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**Curious City**

Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.

Latest Episodes:

Red Line To Your Heart: What Makes Chicago's Dating Scene Distinct? Feb 12, 2017

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We explore a phenomenon called “cuffing” and the (short) lengths Chicagoans will go for love.

'Gratest' Fear: The Psychology Behind Chicago’s Sidewalk Grates Feb 05, 2017

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Sidewalk grates make people feel uneasy. An anxiety expert said this uneasiness is rooted in something much deeper.

Korean Chicken Wings: Spicy, Crispy, Saucy And Totally Chicago Jan 29, 2017

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Two Albany Park chefs fused Chinese and Korean flavors, giving birth to the chicken lollipop.

Signs Of The Times: How Chicago Bars Got So Many Old Style Signs Jan 22, 2017

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We uncover the history and bask in the glow of a ubiquitous Chicago bar sign.

“Who’s Your Chinaman?”: The Origins Of An Offensive Piece Of Chicago Political Slang Jan 15, 2017

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Complete with video and archival images, we track down the offensive phrase’s roots and consider whether it’s time to retire it.

Icebreakers Of The Chicago River: How Bubblers, Boats And Brawn Keep The City Safe Each Winter Jan 08, 2017

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How bubblers, boats and brawn keep the city safe each winter.

Curious City Live: This Show Was A Disaster! Jan 02, 2017

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In this special podcast episode, Curious City presents three Chicago disaster stories as told at the Old Town School of Folk Music on March 30, 2016. Inspired by questions posed from Chicago-area residents, the tales range from the practically comical Loop flood of 1992, to a terrifying tornado that struck the region, to the city’s infamous Iroquois Theater fire. If you didn’t get your fill of disaster stories, Curious City’s collected even more!

O'Hare's Ghost: Whatever Happened to Terminal 4? Dec 25, 2016

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The area’s premier airport sports Terminals 1, 2, 3 and ... 5. What gives?

The Willis Tower In 150 Years: Adapted, Demolished or Abandoned? Dec 18, 2016

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What will happen to the Willis Tower in 150 years? In this special Curious City presentation, producer Jesse Dukes and the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Jen Masengarb envision three future scenarios for the iconic skyscraper, and for the Chicago of 2166. Click here for the full story.

Christmas Tree Lots: Who Are The Folks Who Keep The Season Bright? Dec 11, 2016

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Pop-up tree lots sprout up on every Chicago corner during the holiday season, only to disappear. Who are the people who make these happen and what's the business like? As one operator says it, "It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s over in about three and a half weeks."

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