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**Bay Curious**

Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over “Frisco”, to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.

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Where Did The Word ‘Hella’ Come From? Nov 17, 2016

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Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born?

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The Origins of ‘Hella’ Nov 17, 2016

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Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born?

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Why Are BART Trains So Loud? Nov 10, 2016

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Sometimes the noise on BART is so loud you can hardly think. Why such a racket? And could it possibly damage your hearing? Sam Harnett and Eli Wirtschafter help host Olivia Allen-Price get to the bottom of this weeks questions, which comes from listener Eric Bauer.

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Why Are Ships Buried Under San Francisco? Nov 04, 2016

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Ships from the Gold-Rush era are hidden deep underground throughout the city. How did they get so far from the shoreline?

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