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How Scuba Works Nov 09, 2023

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It’s a good, old fashioned how it works episode where we break down all of the nuts and bolts and threats to safety that make scuba diving such a unique and thrilling hobby. Dive in feet first with Josh and Chuck on the undersea adventure of a lifetime!

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Short Stuff: Petrified Wood Nov 08, 2023

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Petrified wood isn't just hard wood. Listen in today to learn all about this unique process.

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Things We Believed Before the Scientific Method Nov 07, 2023

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It’s easy to think of people in the distant past as kinda dumb for believing things like that mice could spontaneously generate from old grain. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find there was a sensibility to the odd beliefs that came before science.

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Selects: Are Election Laws Designed to Suppress Voting? Nov 04, 2023

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Are laws that are meant to protect the sanctity of the polling place in reality designed to make it harder for groups that traditionally vote Democrat to cast their ballots? Find out in this classic episode.

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The Harlem Globetrotters: American Treasures Nov 02, 2023

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The Harlem Globetrotters are an American entertainment institution. Their story may not be quite what you think either. Hint, they didn't originate in Harlem. Tune in now to learn their fun, fascinating story.

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Short Stuff: White Dog Poop Nov 01, 2023

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If you grew up from the 70s to the 90s you know white dog poop. It’s the old, crusty – yes, white – phase that dog poop goes through as it ages on a lawn. Or it used to. Where has all the white poop gone?

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The 14th Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Oct 31, 2023

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As per tradition, today Josh and Chuck perform a spooky Halloween story reading to delight, amuse and FRIGHTEN YOU TO YOUR CORE. Will Meagle show up? Tune in to find out! Thanks to guest producer Ben Hackett for all the great sound effects.

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Selects: How Mummies Work Oct 28, 2023

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A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Listen to this classic episode with Chuck and Josh to learn more.

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Naked Mole Rats: A Face Only a Mother Could Love Oct 26, 2023

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Naked mole rats are funny looking to be sure, but neither moles nor rats. So what are they? You'll have to tune in to find out.

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Short Stuff: Bed Sheet Ghosts Oct 25, 2023

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The simple bed sheet has provided countless kids and adults with an easy go-to Halloween costume. But why do we associate white sheets with ghosts anyway?

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