Stuff You Should Know

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Selects: How Moss Works Feb 19, 2022

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Think you have moss figured out? You probably don't. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they explore some of the surprising aspects of these most ancient and important plants on the planet.

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The Ins and Outs of Albinism Feb 17, 2022

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Today we dive into the science behind the genetic condition albinism, which is not pronounced how you think it is.

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Short Stuff: Cassowary Feb 16, 2022

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Australia is home to a kind of bird that is the second largest in the world and can kill a human being, making it the closest living version of a velociraptor? Of course it is!

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Leeches: Oh Hell No! Feb 15, 2022

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Leeches are pretty creepy. They feed on blood, they stick to you body. We get it. But they're also pretty fascinating and worthy of discussion.

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Selects: The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping Feb 12, 2022

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Who wants fresh honey? We do! Learn all about the ancient art of beekeeping today in this classic episode.

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Littering: Not Cool Feb 10, 2022

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The history of litter is in lock step with the history of disposable packaging. Learn all about this nasty habit today.

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Short Stuff: Schmidt Stinging Pain Index Feb 09, 2022

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If you want to know how the pain from that yellowjacket sting on your arm compares to stings from other insects, you need look no further than the body of work of entomologist Justin O. Schmidt.

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The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping Feb 08, 2022

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The largest ever kidnapping case in the United States went down in the small town of Chowchilla, CA. Learn all about it today.

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Selects: What's the Deal With Staring? Feb 05, 2022

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Gazing too long upon another person is almost universally viewed as anywhere from impolite to hostile, which is odd considering science isn't fully certain why we stare - and why we're so good at knowing when we're being stared at. Learn all about it in this classic episode.

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How the Nobel Peace Prize Works Feb 03, 2022

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The Nobel Peace Prize is perhaps the most prestigious award in the world, yet there are plenty of other similar awards. What is it about this one that makes it so honored? And how did the guy who invented dynamite end up creating a peace award?

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