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Smile Jun 09, 2026

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They say that smiling requires fewer muscles than frowning, so why not smile? That doesn’t seem to be true, or at least unproven, and there is lots more about smiling that will keep you glued to your earbuds in this fun episode.

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Selects: 911 Is Not a Joke Jun 06, 2026

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Josh and Chuck delve into the world of 911 in this classic episode.

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Three Mile Island Jun 04, 2026

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The disaster at Three Mile Island thankfully did not cost any lives directly, but the notion that it didn't harm people is very much up in the air. Learn all about the worst nuclear disaster in the history of the United States today.

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Short Stuff: 1955 Le Mans Disaster Jun 03, 2026

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In 1955, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race took a very dark turn when a terrible accident on the track continued into the crowd.

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The Tragic Life of Vincent Van Gogh Jun 02, 2026

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Van Gogh lived a troubled life and did not garner attention as a painter until after his death by suicide. Today we dive into this complicated journey as an artist.

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Selects: Did Shakespeare really write all that stuff? May 30, 2026

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The question of Shakespeare's authorship has been around since at least the mid-1800s. Is there anything to it? In this classic episode, we dig in to this dense topic to find out.

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Howard Hughes in Las Vegas May 28, 2026

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From 1968 to 1972 Howard Hughes holed up in a suite in the Desert Inn casino in Las Vegas. Addicted to morphine and living on candy bars and milk, he was in bad shape. When he was told to leave, he bought the hotel and stayed. Soon he owned half of Vegas.

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Short Stuff: Knuckle Cracking May 27, 2026

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Does knuckle cracking give you arthritis? It doesn't appear to. But that doesn't mean it's harmless.

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The Story of Starvation Heights May 26, 2026

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There are quacks and then there is Linda Hazzard. Not only did she starve her patients to death, but she took their family fortunes as she did it. This is the story of Starvation Heights.

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Selects: How Flight Attendants Work May 23, 2026

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Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. Learn all about this cool job in this classic episode.

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