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Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD,

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You know those trails that jets leave in the sky? While science has explained why they happen, plent

There's roughly 500,000 squares miles encompassed in a triangle with points in Miami, Bermuda and Sa

The answer is yes, but there's a lot more to traveling to the southernmost continent. Learn why empe

When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen's tomb, some believe he unleashed a curse on everyone associat

How Yo-Yos Work

2012/1/3

You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know abo

There's a 98 percent chance you're drinking coffee right now. Maybe not, sure, but coffee is ubiquit

Chuck and Josh test the limits of their decorum as they explore the physiology of an orgasm. Learn a

Have you ever wondered why the poinsettia is the official plant of Christmas or why we hang stocking

How Pepper Spray Works

2011/12/20

Lt. John Pike of the Davis, Calif., police department brought the wrath of the Internet on himself w

How Earthworms Work

2011/12/15

Earthworms come in a wide range of sizes: The average U.S. earthworm is 6 to 11 inches long, and the

The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical processes to absorb and transport all the nutrient

Benjamin Franklin first came up with daylight saving time in 1748, and people still practice it toda

Sure we take it for granted the elephant represents the Republican party and the donkey Democrats, b

Chuck and Josh take a stab at answering the age old question of whether cash or plastic is the best

It's been just 300 years since the Thoroughbred breed has been around, but it has produced some of t

Crossbows: They Look Cool

2011/11/22

Sure, they look cool. It's as if someone put a bow and a rifle together, but in fact crossbows preda

How Air Force One Works

2011/11/17

As you might imagine, the President of the United States doesn't fly coach. But what exactly does he

How Alcatraz Works

2011/11/15

Sure, you've heard stories about Alcatraz. From high-profile escape attempts to tales of notorious i

The first televised Presidential debate had some odd results: The radio audience tended to believe N

How Gene Patents Work

2011/11/8

Should a company be able to own the rights to something found inside your own body? In this episode,