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Selects: The Stories Behind A Few Food Fads Nov 06, 2021

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America loves to go nuts over new food trends and it turns out that the 20th century was a boon time for them. Revisit them with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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The Rock Ampersand Roll Hall of Fame Nov 04, 2021

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Cleveland rocks! So said the city of Cleveland when they lobbied for the "Rock Hall" way back in 1985. Since then the museum has grown and evolved amidst great support and controversy.

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Short Stuff: Friendly Floatees Nov 03, 2021

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In 1992 more than 28,000 rubber ducks got loose in the ocean and began a decades-long experiment in oceanography.

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How mRNA Vaccines Work Nov 02, 2021

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The two mRNA Covid vaccines are the first vaccines to come out of a new field of immunology and represent such an amazing leap forward that they are taking us into a new era of medicine. Learn all about them so you can set your uncle straight.

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Selects: What is folklore? Oct 30, 2021

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What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in this classic episode.

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2021 Halloween Spooktacular! Oct 28, 2021

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Dim the lights and join Josh and Chuck for their annual spooky Halloween story reading.

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Short Stuff: Most Haunted House in England Oct 27, 2021

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In the 1930s paranormal investigator declared Borley Rectory the “most haunted house in England” – and with good cause!

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Salem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know Oct 26, 2021

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Looking back 300 years on, it’s easy to overgeneralize why the Salem Villagers decided to persecute (and execute) their neighbors. But as much as this story has become an American history chestnut, we still don’t understand why Salem lost its mind.

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Selects: Will We Find Evidence of Aliens by Their Engineering Projects? Oct 23, 2021

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In 1960 physicist Freeman Dyson suggested that in the hunt for alien life, we should search for evidence of massive engineering projects that encapsulate stars with solar arrays to harness their energy. Could we humans ever make one ourselves? Find out in this classic episode.

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Harry Houdini: More than Magic Oct 21, 2021

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Harry Houdini was a master magician. He was also a movie star. And an inventor. And an aviator. Listen and learn all about the late great illusionist.

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