Stuff You Should Know

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Who were the Vikings? Mar 18, 2010

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Vikings were fierce, plundering Scandinavian warriors; and even today, their reputation precedes them. Josh and Chuck investigate what the Vikings were really like in this episode.

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How Lotteries Work Mar 16, 2010

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries.

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What exactly is Fascism? Mar 11, 2010

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Fascism is a specific political philosophy that's often mistakenly used to describe any authoritarian, supressive movement or regime. Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and markers of Fascism in this episode.

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What's the deal with carbon trading? Mar 09, 2010

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits.

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How Scabies Work Mar 04, 2010

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Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to common cures -- in this episode.

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Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization? Mar 02, 2010

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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization.

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How Bounty Hunters Work Feb 25, 2010

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In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters.

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How Bail Works Feb 23, 2010

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Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the origins of bail and modern bail practices in this episode.

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Five Crazy Government Experiments Feb 18, 2010

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Chuck and Josh discuss five of the most bizarre experiments ever undertaken by governments, from transplanted puppy heads to Cold War psychics, in this episode.

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Who are the Amish? Feb 16, 2010

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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish.

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