Stuff You Should Know

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Short Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster Jul 07, 2021

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In the 1920s, before the era of consumer protection, a poison entered the medicine supply and killed more than 100 people before the pubic health disaster could be stopped.

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The Sad Story of William James Sidis Jul 06, 2021

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Are geniuses made or born? Listen in today to the story of child prodigy William James Sidis.

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Selects: Are good samaritan laws effective? Jul 03, 2021

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Good samaritan laws have been around for many years, helping to provide legal protections for people who try to help other people. But do they work? Listen to this classic episode and decide for yourself today!

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The Grand Ole Opry Cast Jul 01, 2021

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Josh and Chuck take a virtual walk through country music's legendary music venue.

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Short Stuff: Beast of Gevaudan Jun 30, 2021

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The first truly international news story covered a beast that terrorized the French countryside, eviscerating dozens of villagers for three years in the 1760s. How about that?

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Poison Control Centers: A Good Thing Jun 29, 2021

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Poison control centers are one of those things you don’t think about until you need it. With all the poisons in our homes you very well may someday. When you do there is a cadre of toxicological specialists ready to oversee the process of saving your life.

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Selects: How Royalty Works Jun 26, 2021

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In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege.

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How Faraday Cages Work Jun 24, 2021

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Faraday cages are one of those peculiar miracles of nature that we can actually explain – not to mention, they save us from potentially fatal electrocutions and electronic eavesdropping which are bonuses. Learn about this amazing hidden technology here.

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Short Stuff: Chastity Belts Jun 23, 2021

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Were chastity belts real? Sort of. But not in the way you might think. Tune in to hear the real story.

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The Mystery of Damascus Steel Jun 22, 2021

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Damascus steel and the recipe behind it remained a mystery for many years. But it turns out the key was a bygone ingredient. Listen in to this medieval mystery to learn all about it.

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