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

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The Peter Principle describes how workers who excel in bureaucratic systems are promoted until they

The world's problems necessitate innovative solutions. Listen in as Josh and Chuck propose some inno

Carbon capture and storage is a way to filter excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it

Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the

How Biohydrocarbons Work

2009/6/4

Hydrocarbons are simple compounds that help fuel the modern world, but they're not really a sustaina

The EPA defines a brownfield as land that is abandoned because redevelopment is complicated by possi

Scientists have proven that spontaneous combustion, or burning without an external ignition source,

How Propaganda Works

2009/5/26

Propaganda, a persuasion tactic typically associated with deception, has been around for centuries.

People have long believed that animals had mysterious powers of prediction. Do animals have a sixth

How Lobotomies Work

2009/5/19

Lobotomies -- brain surgeries to relieve psychiatric problems -- are rarely performed today, but the

These days, shopping for food can pose a dilemma. Should you buy regular, organic or local food? Che

What causes rigor mortis?

2009/5/12

If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore t

How can a lake explode?

2009/5/7

Lakes are usually tranquil bodies of water, but in rare instances, they can be deadly. Tune in to th

Humans aren't truly naked apes, but other primates put us to shame when it comes to body hair. Why?

In theory, credit default swaps are simply insurance against failed investments. In reality, these s

High fructose corn syrup gets a bad rap, but is it deserved? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the o

How Face Transplants Work

2009/4/23

Believe it or not, scientists and doctors have discovered a way to transplant part -- or all -- of a

How much money does a person or a family need to live? Josh and Chuck are curious to find out, too.

Do toads cause warts?

2009/4/16

Toads have a reputation as wart-spreaders, but they're not actually to blame for the unsightly growt

Money laundering -- the practice of disguising illegal funds -- can be domestic or international in