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158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It? Mar 06, 2014

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Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost.

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157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable? Feb 27, 2014

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In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.

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156. Why Marry? (Part 2) Feb 20, 2014

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The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one?

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155. Why Marry? (Part 1) Feb 13, 2014

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The myths of modern marriage.

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154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating Feb 06, 2014

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Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.
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153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly Jan 30, 2014

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The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks.

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152. Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing) Jan 23, 2014

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The benefits of rumor-mongering

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Fear Thy Nature (Rebroadcast) Jan 16, 2014

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What "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment tell us about who we really are.

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151. Are We Ready to Legalize Drugs? And Other FREAK-Quently Asked Questions Jan 09, 2014

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Dubner and Levitt talk about fixing the post office, putting cameras in the classroom, and wearing hats.

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150. What’s the “Best” Exercise? Jan 02, 2014

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Most people blame lack of time for being out of shape. So maybe the solution is to exercise more efficiently.

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