-collar Crime Works Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:33:15 GMT 49:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-24-sysk-white-collar-crime.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719680 5e8c03afef0e132824719680 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full White-collar crime often involves fraud and other nonviolent acts. For most people, the term "white-collar crime" conjures up images of CEOs conniving their way to fortune. But what is it, really? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break down the facts.

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]]> White-collar crime often involves fraud and other nonviolent acts. For most people, the term "white-collar crime" conjures up images of CEOs conniving their way to fortune. But what is it, really? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break down the facts.

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]]> How Lightning Works How Lightning Works Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:50:29 GMT 45:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-12-sysk-lightning.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719681 5e8c03afef0e132824719681 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've seen lightning before, and maybe you're even afraid of it. You should be. The air is ripped apart and a sudden electrical discharge burning six times brighter than the sun connects with Earth. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> You've seen lightning before, and maybe you're even afraid of it. You should be. The air is ripped apart and a sudden electrical discharge burning six times brighter than the sun connects with Earth. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> <![CDATA[Geysers: Nature's Innuendo]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:52:55 GMT 31:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-10-sysk-geysers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719682 5e8c03afef0e132824719682 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The spectacular eruptions of steam and water we call geysers are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, the result of thousands of years of specific natural conditions and physical processes. Learn the Stuff You Should Know about geysers in this episode. full The spectacular eruptions of steam and water we call geysers are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, the result of thousands of years of specific natural conditions and physical processes. Learn the Stuff You Should Know about geysers in this episode.

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]]> The spectacular eruptions of steam and water we call geysers are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, the result of thousands of years of specific natural conditions and physical processes. Learn the Stuff You Should Know about geysers in this episode.

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]]> How Tabloids Work How Tabloids Work Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:28:39 GMT 54:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-05-sysk-tabloids.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719683 5e8c03afef0e132824719683 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Having started as an egalitarian answer to 19th-century newspapers, tabloids came to peddle shock and sleaze. They've cleaned up a bit, but they remain the world's guilty pleasure. Learn more about the fascinating history of tabloids with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Having started as an egalitarian answer to 19th-century newspapers, tabloids came to peddle shock and sleaze. They've cleaned up a bit, but they remain the world's guilty pleasure. Learn more about the fascinating history of tabloids with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Is the Dead Sea dead? Is the Dead Sea dead? Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:59:41 GMT 30:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-07-03-sysk-dead-sea.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719684 5e8c03afef0e132824719684 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full An anomaly of geography, the shores of Dead Sea form the lowest dry spot on Earth. It's been visited by millions, including King Herod and Cleopatra, all seeking the health benefits of this saline lake. Learn about this unusual spot with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> An anomaly of geography, the shores of Dead Sea form the lowest dry spot on Earth. It's been visited by millions, including King Herod and Cleopatra, all seeking the health benefits of this saline lake. Learn about this unusual spot with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with Executive Orders?]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:04:30 GMT 39:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-28-sysk-executive-orders.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719685 5e8c03afef0e132824719685 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Depending on who's in office, they're either a presidential tradition or the acts of a despot. Executive orders are not spelled out in the Constitution, yet every president has issued them. Learn about these controversial edicts with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Depending on who's in office, they're either a presidential tradition or the acts of a despot. Executive orders are not spelled out in the Constitution, yet every president has issued them. Learn about these controversial edicts with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> 10 Accidental Inventions: By the Numbers 10 Accidental Inventions: By the Numbers Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:33:55 GMT 42:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-21-sysk-10-accidental-inventions.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719686 5e8c03afef0e132824719686 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Every once in a while Chuck and Josh do things by the numbers and here's a good example. Turns out a surprising amount of ubiquitous items in our everyday lives were stumbled upon by accident. This episode explores a few of the more noteworthy ones.

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]]> Every once in a while Chuck and Josh do things by the numbers and here's a good example. Turns out a surprising amount of ubiquitous items in our everyday lives were stumbled upon by accident. This episode explores a few of the more noteworthy ones.

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]]> How Icebergs Work (Very Cool) How Icebergs Work (Very Cool) Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:15:45 GMT 43:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-19-sysk-icebergs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719687 5e8c03afef0e132824719687 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full "Icebergs: floating chunks of ice. True, but whoa there. Scientists are learning that there's a lot more to icebergs. Appropriately enough, we've only come to understand the tip of the iceberg and recent research shows there's plenty more to uncover.

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]]> "Icebergs: floating chunks of ice. True, but whoa there. Scientists are learning that there's a lot more to icebergs. Appropriately enough, we've only come to understand the tip of the iceberg and recent research shows there's plenty more to uncover.

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]]> Whatever happened to acid rain? Whatever happened to acid rain? Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:39:08 GMT 36:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-14-sysk-acid-rain.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719688 5e8c03afef0e132824719688 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Along with the hole in the ozone layer, acid rain was one of the first international environmental threats. It's fallen to the wayside in the face of climate change, but we have yet to lick it. Join Chuck and Josh as they revive the 80s drumbeat.

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]]> Along with the hole in the ozone layer, acid rain was one of the first international environmental threats. It's fallen to the wayside in the face of climate change, but we have yet to lick it. Join Chuck and Josh as they revive the 80s drumbeat.

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]]> Should we have a fat tax? Should we have a fat tax? Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:57:34 GMT 39:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-12-sysk-fat-tax.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719689 5e8c03afef0e132824719689 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The concept of fighting unhealthy behavior like overeating by taxing unhealthy food has been around since 1994. But as the debate over a fat tax rages on in the U.S., Europe has begun to institute them and there's talk of taxing overweight people as well.

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]]> The concept of fighting unhealthy behavior like overeating by taxing unhealthy food has been around since 1994. But as the debate over a fat tax rages on in the U.S., Europe has begun to institute them and there's talk of taxing overweight people as well.

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]]> Fractals: Whoa Fractals: Whoa Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:59:20 GMT 40:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-07-sysk-fractals.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968a 5e8c03afef0e13282471968a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II. full In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II.

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]]> In the 1980s, IBM mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot gazed for the first time upon his famous fractal. What resulted was a revolution in math and geometry and our understanding of the infinite, not to mention how we see Star Trek II.

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]]> How Moss Works How Moss Works Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:30:56 GMT 37:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-06-05-sysk-moss.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968b 5e8c03afef0e13282471968b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Think you have moss figured out? You probably don't. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore some of the surprising aspects of these most ancient and important plants on the planet.

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]]> Think you have moss figured out? You probably don't. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore some of the surprising aspects of these most ancient and important plants on the planet.

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]]> Can it rain frogs? Can it rain frogs? Thu, 31 May 2012 15:17:42 GMT 30:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-31-sysk-rain-frogs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968c 5e8c03afef0e13282471968c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've seen the movie Magnolia, you've seen what it looks like to rain frogs. While there are reports of frogs, fish and even squid raining down that are questionable, science has figured out how it can - and does - rain frogs sometimes.

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]]> If you've seen the movie Magnolia, you've seen what it looks like to rain frogs. While there are reports of frogs, fish and even squid raining down that are questionable, science has figured out how it can - and does - rain frogs sometimes.

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]]> Do video games produce real-life violence? Do video games produce real-life violence? Tue, 29 May 2012 16:34:30 GMT 38:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-29-sysk-video-game-violence.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968d 5e8c03afef0e13282471968d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The disturbing trend of school shootings around the world has dragged violence in video games into the hot seat. But are violent video games actually more capable of producing real violence in gamers or is it just the latest victim of societal hysteria? full The disturbing trend of school shootings around the world has dragged violence in video games into the hot seat. But are violent video games actually more capable of producing real violence in gamers or is it just the latest victim of societal hysteria?

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]]> The disturbing trend of school shootings around the world has dragged violence in video games into the hot seat. But are violent video games actually more capable of producing real violence in gamers or is it just the latest victim of societal hysteria?

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]]> Are we obsessed with goals? Are we obsessed with goals? Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:40 GMT 46:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-24-sysk-obsessed-goals.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968e 5e8c03afef0e13282471968e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full We've all been brought up to keep our eyes on the prize and our pedal to the medal when we go for that brass ring, but does the Western interest in goals verge on an insane obsession? Learn how goals work (and if they're healthy) with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> We've all been brought up to keep our eyes on the prize and our pedal to the medal when we go for that brass ring, but does the Western interest in goals verge on an insane obsession? Learn how goals work (and if they're healthy) with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> How Labor Unions Work How Labor Unions Work Tue, 22 May 2012 17:34:06 GMT 54:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-22-sysk-labor-unions.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471968f 5e8c03afef0e13282471968f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Yes, it's true: Unions have a shady mob-related past and were originally championed by anarchists. Born from medieval trade guilds, these organizations also helped grow the American economy, and not only protected but established workers' rights.

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]]> Yes, it's true: Unions have a shady mob-related past and were originally championed by anarchists. Born from medieval trade guilds, these organizations also helped grow the American economy, and not only protected but established workers' rights.

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]]> What is the future of Earth? What is the future of Earth? Thu, 17 May 2012 18:34:06 GMT 39:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-17-sysk-future-earth.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719690 5e8c03afef0e132824719690 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What will the Earth be like in 5,000 or 50,000 years? In this far-sighted episode, Josh and Chuck explore how Earth may change over time. Listen in to learn more about humanity's odds of survival -- and how technology just might save us.

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]]> What will the Earth be like in 5,000 or 50,000 years? In this far-sighted episode, Josh and Chuck explore how Earth may change over time. Listen in to learn more about humanity's odds of survival -- and how technology just might save us.

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]]> Interpol: World Police Interpol: World Police Tue, 15 May 2012 19:22:16 GMT 37:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-15-sysk-interpol.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719691 5e8c03afef0e132824719691 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement. full Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

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]]> Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

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]]> What is a shotgun house? What is a shotgun house? Thu, 10 May 2012 17:49:48 GMT 29:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-10-sysk-shotgun-house.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719692 5e8c03afef0e132824719692 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Shotgun houses are iconic pieces of American architecture: they're long, narrow, and filled with artistic flourishes. But where did they come from? In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the mysterious origins of shotgun houses.

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]]> Shotgun houses are iconic pieces of American architecture: they're long, narrow, and filled with artistic flourishes. But where did they come from? In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the mysterious origins of shotgun houses.

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]]> Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg? Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg? Tue, 08 May 2012 17:08:55 GMT 40:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-08-sysk-manhattan-nutmeg.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719693 5e8c03afef0e132824719693 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Today nutmeg is commonplace, but this wasn't always the case. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British fought a trade war over nutmeg. Join Chuck and Josh as they travel across continents and centuries to trace the story of nutmeg and Manhattan.

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]]> Today nutmeg is commonplace, but this wasn't always the case. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British fought a trade war over nutmeg. Join Chuck and Josh as they travel across continents and centuries to trace the story of nutmeg and Manhattan.

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]]> How Bullfighting Works How Bullfighting Works Thu, 03 May 2012 15:15:10 GMT 50:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-03-sysk-bullfighting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719694 5e8c03afef0e132824719694 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach? full When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

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]]> When the Visigoths ruled Spain, they introduced the idea of battling bulls at festivals. Today matadors get paid $100,000 and perform in front of 50,000 fans. But is bullfighting an antiquated, abusive relic or a cultural tradition above reproach?

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]]> How did language evolve? How did language evolve? Tue, 01 May 2012 16:31:02 GMT 33:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-05-01-sysk-language-evolve.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719695 5e8c03afef0e132824719695 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full "Sure animals talk in their own way, with chirps and grunts and the like, but only humans can form words. It is this, some evolutionary psychologists contend, that is what truly separates us from the rest of the species on the planet. But why us?"

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]]> "Sure animals talk in their own way, with chirps and grunts and the like, but only humans can form words. It is this, some evolutionary psychologists contend, that is what truly separates us from the rest of the species on the planet. But why us?"

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]]> How Medical Marijuana Works How Medical Marijuana Works Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:21:01 GMT 39:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-26-sysk-medical-marijuana.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719696 5e8c03afef0e132824719696 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Some quarters of the medical establishment endorse it, others abhor it. The DEA is cracking down on it, but the Veterans' Administration supports it as a treatment for soldiers. Medical marijuana is indeed a contentious issue. Learn all about it here.

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]]> Some quarters of the medical establishment endorse it, others abhor it. The DEA is cracking down on it, but the Veterans' Administration supports it as a treatment for soldiers. Medical marijuana is indeed a contentious issue. Learn all about it here.

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]]> How Air Traffic Control Works How Air Traffic Control Works Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:33:12 GMT 44:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-24-sysk-air-traffic-control.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719697 5e8c03afef0e132824719697 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know how when you fly in an airline you usually don't die? You can thank the battalion of air traffic control professionals who studiously track every moment of your flight to ensure its safety. Learn all about this unsung field with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> You know how when you fly in an airline you usually don't die? You can thank the battalion of air traffic control professionals who studiously track every moment of your flight to ensure its safety. Learn all about this unsung field with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> <![CDATA[Social Security Numbers: Less Boring Than You'd Think]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:46:22 GMT 43:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-19-sysk-social-security-number.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719698 5e8c03afef0e132824719698 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Do you know that up until July 2011 an ambitious hacker with a good software program could deduce your social security number based on your date and place of birth? In this episode, the boys examine some of the lesser-known details of the Social Security full Do you know that up until July 2011 an ambitious hacker with a good software program could deduce your social security number based on your date and place of birth? In this episode, the boys examine some of the lesser-known details of the Social Security system in the U.S.

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]]> Do you know that up until July 2011 an ambitious hacker with a good software program could deduce your social security number based on your date and place of birth? In this episode, the boys examine some of the lesser-known details of the Social Security system in the U.S.

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]]> How Whaling Works How Whaling Works Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:39:54 GMT 40:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-17-sysk-whaling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719699 5e8c03afef0e132824719699 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Despite its embattled status as brutal and illegal, commercial whaling is a tradition that dates back 1,000 years and served as the economic engine of the Industrial Revolution. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the whaling life then and now. full Despite its embattled status as brutal and illegal, commercial whaling is a tradition that dates back 1,000 years and served as the economic engine of the Industrial Revolution. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the whaling life then and now.

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]]> Despite its embattled status as brutal and illegal, commercial whaling is a tradition that dates back 1,000 years and served as the economic engine of the Industrial Revolution. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the whaling life then and now.

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]]> Body Odor: You Stink Body Odor: You Stink Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:39:40 GMT 50:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-12-sysk-body-odor.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969a 5e8c03afef0e13282471969a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh end up making reduxes of past episodes on things like sweating and deodorant in this all-new episode on the science beneath what makes people smell. Learn all about your odor in this episode of Stuff You Should Know. full Chuck and Josh end up making reduxes of past episodes on things like sweating and deodorant in this all-new episode on the science beneath what makes people smell. Learn all about your odor in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Chuck and Josh end up making reduxes of past episodes on things like sweating and deodorant in this all-new episode on the science beneath what makes people smell. Learn all about your odor in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Was Atlantis a real place? Was Atlantis a real place? Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:14:30 GMT 37:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-10-sysk-atlantis.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969b 5e8c03afef0e13282471969b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it. full While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it.

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]]> While the search for Atlantis has been pushed to the fringes since the 19th century, archaeologists have quietly pursued cities that may have inspired Plato to fabricate the mythical city. It looks like a team in Greece has found it.

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]]> How Diamonds Work How Diamonds Work Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:38:05 GMT 45:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-04-03-sysk-diamonds.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969c 5e8c03afef0e13282471969c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's no denying that diamonds are pretty -- but where do they come from, and why are they so expensive? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore everything about diamonds, from their formation to the mining process and the history of the DeBeers cartel.

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]]> There's no denying that diamonds are pretty -- but where do they come from, and why are they so expensive? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore everything about diamonds, from their formation to the mining process and the history of the DeBeers cartel.

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]]> How Music Sampling Works How Music Sampling Works Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:13:27 GMT 49:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-29-sysk-music-sampling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969d 5e8c03afef0e13282471969d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today music sampling is a common practice, especially in electronic or hip-hop music. But how does it work? After all, other artists made the original music, and most of them would presumably like to be paid. Tune in to learn more about music sampling. full Today music sampling is a common practice, especially in electronic or hip-hop music. But how does it work? After all, other artists made the original music, and most of them would presumably like to be paid. Tune in to learn more about music sampling.

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]]> Today music sampling is a common practice, especially in electronic or hip-hop music. But how does it work? After all, other artists made the original music, and most of them would presumably like to be paid. Tune in to learn more about music sampling.

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]]> 10 Big Cases of Revenge 10 Big Cases of Revenge Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:01:15 GMT 50:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-27-sysk-10-cases-revenge.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969e 5e8c03afef0e13282471969e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Who doesn't love a good story about comeuppance? Whether served cold or piping hot, revenge is an ancient idea -- and history is filled with acts of vengeance. Join Josh and Chuck as they trace the concept of revenge from the bygone days of Hammurabi to the modern era.

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]]> Who doesn't love a good story about comeuppance? Whether served cold or piping hot, revenge is an ancient idea -- and history is filled with acts of vengeance. Join Josh and Chuck as they trace the concept of revenge from the bygone days of Hammurabi to the modern era.

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]]> How Tipping Works How Tipping Works Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:22:30 GMT 55:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-22-sysk-tipping.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471969f 5e8c03afef0e13282471969f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Tipping is commonly expected in some places, such as U.S. restaurants. Yet this practice varies across cultures. Join trivia gurus (and former waiters) Josh and Chuck as they take a closer look at the history, practice and controversy surrounding tipping. full Tipping is commonly expected in some places, such as U.S. restaurants. Yet this practice varies across cultures. Join trivia gurus (and former waiters) Josh and Chuck as they take a closer look at the history, practice and controversy surrounding tipping.

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]]> Tipping is commonly expected in some places, such as U.S. restaurants. Yet this practice varies across cultures. Join trivia gurus (and former waiters) Josh and Chuck as they take a closer look at the history, practice and controversy surrounding tipping.

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]]> How Comic Books: Live from SXSW How Comic Books: Live from SXSW Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:28:08 GMT 1:01:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-20-sysk-sxsw-2012.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Although you might not be a fan of comic books, there's no denying that they have a fascinating place in American history. And -- as if that wasn't interesting enough -- Josh and Chuck decided to break down the story of comic books live at SXSW.

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]]> Although you might not be a fan of comic books, there's no denying that they have a fascinating place in American history. And -- as if that wasn't interesting enough -- Josh and Chuck decided to break down the story of comic books live at SXSW.

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]]> How the Donner Party Worked How the Donner Party Worked Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:54:33 GMT 42:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-15-sysk-donner-party.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did they or didn't they? There is plenty of written evidence that the ill-fated Donner Party resorted to cannibalism - except there are no bones. Learn the details of one of the worst disasters of the early West in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Did they or didn't they? There is plenty of written evidence that the ill-fated Donner Party resorted to cannibalism - except there are no bones. Learn the details of one of the worst disasters of the early West in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Should chimps be used for medical testing? Should chimps be used for medical testing? Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:58:03 GMT 37:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-13-sysk-chimpanzees-medical-research.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you've got half a heart it's an easy question to answer. But if you're happy living without polio and hepatitis B you may want to question further. Learn about what makes chimps special and the history of medical testing in this episode.

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]]> If you've got half a heart it's an easy question to answer. But if you're happy living without polio and hepatitis B you may want to question further. Learn about what makes chimps special and the history of medical testing in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Noah's Ark Worked]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:10:32 GMT 36:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-08-sysk-noahs-ark.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Stories of a great flood and a man who managed to stay afloat while the world drowned abound in ancient traditions. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the possible evidence of the Great Flood and whether Noah really existed. full Stories of a great flood and a man who managed to stay afloat while the world drowned abound in ancient traditions. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the possible evidence of the Great Flood and whether Noah really existed.

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]]> Stories of a great flood and a man who managed to stay afloat while the world drowned abound in ancient traditions. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the possible evidence of the Great Flood and whether Noah really existed.

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]]> Duels: A guide to throwing down the gauntlet Duels: A guide to throwing down the gauntlet Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:39:04 GMT 47:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-06-sysk-duels.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Pretty much everything you know about duels is true - it's a challenge to violence to defend honor. But did you know the U.S. Navy used to publish detailed guidelines in its midshipmen's handbook? Learn all there is to know about dueling in this episode.

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]]> Pretty much everything you know about duels is true - it's a challenge to violence to defend honor. But did you know the U.S. Navy used to publish detailed guidelines in its midshipmen's handbook? Learn all there is to know about dueling in this episode.

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]]> How SETI Works How SETI Works Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:24:03 GMT 43:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-03-01-sysk-seti.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full SETI stands for 'search for extraterrestrial intelligence,' and the term is used to describe both the SETI institute and the search for alien life in general. In this spaced-out episode, Josh and Chuck explore the origin, aims and challenges facing SETI.

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]]> SETI stands for 'search for extraterrestrial intelligence,' and the term is used to describe both the SETI institute and the search for alien life in general. In this spaced-out episode, Josh and Chuck explore the origin, aims and challenges facing SETI.

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]]> How Crying Works How Crying Works Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:46:58 GMT 45:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-28-sysk-crying.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You probably did it around 70 times last year, yet you probably don't understand the psychological and physiological processes at work when you cried. Don't feel bad - no one does. Join Chuck and Josh as they poke around your tear ducts in this episode.

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]]> You probably did it around 70 times last year, yet you probably don't understand the psychological and physiological processes at work when you cried. Don't feel bad - no one does. Join Chuck and Josh as they poke around your tear ducts in this episode.

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]]> Fasting: deadly or what? Fasting: deadly or what? Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:39:24 GMT 39:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-23-sysk-fasting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Avoiding food for religious or health reasons has been around for millennia. But while God may appreciate the sacrifice, how does it affect the body? Join Josh and Chuck to find if fasting actually can be healthy or if it's as bad an idea as it sounds.

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]]> Avoiding food for religious or health reasons has been around for millennia. But while God may appreciate the sacrifice, how does it affect the body? Join Josh and Chuck to find if fasting actually can be healthy or if it's as bad an idea as it sounds.

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]]> How Autopsies Work How Autopsies Work Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:42:03 GMT 50:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-16-sysk-autopsies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 400th episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck take a trip through the morgue and look over the shoulders of the often controversial coroners and medical examiners that open cadavers to determine how someone died. full In the 400th episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck take a trip through the morgue and look over the shoulders of the often controversial coroners and medical examiners that open cadavers to determine how someone died.

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]]> In the 400th episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck take a trip through the morgue and look over the shoulders of the often controversial coroners and medical examiners that open cadavers to determine how someone died.

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]]> How Zero Works How Zero Works Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:21:29 GMT 35:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-14-sysk-zero.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh. full Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this surprisingly fascinating number with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> How Coral Reefs Work How Coral Reefs Work Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:57 GMT 41:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-09-sysk-coral-reefs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247196aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Coral reefs are the largest organic structures on Earth, yet they're created through a symbiotic relationship between creatures about 3 millimeters long. Learn more about the the world's coral reefs (and how to protect them) in this episode.

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]]> Coral reefs are the largest organic structures on Earth, yet they're created through a symbiotic relationship between creatures about 3 millimeters long. Learn more about the the world's coral reefs (and how to protect them) in this episode.

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]]> Pickpockets: Artists or Crooks? Pickpockets: Artists or Crooks? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:53:19 GMT 38:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-02-07-sysk-pick-pockets.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There aren't many criminal pursuits that are as storied as pickpocketing, and some people fondly reminisce over its heyday. Learn why some consider pickpocketing an art form, how to protect yourself from this art and more in this episode.

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]]> There aren't many criminal pursuits that are as storied as pickpocketing, and some people fondly reminisce over its heyday. Learn why some consider pickpocketing an art form, how to protect yourself from this art and more in this episode.

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]]> How Floods Work How Floods Work Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:18:08 GMT 38:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-26-sysk-floods.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Floods happen when more water is introduced to an area than can be quickly removed. That's about it, but there's more to floods, what causes them and the havoc they can wreak. Join Josh and Chuck in this super-saturated episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Floods happen when more water is introduced to an area than can be quickly removed. That's about it, but there's more to floods, what causes them and the havoc they can wreak. Join Josh and Chuck in this super-saturated episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Human Trafficking Works How Human Trafficking Works Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:16 GMT 40:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-24-sysk-human-trafficking.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Despite worldwide prohibitions, slavery still exists. Slaves are forced or coerced into prostitution or made to work in deplorable factory conditions. Yet there's still debate over how widespread the problem is. Learn about modern slavery in this episode.

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]]> Despite worldwide prohibitions, slavery still exists. Slaves are forced or coerced into prostitution or made to work in deplorable factory conditions. Yet there's still debate over how widespread the problem is. Learn about modern slavery in this episode.

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]]> How Mexican Wrestling Works How Mexican Wrestling Works Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:12:28 GMT 45:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-19-sysk-lucha-libre.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Perhaps it's the colorful masks or the high-flying, rapid-fire acrobatic moves. Whatever it is, there's something uniquely and particularly entrancing about Mexican wrestling, called lucha libre. Learn more about lucha libre in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> Perhaps it's the colorful masks or the high-flying, rapid-fire acrobatic moves. Whatever it is, there's something uniquely and particularly entrancing about Mexican wrestling, called lucha libre. Learn more about lucha libre in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> Are contrails actually chemtrails? Are contrails actually chemtrails? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:30:19 GMT 37:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-17-sysk-contrails-chemtrails.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196af 5e8c03afef0e1328247196af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You know those trails that jets leave in the sky? While science has explained why they happen, plenty of conspiracy theorists believe there's more to it. Join Josh and Chuck as they channel the guys from Stuff They Don't Want You to Know in this episode.

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]]> You know those trails that jets leave in the sky? While science has explained why they happen, plenty of conspiracy theorists believe there's more to it. Join Josh and Chuck as they channel the guys from Stuff They Don't Want You to Know in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with the Bermuda Triangle?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:17:51 GMT 49:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-12-sysk-bermuda-triangle.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's roughly 500,000 squares miles encompassed in a triangle with points in Miami, Bermuda and San Juan. There shouldn't be anything different about this area, but some people believe it's a hotbed of supernatural activity. Tune in to learn why.

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]]> There's roughly 500,000 squares miles encompassed in a triangle with points in Miami, Bermuda and San Juan. There shouldn't be anything different about this area, but some people believe it's a hotbed of supernatural activity. Tune in to learn why.

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]]> Can you vacation in Antarctica? Can you vacation in Antarctica? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:20:32 GMT 41:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-10-sysk-vacation-antarctica.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The answer is yes, but there's a lot more to traveling to the southernmost continent. Learn why emperor penguins don't make eye contact with humans, which country has the best research station and why the chances of your ship sinking are alarmingly high.

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]]> The answer is yes, but there's a lot more to traveling to the southernmost continent. Learn why emperor penguins don't make eye contact with humans, which country has the best research station and why the chances of your ship sinking are alarmingly high.

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]]> <![CDATA[Was there a curse on King Tut's tomb?]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:05:15 GMT 43:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-05-sysk-curse-king-tut-tomb.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen's tomb, some believe he unleashed a curse on everyone associated with his expedition. But there's no such thing as a curse, right? Learn the scientific basis beneath King Tut's curse as Chuck and Josh Meet the Mummy!

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]]> When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen's tomb, some believe he unleashed a curse on everyone associated with his expedition. But there's no such thing as a curse, right? Learn the scientific basis beneath King Tut's curse as Chuck and Josh Meet the Mummy!

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]]> How Yo-Yos Work How Yo-Yos Work Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:09:09 GMT 36:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2012-01-03-sysk-yo-yos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> <![CDATA[Coffee: The World's Drug of Choice]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:19:01 GMT 56:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-29-sysk-coffee.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's a 98 percent chance you're drinking coffee right now. Maybe not, sure, but coffee is ubiquitous - about 80 percent of Americans consume coffee and Brazil alone has 3 billion coffee plants. Learn all about the great black brew in this episode.

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]]> There's a 98 percent chance you're drinking coffee right now. Maybe not, sure, but coffee is ubiquitous - about 80 percent of Americans consume coffee and Brazil alone has 3 billion coffee plants. Learn all about the great black brew in this episode.

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]]> What happens in the brain during an orgasm? What happens in the brain during an orgasm? Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:58:51 GMT 43:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-27-sysk-brain-during-orgasm.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know. full Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn all about this inexplicably taboo subject (including how even women who are paralyzed can experience orgasms) in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> <![CDATA[Josh and Chuck's Christmas Extravaganza]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:39:37 GMT 47:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-22-sysk-christmas-extravaganza.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Have you ever wondered why the poinsettia is the official plant of Christmas or why we hang stockings by the chimney with care? Join Chuck and Josh for this very special Christmas episode. Who knows, maybe even St. Nick will make an appearance (he doesn't).

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]]> Have you ever wondered why the poinsettia is the official plant of Christmas or why we hang stockings by the chimney with care? Join Chuck and Josh for this very special Christmas episode. Who knows, maybe even St. Nick will make an appearance (he doesn't).

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]]> How Pepper Spray Works How Pepper Spray Works Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:52:02 GMT 40:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-20-sysk-pepper-spray.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Lt. John Pike of the Davis, Calif., police department brought the wrath of the Internet on himself when he casually doused peaceful protestors with pepper spray. Find out what was in the can in this eye-watering episode of Stuff You Should Know. full Lt. John Pike of the Davis, Calif., police department brought the wrath of the Internet on himself when he casually doused peaceful protestors with pepper spray. Find out what was in the can in this eye-watering episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Lt. John Pike of the Davis, Calif., police department brought the wrath of the Internet on himself when he casually doused peaceful protestors with pepper spray. Find out what was in the can in this eye-watering episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Earthworms Work How Earthworms Work Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:52:43 GMT 48:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-15-sysk-earthworms.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Earthworms come in a wide range of sizes: The average U.S. earthworm is 6 to 11 inches long, and the giant worms of Australia and South America can grow to a length of 11 feet. Join Josh and Chuck as they burrow into the weird world of earthworms. full Earthworms come in a wide range of sizes: The average U.S. earthworm is 6 to 11 inches long, and the giant worms of Australia and South America can grow to a length of 11 feet. Join Josh and Chuck as they burrow into the weird world of earthworms.

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]]> Earthworms come in a wide range of sizes: The average U.S. earthworm is 6 to 11 inches long, and the giant worms of Australia and South America can grow to a length of 11 feet. Join Josh and Chuck as they burrow into the weird world of earthworms.

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]]> How the Digestive System Works How the Digestive System Works Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:13:00 GMT 51:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-08-sysk-digestive-system.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical processes to absorb and transport all the nutrients your body needs to survive -- but how does it work? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take you through all 30 feet of the average digestive system. full The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical processes to absorb and transport all the nutrients your body needs to survive -- but how does it work? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take you through all 30 feet of the average digestive system.

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]]> The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical processes to absorb and transport all the nutrients your body needs to survive -- but how does it work? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take you through all 30 feet of the average digestive system.

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]]> How Daylight Saving Time Works How Daylight Saving Time Works Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:03:18 GMT 39:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-06-sysk-daylight-saving-time.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it today. But how does it work? What are the pros and cons? Join Josh and Chuck as they turn back the clock to explore the origins of daylight saving time. full Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it today. But how does it work? What are the pros and cons? Join Josh and Chuck as they turn back the clock to explore the origins of daylight saving time.

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]]> Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it today. But how does it work? What are the pros and cons? Join Josh and Chuck as they turn back the clock to explore the origins of daylight saving time.

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]]> What made the donkey and the elephant political? What made the donkey and the elephant political? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:48:49 GMT 39:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-12-01-sysk-donkey-elephant-political-symbols.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247196bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sure we take it for granted the elephant represents the Republican party and the donkey Democrats, but have you ever wondered why? Josh and Chuck explore the foundation of these bizarre political symbols in this old-timey episode of Stuff You Should Know. full Sure we take it for granted the elephant represents the Republican party and the donkey Democrats, but have you ever wondered why? Josh and Chuck explore the foundation of these bizarre political symbols in this old-timey episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Sure we take it for granted the elephant represents the Republican party and the donkey Democrats, but have you ever wondered why? Josh and Chuck explore the foundation of these bizarre political symbols in this old-timey episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> Cash Debit or Credit: Which is best? Cash Debit or Credit: Which is best? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:35:29 GMT 33:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-29-sysk-cash-credit-or-debit.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247196bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Chuck and Josh take a stab at answering the age old question of whether cash or plastic is the best choice for paying your way through life. Join them as they look at shopping, theft, security and the heartbreak of overdraft fees in this episode. full Chuck and Josh take a stab at answering the age old question of whether cash or plastic is the best choice for paying your way through life. Join them as they look at shopping, theft, security and the heartbreak of overdraft fees in this episode.

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]]> Chuck and Josh take a stab at answering the age old question of whether cash or plastic is the best choice for paying your way through life. Join them as they look at shopping, theft, security and the heartbreak of overdraft fees in this episode.

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]]> How Thoroughbred Horses Work How Thoroughbred Horses Work Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:16:05 GMT 42:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-24-sysk-thoroughbred-horses.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247196bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's been just 300 years since the Thoroughbred breed has been around, but it has produced some of the most storied animals humans have ever loved. Chuck and Josh dive into what makes these horses special and the controversy around racing them.

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]]> It's been just 300 years since the Thoroughbred breed has been around, but it has produced some of the most storied animals humans have ever loved. Chuck and Josh dive into what makes these horses special and the controversy around racing them.

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]]> Crossbows: They Look Cool Crossbows: They Look Cool Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:47:21 GMT 29:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-22-sysk-crossbows.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196be 5e8c03afef0e1328247196be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, they look cool. It's as if someone put a bow and a rifle together, but in fact crossbows predate firearms by a few thousand years. Learn all about the advantages crossbows bestow, the physics behind them and how to use one with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> Sure, they look cool. It's as if someone put a bow and a rifle together, but in fact crossbows predate firearms by a few thousand years. Learn all about the advantages crossbows bestow, the physics behind them and how to use one with Josh and Chuck.

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]]> How Air Force One Works How Air Force One Works Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:33:02 GMT 37:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-17-sysk-air-force-one.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247196bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As you might imagine, the President of the United States doesn't fly coach. But what exactly does he use when traveling from point A to point B, and how does it actually work? join Josh and Chuck as they demystify Air Force One.

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]]> As you might imagine, the President of the United States doesn't fly coach. But what exactly does he use when traveling from point A to point B, and how does it actually work? join Josh and Chuck as they demystify Air Force One.

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]]> How Alcatraz Works How Alcatraz Works Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:06:04 GMT 46:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-15-sysk-alcatraz.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, you've heard stories about Alcatraz. From high-profile escape attempts to tales of notorious inmates, the Rock is unique in American history. But how did it actually work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explain the Stuff You Should Know about Alcatraz.

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]]> Sure, you've heard stories about Alcatraz. From high-profile escape attempts to tales of notorious inmates, the Rock is unique in American history. But how did it actually work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explain the Stuff You Should Know about Alcatraz.

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]]> How Presidential Debates Work How Presidential Debates Work Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:02:07 GMT 40:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-10-sysk-presidential-debates.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio audience tended to believe Nixon won, while television viewers supported Kennedy. Today, debates continue weld an enormous influence on public opinion. But how do they work? full The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio audience tended to believe Nixon won, while television viewers supported Kennedy. Today, debates continue weld an enormous influence on public opinion. But how do they work?

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]]> The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio audience tended to believe Nixon won, while television viewers supported Kennedy. Today, debates continue weld an enormous influence on public opinion. But how do they work?

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]]> How Gene Patents Work How Gene Patents Work Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:27:27 GMT 47:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-08-sysk-gene-patents.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Should a company be able to own the rights to something found inside your own body? In this episode, Chuck and Josh delve into the complicated, controversial world of gene patents. Tune in to learn more about the history -- and future -- of gene patents. full Should a company be able to own the rights to something found inside your own body? In this episode, Chuck and Josh delve into the complicated, controversial world of gene patents. Tune in to learn more about the history -- and future -- of gene patents.

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]]> Should a company be able to own the rights to something found inside your own body? In this episode, Chuck and Josh delve into the complicated, controversial world of gene patents. Tune in to learn more about the history -- and future -- of gene patents.

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]]> What Saved the American Bison What Saved the American Bison Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:51:59 GMT 59:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-03-sysk-american-bison.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The pre-colonial range of the American bison stretched from Canada to Mexico. From 1820 to 1880, the population dwindled from 30 million to just over 1,000. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore how bison were brought back from the verge of extinction. full The pre-colonial range of the American bison stretched from Canada to Mexico. From 1820 to 1880, the population dwindled from 30 million to just over 1,000. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore how bison were brought back from the verge of extinction.

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]]> The pre-colonial range of the American bison stretched from Canada to Mexico. From 1820 to 1880, the population dwindled from 30 million to just over 1,000. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore how bison were brought back from the verge of extinction.

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]]> How the Autobahn Works How the Autobahn Works Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:29:05 GMT 58:39 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-11-01-sysk-autobahn.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The autobahn has an international reputation, and people around the world love the notion of driving on a road with no speed limits -- but how true is this reputation? Join Josh and Chuck as they tell you everything you need to know about the autobahn. full The autobahn has an international reputation, and people around the world love the notion of driving on a road with no speed limits -- but how true is this reputation? Join Josh and Chuck as they tell you everything you need to know about the autobahn.

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]]> The autobahn has an international reputation, and people around the world love the notion of driving on a road with no speed limits -- but how true is this reputation? Join Josh and Chuck as they tell you everything you need to know about the autobahn.

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]]> Berenice Berenice Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:20:10 GMT 50:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-27-sysk-berenice.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's Halloween again, and this year Chuck and Josh are ringing in the holiday with a special reading of the short story "Berenice," by Edgar Allan Poe. Tune in to catch Stuff You Should Know's Poe-rific Halloween episode.

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]]> It's Halloween again, and this year Chuck and Josh are ringing in the holiday with a special reading of the short story "Berenice," by Edgar Allan Poe. Tune in to catch Stuff You Should Know's Poe-rific Halloween episode.

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]]> How Anti-matter Spacecraft Will Work How Anti-matter Spacecraft Will Work Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:09:15 GMT 47:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-25-sysk-antimatter-spacecraft-will-work.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There may be a Bizarro World in our universe. Every particle has a mirror image with a reverse electrical charge, and when these opposites meet an energy transfer 300 times stronger than nuclear fusion occurs. Could this reaction power spacecraft? full There may be a Bizarro World in our universe. Every particle has a mirror image with a reverse electrical charge, and when these opposites meet an energy transfer 300 times stronger than nuclear fusion occurs. Could this reaction power spacecraft?

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]]> There may be a Bizarro World in our universe. Every particle has a mirror image with a reverse electrical charge, and when these opposites meet an energy transfer 300 times stronger than nuclear fusion occurs. Could this reaction power spacecraft?

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]]> Do you lose the right to privacy when you die? Do you lose the right to privacy when you die? Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:11:25 GMT 39:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-20-sysk-right-to-privacy-die.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c If you live in a place where privacy is protected, the legal system keeps prying eyes from your personal information. But does that privacy extend beyond death? That depends. Tune in to learn more. full If you live in a place where privacy is protected, the legal system keeps prying eyes from your personal information. But does that privacy extend beyond death? That depends. Tune in to learn more.

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]]> If you live in a place where privacy is protected, the legal system keeps prying eyes from your personal information. But does that privacy extend beyond death? That depends. Tune in to learn more.

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]]> The Nile IS Just a River in Egypt The Nile IS Just a River in Egypt Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:10:12 GMT 38:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-18-sysk-the-nile.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Nile River has been flowing south to north for about 30 million years, and the human race's cradle may have been along the Blue Nile stemming from Ethiopia. Find out some amazing facts about what may be the world's most important river.

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]]> The Nile River has been flowing south to north for about 30 million years, and the human race's cradle may have been along the Blue Nile stemming from Ethiopia. Find out some amazing facts about what may be the world's most important river.

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]]> The Wind Cries Typhoid Mary The Wind Cries Typhoid Mary Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:19:15 GMT 41:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-13-sysk-typhoid-mary.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights. full In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights.

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]]> In the 19th century, typhoid was considered a disease of the lower classes. When an outbreak occurred in wealthy Oyster Bay, New York, a mystery was afoot. Tune in to learn how this event began an ongoing debate over public safety versus civil rights.

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]]> A Podcast on Zoot Suits? Yes A Podcast on Zoot Suits? Yes Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:18:47 GMT 39:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-11-sysk-zoot-suits.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Few riots can be attributed to passing fashions, but zoot suits are top among them. After originating among the Harlem Renaissance crowd, the zoot suit came to symbolize political defiance. Find out why it's still illegal to wear a zoot suit in L.A.

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]]> Few riots can be attributed to passing fashions, but zoot suits are top among them. After originating among the Harlem Renaissance crowd, the zoot suit came to symbolize political defiance. Find out why it's still illegal to wear a zoot suit in L.A.

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]]> How the Peace Corps Works How the Peace Corps Works Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:44:16 GMT 47:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-06-sysk-peace-corps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247196cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Since its inception, the Peace Corps has sent 200,000 members to 193 countries to deliver aid and good will through know-how rather than direct funding. Learn about the successes, criticisms and dangers of the Peace Corps in this gung-ho episode of SYSK. full Since its inception, the Peace Corps has sent 200,000 members to 193 countries to deliver aid and good will through know-how rather than direct funding. Learn about the successes, criticisms and dangers of the Peace Corps in this gung-ho episode of SYSK.

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]]> Since its inception, the Peace Corps has sent 200,000 members to 193 countries to deliver aid and good will through know-how rather than direct funding. Learn about the successes, criticisms and dangers of the Peace Corps in this gung-ho episode of SYSK.

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]]> How Silly Putty Works How Silly Putty Works Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:52:42 GMT 42:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-10-04-sysk-silly-putty.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247196cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full When the Japanese invaded Southeast Asia in World War II, they cut off America's rubber supply. Luckily, American can-do created a synthetic rubber and saved the War. Learn about the inventor, fluid chemistry and more in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> When the Japanese invaded Southeast Asia in World War II, they cut off America's rubber supply. Luckily, American can-do created a synthetic rubber and saved the War. Learn about the inventor, fluid chemistry and more in this episode of SYSK.

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]]> How U.S. Marshals Work How U.S. Marshals Work Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:58:25 GMT 35:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-29-sysk-us-marshals.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247196cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Thought Chuck and Josh had already covered every law enforcement agency? Think again. The Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement branch in the land, dating back to 1789. Listen up for how to get a free ride courtesy the Marshals in this episode. full Thought Chuck and Josh had already covered every law enforcement agency? Think again. The Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement branch in the land, dating back to 1789. Listen up for how to get a free ride courtesy the Marshals in this episode.

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]]> Thought Chuck and Josh had already covered every law enforcement agency? Think again. The Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement branch in the land, dating back to 1789. Listen up for how to get a free ride courtesy the Marshals in this episode.

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]]> How Sword Swallowing Works How Sword Swallowing Works Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:42:02 GMT 39:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-27-sysk-sword-swallowing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Houdini suggested that sword swallowing was merely a trick. But there's no sleight of hand or throat to this ancient practice. Practitioners really do swallow swords, car axles and more. Learn more about sword swallowers in this gag-reflexive episode.

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]]> Houdini suggested that sword swallowing was merely a trick. But there's no sleight of hand or throat to this ancient practice. Practitioners really do swallow swords, car axles and more. Learn more about sword swallowers in this gag-reflexive episode.

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]]> How Family Crests Work How Family Crests Work Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:08:39 GMT 53:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-22-sysk-family-crests.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247196cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After 800 years of creating coats and crests, some meaning has been lost to history, but much has been retained and is still in use. Find out what a mullet on field argent with stags rampant means in this Olde English episode of Stuff You Should Know. full After 800 years of creating coats and crests, some meaning has been lost to history, but much has been retained and is still in use. Find out what a mullet on field argent with stags rampant means in this Olde English episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> After 800 years of creating coats and crests, some meaning has been lost to history, but much has been retained and is still in use. Find out what a mullet on field argent with stags rampant means in this Olde English episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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]]> How Acne Works How Acne Works Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:52:45 GMT 46:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-20-sysk-acne.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK. full Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK.

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]]> Over the course of our lives, 80 percent of us will experience acne. Ultimately, acne comes down to one thing, a blockage in the sebaceous gland. Learn what makes a blackhead black, and everything else about zits, in this pus-filled episode of SYSK.

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]]> How the Moon Works How the Moon Works Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:40:35 GMT 43:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-15-sysk-moon.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Did you know that science still doesn't know the exact origin of the moon? Do you know how the moon creates high and low tides? Do you know the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? You will after listening to this riveting episode.

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]]> Did you know that science still doesn't know the exact origin of the moon? Do you know how the moon creates high and low tides? Do you know the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? You will after listening to this riveting episode.

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]]> How Casinos Work How Casinos Work Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:51:24 GMT 48:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-13-sysk-casinos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Gambling predates the written word; dice made of bones have been discovered at prehistoric sites. Today, the concept of amassing a fortune in moments remains attractive. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the games and the glitz of casinos. full Gambling predates the written word; dice made of bones have been discovered at prehistoric sites. Today, the concept of amassing a fortune in moments remains attractive. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the games and the glitz of casinos.

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]]> Gambling predates the written word; dice made of bones have been discovered at prehistoric sites. Today, the concept of amassing a fortune in moments remains attractive. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the games and the glitz of casinos.

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]]> How the World Trade Center Memorial Works How the World Trade Center Memorial Works Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:16:00 GMT 48:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-08-sysk-world-trade-center.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The World Trade Center was once a global symbol of progress. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, the area has undergone a massive rebuilding process. Chuck and Josh take a look at the World Trade Center, its memorial and its symbolism in this special episode. full The World Trade Center was once a global symbol of progress. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, the area has undergone a massive rebuilding process. Chuck and Josh take a look at the World Trade Center, its memorial and its symbolism in this special episode.

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]]> The World Trade Center was once a global symbol of progress. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, the area has undergone a massive rebuilding process. Chuck and Josh take a look at the World Trade Center, its memorial and its symbolism in this special episode.

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]]> 10 Scientists Who Were Their Own Guinea Pigs 10 Scientists Who Were Their Own Guinea Pigs Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:39:22 GMT 46:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-06-sysk-self-experimentation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over the centuries, some scientists have concluded that the best test subject is looking at them in the mirror. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore 10 researchers, unsung or otherwise, who put their own health second to the advancement of science. full Over the centuries, some scientists have concluded that the best test subject is looking at them in the mirror. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore 10 researchers, unsung or otherwise, who put their own health second to the advancement of science.

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]]> Over the centuries, some scientists have concluded that the best test subject is looking at them in the mirror. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore 10 researchers, unsung or otherwise, who put their own health second to the advancement of science.

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]]> How Lie Detectors Work How Lie Detectors Work Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:21:29 GMT 33:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-09-01-sysk-polygraphics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph. full Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph.

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]]> Instead of actually detecting lies, polygraph machines sense physiological variations, ostensibly brought on by guilt. The results are subject to interpretation, and therefore controversial. Join Josh and Chuck as they investigate the polygraph.

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]]> Cryonics: Hi, Frozen Body! Cryonics: Hi, Frozen Body! Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:40:14 GMT 48:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-30-sysk-cryonics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1964 The Prospect of Immortality laid out a plan for placing humans in suspended animation. The first person was placed in cryonic suspension three years later. But how does it actually work? Learn more about cryonics in this chilly episode of SYSK. full In 1964 The Prospect of Immortality laid out a plan for placing humans in suspended animation. The first person was placed in cryonic suspension three years later. But how does it actually work? Learn more about cryonics in this chilly episode of SYSK.

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]]> In 1964 The Prospect of Immortality laid out a plan for placing humans in suspended animation. The first person was placed in cryonic suspension three years later. But how does it actually work? Learn more about cryonics in this chilly episode of SYSK.

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]]> How Schizophrenia Works How Schizophrenia Works Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:12:31 GMT 47:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-23-sysk-schizophrenia.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research. full Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research.

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]]> Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research.

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]]> How to Land on a Government Watch List How to Land on a Government Watch List Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:35:52 GMT 38:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-18-sysk-government-watch-list.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The U.S. Government's Consolidated Terrorist Watch List keeps track of people who are known or suspected terrorists. But what how do people end up on it, and what happens if your name is similar to a suspected terrorist? Tune in to find out.

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]]> The U.S. Government's Consolidated Terrorist Watch List keeps track of people who are known or suspected terrorists. But what how do people end up on it, and what happens if your name is similar to a suspected terrorist? Tune in to find out.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Murphy's Law Works, the Redux]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:00:53 GMT 36:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-16-sysk-murphys-law-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Years back, Josh recorded this show without Chuck, and the old version's omitted facts bugged him. In this new version, the pair delve into the people, science and rocket tests behind Murphy's Law. Join Josh and Chuck for this properly-executed episode.

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]]> Years back, Josh recorded this show without Chuck, and the old version's omitted facts bugged him. In this new version, the pair delve into the people, science and rocket tests behind Murphy's Law. Join Josh and Chuck for this properly-executed episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Laughter: What's so funny about that?]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:10:29 GMT 47:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-11-sysk-whats-funny.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196da 5e8c03afef0e1328247196da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The response to humor starts with electrical activity, potentially translating to physical responses that make up laughter. Science still can't pin down what makes one thing amusing and another not (which is pretty funny). Tune in to learn more.

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]]> The response to humor starts with electrical activity, potentially translating to physical responses that make up laughter. Science still can't pin down what makes one thing amusing and another not (which is pretty funny). Tune in to learn more.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the future of the internet?]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:10:01 GMT 44:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-09-sysk-future-internet.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196db 5e8c03afef0e1328247196db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's tough to predict the future. Instead, the future looks a lot like it does now: Faster data transfer rates, more social networking, ubiquitous mobile devices -- and possibly dumber people from using all this stuff.

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]]> It's tough to predict the future. Instead, the future looks a lot like it does now: Faster data transfer rates, more social networking, ubiquitous mobile devices -- and possibly dumber people from using all this stuff.

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]]> Ethnobotany: How to Get Drugs from Plants Ethnobotany: How to Get Drugs from Plants Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:04:13 GMT 43:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-04-sysk-drugs-from-plants.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247196dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 1820, most of the drugs listed in the American Pharmacopoeia were plant-based; by 1960, it was a mere 5 percent. Yet in the late 20th century this trend reversed. Why? Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the root of ethnobotany and plant-based medicine. full In 1820, most of the drugs listed in the American Pharmacopoeia were plant-based; by 1960, it was a mere 5 percent. Yet in the late 20th century this trend reversed. Why? Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the root of ethnobotany and plant-based medicine.

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]]> In 1820, most of the drugs listed in the American Pharmacopoeia were plant-based; by 1960, it was a mere 5 percent. Yet in the late 20th century this trend reversed. Why? Join Josh and Chuck as they get to the root of ethnobotany and plant-based medicine.

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]]> Can you sweat colors? Can you sweat colors? Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:11:05 GMT 29:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-08-02-sysk-can-you-sweat-colors.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247196dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A condition known as chromhidrosis can be jarring: The sufferer excretes colored sweat from the eccrine or the apocrine sweat glands. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this somewhat understood, but still bafflingly mysterious medical condition. full A condition known as chromhidrosis can be jarring: The sufferer excretes colored sweat from the eccrine or the apocrine sweat glands. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this somewhat understood, but still bafflingly mysterious medical condition.

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]]> A condition known as chromhidrosis can be jarring: The sufferer excretes colored sweat from the eccrine or the apocrine sweat glands. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this somewhat understood, but still bafflingly mysterious medical condition.

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]]> How SPAM Works How SPAM Works Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:05:06 GMT 45:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-28-sysk-spam.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196de 5e8c03afef0e1328247196de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full SPAM is a canned meat product made from pork shoulder and ham. First introduced in 1937, this iconic food has spread to stores across the world. But what exactly is it, how did it get here -- and why is its shelf life "indefinite?" Tune in to find out.

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]]> SPAM is a canned meat product made from pork shoulder and ham. First introduced in 1937, this iconic food has spread to stores across the world. But what exactly is it, how did it get here -- and why is its shelf life "indefinite?" Tune in to find out.

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]]> How Wildfires Work How Wildfires Work Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:34:45 GMT 37:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-26-sysk-wildfires.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196df 5e8c03afef0e1328247196df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires. full Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires.

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]]> Wildfires consume an annual average of 5 million acres in the US. But what causes wildfires? How do they become so powerful? More importantly, how do we fight them? Join Josh and Chuck as they take you to the frontlines of the fight against wildfires.

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]]> How Karma Works How Karma Works Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:47:47 GMT 37:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-21-sysk-karma.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full While it's kind of perverted in the West, the concept of karma is a central tenet of several Eastern religions. Karma isn't just good or bad -- it's a natural law. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about karma in this religiously respectful episode.

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]]> While it's kind of perverted in the West, the concept of karma is a central tenet of several Eastern religions. Karma isn't just good or bad -- it's a natural law. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about karma in this religiously respectful episode.

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]]> Does smiling make you happy? Does smiling make you happy? Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:56:47 GMT 33:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-19-sysk-smiling-happy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You smile because you're happy, yet happiness research suggests the opposite can also hold true. Smiling may actually improve your mood. Open interpretation make for the best SYSKs, so prepare for an old-fashioned academia studyfest with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> You smile because you're happy, yet happiness research suggests the opposite can also hold true. Smiling may actually improve your mood. Open interpretation make for the best SYSKs, so prepare for an old-fashioned academia studyfest with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> Stuff You Should Know July 4th Extravaganza, Part 2: Baseball and Apple Pie Stuff You Should Know July 4th Extravaganza, Part 2: Baseball and Apple Pie Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:42:34 GMT 57:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-14-sysk-sirius-4th-july-part-two.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What makes America unique? In the second segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America. full What makes America unique? In the second segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America.

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]]> What makes America unique? In the second segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America.

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]]> Stuff You Should Know July 4th Extravaganza, Part 1: Mom Stuff You Should Know July 4th Extravaganza, Part 1: Mom Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:40:39 GMT 59:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-12-sysk-sirius-4th-july-part-one.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What makes America unique? In the first segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America. full What makes America unique? In the first segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America.

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]]> What makes America unique? In the first segment of this special two-part episode, Josh and Chuck join up with guests from The Daily Show and The Onion to take a closer look at the Stuff You Should Know About America.

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]]> How Human Cannonballs Work How Human Cannonballs Work Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:23:19 GMT 34:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-07-sysk-human-cannonballs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There's no question that human cannonballs are daredevils. They pack themselves into the confines of huge cannons, which shoot them into the air. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the bizarre performances of human cannonballs.

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]]> There's no question that human cannonballs are daredevils. They pack themselves into the confines of huge cannons, which shoot them into the air. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the bizarre performances of human cannonballs.

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]]> How Hate Works How Hate Works Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:06:27 GMT 41:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-07-05-sysk-hate.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Hate is generally defined as an extreme hostility to something or someone, usually stemming from fear, anger or a sense of injury. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they dig into the nature of hate. full Hate is generally defined as an extreme hostility to something or someone, usually stemming from fear, anger or a sense of injury. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they dig into the nature of hate.

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]]> Hate is generally defined as an extreme hostility to something or someone, usually stemming from fear, anger or a sense of injury. But how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they dig into the nature of hate.

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]]> <![CDATA[Who was America's first murderer?]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:32:54 GMT 33:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-30-sysk-americas-first-murderer.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full John Billington didn't just sign the Mayflower Compact -- he was also the colony's first criminal, and had the dubious honor of being the first European to be convicted of murder in this new place. But how did it happen? Tune in to find out.

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]]> John Billington didn't just sign the Mayflower Compact -- he was also the colony's first criminal, and had the dubious honor of being the first European to be convicted of murder in this new place. But how did it happen? Tune in to find out.

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]]> How Asteroid Mining Could Work How Asteroid Mining Could Work Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:02:27 GMT 35:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-28-sysk-asteroid-mining.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full There may be trillions of dollars' worth of resources in asteroids, and some scientists believe we could mine nearby asteroids. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore how asteroid mining might work (and why we haven't done it yet).

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]]> There may be trillions of dollars' worth of resources in asteroids, and some scientists believe we could mine nearby asteroids. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore how asteroid mining might work (and why we haven't done it yet).

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]]> How Suicide Bombers Work How Suicide Bombers Work Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:48:38 GMT 31:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-21-sysk-suicide-bombers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c It 1981 the first modern suicide bomber blew himself up. But this was by no means the first suicide bombing. Israeli psychologists evaluated the motivations of suicide bombers and found a number of commonalities. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more. full It 1981 the first modern suicide bomber blew himself up. But this was by no means the first suicide bombing. Israeli psychologists evaluated the motivations of suicide bombers and found a number of commonalities. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> It 1981 the first modern suicide bomber blew himself up. But this was by no means the first suicide bombing. Israeli psychologists evaluated the motivations of suicide bombers and found a number of commonalities. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> How Curiosity Works How Curiosity Works Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:18:52 GMT 39:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-16-sysk-curiosity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Alternately hailed a crucial part of the human condition or accused of killing cats, curiosity remains a subject of debate among researchers. Where does it come from? How does it work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the mysterious roots of curiosity. full Alternately hailed a crucial part of the human condition or accused of killing cats, curiosity remains a subject of debate among researchers. Where does it come from? How does it work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the mysterious roots of curiosity.

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]]> Alternately hailed a crucial part of the human condition or accused of killing cats, curiosity remains a subject of debate among researchers. Where does it come from? How does it work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the mysterious roots of curiosity.

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]]> How Military Snipers Work How Military Snipers Work Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:54:43 GMT 42:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-14-sysk-military-snipers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Military snipers always work in pairs, and they're called force multipliers because of the profound effect a two-man team can have on a rival military. But how do they work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about snipers.

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]]> Military snipers always work in pairs, and they're called force multipliers because of the profound effect a two-man team can have on a rival military. But how do they work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about snipers.

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]]> Was Malthus right about carrying capacity? Was Malthus right about carrying capacity? Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:16:11 GMT 29:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-09-sysk-earth-capacity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247196eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Thomas Malthus concluded that humanity is bound to outgrow Earth's carrying capacity. The prediction was based on humanity's exponential growth and the linear growth of the food supply -- but was he correct? Tune in to find out.

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]]> Thomas Malthus concluded that humanity is bound to outgrow Earth's carrying capacity. The prediction was based on humanity's exponential growth and the linear growth of the food supply -- but was he correct? Tune in to find out.

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]]> How the Underground Railroad Worked How the Underground Railroad Worked Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:48:36 GMT 40:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-07-sysk-underground-railroad.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more. full As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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]]> How Fear Works How Fear Works Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:31:56 GMT 48:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-06-02-sysk-fear.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Fear results from your brain's reaction to a stressful stimulus, and -- though it may be unpleasant -- it plays a crucial role in the life of every human being. But how does it work (and why)? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the sensation of fear.

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]]> Fear results from your brain's reaction to a stressful stimulus, and -- though it may be unpleasant -- it plays a crucial role in the life of every human being. But how does it work (and why)? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the sensation of fear.

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]]> How Nicotine Works How Nicotine Works Tue, 31 May 2011 16:26:46 GMT 38:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-31-sysk-nicotine.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sure, nicotine doesn't cause cancer, but it does rearrange the brain's reward system. Humans have been ingesting this plant for more than 6,000 years, but we generally understood little of it. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain how nicotine works.

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]]> Sure, nicotine doesn't cause cancer, but it does rearrange the brain's reward system. Humans have been ingesting this plant for more than 6,000 years, but we generally understood little of it. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain how nicotine works.

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]]> How do I start my own country? How do I start my own country? Thu, 26 May 2011 22:37:55 GMT 40:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-26-sysk-start-on-own-country.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether through revolution, colonization or other means, every country has its start somewhere. But how does the process work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explain how countries get created -- and why some countries aren't always recognized by others.

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]]> Whether through revolution, colonization or other means, every country has its start somewhere. But how does the process work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explain how countries get created -- and why some countries aren't always recognized by others.

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]]> What is terror management theory? What is terror management theory? Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:35 GMT 31:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-24-sysk-terror-management-theory.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Terror management theory isn't about mid-level bureaucrats in Al-Qaeda -- so what exactly is it, and what does it say about human culture and our perception of mortality? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the implications of terror management theory.

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]]> Terror management theory isn't about mid-level bureaucrats in Al-Qaeda -- so what exactly is it, and what does it say about human culture and our perception of mortality? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the implications of terror management theory.

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]]> What is parallel evolution? What is parallel evolution? Thu, 19 May 2011 15:49:55 GMT 33:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-19-sysk-parallel-evolution.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In the process of parallel evolution, two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation can evolve surprisingly similar traits -- but how does it work, and why does it happen? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the process of parallel evolution. full In the process of parallel evolution, two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation can evolve surprisingly similar traits -- but how does it work, and why does it happen? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the process of parallel evolution.

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]]> In the process of parallel evolution, two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation can evolve surprisingly similar traits -- but how does it work, and why does it happen? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the process of parallel evolution.

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]]> Can the sun kill you? Can the sun kill you? Tue, 17 May 2011 20:27:38 GMT 38:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-17-sysk-sun-kill-you.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Could the sun, typically known for providing light and warmth, kill us? The Apollo 17 mission almost resulted in tragedy due to a mega-flare -- and astronauts aren't the only ones at risk. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the sun.

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]]> Could the sun, typically known for providing light and warmth, kill us? The Apollo 17 mission almost resulted in tragedy due to a mega-flare -- and astronauts aren't the only ones at risk. Join Josh and Chuck to learn more about the sun.

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]]> How Con Artists Work How Con Artists Work Thu, 12 May 2011 19:23:06 GMT 43:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-12-sysk-con-artist.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full They say you can't con an honest man, and that's key to thwarting cons; if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Learn how to avoid everything from small-time scams to the Nigerian money transfer in this captivating episode with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> They say you can't con an honest man, and that's key to thwarting cons; if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Learn how to avoid everything from small-time scams to the Nigerian money transfer in this captivating episode with Chuck and Josh.

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]]> What is mountaintop removal mining? What is mountaintop removal mining? Tue, 10 May 2011 17:35:34 GMT 54:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-10-sysk-mountaintop-removal-mining.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Mountaintop removal mining is (to say the least) a controversial practice. But what exactly is it, how does it work and -- most importantly -- why should you care? Listen in to learn more about the effects of mountaintop removal mining. full Mountaintop removal mining is (to say the least) a controversial practice. But what exactly is it, how does it work and -- most importantly -- why should you care? Listen in to learn more about the effects of mountaintop removal mining.

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]]> Mountaintop removal mining is (to say the least) a controversial practice. But what exactly is it, how does it work and -- most importantly -- why should you care? Listen in to learn more about the effects of mountaintop removal mining.

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]]> A Podcast to Remember (How Memory Works) A Podcast to Remember (How Memory Works) Thu, 05 May 2011 18:05:30 GMT 39:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-05-sysk-remember.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c How does memory work? How is internet access changing the function of the human brain? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the science behind memory -- and how modern technology may be changing it. full How does memory work? How is internet access changing the function of the human brain? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the science behind memory -- and how modern technology may be changing it.

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]]> How does memory work? How is internet access changing the function of the human brain? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the science behind memory -- and how modern technology may be changing it.

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]]> How Parkour Works How Parkour Works Tue, 03 May 2011 17:47:24 GMT 33:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-05-03-sysk-parkour.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The art of parkour is an astonishing combination of agility and physical strength pursued across the world -- but how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the philosophy, history and pursuit of this unique form of artistic expression. full The art of parkour is an astonishing combination of agility and physical strength pursued across the world -- but how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the philosophy, history and pursuit of this unique form of artistic expression.

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]]> The art of parkour is an astonishing combination of agility and physical strength pursued across the world -- but how does it work? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the philosophy, history and pursuit of this unique form of artistic expression.

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]]> How Rollercoasters Work, Minus the Fun How Rollercoasters Work, Minus the Fun Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:04:21 GMT 42:11 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-28-sysk-rollercoasters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether you're a rollercoaster fan or avoid them like the plague, there's no denying that these contraptions are striking examples of physics at work. So how do they actually work? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down the mechanics of rollercoasters.

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]]> Whether you're a rollercoaster fan or avoid them like the plague, there's no denying that these contraptions are striking examples of physics at work. So how do they actually work? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down the mechanics of rollercoasters.

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]]> How Wills Work How Wills Work Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:09:24 GMT 43:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-21-sysk-wills.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether it's oral, scrawled in blood or signed on a deathbed everyone should have a will. But how do they actually work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explain that "of sound mind" thing in this episode on wills.

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]]> Whether it's oral, scrawled in blood or signed on a deathbed everyone should have a will. But how do they actually work? Join Chuck and Josh as they explain that "of sound mind" thing in this episode on wills.

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]]> <![CDATA[Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:21:21 GMT 40:42 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-19-sysk-shoo-fly.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247196f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Flies: They're disgusting, disease-spreading flying machines. They're also really fascinating. Flies taste with their feet, smell with their antennae and use a pair of eyes as a compass oriented to sunlight. Listen in to learn more.

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]]> Flies: They're disgusting, disease-spreading flying machines. They're also really fascinating. Flies taste with their feet, smell with their antennae and use a pair of eyes as a compass oriented to sunlight. Listen in to learn more.

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]]> How Molecular Gastronomy Works How Molecular Gastronomy Works Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:21:52 GMT 38:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-12-sysk-molecular-gastronomy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247196fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full After botching a particularly tricky dish, molecular chemist Herve This decided to figure out why his recipe didn't work. He ended up creating a new field of cuisine: Molecular gastronomy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this new frontier of cooking.

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]]> After botching a particularly tricky dish, molecular chemist Herve This decided to figure out why his recipe didn't work. He ended up creating a new field of cuisine: Molecular gastronomy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this new frontier of cooking.

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]]> Does oil speculation increase gas prices? Does oil speculation increase gas prices? Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:19:40 GMT 39:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-07-sysk-oil-speculation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247196fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a derivative market. Some believe this creates an artificially high price. Join Josh and Chuck and learn if this market is responsible for inflating gas prices. full In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a derivative market. Some believe this creates an artificially high price. Join Josh and Chuck and learn if this market is responsible for inflating gas prices.

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]]> In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a derivative market. Some believe this creates an artificially high price. Join Josh and Chuck and learn if this market is responsible for inflating gas prices.

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]]> Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:31:16 GMT 33:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-04-05-sysk-sherpas.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247196fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people.

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]]> Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people.

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]]> SYSK Live from SXSW: How UFOs Work SYSK Live from SXSW: How UFOs Work Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:10:41 GMT 43:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-31-sysk-sxsw-ufos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247196fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck ditch the studio and head west -- south by southwest, in fact -- to record a live podcast in Austin, Texas. Tune in and learn more Stuff You Should Know about SXSW and UFOs. full In this episode, Josh and Chuck ditch the studio and head west -- south by southwest, in fact -- to record a live podcast in Austin, Texas. Tune in and learn more Stuff You Should Know about SXSW and UFOs.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck ditch the studio and head west -- south by southwest, in fact -- to record a live podcast in Austin, Texas. Tune in and learn more Stuff You Should Know about SXSW and UFOs.

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]]> How Igloos Work How Igloos Work Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:18:57 GMT 32:58 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-29-sysk-igloos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247196fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction. full Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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]]> Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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]]> That Dang-old Goat Fell Over That Dang-old Goat Fell Over Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:20:47 GMT 33:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-24-sysk-fainting-goats.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247196ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247196ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition. Tune in and learn more.

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]]> Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition. Tune in and learn more.

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]]> How a Nuclear Meltdown Works How a Nuclear Meltdown Works Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:44:34 GMT 41:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-22-sysk-nuclear-meltdown.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719700 5e8c03afef0e132824719700 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The recent disaster in Japan has caused massive damage and killed thousands -- but that's not all: The Fukushima nuclear plant may possibly be on the verge of a meltdown. Tune in to learn how meltdowns work, and what a meltdown would mean for Japan.

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]]> The recent disaster in Japan has caused massive damage and killed thousands -- but that's not all: The Fukushima nuclear plant may possibly be on the verge of a meltdown. Tune in to learn how meltdowns work, and what a meltdown would mean for Japan.

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]]> <![CDATA[Why's that dude in that dumpster?]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:05:54 GMT 37:31 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-17-sysk-freegans.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719701 5e8c03afef0e132824719701 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices of buying, working and renting a home. But how does this actually work, and why are these people sometimes called 'Dumpster divers?' Tune in to find out.

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]]> Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices of buying, working and renting a home. But how does this actually work, and why are these people sometimes called 'Dumpster divers?' Tune in to find out.

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]]> How Mummies Work How Mummies Work Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:09:04 GMT 44:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-15-sysk-mummies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719702 5e8c03afef0e132824719702 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Join Chuck and Josh to learn more.. full A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Join Chuck and Josh to learn more..

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]]> A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Join Chuck and Josh to learn more..

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]]> Is it legal to sterilize addicts? Is it legal to sterilize addicts? Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:57:58 GMT 43:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-10-sysk-sterilize-addicts.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719703 5e8c03afef0e132824719703 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's a controversial idea, to say the least: If evidence shows that addicts tend to be irresponsible, abusive parents, then why should they have children at all? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck explore the practice (and legality) of sterilizing addicts.

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]]> It's a controversial idea, to say the least: If evidence shows that addicts tend to be irresponsible, abusive parents, then why should they have children at all? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck explore the practice (and legality) of sterilizing addicts.

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]]> <![CDATA[Cults: Who is this "The Leader?"]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:38:46 GMT 59:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-08-sysk-cults.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719704 5e8c03afef0e132824719704 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Cults are conventionally understood to be unestablished, non-mainstream religious groups that follow a single leader. So what does it take to be the leader? Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at cults. full Cults are conventionally understood to be unestablished, non-mainstream religious groups that follow a single leader. So what does it take to be the leader? Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at cults.

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]]> Cults are conventionally understood to be unestablished, non-mainstream religious groups that follow a single leader. So what does it take to be the leader? Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at cults.

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]]> How Fossils Work How Fossils Work Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:30:08 GMT 41:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-03-sysk-fossils.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719705 5e8c03afef0e132824719705 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Were U.S. citizens in Japanese internment camps? Were U.S. citizens in Japanese internment camps? Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:30:26 GMT 35:55 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-03-01-sysk-japanese-internment-camps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719706 5e8c03afef0e132824719706 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c During World War II, the U.S. interned more than 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens. In this episode, Chuck and Josh recount the events that led to these internments, along with the long-term consequences of these events. full During World War II, the U.S. interned more than 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens. In this episode, Chuck and Josh recount the events that led to these internments, along with the long-term consequences of these events.

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]]> During World War II, the U.S. interned more than 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens. In this episode, Chuck and Josh recount the events that led to these internments, along with the long-term consequences of these events.

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]]> What is stagflation? What is stagflation? Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:13:51 GMT 30:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-24-sysk-stagflation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719707 5e8c03afef0e132824719707 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When high inflation, slow growth and high employment combine, they result in an unfortunate economic situation known as stagflation. But what exactly is stagflation, and how does it work? Most importantly, how can we prevent it in the future? full When high inflation, slow growth and high employment combine, they result in an unfortunate economic situation known as stagflation. But what exactly is stagflation, and how does it work? Most importantly, how can we prevent it in the future?

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]]> When high inflation, slow growth and high employment combine, they result in an unfortunate economic situation known as stagflation. But what exactly is stagflation, and how does it work? Most importantly, how can we prevent it in the future?

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]]> How Tickling Works How Tickling Works Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:39:28 GMT 27:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-22-sysk-tickling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719708 5e8c03afef0e132824719708 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full What's the deal with tickling? Why does it make people laugh, and what's the science behind the reaction? Join Chuck and Josh and listen in as they demystify the curious practice known as tickling.

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]]> What's the deal with tickling? Why does it make people laugh, and what's the science behind the reaction? Join Chuck and Josh and listen in as they demystify the curious practice known as tickling.

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]]> How Crime Scene Photography Works How Crime Scene Photography Works Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:56:32 GMT 32:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-17-sysk-crime-scene-photography.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719709 5e8c03afef0e132824719709 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Crime scene photography is a crucial aspect of forensic investigation, but it's by no means a new part of detective work. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the history and modern use of crime scene photography.

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]]> Crime scene photography is a crucial aspect of forensic investigation, but it's by no means a new part of detective work. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the history and modern use of crime scene photography.

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]]> How Blood Pattern Analysis Works How Blood Pattern Analysis Works Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:12:33 GMT 42:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-15-sysk-blood-pattern-analysis.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970a 5e8c03afef0e13282471970a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Numerous television shows feature blood pattern analysis -- but how do these fictional portrayals measure up to the real thing? Tune in as Chuck and Josh break down the science behind blood pattern analysis. full Numerous television shows feature blood pattern analysis -- but how do these fictional portrayals measure up to the real thing? Tune in as Chuck and Josh break down the science behind blood pattern analysis.

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]]> Numerous television shows feature blood pattern analysis -- but how do these fictional portrayals measure up to the real thing? Tune in as Chuck and Josh break down the science behind blood pattern analysis.

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]]> How the Black Death Worked How the Black Death Worked Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:16:33 GMT 36:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-10-sysk-black-death.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970b 5e8c03afef0e13282471970b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Tune in and find out. full The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Tune in and find out.

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]]> The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Tune in and find out.

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]]> How Bartering Works How Bartering Works Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:09:22 GMT 32:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-08-sysk-bartering.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970c 5e8c03afef0e13282471970c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Bartering is an ancient practice. With the emergence of money-based transactions, it's no wonder that people might think bartering is a thing of the past. Tune in to learn more about the bartering process -- and where it's still used today.

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]]> Bartering is an ancient practice. With the emergence of money-based transactions, it's no wonder that people might think bartering is a thing of the past. Tune in to learn more about the bartering process -- and where it's still used today.

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]]> How Munchausen Syndrome Works How Munchausen Syndrome Works Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:09:35 GMT 44:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-02-01-sysk-munchausen.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970d 5e8c03afef0e13282471970d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Why would someone fake an illness? Here's an even better question: Why would someone repeatedly make themselves sick? Join Josh and Chuck as they separate the facts from fiction and give you the scoop on Munchausen syndrome.

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]]> Why would someone fake an illness? Here's an even better question: Why would someone repeatedly make themselves sick? Join Josh and Chuck as they separate the facts from fiction and give you the scoop on Munchausen syndrome.

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]]> How to Control a Riot How to Control a Riot Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:42:26 GMT 44:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-27-sysk-riot-control.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970e 5e8c03afef0e13282471970e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's no secret that people in crowds will behave differently than they would if they were alone. In a riot, individuals may exhibit a drastic change in their behavior -- but why? How? More importantly, how can riots be controlled? Tune in to find out.

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]]> It's no secret that people in crowds will behave differently than they would if they were alone. In a riot, individuals may exhibit a drastic change in their behavior -- but why? How? More importantly, how can riots be controlled? Tune in to find out.

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]]> <![CDATA[What has the world's deadliest venom?]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:24:46 GMT 35:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-25-sysk-deadliest-venom.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471970f 5e8c03afef0e13282471970f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Venom isn't unique to snakes -- animals like scorpions, spiders, jellyfish and even platypuses can all use venom. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the world's most venomous creatures (and break down the difference between poison and venom).

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]]> Venom isn't unique to snakes -- animals like scorpions, spiders, jellyfish and even platypuses can all use venom. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the world's most venomous creatures (and break down the difference between poison and venom).

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]]> Can oceans power the world? Can oceans power the world? Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:25:59 GMT 34:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-20-sysk-ocean-power.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719710 5e8c03afef0e132824719710 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Oceans cover more than 70 percent of Earth's surface. But could the kinetic power of the tides or the oceans' thermal energy become the world's future power source? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break it down.

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]]> Oceans cover more than 70 percent of Earth's surface. But could the kinetic power of the tides or the oceans' thermal energy become the world's future power source? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break it down.

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]]> How the Mafia Works How the Mafia Works Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:10:17 GMT 50:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-18-sysk-mafia.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719711 5e8c03afef0e132824719711 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Many people are familiar with depictions of the Mafia in film, but what's the real story? Join Chuck and Josh as they break the infamous code of silence and shed light on some of the most dangerous and mysterious organizations in the western world.

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]]> Many people are familiar with depictions of the Mafia in film, but what's the real story? Join Chuck and Josh as they break the infamous code of silence and shed light on some of the most dangerous and mysterious organizations in the western world.

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]]> Does acupuncture work? Does acupuncture work? Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:08:44 GMT 40:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-13-sysk-accupuncture.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719712 5e8c03afef0e132824719712 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the precepts of Taoism, and for thousands of years it has been used to treat a range of ailments. The western world has historically dismissed this treatment -- but why? Tune in and learn more. full Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the precepts of Taoism, and for thousands of years it has been used to treat a range of ailments. The western world has historically dismissed this treatment -- but why? Tune in and learn more.

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]]> Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the precepts of Taoism, and for thousands of years it has been used to treat a range of ailments. The western world has historically dismissed this treatment -- but why? Tune in and learn more.

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]]> Little, Fluffy Clouds Little, Fluffy Clouds Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:54:18 GMT 38:49 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-11-sysk-little-fluffy-clouds.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719713 5e8c03afef0e132824719713 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Today every schoolkid learns a fair share of facts about clouds and the water cycle, but this wasn't always the case. Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the history behind the classification of clouds and the way they form, all in one handy podcast.

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]]> Today every schoolkid learns a fair share of facts about clouds and the water cycle, but this wasn't always the case. Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the history behind the classification of clouds and the way they form, all in one handy podcast.

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]]> How Antiques Work How Antiques Work Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:46:44 GMT 39:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-06-sysk-antiques.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719714 5e8c03afef0e132824719714 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c At what point does something become an antique? Could that old piece of furniture in the attic be worth millions of dollars? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down all the Stuff You Should Know about antiques. full At what point does something become an antique? Could that old piece of furniture in the attic be worth millions of dollars? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down all the Stuff You Should Know about antiques.

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]]> At what point does something become an antique? Could that old piece of furniture in the attic be worth millions of dollars? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down all the Stuff You Should Know about antiques.

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]]> Should you not eat gluten? Should you not eat gluten? Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:13:04 GMT 34:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2011-01-04-sysk-gluten.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719715 5e8c03afef0e132824719715 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Since gluten is found in rye, wheat and barley grains, it's a near-ubiquitous part of many diets. So why do some people avoid this common protein? Tune in as Josh and Chuck break down the concerns surrounding gluten.

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]]> Since gluten is found in rye, wheat and barley grains, it's a near-ubiquitous part of many diets. So why do some people avoid this common protein? Tune in as Josh and Chuck break down the concerns surrounding gluten.

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]]> How Volcanoes Work How Volcanoes Work Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:54:17 GMT 36:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-30-sysk-volcanoes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719716 5e8c03afef0e132824719716 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Volcanic eruptions are destructive and often newsworthy events, but why do they occur? What are volcanoes? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look (but not too close) at the forces at work behind Earth's geological "hotheads."

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]]> Volcanic eruptions are destructive and often newsworthy events, but why do they occur? What are volcanoes? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look (but not too close) at the forces at work behind Earth's geological "hotheads."

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]]> How Immigration Works How Immigration Works Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:38:55 GMT 54:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-28-sysk-immigration.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719717 5e8c03afef0e132824719717 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration. full Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration.

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]]> Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration.

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]]> How Homelessness Works How Homelessness Works Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:47:46 GMT 46:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-23-sysk-homelessness.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719718 5e8c03afef0e132824719718 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation. full Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.

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]]> Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.

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]]> How Migraines Work How Migraines Work Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:03:53 GMT 34:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-16-sysk-migraines.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719719 5e8c03afef0e132824719719 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode.

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]]> Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode.

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]]> How Agritourism Works How Agritourism Works Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:28:37 GMT 39:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-14-sysk-agritourism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971a 5e8c03afef0e13282471971a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck explore the history and various incarnations of agritourism, as well as the rationale behind it. full Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck explore the history and various incarnations of agritourism, as well as the rationale behind it.

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]]> Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck explore the history and various incarnations of agritourism, as well as the rationale behind it.

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]]> How Hanukkah Works How Hanukkah Works Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:37:30 GMT 27:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-09-sysk-hanukkah.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971b 5e8c03afef0e13282471971b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and Chuck share Stuff You Should Know about Hanukkah.

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]]> Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and Chuck share Stuff You Should Know about Hanukkah.

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]]> Green Renovation and Construction Green Renovation and Construction Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:27:05 GMT 36:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-07-sysk-green-renovation-construction.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971c 5e8c03afef0e13282471971c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a "greener" option. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore some green renovation and construction options.

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]]> Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a "greener" option. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore some green renovation and construction options.

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]]> How the Rules of War Work How the Rules of War Work Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:51:48 GMT 39:53 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-12-02-sysk-rules-of-war.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971d 5e8c03afef0e13282471971d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries really abide by them? Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at how the rules of war work in this episode. full The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries really abide by them? Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at how the rules of war work in this episode.

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]]> The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries really abide by them? Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at how the rules of war work in this episode.

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]]> How Circumcision Works How Circumcision Works Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:09:44 GMT 46:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-30-sysk-circumcision.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971e 5e8c03afef0e13282471971e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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]]> Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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]]> How Dreadlocks Work How Dreadlocks Work Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:40:29 GMT 37:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-25-sysk-dreadlocks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471971f 5e8c03afef0e13282471971f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive (and often misunderstood) hairstyle. So what's the deal with dreads? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the long history of dreadlocks and walk you through the process of dreading hair.

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]]> Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive (and often misunderstood) hairstyle. So what's the deal with dreads? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the long history of dreadlocks and walk you through the process of dreading hair.

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]]> A Rigid, Sterile Look at Kissing A Rigid, Sterile Look at Kissing Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:35:06 GMT 38:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-23-sysk-kissing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719720 5e8c03afef0e132824719720 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, amateur philematologists Josh and Chuck take a look at the biology, sociology and pyschology of kissing. full A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, amateur philematologists Josh and Chuck take a look at the biology, sociology and pyschology of kissing.

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]]> A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, amateur philematologists Josh and Chuck take a look at the biology, sociology and pyschology of kissing.

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]]> Can Lifestraw save the world? Can Lifestraw save the world? Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:40:01 GMT 38:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-18-sysk-lifestraw-save-world.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719721 5e8c03afef0e132824719721 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is increasingly urgent. Could Lifestraw filters resolve this crisis? Tune in and find out. full Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is increasingly urgent. Could Lifestraw filters resolve this crisis? Tune in and find out.

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]]> Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is increasingly urgent. Could Lifestraw filters resolve this crisis? Tune in and find out.

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]]> Have all the good ideas already been discovered? Have all the good ideas already been discovered? Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:22:23 GMT 38:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-16-sysk-good-ideas-discovered.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719722 5e8c03afef0e132824719722 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures.

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]]> It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures.

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]]> How Rehab Works How Rehab Works Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:46:09 GMT 49:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-11-sysk-rehab.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719723 5e8c03afef0e132824719723 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab been around, and how does it work? Listen in as Chuck and Josh present the fascinating process of rehab. full These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab been around, and how does it work? Listen in as Chuck and Josh present the fascinating process of rehab.

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]]> These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab been around, and how does it work? Listen in as Chuck and Josh present the fascinating process of rehab.

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]]> Prohibition: Turns Out That America Loves to Drink Prohibition: Turns Out That America Loves to Drink Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:51:17 GMT 45:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-09-sysk-prohibition.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719724 5e8c03afef0e132824719724 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was illegal. What led to this astonishing development? Why did it end? Josh and Chuck take a look at Prohibition's fascinating history in this episode.

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]]> Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was illegal. What led to this astonishing development? Why did it end? Josh and Chuck take a look at Prohibition's fascinating history in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[Addiction: Why you can't kick SYSK]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:57:08 GMT 49:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-04-sysk-cant-kick-sysk.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719725 5e8c03afef0e132824719725 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addiction. So how does it work? Tune in to learn more about addiction (and why you can't kick your SYSK habit).

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]]> Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addiction. So how does it work? Tune in to learn more about addiction (and why you can't kick your SYSK habit).

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]]> <![CDATA[Animal Migration: Where's that gnu gnoing?]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:41:01 GMT 15:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-11-02-sysk-animal-migration.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719726 5e8c03afef0e132824719726 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in this episode. full When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in this episode.

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]]> When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in this episode.

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]]> The Tomb The Tomb Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:34:30 GMT 32:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-28-sysk-the-tomb.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719727 5e8c03afef0e132824719727 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." Tune in to learn more...if you dare!

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]]> In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." Tune in to learn more...if you dare!

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]]> Jealous much? Jealous much? Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:45:41 GMT 47:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-26-sysk-jealousy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719728 5e8c03afef0e132824719728 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of jealousy in this episode. full All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of jealousy in this episode.

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]]> All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of jealousy in this episode.

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]]> Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics? Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics? Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:33:08 GMT 47:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-21-sysk-mental-illness-psychedelics.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719729 5e8c03afef0e132824719729 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.

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]]> Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.

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]]> How Gender Reassignment Works How Gender Reassignment Works Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:25:36 GMT 51:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-19-sysk-gender-reassignment.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972a 5e8c03afef0e13282471972a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at gender identity "disorders" and the gender reassignment process.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at gender identity "disorders" and the gender reassignment process.

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]]> How House Swapping Works How House Swapping Works Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:29:43 GMT 32:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-14-sysk-house-swapping.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972b 5e8c03afef0e13282471972b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping, from the traditional version to hospitality exchanges and couchsurfing, in this episode. full Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping, from the traditional version to hospitality exchanges and couchsurfing, in this episode.

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]]> Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping, from the traditional version to hospitality exchanges and couchsurfing, in this episode.

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]]> Is science phasing out sleep? Is science phasing out sleep? Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:06:14 GMT 42:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-12-sysk-science-phasing-out-sleep.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972c 5e8c03afef0e13282471972c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore different ways in which science is trying to minimize or phase out sleep, from pills to genetic research.

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]]> Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore different ways in which science is trying to minimize or phase out sleep, from pills to genetic research.

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]]> How Knights Work How Knights Work Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:52:01 GMT 49:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-07-sysk-knights.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972d 5e8c03afef0e13282471972d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up with a look at the modern institution of knighthood. full In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up with a look at the modern institution of knighthood.

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]]> In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up with a look at the modern institution of knighthood.

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]]> Why would anyone want multiple spouses? Why would anyone want multiple spouses? Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:20:13 GMT 36:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-10-05-sysk-multiple-spouses.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972e 5e8c03afef0e13282471972e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very common in other parts of the world. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss polygamy and touch on a host of related topics, from Mormonism to monogamy. full Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very common in other parts of the world. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss polygamy and touch on a host of related topics, from Mormonism to monogamy.

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]]> Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very common in other parts of the world. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss polygamy and touch on a host of related topics, from Mormonism to monogamy.

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]]> Is tone deafness hereditary? Is tone deafness hereditary? Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:30:23 GMT 22:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-30-sysk-tone-deafness.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471972f 5e8c03afef0e13282471972f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you're tone deaf, you can't hear the difference between musical pitches and notes. And it's probably a hereditary trait, as Josh and Chuck explain in this pitch-perfect episode on tone deafness.

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]]> If you're tone deaf, you can't hear the difference between musical pitches and notes. And it's probably a hereditary trait, as Josh and Chuck explain in this pitch-perfect episode on tone deafness.

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]]> How Roller Derby Works How Roller Derby Works Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:39:39 GMT 40:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-28-sysk-rollerderby.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719730 5e8c03afef0e132824719730 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Nowadays roller derby is increasingly popular across the US -- but how did it get its start, and how does it work? As Josh and Chuck delve into the world of roller derby, they touch on skateboarding, women's rights and more. Tune in and learn more.

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]]> Nowadays roller derby is increasingly popular across the US -- but how did it get its start, and how does it work? As Josh and Chuck delve into the world of roller derby, they touch on skateboarding, women's rights and more. Tune in and learn more.

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]]> <![CDATA[Hypnosis: You're Getting Sleepy]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:47:16 GMT 32:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-23-sysk-hypnosis.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719731 5e8c03afef0e132824719731 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The modern conception of hypnosis came into vogue in the late 18th century, and it's been the subject of much debate ever since. Does hypnosis really work? How? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and feasibility of hypnotism in this episode.

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]]> The modern conception of hypnosis came into vogue in the late 18th century, and it's been the subject of much debate ever since. Does hypnosis really work? How? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and feasibility of hypnotism in this episode.

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]]> Octopus, Octopi, Octopod, Octopuses Octopus, Octopi, Octopod, Octopuses Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:55:42 GMT 42:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-21-sysk-octopus.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719732 5e8c03afef0e132824719732 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the unusual anatomy, unique abilities and fascinating habits of octopi. full Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the unusual anatomy, unique abilities and fascinating habits of octopi.

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]]> Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the unusual anatomy, unique abilities and fascinating habits of octopi.

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]]> What is biospeleology? What is biospeleology? Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:04:42 GMT 30:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-16-sysk-biospeleology.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719733 5e8c03afef0e132824719733 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Biospeleology is the scientific study of cave organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, amateur biospeleologists Josh and Chuck explore the dark, dank world of caves and the weird and wonderful creatures that live in them. full Biospeleology is the scientific study of cave organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, amateur biospeleologists Josh and Chuck explore the dark, dank world of caves and the weird and wonderful creatures that live in them.

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]]> Biospeleology is the scientific study of cave organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, amateur biospeleologists Josh and Chuck explore the dark, dank world of caves and the weird and wonderful creatures that live in them.

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]]> How Mirrors Work How Mirrors Work Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:14:32 GMT 28:18 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-14-sysk-mirrors.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719734 5e8c03afef0e132824719734 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors. full Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.

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]]> Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.

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]]> How Customs Works How Customs Works Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:51:53 GMT 30:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-09-sysk-customs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719735 5e8c03afef0e132824719735 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c description full description

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]]> How Crime-Scene Clean-up Works How Crime-Scene Clean-up Works Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:01:29 GMT 37:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-07-sysk-crime-scene-clean-up.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719736 5e8c03afef0e132824719736 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. This episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works.

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]]> Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. This episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works.

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]]> How are college football rankings determined? How are college football rankings determined? Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:46:19 GMT 35:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-09-02-sysk-college-football-rankings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719737 5e8c03afef0e132824719737 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Established in 1998 as a way to determine college football rankings, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is a complex statistical system. In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle the complex variables -- and math! -- behind the BCS rankings. full Established in 1998 as a way to determine college football rankings, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is a complex statistical system. In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle the complex variables -- and math! -- behind the BCS rankings.

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]]> Established in 1998 as a way to determine college football rankings, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is a complex statistical system. In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle the complex variables -- and math! -- behind the BCS rankings.

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]]> How Cremation Works How Cremation Works Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:42:21 GMT 43:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-31-sysk-cremation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719738 5e8c03afef0e132824719738 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chuckers take a detailed look at cremation's history, practices and controversies in this episode.

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]]> Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chuckers take a detailed look at cremation's history, practices and controversies in this episode.

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]]> How Freemasons Work How Freemasons Work Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:32:45 GMT 46:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-26-sysk-freemasons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719739 5e8c03afef0e132824719739 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry. full There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry.

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]]> There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry.

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]]> How Sleepwalking Works How Sleepwalking Works Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:25:30 GMT 27:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-24-sysk-sleepwalking.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973a 5e8c03afef0e13282471973a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works. full Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.

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]]> Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.

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]]> How the MARS Turbine Works How the MARS Turbine Works Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:43:00 GMT 33:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-19-sysk-mars-turbine.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973b 5e8c03afef0e13282471973b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn't your typical windmill. It's a blimp floating hundreds of feet in the air. Tune in as Josh and Chuck explain how this turbine works -- and whether it will become the future of wind power.

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]]> MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn't your typical windmill. It's a blimp floating hundreds of feet in the air. Tune in as Josh and Chuck explain how this turbine works -- and whether it will become the future of wind power.

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]]> Breathalyzers: Really, Really Complicated Breathalyzers: Really, Really Complicated Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:43:01 GMT 34:00 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-17-sysk-breathalyzers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973c 5e8c03afef0e13282471973c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast. full Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.

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]]> Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.

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]]> <![CDATA[Prisons: Not as Fun as You'd Think]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:58:00 GMT 49:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-12-sysk-prisons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973d 5e8c03afef0e13282471973d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.

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]]> Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.

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]]> How Grow Houses Work How Grow Houses Work Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:54:00 GMT 41:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-10-sysk-grow-houses.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973e 5e8c03afef0e13282471973e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full As many as one in five houses in Vancouver, British Columbia are used to grow marijuana. Join Josh and Chuck as they step inside indoor grow houses to see what's going on.

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]]> As many as one in five houses in Vancouver, British Columbia are used to grow marijuana. Join Josh and Chuck as they step inside indoor grow houses to see what's going on.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's so special about Route 66?]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:35:00 GMT 24:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-05-sysk-route-66.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471973f 5e8c03afef0e13282471973f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck hit the open road as they explore the history, allure and decline of America's most iconic highway: Route 66.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck hit the open road as they explore the history, allure and decline of America's most iconic highway: Route 66.

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]]> How Quantum Suicide Works How Quantum Suicide Works Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:47:35 GMT 33:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-08-03-sysk-quantum-suicide.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719740 5e8c03afef0e132824719740 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle a mind-melting topic: quantum physics! They ponder subatomic particles and various quantum theories, focusing specifically on a thought experiment called quantum suicide. full In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle a mind-melting topic: quantum physics! They ponder subatomic particles and various quantum theories, focusing specifically on a thought experiment called quantum suicide.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle a mind-melting topic: quantum physics! They ponder subatomic particles and various quantum theories, focusing specifically on a thought experiment called quantum suicide.

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]]> How Presidential Pardons Work How Presidential Pardons Work Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:12:39 GMT 43:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-29-sysk-presidential-pardons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719741 5e8c03afef0e132824719741 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c A presidential pardon is a unique, unchallengable power granted to the president of the United States by the Constitution. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and controversial use of the presidential pardon. full A presidential pardon is a unique, unchallengable power granted to the president of the United States by the Constitution. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and controversial use of the presidential pardon.

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]]> A presidential pardon is a unique, unchallengable power granted to the president of the United States by the Constitution. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and controversial use of the presidential pardon.

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]]> Why Ticks Suck Why Ticks Suck Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:24 GMT 40:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-27-sysk-ticks-suck.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719742 5e8c03afef0e132824719742 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full It's no surprise that ticks are one of mankind's least favorite animals. After all, they subsist on blood and spread disease. But how much do we really know about ticks? Tune in to learn more about ticks -- and how to get rid of them -- in this podcast.

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]]> It's no surprise that ticks are one of mankind's least favorite animals. After all, they subsist on blood and spread disease. But how much do we really know about ticks? Tune in to learn more about ticks -- and how to get rid of them -- in this podcast.

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]]> Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think! Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think! Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:50:00 GMT 43:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-22-sysk-saunas.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719743 5e8c03afef0e132824719743 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode. full Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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]]> Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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]]> Taste and How it Works Taste and How it Works Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:36:27 GMT 36:50 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-20-sysk-taste.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719744 5e8c03afef0e132824719744 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Taste seems like a pretty simple sense, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it works. Josh and Chuck explore the complexities of taste, from definitions and physiology to tongue maps and supertasters, in this episode. full Taste seems like a pretty simple sense, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it works. Josh and Chuck explore the complexities of taste, from definitions and physiology to tongue maps and supertasters, in this episode.

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]]> Taste seems like a pretty simple sense, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it works. Josh and Chuck explore the complexities of taste, from definitions and physiology to tongue maps and supertasters, in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:05:39 GMT 45:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-15-sysk-james-bond.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719745 5e8c03afef0e132824719745 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full James Bond, the most infamous secret agent ever to grace the silver screen, originated in the pages of British author Ian Fleming's novels. Amateur agents Josh and Chuck uncover all sorts of Bond trivia in this action-packed episode.

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]]> James Bond, the most infamous secret agent ever to grace the silver screen, originated in the pages of British author Ian Fleming's novels. Amateur agents Josh and Chuck uncover all sorts of Bond trivia in this action-packed episode.

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]]> How Reincarnation Works How Reincarnation Works Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:31:00 GMT 41:35 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-13-sysk-reincarnation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719746 5e8c03afef0e132824719746 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full A large percentage of the world's population believes that you will be reborn after you die. So why does the concept of reincarnation seem so paranormal to Westerners? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the ins and outs of birth, death and birth again.

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]]> A large percentage of the world's population believes that you will be reborn after you die. So why does the concept of reincarnation seem so paranormal to Westerners? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the ins and outs of birth, death and birth again.

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]]> How do butterfly wings get their color? How do butterfly wings get their color? Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:05:12 GMT 32:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-08-sysk-butterfly-wings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719747 5e8c03afef0e132824719747 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Butterflies' wings are colored as a result of iridescence; this fascinating optical phenomenon is the result of light refracting off transparent surfaces. Josh and Chuck reveal how pigmentation, iridescence, light and butterfly wings work in this episode.

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]]> Butterflies' wings are colored as a result of iridescence; this fascinating optical phenomenon is the result of light refracting off transparent surfaces. Josh and Chuck reveal how pigmentation, iridescence, light and butterfly wings work in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with Voodoo?]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:40:58 GMT 34:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-06-sysk-voodoo.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719748 5e8c03afef0e132824719748 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Voodoo is a religion found in parts of Africa and Haiti that's often misunderstood. In this episode, Josh and Chuck separate the faction from the fiction as they explore how Voodoo really works.

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]]> Voodoo is a religion found in parts of Africa and Haiti that's often misunderstood. In this episode, Josh and Chuck separate the faction from the fiction as they explore how Voodoo really works.

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]]> Did Thomas Jefferson rewrite the Bible? Did Thomas Jefferson rewrite the Bible? Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:29:46 GMT 29:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-07-01-sysk-thomas-jefferson-bible.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719749 5e8c03afef0e132824719749 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Thomas Jefferson is famous for his role in shaping the United States of America -- and for creating his own, revised version of the Bible. Learn more about the Jefferson Bible in this episode. full Thomas Jefferson is famous for his role in shaping the United States of America -- and for creating his own, revised version of the Bible. Learn more about the Jefferson Bible in this episode.

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]]> Thomas Jefferson is famous for his role in shaping the United States of America -- and for creating his own, revised version of the Bible. Learn more about the Jefferson Bible in this episode.

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]]> How Traffic Works How Traffic Works Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:23:51 GMT 34:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-29-sysk-traffic_1-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974a 5e8c03afef0e13282471974a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how does traffic actually work? In this episode, Chuck and Josh take a look at traffic waves (and bubbles).

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]]> Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how does traffic actually work? In this episode, Chuck and Josh take a look at traffic waves (and bubbles).

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]]> Can quicksand kill you? Can quicksand kill you? Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:45:49 GMT 27:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-24-sysk-quicksand.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974b 5e8c03afef0e13282471974b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In many films, hapless characters meet their untimely demise in a lethal pit of quicksand. It's a gruesome, undignified end -- but is it realistic? Josh and Chuck tackle the properties of quicksand -- and how to escape it -- in this episode.

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]]> In many films, hapless characters meet their untimely demise in a lethal pit of quicksand. It's a gruesome, undignified end -- but is it realistic? Josh and Chuck tackle the properties of quicksand -- and how to escape it -- in this episode.

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]]> How Ghost Prisons Work How Ghost Prisons Work Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:01:55 GMT 36:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-22-sysk-ghost-prisons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974c 5e8c03afef0e13282471974c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the controversial "ghost prisons," covert prisons created by the CIA after September 11th, 2001 to secretly detain and interrogate terrorist suspects in various locations around the world, including the U.S.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the controversial "ghost prisons," covert prisons created by the CIA after September 11th, 2001 to secretly detain and interrogate terrorist suspects in various locations around the world, including the U.S.

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]]> How Samurai Work How Samurai Work Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:21:16 GMT 35:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-17-sysk-samurai.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974d 5e8c03afef0e13282471974d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the Samurai in this episode. full The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the Samurai in this episode.

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]]> The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the Samurai in this episode.

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]]> How the Innocence Project Works How the Innocence Project Works Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:30:18 GMT 37:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-15-sysk-innocence-project.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974e 5e8c03afef0e13282471974e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The Innocence Project is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals and reform the legal system. Josh, Chuck and a special "guest" explain how the organization works -- and why it's necessary.

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]]> The Innocence Project is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals and reform the legal system. Josh, Chuck and a special "guest" explain how the organization works -- and why it's necessary.

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]]> <![CDATA[Can your grandfather's diet shorten your life?]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:51:11 GMT 35:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-10-sysk-grandfathers-diet-shorten-life.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471974f 5e8c03afef0e13282471974f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode. full Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode.

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]]> Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with sinkholes?]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:02:18 GMT 30:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-08-sysk-sinkholes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719750 5e8c03afef0e132824719750 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the process. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore sinkholes and the forces that cause them, natural and otherwise. full Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the process. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore sinkholes and the forces that cause them, natural and otherwise.

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]]> Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the process. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore sinkholes and the forces that cause them, natural and otherwise.

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]]> How Flamethrowers Work How Flamethrowers Work Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:19:24 GMT 29:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-03-sysk-flamethrowers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719751 5e8c03afef0e132824719751 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode. full Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode.

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]]> Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode.

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]]> How do you clean up an oil spill? How do you clean up an oil spill? Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:44:30 GMT 26:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-06-01-sysk-clean-oil-spill.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719752 5e8c03afef0e132824719752 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global economy. But what do we do when disaster strikes? Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the techniques used to clean up oil spills in this podcast. full The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global economy. But what do we do when disaster strikes? Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the techniques used to clean up oil spills in this podcast.

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]]> The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global economy. But what do we do when disaster strikes? Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the techniques used to clean up oil spills in this podcast.

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]]> Can humans start an earthquake? Can humans start an earthquake? Thu, 27 May 2010 19:48:20 GMT 26:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-27-sysk-human-earthquake.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719753 5e8c03afef0e132824719753 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which human activities and projects like dams can trigger earthquakes. full 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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]]> 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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]]> What makes a serial killer? What makes a serial killer? Tue, 25 May 2010 18:45:57 GMT 46:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-25-sysk-serial-killer.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719754 5e8c03afef0e132824719754 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK's Guatemalan Adventure, Part Two]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 15:31:01 GMT 48:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-20-sysk-guatemalan-adventure-two.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719755 5e8c03afef0e132824719755 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-profit group Cooperative for Education is doing there -- and how you can help! -- in part two of their Guatemala series. full Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-profit group Cooperative for Education is doing there -- and how you can help! -- in part two of their Guatemala series.

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]]> Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-profit group Cooperative for Education is doing there -- and how you can help! -- in part two of their Guatemala series.

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]]> <![CDATA[SYSK's Guatemalan Adventure, Part One]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 16:20:29 GMT 57:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-18-sysk-guatemalan-adventure-one.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719756 5e8c03afef0e132824719756 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> 5 Successful Counterfeiters 5 Successful Counterfeiters Thu, 13 May 2010 20:10:21 GMT 28:07 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-13-sysk-5-successful-counterfeiters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719757 5e8c03afef0e132824719757 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Twins Work How Twins Work How Twins Work How Twins Work Tue, 11 May 2010 18:11:29 GMT 39:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-11-sysk-twins.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719758 5e8c03afef0e132824719758 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 hard is it to steal a work of art? How hard is it to steal a work of art? Thu, 06 May 2010 16:33:04 GMT 21:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-06-sysk-steal-art.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719759 5e8c03afef0e132824719759 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art can be surprisingly easy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck cite recent art heists as they discuss why stealing art is relatively easy. full In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art can be surprisingly easy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck cite recent art heists as they discuss why stealing art is relatively easy.

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]]> In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art can be surprisingly easy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck cite recent art heists as they discuss why stealing art is relatively easy.

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]]> How LEGOs Work How LEGOs Work Tue, 04 May 2010 21:38:01 GMT 42:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-05-04-sysk-legos.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975a 5e8c03afef0e13282471975a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Cliff Diving Works How Cliff Diving Works Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:16:12 GMT 28:57 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-29-sysk-cliff-diving.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975b 5e8c03afef0e13282471975b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What makes a genius? What makes a genius? Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:39:29 GMT 36:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-27-sysk-genius.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975c 5e8c03afef0e13282471975c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Mirror Neurons: Are there people who feel others' pain?]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:12:20 GMT 36:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-22-sysk-other-people-pain.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975d 5e8c03afef0e13282471975d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Are there people who can't feel pain?]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:10:47 GMT 32:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-20-sysk-people-feel-pain.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975e 5e8c03afef0e13282471975e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain. Josh and Chuck discuss the dangers and symptoms of CIP and related disorders in this episode. full There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain. Josh and Chuck discuss the dangers and symptoms of CIP and related disorders in this episode.

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]]> There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain. Josh and Chuck discuss the dangers and symptoms of CIP and related disorders in this episode.

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]]> How Castles Work How Castles Work Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:33:00 GMT 29:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-16-sysk-castles-work.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471975f 5e8c03afef0e13282471975f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Tourette Syndrome Works How Tourette Syndrome Works Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:45:59 GMT 36:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-13-sysk-tourette-syndrome.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719760 5e8c03afef0e132824719760 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Are zoos good or bad for animals? Are zoos good or bad for animals? Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:44:13 GMT 32:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-08-sysk-zoos-good-bad.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719761 5e8c03afef0e132824719761 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how does living in captivity affect the animals? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of zoos. full Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how does living in captivity affect the animals? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of zoos.

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]]> Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how does living in captivity affect the animals? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of zoos.

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]]> How Desertification Works How Desertification Works Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:50:30 GMT 28:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-06-sysk-desertification.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719762 5e8c03afef0e132824719762 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[How McDonald's Works]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:11:53 GMT 43:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-04-01-sysk-mcdonalds.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719763 5e8c03afef0e132824719763 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What the heck is a hiccup? What the heck is a hiccup? Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:32:55 GMT 27:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-30-sysk-hiccups.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719764 5e8c03afef0e132824719764 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories behind the mysterious phenomenon of hiccups, how long hiccuping bouts can last, and various "remedies" for hiccups.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories behind the mysterious phenomenon of hiccups, how long hiccuping bouts can last, and various "remedies" for hiccups.

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]]> How Taxidermy Works How Taxidermy Works Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:18:01 GMT 32:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-25-sysk-taxidermy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719765 5e8c03afef0e132824719765 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Josh and Chuck tackle taxidermy, the practice of preserving and mounting dead animal skins for display, in this episode. full Josh and Chuck tackle taxidermy, the practice of preserving and mounting dead animal skins for display, in this episode.

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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 Urban Planning Works How Urban Planning Works Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:06:08 GMT 31:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-23-sysk-urban-planning.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719766 5e8c03afef0e132824719766 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, philosophies and practices of urban planning. full In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, philosophies and practices of urban planning.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, philosophies and practices of urban planning.

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]]> Who were the Vikings? Who were the Vikings? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:55 GMT 33:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-18-sysk-vikings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719767 5e8c03afef0e132824719767 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Lotteries Work How Lotteries Work Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:35:05 GMT 30:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-16-sysk-lotteries.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719768 5e8c03afef0e132824719768 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries. full In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries.

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]]> What exactly is Fascism? What exactly is Fascism? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:31:50 GMT 21:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-11-sysk-fascism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719769 5e8c03afef0e132824719769 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with carbon trading?]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:35:36 GMT 34:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-09-sysk-carbon-trading.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976a 5e8c03afef0e13282471976a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits. full In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits.

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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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]]> How Scabies Work How Scabies Work Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:39:51 GMT 22:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-04-sysk-scabies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976b 5e8c03afef0e13282471976b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization? Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:56:55 GMT 32:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-03-02-sysk-mesopotamia-cradle-civilization.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976c 5e8c03afef0e13282471976c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization. full In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization.

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]]> In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization.

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]]> How Bounty Hunters Work How Bounty Hunters Work Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:11:19 GMT 24:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-25-sysk-bounty-hunters.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976d 5e8c03afef0e13282471976d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters. full 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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]]> 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 Bail Works How Bail Works Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:20:44 GMT 26:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-23-sysk-bail.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976e 5e8c03afef0e13282471976e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Five Crazy Government Experiments Five Crazy Government Experiments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:52:18 GMT 26:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-18-sysk-five-govt-experiments.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471976f 5e8c03afef0e13282471976f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Who are the Amish? Who are the Amish? Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:46:34 GMT 43:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-16-sysk-amish.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719770 5e8c03afef0e132824719770 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish. full In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish.

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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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]]> How Braille Works How Braille Works Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:28:12 GMT 30:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-11-sysk-braille.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719771 5e8c03afef0e132824719771 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Witchcraft Works How Witchcraft Works Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:59:03 GMT 44:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-09-sysk-witchcraft.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719772 5e8c03afef0e132824719772 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Why do we believe in urban legends? Why do we believe in urban legends? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:20:29 GMT 34:13 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-04-sysk-urban-legends.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719773 5e8c03afef0e132824719773 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Swat Teams Work How Swat Teams Work Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:08:35 GMT 39:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-02-02-sysk-swat-team.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719774 5e8c03afef0e132824719774 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss SWAT teams, elite police units that are specially trained for extreme situations. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Are there undiscovered people? Are there undiscovered people? Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:57:59 GMT 30:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-28-sysk-undiscovered-people.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719775 5e8c03afef0e132824719775 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What are ninja? What are ninja? Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:18:24 GMT 34:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-26-sysk-ninja.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719776 5e8c03afef0e132824719776 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Will the moon save humanity? Will the moon save humanity? Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:10:57 GMT 24:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-21-sysk-moon-save-humanity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719777 5e8c03afef0e132824719777 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Why are honeybees disappearing? Why are honeybees disappearing? Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:38:05 GMT 26:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-19-sysk-honeybees-disappearing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719778 5e8c03afef0e132824719778 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Organ Donation Works How Organ Donation Works Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:53 GMT 41:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-12-sysk-organ-donation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719779 5e8c03afef0e132824719779 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Mercenaries Work How Mercenaries Work Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:18:05 GMT 30:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-07-sysk-mercenaries.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977a 5e8c03afef0e13282471977a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Noodling Works How Noodling Works Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:55:50 GMT 29:48 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2010-01-05-sysk-noodling.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977b 5e8c03afef0e13282471977b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Human Experimentation Works How Human Experimentation Works Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:42 GMT 29:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-31-sysk-human-experimentation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977c 5e8c03afef0e13282471977c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Pirates Work How Pirates Work Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:53:14 GMT 34:10 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-29-sysk-pirates.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977d 5e8c03afef0e13282471977d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Christmas Worked How Christmas Worked Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:49:55 GMT 33:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-24-sysk-christmas.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977e 5e8c03afef0e13282471977e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Do concussions cause early death? Do concussions cause early death? Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:39:03 GMT 32:26 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-22-sysk-concussions-early-death.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471977f 5e8c03afef0e13282471977f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Kleptomania Works How Kleptomania Works Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:39 GMT 27:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-17-sysk-kleptomania.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719780 5e8c03afef0e132824719780 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Narco States Work How Narco States Work Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:28:46 GMT 37:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-15-sysk-narco-states.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719781 5e8c03afef0e132824719781 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 the Hells Angels Work How the Hells Angels Work Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:16:47 GMT 36:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-10-sysk-hells-angels.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719782 5e8c03afef0e132824719782 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, more commonly referred to as the Hells Angels. full In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, more commonly referred to as the Hells Angels.

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]]> In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, more commonly referred to as the Hells Angels.

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]]> Will the Large Hadron Collider destroy the Earth? Will the Large Hadron Collider destroy the Earth? Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:50:52 GMT 36:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-08-sysk-large-hadron-collider.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719783 5e8c03afef0e132824719783 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Near-Death Experiences Work How Near-Death Experiences Work Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:22:52 GMT 27:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-03-sysk-near-death-experience.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719784 5e8c03afef0e132824719784 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Food Cravings Work How Food Cravings Work Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:20:36 GMT 30:33 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-12-01-sysk-food-cravings.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719785 5e8c03afef0e132824719785 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Hostage Negotiation Works How Hostage Negotiation Works Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:41:04 GMT 33:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-26-sysk-hostage-negotiation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719786 5e8c03afef0e132824719786 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In this episode, Josh and Chuck explain the finer points of hostage negotiation, including the symbolism of hostages, the negotiator's goals and tactics, Stockholm syndrome -- and what happens when people refuse to negotiate.

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]]> In this episode, Josh and Chuck explain the finer points of hostage negotiation, including the symbolism of hostages, the negotiator's goals and tactics, Stockholm syndrome -- and what happens when people refuse to negotiate.

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]]> What is Mutual Assured Destruction? What is Mutual Assured Destruction? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT 29:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-24-sysk-mutual-assured-destruction.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719787 5e8c03afef0e132824719787 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss nuclear profliferation, nuclear parity and the Cold War strategic doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD). full In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss nuclear profliferation, nuclear parity and the Cold War strategic doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD).

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]]> In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss nuclear profliferation, nuclear parity and the Cold War strategic doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD).

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]]> 10 Odd Town Festivals 10 Odd Town Festivals Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:41 GMT 28:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-19-sysk-unusual-town-festivals.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719788 5e8c03afef0e132824719788 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What's the deal with totem poles?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:43:44 GMT 22:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-17-sysk-totem-poles.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719789 5e8c03afef0e132824719789 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Population Works How Population Works Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:12 GMT 34:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-12-sysk-population.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978a 5e8c03afef0e13282471978a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 will the future crime database work? How will the future crime database work? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:14:41 GMT 29:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-10-sysk-future-crime-database.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978b 5e8c03afef0e13282471978b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Product Placement Works How Product Placement Works Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:15 GMT 38:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-05-sysk-product-placement.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978c 5e8c03afef0e13282471978c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Can you remember being born? Can you remember being born? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:48 GMT 25:59 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-11-03-sysk-remember-being-born.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978d 5e8c03afef0e13282471978d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:46:08 GMT 41:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-29-sysk-jack-the-ripper.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978e 5e8c03afef0e13282471978e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Witness Protection Works How Witness Protection Works Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:16:54 GMT 28:21 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-27-sysk-witness-protection.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471978f 5e8c03afef0e13282471978f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 the Cannonball Run Worked How the Cannonball Run Worked Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:57:34 GMT 32:20 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-22-sysk-cannon-ball-run.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719790 5e8c03afef0e132824719790 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What is China's one-child policy?]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:34:07 GMT 30:45 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-20-sysk-one-child.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719791 5e8c03afef0e132824719791 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 a hangover, really? What is a hangover, really? Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:02:07 GMT 33:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-15-sysk-hangover.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719792 5e8c03afef0e132824719792 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How to Find the History of Your House How to Find the History of Your House Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:41:17 GMT 31:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-13-sysk-history-house.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719793 5e8c03afef0e132824719793 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ever wondered about the history of your house? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck give listeners some pointers on determining the history of a house. full Ever wondered about the history of your house? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck give listeners some pointers on determining the history of a house.

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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 determining the history of a house.

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]]> Who were the first Americans? Who were the first Americans? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:37:48 GMT 31:28 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-08-sysk-first-americans.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719794 5e8c03afef0e132824719794 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Health Care Systems Around the World Health Care Systems Around the World Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:31:10 GMT 37:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-06-sysk-health-care-systems-around-world.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719795 5e8c03afef0e132824719795 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is Bhutan on to something with Gross National Happiness? Is Bhutan on to something with Gross National Happiness? Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:52:21 GMT 34:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-10-01-sysk-bhutan-gross-national-happiness.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719796 5e8c03afef0e132824719796 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Rumors, Myths and Truths Behind Obama's Health Care Plan]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:48:55 GMT 36:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-29-sysk-health-care-reform-myths.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719797 5e8c03afef0e132824719797 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Do zombies really exist? Do zombies really exist? Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:25:02 GMT 37:54 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-24-sysk-zombies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719798 5e8c03afef0e132824719798 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[President Obama's Health Care Plan: Soup to Nuts]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:32:28 GMT 34:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-22-sysk-health-care-reform-obama.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719799 5e8c03afef0e132824719799 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How do dogs perceive time? How do dogs perceive time? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:58:45 GMT 27:17 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-17-sysk-dogs-perceive-time.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979a 5e8c03afef0e13282471979a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Health Care in the United States Works Right Now How Health Care in the United States Works Right Now Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:52:22 GMT 36:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-15-sysk-health-care-us-now.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979b 5e8c03afef0e13282471979b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Could microlending develop the world? Could microlending develop the world? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:29:31 GMT 29:03 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-10-sysk-microlending.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979c 5e8c03afef0e13282471979c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What is geocaching? What is geocaching? Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:51:28 GMT 29:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-08-sysk-geocaching.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979d 5e8c03afef0e13282471979d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 an Ig Nobel Prize? What is an Ig Nobel Prize? Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:50 GMT 27:09 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-03-sysk-ig-nobel-prize.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979e 5e8c03afef0e13282471979e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Why is the U.S. so dependent on cars? Why is the U.S. so dependent on cars? Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:42:43 GMT 36:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-09-01-sysk-us-dependent-cars.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471979f 5e8c03afef0e13282471979f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Muppets Work How Muppets Work Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:14:21 GMT 37:52 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-27-sysk-muppets.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 easy is it to steal a nuclear bomb? How easy is it to steal a nuclear bomb? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:11:53 GMT 31:41 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-25-sysk-steal-nuclear-bomb.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is the Necronomicon real? Is the Necronomicon real? Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:30:17 GMT 35:36 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-20-sysk-necronomicon.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What's sarcopenia and what can you do about it?]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:46:11 GMT 26:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-18-sysk-sarcopania.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is fluoride making us stupid? Is fluoride making us stupid? Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:31:26 GMT 32:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-13-sysk-fluoride-stupid.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What are Japanese stragglers? What are Japanese stragglers? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:54 GMT 35:30 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-11-sysk-japanese-stragglers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full During World War II, Japanese soldiers adopted a version of the samurai code of honor. Fiercely commited 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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]]> During World War II, Japanese soldiers adopted a version of the samurai code of honor. Fiercely commited 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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]]> <![CDATA[What's up with competitive eating?]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:27:38 GMT 34:27 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-06-sysk-competitive-eating.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Agent Orange Worked How Agent Orange Worked Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:45:23 GMT 29:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-08-04-sysk-agent-orange.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Whale Sharks Work How Whale Sharks Work Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:04:47 GMT 33:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-30-sysk-whale-sharks.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> What are tinnovators? What are tinnovators? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:51:20 GMT 27:56 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-28-sysk-altoids-tinnovators.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197a9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197a9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Three Gross Parasites Three Gross Parasites Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:12:26 GMT 33:40 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-23-sysk-three-gross-parasites.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197aa 5e8c03afef0e1328247197aa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Are stupid people happier? Are stupid people happier? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:23:37 GMT 22:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-21-sysk-stupid-people-happier.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ab 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ab 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What is a body farm? What is a body farm? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:01:13 GMT 30:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-16-sysk-body-farm.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ac 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ac 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How has toxoplasma turned the world into zombies? How has toxoplasma turned the world into zombies? Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:34:08 GMT 24:22 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-14-sysk-toxoplasma.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ad 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ad 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Twinkies Work How Twinkies Work Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:10:50 GMT 30:47 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-09-sysk-twinkies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ae 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ae 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is it possible to brainwash someone? Is it possible to brainwash someone? Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:35:01 GMT 32:43 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-07-sysk-brainwashing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197af 5e8c03afef0e1328247197af 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How can hypermiling save you gas? How can hypermiling save you gas? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:12:46 GMT 26:23 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-07-02-sysk-hypermiling-save-gas.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Earthquakes Work How Earthquakes Work Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:23:04 GMT 30:19 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-30-sysk-earthquakes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What makes the earth quake? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science and history of earthquakes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. full 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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]]> 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 Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:09:14 GMT 29:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-25-sysk-body-dysmorphic-disorder.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Can you control your dreams? Can you control your dreams? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:15:49 GMT 29:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-23-sysk-lucid-dreaming.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> What exactly is the Peter Principle? What exactly is the Peter Principle? Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:24 GMT 27:02 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-18-sysk-peter-principle.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Three Innovations We Need Right Now Three Innovations We Need Right Now Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:12:33 GMT 29:44 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-16-sysk-three-innovations.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Carbon Capture and Storage Works How Carbon Capture and Storage Works Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:54:03 GMT 35:29 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-11-sysk-carbon-capture-storage.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy? How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy? Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:25:12 GMT 31:37 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-09-sysk-nikola-tesla-energy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. full Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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]]> Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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]]> How Biohydrocarbons Work How Biohydrocarbons Work Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:05:08 GMT 30:06 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-04-sysk-biohydrocarbons.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What's a brownfield remediation project?]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:11:48 GMT 21:46 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-06-02-sysk-brownfield.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197b9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197b9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is spontaneous human combustion real? Is spontaneous human combustion real? Thu, 28 May 2009 15:06:13 GMT 25:34 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-28-sysk-spontaneous-human-combustion.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ba 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ba 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Propaganda Works How Propaganda Works Tue, 26 May 2009 17:50:27 GMT 40:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-26-sysk-propaganda.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197bb 5e8c03afef0e1328247197bb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Do animals have a sixth sense? Do animals have a sixth sense? Thu, 21 May 2009 14:15:43 GMT 24:14 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-21-sysk-animals-sixth-sense.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197bc 5e8c03afef0e1328247197bc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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 clairoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. full 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 clairoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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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 clairoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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]]> How Lobotomies Work How Lobotomies Work Tue, 19 May 2009 16:03:33 GMT 37:38 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-19-sysk-lobotomies.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197bd 5e8c03afef0e1328247197bd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is it better to buy local or organic food? Is it better to buy local or organic food? Thu, 14 May 2009 14:53:14 GMT 33:05 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-14-sysk-local-or-organic.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197be 5e8c03afef0e1328247197be 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What causes rigor mortis? What causes rigor mortis? Tue, 12 May 2009 16:38:33 GMT 23:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-12-sysk-rigor-mortis.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197bf 5e8c03afef0e1328247197bf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How can a lake explode? How can a lake explode? Thu, 07 May 2009 12:23:31 GMT 27:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-07-sysk-exploding-lakes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Why do humans have body hair? Why do humans have body hair? Tue, 05 May 2009 10:48:27 GMT 26:51 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-05-05-sysk-human-body-hair.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How do credit default swaps work? How do credit default swaps work? Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:31:00 GMT 27:01 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-30-sysk-credit-default-swaps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you? Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you? Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:31:00 GMT 21:32 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-28-sysk-high-fructose-corn-syrup.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Face Transplants Work How Face Transplants Work Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:00 GMT 29:15 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-23-sysk-face-transplants.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 much money do I really need to live? How much money do I really need to live? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:51:00 GMT 26:16 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-21-sysk-money-to-live.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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 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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]]> Do toads cause warts? Do toads cause warts? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:05:00 GMT 28:12 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-16-sysk-toads-cause-warts.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Money Laundering Works How Money Laundering Works Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT 30:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-14-sysk-money-laundering.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Ponzi Schemes Work How Ponzi Schemes Work Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:50:00 GMT 32:08 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-09-sysk-ponzi-schemes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 can some centenarians lead unhealthy lives? How can some centenarians lead unhealthy lives? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:55:00 GMT 30:25 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-07-sysk-old-unhealthy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197c9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197c9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Bizarre Ways to Die Bizarre Ways to Die Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:17:12 GMT 25:04 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-04-02-sysk-bizarre-ways-to-die.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ca 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ca 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Is the world going to end in 2012? Is the world going to end in 2012? Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:14:55 GMT 29:24 https://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sysk/2009-03-31-sysk-world-end-2012.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197cb 5e8c03afef0e1328247197cb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Are there dead bodies on Mount Everest? Are there dead bodies on Mount Everest? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:06:00 GMT 28:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1238072265523hsw-sysk-dead-bodies-mt-everest.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197cc 5e8c03afef0e1328247197cc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Déjà Vu Works How Déjà Vu Works Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:50:00 GMT 28:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1237902375827hsw-sysk-deja-vu.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197cd 5e8c03afef0e1328247197cd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Can anger be a good thing? Can anger be a good thing? Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 24:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1237407996247hsw-sysk-anger-good.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ce 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ce 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> What are microexpressions? What are microexpressions? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:07:00 GMT 22:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236975420261hsw-sysk-microexpressions.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197cf 5e8c03afef0e1328247197cf 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Aphrodisiacs Work How Aphrodisiacs Work Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 27:00 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236369132971hsw-sysk-aphrodesiacs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> Who owns the oceans? Who owns the oceans? Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 26:34 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236369067530hsw-sysk-who-owns-oceans.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Alien Hand Syndrome Works How Alien Hand Syndrome Works Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT 21:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236194096581hsw-sysk-alien-hands.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Could a 'thinking cap' make me a genius?]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT 25:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1236022186680hsw-sysk-thinking-cap.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Junk Mail Works How Junk Mail Works Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 25:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1235161145682hsw-sysk-stop-junk-mail.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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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]]> Can people really die of fright? Can people really die of fright? Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 21:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1235160539158hsw-sysk-scared-to-death.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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 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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]]> How Going Over Niagara Works How Going Over Niagara Works Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 29:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234968837740hsw-sysk-go-over-niagra.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 Squatting Works How Squatting Works Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:45:00 GMT 24:48 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234891924040hsw-sysk-squatting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 Friday the 13th Works How Friday the 13th Works Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 24:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234388619004hsw-sysk-friday-thirteenth.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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 long can you go without food and water? How long can you go without food and water? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 25:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1234215789021hsw-sysk-food-and-water.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197d9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197d9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Why is it so hard to say "toy boat" three times fast?]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:16:01 GMT 22:42 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1233849915581hsw-sysk-toy-boat.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197da 5e8c03afef0e1328247197da 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full 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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]]> 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 do some people believe the moon landings were a hoax? Why do some people believe the moon landings were a hoax? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 21:37 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1233609739080hsw-sysk-moon-landing-hoax.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197db 5e8c03afef0e1328247197db 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c 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. full 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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]]> 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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]]> How Hypoallergenic Cats Work How Hypoallergenic Cats Work Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 18:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1233171249931hsw-sysk-hypoallergenic-cat.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197dc 5e8c03afef0e1328247197dc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full One-third of US cat owners are allergic to cats, resigning themselves to years of suffering and expense on their pet's behalf . Could hypoallergenic cats be the solution these allergic pet-lovers need? Tune in and learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> One-third of US cat owners are allergic to cats, resigning themselves to years of suffering and expense on their pet's behalf . Could hypoallergenic cats be the solution these allergic pet-lovers need? Tune in and learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Comas Work How Comas Work Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 30:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1233004431505hsw-sysk-coma.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197dd 5e8c03afef0e1328247197dd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Several conditions can cause comas, including brain tumors and overdoses. Tune in as the crew discusses the causes and treatments of comas -- including some miraculous recoveries -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Several conditions can cause comas, including brain tumors and overdoses. Tune in as the crew discusses the causes and treatments of comas -- including some miraculous recoveries -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Several conditions can cause comas, including brain tumors and overdoses. Tune in as the crew discusses the causes and treatments of comas -- including some miraculous recoveries -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Moonshine Works How Moonshine Works Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 28:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1232567748455hsw-sysk-moonshine.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197de 5e8c03afef0e1328247197de 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Moonshiners brew illegal alcohol, usually a liquor from corn. In the United States, this practice led to some surprising outcomes -- including the deveopment of NASCAR. Tune in to learn more about moonshine and racing in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Moonshiners brew illegal alcohol, usually a liquor from corn. In the United States, this practice led to some surprising outcomes -- including the deveopment of NASCAR. Tune in to learn more about moonshine and racing in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Moonshiners brew illegal alcohol, usually a liquor from corn. In the United States, this practice led to some surprising outcomes -- including the deveopment of NASCAR. Tune in to learn more about moonshine and racing in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 27:57 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1232116387639hsw-sysk-recycling-reality.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197df 5e8c03afef0e1328247197df 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Recycling has come a long way since its debut -- and so have landfills. In this twofer HowStuffWorks podcast, discover the realities of modern recycling and find out why the world's largest landfill might be more aptly described as an "oceanfill."

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]]> Recycling has come a long way since its debut -- and so have landfills. In this twofer HowStuffWorks podcast, discover the realities of modern recycling and find out why the world's largest landfill might be more aptly described as an "oceanfill."

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]]> How Redheads Work How Redheads Work Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 20:13 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1231970250116hsw-sysk-redheads.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Redheads are supposedly fiery, passionate people, but is there any truth to these stereotypes? Find out what studies have to say about redheads -- and if they'll really go extinct soon -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Redheads are supposedly fiery, passionate people, but is there any truth to these stereotypes? Find out what studies have to say about redheads -- and if they'll really go extinct soon -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> What are urban explorers? What are urban explorers? Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 20:15 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1231785949601hsw-sysk-urban-explorers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Urban explorers investigate abandoned structures such as hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses and underground systems. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the rules, legality and appeal of this fascinating hobby. full Urban explorers investigate abandoned structures such as hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses and underground systems. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the rules, legality and appeal of this fascinating hobby.

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]]> Urban explorers investigate abandoned structures such as hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses and underground systems. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the rules, legality and appeal of this fascinating hobby.

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]]> How Body Armor Works: A Special Request How Body Armor Works: A Special Request Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 21:16 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1231267074262hsw-sysk-body-armor.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Body armor has used by bodyguards, celebrities and soldiers for thousands of years. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how the constant innovation in weaponry has led to a similar evolution in defense and armor. full Body armor has used by bodyguards, celebrities and soldiers for thousands of years. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how the constant innovation in weaponry has led to a similar evolution in defense and armor.

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]]> Body armor has used by bodyguards, celebrities and soldiers for thousands of years. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how the constant innovation in weaponry has led to a similar evolution in defense and armor.

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]]> How Exorcism Works How Exorcism Works Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 25:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2009/1231183216432hsw-sysk-exorcism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. full Is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> Is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> How Midnight Regulations Work How Midnight Regulations Work Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 28:25 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229712623377hsw-sysk-midnight-regulations.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full After the election in November, outgoing Presidents have an opportunity to pass last-minute (often unpopular and unpublicized) legislation as 'midnight regulations.' Learn more about midnight regulations in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> After the election in November, outgoing Presidents have an opportunity to pass last-minute (often unpopular and unpublicized) legislation as 'midnight regulations.' Learn more about midnight regulations in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Habeas Corpus Works How Habeas Corpus Works Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 26:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229712525052hsw-sysk-habeas-corpus.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body," and -- in theory -- guarantees an incarcerated person the right to have a court determine whether he or she is imprisoned lawfully. Listen to this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.

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]]> Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body," and -- in theory -- guarantees an incarcerated person the right to have a court determine whether he or she is imprisoned lawfully. Listen to this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.

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]]> How to Survive a Plane Crash How to Survive a Plane Crash Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 25:15 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229712452394hsw-sysk-survive-plane-crash.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Although you're much more likely to die in an auto accident, odds are you're more afraid of flying -- but why? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out.

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]]> Although you're much more likely to die in an auto accident, odds are you're more afraid of flying -- but why? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out.

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]]> How Flirting Works How Flirting Works Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 23:08 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229353215146hsw-sysk-flirting.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Flirting is an ancient -- and, at times, unconscious -- form of communication used to indicate interest in and receptivity to another person. Learn about the science of flirting and find out how to flirt in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. full Flirting is an ancient -- and, at times, unconscious -- form of communication used to indicate interest in and receptivity to another person. Learn about the science of flirting and find out how to flirt in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> Flirting is an ancient -- and, at times, unconscious -- form of communication used to indicate interest in and receptivity to another person. Learn about the science of flirting and find out how to flirt in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> What can be done with a dead body? What can be done with a dead body? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 18:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229539134383hsw-sysk-dead-body-uses.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c From transforming into a gem to being shot into space, modern technology has created a multitude of possible destinations for the bodies of the deceased. Go beyond the traditional funeral in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. full From transforming into a gem to being shot into space, modern technology has created a multitude of possible destinations for the bodies of the deceased. Go beyond the traditional funeral in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> From transforming into a gem to being shot into space, modern technology has created a multitude of possible destinations for the bodies of the deceased. Go beyond the traditional funeral in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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]]> <![CDATA[Where's the best place on your body to get shot?]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 22:49 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1229352460713hsw-sysk-best-place-shot.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197e9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197e9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Although no one wakes up in the morning hoping for a gunfight, we all know life can be unpredictable. So check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn the best place to take a bullet if you get shot. full Although no one wakes up in the morning hoping for a gunfight, we all know life can be unpredictable. So check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn the best place to take a bullet if you get shot.

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]]> Although no one wakes up in the morning hoping for a gunfight, we all know life can be unpredictable. So check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn the best place to take a bullet if you get shot.

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]]> Extended Product Warranties: To Buy or Not to Buy? Extended Product Warranties: To Buy or Not to Buy? Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 22:00 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1228338747992hsw-sysk-extended-warranties.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ea 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ea 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Statistically speaking, extended product warranties aren't generally worth the money, but there are some purchases that warrant extra insurance. Find out when it's smart to buy -- and when you should say "no thanks" -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Statistically speaking, extended product warranties aren't generally worth the money, but there are some purchases that warrant extra insurance. Find out when it's smart to buy -- and when you should say "no thanks" -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How the Five Day Weekend Works How the Five Day Weekend Works Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 26:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1228338675928hsw-sysk-5-day-weekend.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197eb 5e8c03afef0e1328247197eb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c What if Congress passed a law mandating a two-day week work? The Friends of the Five Day Weekend want Congress to do just that -- sort of. Check out this podcast to find out if their proposal is feasible or just plain farfetched. full What if Congress passed a law mandating a two-day week work? The Friends of the Five Day Weekend want Congress to do just that -- sort of. Check out this podcast to find out if their proposal is feasible or just plain farfetched.

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]]> What if Congress passed a law mandating a two-day week work? The Friends of the Five Day Weekend want Congress to do just that -- sort of. Check out this podcast to find out if their proposal is feasible or just plain farfetched.

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]]> How Guerrilla Gardening Works How Guerrilla Gardening Works Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 21:14 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1228321000150hsw-sysk-guerrilla-gardening.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ec 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ec 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full You've heard of guerrilla fighting tactics, but how much do you know about guerrilla gardening? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this "revolutionary" gardening trend.

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]]> You've heard of guerrilla fighting tactics, but how much do you know about guerrilla gardening? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this "revolutionary" gardening trend.

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]]> How OCD Works How OCD Works Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT 19:45 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1227558121703hsw-sysk-ocd.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ed 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ed 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments for OCD. full Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments for OCD.

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]]> Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments for OCD.

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]]> How Thanksgiving Works How Thanksgiving Works Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 25:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1227126229620hsw-sysk-thanksgiving.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ee 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ee 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday in America -- there's no religious connotation, and the only traditions are a good meal and a sense of appreciation for the good things in life. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thanksgiving.

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]]> Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday in America -- there's no religious connotation, and the only traditions are a good meal and a sense of appreciation for the good things in life. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thanksgiving.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Albert Einstein's Brain Worked]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 24:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1227126173022hsw-sysk-einsteins-brain.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ef 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ef 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Albert Einstein is one of the world's most recognizable geniuses. But was his brain any different from that of an average person? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thomas Harvey, the man who set out to decipher Einstein's brain.

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]]> Albert Einstein is one of the world's most recognizable geniuses. But was his brain any different from that of an average person? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thomas Harvey, the man who set out to decipher Einstein's brain.

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]]> How Corporate Personhood Works How Corporate Personhood Works Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 17:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1227034359883hsw-sysk-corporation-person_1.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f0 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f0 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is legally considered a person. full Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is legally considered a person.

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]]> Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is legally considered a person.

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]]> How Eco-anxiety Works How Eco-anxiety Works Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:18 GMT 19:34 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1226943422352hsw-sysk-eco-anxiety.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f1 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f1 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Eco-anxiety -- a chronic fear of environmental doom -- is a recent, specialized type of anxiety disorder gripping an estimated 40 million people in the United States. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about eco-anxiety. full Eco-anxiety -- a chronic fear of environmental doom -- is a recent, specialized type of anxiety disorder gripping an estimated 40 million people in the United States. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about eco-anxiety.

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]]> Eco-anxiety -- a chronic fear of environmental doom -- is a recent, specialized type of anxiety disorder gripping an estimated 40 million people in the United States. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about eco-anxiety.

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]]> <![CDATA[Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplements?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 18:55 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1226503729937hsw-sysk-fda-herbal-supps.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f2 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f2 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice continues today, the FDA does not regulate these potent substances. Find out why the FDA can't regulate herbal supplements in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice continues today, the FDA does not regulate these potent substances. Find out why the FDA can't regulate herbal supplements in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Did the CIA test LSD on unsuspecting Americans? Did the CIA test LSD on unsuspecting Americans? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:55:00 GMT 31:38 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1226414285078hsw-sysk-cia-lsd.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f3 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f3 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c As more and more time passes, the Freedom of Information Act provides increasingly disturbing stories of illegal CIA operations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MKULTRA and illegal CIA operations in the United States. full As more and more time passes, the Freedom of Information Act provides increasingly disturbing stories of illegal CIA operations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MKULTRA and illegal CIA operations in the United States.

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]]> As more and more time passes, the Freedom of Information Act provides increasingly disturbing stories of illegal CIA operations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MKULTRA and illegal CIA operations in the United States.

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]]> How Mortgage-backed Securities Work How Mortgage-backed Securities Work Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 24:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1225394890350hsw-sysk-mortgage-securities.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f4 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f4 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The 2008 US financial crisis has been blamed on the excessive use of mortgage-backed securities. But what exactly is a mortgage-backed security? Learn more about these securities and how they contributed to the crisis in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full The 2008 US financial crisis has been blamed on the excessive use of mortgage-backed securities. But what exactly is a mortgage-backed security? Learn more about these securities and how they contributed to the crisis in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The 2008 US financial crisis has been blamed on the excessive use of mortgage-backed securities. But what exactly is a mortgage-backed security? Learn more about these securities and how they contributed to the crisis in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold? Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold? Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT 15:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1225307906048hsw-sysk-groom-carrry-bride.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f5 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f5 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Marriage is an ancient custom, and today's wedding practices come from age-old traditions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the history behind marriage traditions.

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]]> Marriage is an ancient custom, and today's wedding practices come from age-old traditions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the history behind marriage traditions.

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]]> How Prayer Healing Works How Prayer Healing Works Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 20:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1225309852230hsw-sysk-prayer-healing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f6 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f6 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Studies have shown that prayer has a positive effect on individuals, but can your prayer heal someone else? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out how science weighs in on the power of intercessory prayer -- and if it should at all. full Studies have shown that prayer has a positive effect on individuals, but can your prayer heal someone else? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out how science weighs in on the power of intercessory prayer -- and if it should at all.

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]]> Studies have shown that prayer has a positive effect on individuals, but can your prayer heal someone else? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out how science weighs in on the power of intercessory prayer -- and if it should at all.

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]]> <![CDATA[Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:18:00 GMT 20:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1225217301725hsw-sysk-free-market-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f7 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f7 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Prices in a free market are determined by the law of supply and demand, yet the US government has recently given billions of dollars to rescue large corporations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn whether or not the US is still a free market. full Prices in a free market are determined by the law of supply and demand, yet the US government has recently given billions of dollars to rescue large corporations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn whether or not the US is still a free market.

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]]> Prices in a free market are determined by the law of supply and demand, yet the US government has recently given billions of dollars to rescue large corporations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn whether or not the US is still a free market.

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]]> How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness? How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 15:55 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1224690947881hsw-sysk-tibet-altitude-sickness.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f8 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f8 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Due to the region's elevation, the average traveler to Tibet often experiences altitude sickness -- a condition caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how Tibetans have adapted to life in high altitudes.

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]]> Due to the region's elevation, the average traveler to Tibet often experiences altitude sickness -- a condition caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how Tibetans have adapted to life in high altitudes.

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]]> How the Bailout Works How the Bailout Works Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:38:38 GMT 26:24 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1224601081881hsw-sysk-govt-bailout.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197f9 5e8c03afef0e1328247197f9 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The economy imploded as US banks reaped the consequences of subprime mortgage trades. Controversially, Congress has provided emergency funding for the banks. Learn more about the agreement between Washington and Wall Street in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full The economy imploded as US banks reaped the consequences of subprime mortgage trades. Controversially, Congress has provided emergency funding for the banks. Learn more about the agreement between Washington and Wall Street in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The economy imploded as US banks reaped the consequences of subprime mortgage trades. Controversially, Congress has provided emergency funding for the banks. Learn more about the agreement between Washington and Wall Street in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Living Off the Grid Works How Living Off the Grid Works Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 19:32 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1223404071041hsw-sysk-living-off-grid.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197fa 5e8c03afef0e1328247197fa 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full If you're tired of paying utility bills or relying on fossil fuels, it might be time to consider living off the grid. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the techniques and strategies used by people living off the grid.

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]]> If you're tired of paying utility bills or relying on fossil fuels, it might be time to consider living off the grid. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the techniques and strategies used by people living off the grid.

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]]> Will we soon be extinct? Will we soon be extinct? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 16:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1223404009334hsw-sysk-mass-extinction.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197fb 5e8c03afef0e1328247197fb 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions. full Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions.

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]]> Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions.

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]]> How Cannibalism Works How Cannibalism Works Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 24:10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1223045975862hsw-sysk-cannibalism.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197fc 5e8c03afef0e1328247197fc 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Cannibalism is one of humanity's near-universal taboos, but it has been practiced in widely varying circumstances throughout history. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn the difference between the three types of cannibalism.

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]]> Cannibalism is one of humanity's near-universal taboos, but it has been practiced in widely varying circumstances throughout history. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn the difference between the three types of cannibalism.

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]]> How Entomophagy Works How Entomophagy Works Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 18:39 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1222783571787hsw-sysk-entomophagy.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197fd 5e8c03afef0e1328247197fd 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Entomophagy -- the practice of eating insects -- is common outside of Europe and North America. Despite cultural taboos, you've probably eaten insects without knowing it. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about entomophagy.

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]]> Entomophagy -- the practice of eating insects -- is common outside of Europe and North America. Despite cultural taboos, you've probably eaten insects without knowing it. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about entomophagy.

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]]> <![CDATA[How China's Pollution Sniffers Work]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 17:25 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1222783506720hsw-sysk-china-pollution-sniffers.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197fe 5e8c03afef0e1328247197fe 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In China's Guangdong province, twelve volunteers have been trained to detect harmful pollution by using their sense of smell. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about China's pollution sniffers.

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]]> In China's Guangdong province, twelve volunteers have been trained to detect harmful pollution by using their sense of smell. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about China's pollution sniffers.

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]]> How Delta Force Works How Delta Force Works Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 25:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1222708807044hsw-sysk-delta-force.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e1328247197ff 5e8c03afef0e1328247197ff 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full With the world's best weaponry, a shadowy legal status, and almost no oversight, Delta Force is the stuff of military legend. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn why Delta Force was created, and how this group works.

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]]> With the world's best weaponry, a shadowy legal status, and almost no oversight, Delta Force is the stuff of military legend. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn why Delta Force was created, and how this group works.

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]]> How Graceland Works How Graceland Works Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT 21:49 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1222347540067hsw-sysk-graceland.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719800 5e8c03afef0e132824719800 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Graceland attracts millions of visitors every year. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Elvis and Graceland, which Elvis bought when he was only 22 years old. full Graceland attracts millions of visitors every year. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Elvis and Graceland, which Elvis bought when he was only 22 years old.

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]]> Graceland attracts millions of visitors every year. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Elvis and Graceland, which Elvis bought when he was only 22 years old.

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]]> Is quitting smoking contagious? Is quitting smoking contagious? Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 25:09 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1222112991297hsw-sysk-quitting-smoking.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719801 5e8c03afef0e132824719801 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Everyone knows it's tough to quit smoking -- but did you know quitting can be contagious? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about smoking.

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]]> Everyone knows it's tough to quit smoking -- but did you know quitting can be contagious? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about smoking.

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]]> How Can I Erase My Identity and Start Over? How Can I Erase My Identity and Start Over? Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT 16:02 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1221674091991hsw-sysk-erase-identity.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719802 5e8c03afef0e132824719802 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Everyone dreams of snagging a fresh start at life. Whether you've thought of changing your dull given name, or just disappearing entirely, this HowStuffWorks podcast will tell you what it takes to erase your identity.

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]]> Everyone dreams of snagging a fresh start at life. Whether you've thought of changing your dull given name, or just disappearing entirely, this HowStuffWorks podcast will tell you what it takes to erase your identity.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the ultimatum game?]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:03:55 GMT 16:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1221067381178hsw-sysk-ultimatum-game.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719803 5e8c03afef0e132824719803 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The ultimatum game is an economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about the rules to the ultimatum game. full The ultimatum game is an economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about the rules to the ultimatum game.

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]]> The ultimatum game is an economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about the rules to the ultimatum game.

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]]> <![CDATA[Why don't we live underground?]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:04:55 GMT 19:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1221067296382sysk-live-underground.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719804 5e8c03afef0e132824719804 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Humanity has adapted to life on the surface. We like sunlight and fresh air -- but do we need it to survive? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about living underground. full Humanity has adapted to life on the surface. We like sunlight and fresh air -- but do we need it to survive? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about living underground.

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]]> Humanity has adapted to life on the surface. We like sunlight and fresh air -- but do we need it to survive? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about living underground.

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]]> Is sleep that important? Is sleep that important? Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:03:41 GMT 18:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1220641799640sysk-importance-of-sleep.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719805 5e8c03afef0e132824719805 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being -- you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the importance of sleep. full Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being -- you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the importance of sleep.

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]]> Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being -- you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the importance of sleep.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:18 GMT 19:43 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1220455305760sysk-deodorant-antiperspirant.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719806 5e8c03afef0e132824719806 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor. Learn about the function of antiperspirant and deodorant in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor. Learn about the function of antiperspirant and deodorant in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor. Learn about the function of antiperspirant and deodorant in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Is there a worst way to die? Is there a worst way to die? Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:56:08 GMT 16:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1220363278568sysk-worst-way-die.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719807 5e8c03afef0e132824719807 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full But there's no consensus among professionals about which method of death is the least desirable. A person's fears may factor into his own personal worst way to die. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the worst way to die.

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]]> But there's no consensus among professionals about which method of death is the least desirable. A person's fears may factor into his own personal worst way to die. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the worst way to die.

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]]> What are smart mobs? What are smart mobs? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:26 GMT 15:59 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1218576073087sysk-smart-mobs.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719808 5e8c03afef0e132824719808 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c With the benefit of wireless technologies like cell phones and text messaging, large groups of people are able to coordinate their actions with amazing precision. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about smart mobs and civil disobedience. full With the benefit of wireless technologies like cell phones and text messaging, large groups of people are able to coordinate their actions with amazing precision. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about smart mobs and civil disobedience.

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]]> With the benefit of wireless technologies like cell phones and text messaging, large groups of people are able to coordinate their actions with amazing precision. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about smart mobs and civil disobedience.

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]]> Will robots get married? Will robots get married? Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:26 GMT 16:36 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1218576029423sysk-robot-wedding.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719809 5e8c03afef0e132824719809 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Some researchers believe that weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about robot rights. full Some researchers believe that weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about robot rights.

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]]> Some researchers believe that weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about robot rights.

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]]> How Blood Pressure Works How Blood Pressure Works Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:54 GMT 15:28 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1219093435157sysk-blood-pressure.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980a 5e8c03afef0e13282471980a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c High blood pressure -- or hypertension -- is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the causes of and treatment for hypertension. full High blood pressure -- or hypertension -- is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the causes of and treatment for hypertension.

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]]> High blood pressure -- or hypertension -- is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the causes of and treatment for hypertension.

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]]> Are humans wired to survive? Are humans wired to survive? Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:26 GMT 14:46 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1218576117453sysk-wired-to-survive.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980b 5e8c03afef0e13282471980b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Are humans born with survival instincts? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about human instincts and survival. full Are humans born with survival instincts? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about human instincts and survival.

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]]> Are humans born with survival instincts? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about human instincts and survival.

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]]> 10 Terribly Bungled Crimes 10 Terribly Bungled Crimes Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:52:28 GMT 12:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1218575977902sysk-10-bungled-crimes.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980c 5e8c03afef0e13282471980c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Find out which ones are at the top of the list for Josh and Chuck in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Find out which ones are at the top of the list for Josh and Chuck in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Find out which ones are at the top of the list for Josh and Chuck in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Is there a torture manual? Is there a torture manual? Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:08:26 GMT 9:03 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1217602025134sysk-torture-manual.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980d 5e8c03afef0e13282471980d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. However, the seminal manuals on torture are believed to be the work of the CIA. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about torture manuals. full In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. However, the seminal manuals on torture are believed to be the work of the CIA. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about torture manuals.

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]]> In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. However, the seminal manuals on torture are believed to be the work of the CIA. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about torture manuals.

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]]> Are there real-life fight clubs? Are there real-life fight clubs? Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:04:40 GMT 8:56 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1217601929387sysk-real-fight-club.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980e 5e8c03afef0e13282471980e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups for inspiring several real-life fight clubs. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about real-life fight clubs.

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]]> The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups for inspiring several real-life fight clubs. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about real-life fight clubs.

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]]> Exactly what happens if we run out of water? Exactly what happens if we run out of water? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:08:37 GMT 14:22 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1217274987434sysk-run-out-water.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471980f 5e8c03afef0e13282471980f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of water.

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]]> In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of water.

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]]> Is knife hunting the fairest way to hunt? Is knife hunting the fairest way to hunt? Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:08:46 GMT 8:44 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1217365548248sysk-knife-hunting-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719810 5e8c03afef0e132824719810 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Fair chase is the idea that a balance should be struck between the hunter's ability to kill prey and the prey's ability escape. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about knife hunting, and whether or not it's the fairest way to hunt.

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]]> Fair chase is the idea that a balance should be struck between the hunter's ability to kill prey and the prey's ability escape. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about knife hunting, and whether or not it's the fairest way to hunt.

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]]> Why do people blush? Why do people blush? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:58:02 GMT 8:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1216921713205sysk-blushing.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719811 5e8c03afef0e132824719811 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which governs involuntary processes. Although we know how people blush, we still don't understand why. Check out the theories of blushing in our HowStuffWorks article.

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]]> Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which governs involuntary processes. Although we know how people blush, we still don't understand why. Check out the theories of blushing in our HowStuffWorks article.

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]]> How Carbon Capture Works How Carbon Capture Works Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:02:25 GMT 7:18 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1216673742258sysk-carbon-capture.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719812 5e8c03afef0e132824719812 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Check out our carbon capture article at HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the possibility of reducing carbon emissions. full Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Check out our carbon capture article at HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the possibility of reducing carbon emissions.

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]]> Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Check out our carbon capture article at HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the possibility of reducing carbon emissions.

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]]> <![CDATA[Are Dogs a Shark's Favorite Meal?]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:23:05 GMT 7:11 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1216235069209sysk-shark-favorite-meal.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719813 5e8c03afef0e132824719813 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible that dogs are a delicacy to sharks? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the diet of sharks. full In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible that dogs are a delicacy to sharks? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the diet of sharks.

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]]> In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible that dogs are a delicacy to sharks? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the diet of sharks.

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]]> Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes? Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes? Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:24:05 GMT 7:19 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1216235015719sysk-shark-eye-gouge.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719814 5e8c03afef0e132824719814 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, or grabbing its gills can stun the shark and give victims a chance to escape. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about shark attacks. full Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, or grabbing its gills can stun the shark and give victims a chance to escape. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about shark attacks.

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]]> Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, or grabbing its gills can stun the shark and give victims a chance to escape. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about shark attacks.

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]]> How Ripperology Works How Ripperology Works Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:11:06 GMT 7:22 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463602995sysk-jack-ripper-artist.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719815 5e8c03afef0e132824719815 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The unsolved murder spree of Jack the Ripper has captivated generations of amateur investigators, each with their own theory of the killer's identity. Learn more about one particularly thought-provoking suspect in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The unsolved murder spree of Jack the Ripper has captivated generations of amateur investigators, each with their own theory of the killer's identity. Learn more about one particularly thought-provoking suspect in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Personal Rapid Transport Works How Personal Rapid Transport Works Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:26:06 GMT 7:28 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463561643sysk-new-taxi.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719816 5e8c03afef0e132824719816 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Personal rapid transport combines the best traits of subways and taxis, and costs less to build than light rail. Could this be the future of transportation? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about personal rapid transport. full Personal rapid transport combines the best traits of subways and taxis, and costs less to build than light rail. Could this be the future of transportation? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about personal rapid transport.

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]]> Personal rapid transport combines the best traits of subways and taxis, and costs less to build than light rail. Could this be the future of transportation? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about personal rapid transport.

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]]> How Abandoned Cities Work How Abandoned Cities Work Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:25:05 GMT 7:09 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1216234952230sysk-abandoned-city.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719817 5e8c03afef0e132824719817 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Cities can become abandoned for a number of reasons, from economic meltdowns to nuclear catastrophes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about modern abandoned cities. full Cities can become abandoned for a number of reasons, from economic meltdowns to nuclear catastrophes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about modern abandoned cities.

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]]> Cities can become abandoned for a number of reasons, from economic meltdowns to nuclear catastrophes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about modern abandoned cities.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Murphy's Law Works]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:16:06 GMT 7:13 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463322391sysk-murphys-law.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719818 5e8c03afef0e132824719818 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full Murphy's law originates in 1949, and states 'anything that can go wrong, will.' Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about how the Air Force discovered Murphy's law.

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]]> Murphy's law originates in 1949, and states 'anything that can go wrong, will.' Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about how the Air Force discovered Murphy's law.

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]]> How Death-Proof Cars Work How Death-Proof Cars Work Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:21:06 GMT 7:19 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463405219sysk-death-proof-car.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719819 5e8c03afef0e132824719819 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Could high-end digital auto systems such as blind-spot detection and collision prevention overcome the errors of human drivers? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the death-proof cars of the future. full Could high-end digital auto systems such as blind-spot detection and collision prevention overcome the errors of human drivers? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the death-proof cars of the future.

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]]> Could high-end digital auto systems such as blind-spot detection and collision prevention overcome the errors of human drivers? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the death-proof cars of the future.

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]]> How Oil Shale Works How Oil Shale Works Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:31:06 GMT 6:58 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463453460sysk-oil-shale.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981a 5e8c03afef0e13282471981a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Oil shale is a term for oil trapped in rock, rather than existing in liquid form. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the nature of oil shale. full Oil shale is a term for oil trapped in rock, rather than existing in liquid form. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the nature of oil shale.

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]]> Oil shale is a term for oil trapped in rock, rather than existing in liquid form. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the nature of oil shale.

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]]> How Swearing at Work Works How Swearing at Work Works Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:12:06 GMT 6:47 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462430900sysk-swearing-at-work.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981b 5e8c03afef0e13282471981b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Swear words are usually considered workplace taboos -- yet the debate continues over whether these words are inappropriate, or examples of free speech. Learn more about using swear words at work in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Swear words are usually considered workplace taboos -- yet the debate continues over whether these words are inappropriate, or examples of free speech. Learn more about using swear words at work in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Swear words are usually considered workplace taboos -- yet the debate continues over whether these words are inappropriate, or examples of free speech. Learn more about using swear words at work in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Manufacturing Water Works How Manufacturing Water Works Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:22:06 GMT 7:22 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463281477sysk-manufacture-water.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981c 5e8c03afef0e13282471981c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The United Nations has found that 22% of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water. Could we fix the water shortage by manufacturing water? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about manufacturing water.

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]]> The United Nations has found that 22% of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water. Could we fix the water shortage by manufacturing water? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about manufacturing water.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the most expensive toilet in the world?]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:15:06 GMT 6:48 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463241875sysk-most-expensive-toilet.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981d 5e8c03afef0e13282471981d 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c full The most expensive toilet in the world is made of solid gold and can be found in Hong Kong. Learn more about the world's most expensive toilet in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The most expensive toilet in the world is made of solid gold and can be found in Hong Kong. Learn more about the world's most expensive toilet in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Could salt water fuel cars? Could salt water fuel cars? Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:27:06 GMT 7:06 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463196711sysk-salt-water-fuel.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981e 5e8c03afef0e13282471981e 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How The Eye of a Tornado Works How The Eye of a Tornado Works Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:19:06 GMT 7:27 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463154282sysk-eye-tornado.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471981f 5e8c03afef0e13282471981f 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In recorded history, only two people have entered the eye of a tornado and returned to tell the tale. Learn more about the inside of tornadoes in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full In recorded history, only two people have entered the eye of a tornado and returned to tell the tale. Learn more about the inside of tornadoes in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> In recorded history, only two people have entered the eye of a tornado and returned to tell the tale. Learn more about the inside of tornadoes in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Contagious Yawning Works How Contagious Yawning Works Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:29:06 GMT 7:23 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462200131sysk-contagious-yawning.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719820 5e8c03afef0e132824719820 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength? Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength? Thu, 29 May 2008 18:34:06 GMT 7:17 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462920122sysk-hysterical-strength.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719821 5e8c03afef0e132824719821 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c During times of emergency, people have been known to preform feats of great strength. Learn more about going from the dull stare of the dairy cow to the eye of the tiger in seconds flat. full During times of emergency, people have been known to preform feats of great strength. Learn more about going from the dull stare of the dairy cow to the eye of the tiger in seconds flat.

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]]> During times of emergency, people have been known to preform feats of great strength. Learn more about going from the dull stare of the dairy cow to the eye of the tiger in seconds flat.

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]]> How Antibacterial Soap Works How Antibacterial Soap Works Wed, 28 May 2008 18:32:06 GMT 7:01 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462155358sysk-anti-bacterial-soap.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719822 5e8c03afef0e132824719822 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Could the routine use of antibacterial soap increase the presence of drug-resistant bacteria in your home? Learn more about the disadvantages of anti-bacterial soap in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Could the routine use of antibacterial soap increase the presence of drug-resistant bacteria in your home? Learn more about the disadvantages of anti-bacterial soap in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years? Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years? Thu, 22 May 2008 18:28:06 GMT 7:20 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462882395sysk-gum-seven-years.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719823 5e8c03afef0e132824719823 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing. full Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing.

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]]> <![CDATA[Are Dogs Really Man's Best Friend?]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 18:14:06 GMT 6:41 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462245732sysk-dog-best-friend.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719824 5e8c03afef0e132824719824 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Evolution in Isolation Works How Evolution in Isolation Works Thu, 15 May 2008 18:33:06 GMT 6:34 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462300518sysk-evolve-in-isolation.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719825 5e8c03afef0e132824719825 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about speciation and evolution. full How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about speciation and evolution.

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]]> Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad? Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad? Tue, 13 May 2008 18:30:06 GMT 6:57 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215463116554sysk-oj-toothpaste.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719826 5e8c03afef0e132824719826 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad? Chuck recounts his first-hand experience, and how it works. full Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad? Chuck recounts his first-hand experience, and how it works.

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]]> How Trolley Problems Work How Trolley Problems Work Tue, 06 May 2008 18:25:06 GMT 7:15 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462473221sysk-trolley-problem.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719827 5e8c03afef0e132824719827 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing whether a group of strangers lives or dies. Learn more about ethics and the nature of sacrifice in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing whether a group of strangers lives or dies. Learn more about ethics and the nature of sacrifice in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing whether a group of strangers lives or dies. Learn more about ethics and the nature of sacrifice in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Can I feel pregnant when my wife is? Can I feel pregnant when my wife is? Tue, 06 May 2008 18:18:06 GMT 7:11 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462840402sysk-sympathy-pregnancy-2.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719828 5e8c03afef0e132824719828 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn more about the symptoms for sympathy pregnancy in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn more about the symptoms for sympathy pregnancy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> Are Nazi War Criminals Still At Large? Are Nazi War Criminals Still At Large? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:20:06 GMT 6:24 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462786022sysk-nazi-war-criminals.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e132824719829 5e8c03afef0e132824719829 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c After the close of World War II, Nazi war criminals fled Europe and attempted to hide under assumed identities. Some may still be at large. Learn more about Nazi war criminals in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full After the close of World War II, Nazi war criminals fled Europe and attempted to hide under assumed identities. Some may still be at large. Learn more about Nazi war criminals in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Altruism Works How Altruism Works Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:23:06 GMT 7:07 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462738890sysk-unselfish-acts.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471982a 5e8c03afef0e13282471982a 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about the nature of altruism. full Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about the nature of altruism.

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]]> How Lame Ducks Work How Lame Ducks Work Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:17:06 GMT 7:02 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462384378sysk-lame-duck.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471982b 5e8c03afef0e13282471982b 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c In U.S. politics, a lame duck is a president who will not be re-elected because he or she has been passed over for election, or already served the maximum two terms. Learn more about the origin of lame duck presidents in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full In U.S. politics, a lame duck is a president who will not be re-elected because he or she has been passed over for election, or already served the maximum two terms. Learn more about the origin of lame duck presidents in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> In U.S. politics, a lame duck is a president who will not be re-elected because he or she has been passed over for election, or already served the maximum two terms. Learn more about the origin of lame duck presidents in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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]]> How Grassoline Works How Grassoline Works Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:13:06 GMT 6:57 http://netstorage.discovery.com/DMC-FEEDS/MED/podcasts/2008/1215462342838sysk-grassoline.mp3 false https://shows.acast.com/stuff-you-should-know/episodes/5e8c03afef0e13282471982c 5e8c03afef0e13282471982c 5e8c01ee8a841bc45facf77c Could switch grass become the car fuel of the future? Learn more about alternative fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast. full Could switch grass become the car fuel of the future? Learn more about alternative fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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