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**Stuff You Should Know**

If you’ve ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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Short Stuff: Traffic Signals Dec 29, 2021

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The history of traffic signals is way more interesting than you might think. Trust us.

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Unsung Heroes of the Court Dec 28, 2021

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Attorneys and judges get all the press. What about bailiffs, court reporters and sketch artists? Yeah, let's give them their due.

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Selects: How Tipping Works Dec 25, 2021

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Tipping is commonly expected in some places, such as U.S. restaurants. Yet this practice varies across cultures. Join trivia gurus (and former waiters) Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they take a closer look at the history, practice and controversy surrounding tipping.

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SYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special Dec 23, 2021

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Josh and Chuck’s holiday mojo has returned and they’re back in the saddle to rustle up some holiday cheer. So put on your comfiest sweater, ugly or otherwise, grab a mug of whatever makes you happy, gather round with your favorite people, and listen in.

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Short Stuff: Christmas Cards Dec 22, 2021

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You ever thought about where those cards you send out during the holidays came from? Prepare to do just that!

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How Snowmen (And Snowwomen) Work Dec 21, 2021

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The details may vary but building snowmen is pretty much universal where there’s snow. Humans have probably been making them for tens of thousands of years. But it wasn’t until the last century or two that they have become the winter icon they are today.

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Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular Dec 18, 2021

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Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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Kidney Stones: No! Please, NO! Dec 16, 2021

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Kidney stones are widely considered the most painful affliction a person can endure, even worse than labor. And in rare cases they can even kill. Learn all about how these things you really, really don’t want form and pass in this faint-inducing episode.

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Short Stuff: Charity Tips Dec 15, 2021

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It's the end of the year so we thought we might give you some advice on how to better pick out a charity, Short Stuff style.

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Palm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants Dec 14, 2021

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Palm trees. You see them all over the world and for good reason. There are more than 2,500 varieties. Learn all about these giant plants today.

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