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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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The Tomb

2010/10/28

In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they

Jealous much?

2010/10/26

All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealo

Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatm

How House Swapping Works

2010/10/14

Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation pur

Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh an

How Knights Work

2010/10/7

In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own c

Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very c

If you're tone deaf, you can't hear the difference between musical pitches and notes. And it's proba

How Roller Derby Works

2010/9/28

Nowadays roller derby is increasingly popular across the US -- but how did it get its start, and how

The modern conception of hypnosis came into vogue in the late 18th century, and it's been the subjec

Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh a

What is biospeleology?

2010/9/16

Biospeleology is the scientific study of cave organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, amateur bio

How Mirrors Work

2010/9/14

Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their refle

How Customs Works

2010/9/9

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Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. This episode, Josh and

Established in 1998 as a way to determine college football rankings, the Bowl Championship Series (B

How Cremation Works

2010/8/31

Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chu

How Freemasons Work

2010/8/26

There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this s

How Sleepwalking Works

2010/8/24

Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a

MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn't your typical windmill. It's a blim