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Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the p

How Flamethrowers Work

2010/6/3

Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh

The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global ec

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which

Serial killers are notorious for their grisly crimes and disturbing behavior, but what makes a seria

Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-prof

Josh and Chuck share the story of their recent eye-opening trip to Guatemala, which was sponsored by

Counterfeiting currency successfully takes serious skills, and some consider counterfeiting an art.

Twin siblings are common enough that most people know a pair or two, but why does twinning occur? Jo

In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art c

How LEGOs Work

2010/5/4

Most people are familiar with the plastic, interconnecting bricks called LEGO bricks, but what's the

How Cliff Diving Works

2010/4/29

As far as sports go, cliff diving doesn't require much equipment. It does, however, require a certai

What makes a genius?

2010/4/27

When you hear the word 'genius,' names like Einstein and Mozart probably spring to mind. Defining wh

People with a condition known as mirror-touch synesthesia literally feel the pain of others -- but w

There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a cond

How Castles Work

2010/4/16

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the most famous fortified structure in the world -- the cast

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, commonly referred to as Tourette's, is a neurological disorder chara

Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how

Josh and Chuck discuss the problem of desertification, from what causes serious degradation of dryla

How McDonald's Works

2010/4/1

McDonald's is arguably the most famous fast food restaurant on the planet. Join Josh and Chuck as th