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Are broken arrows a problem? Dec 31, 2019

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Are broken arrows are a problem? After all, they are incidents and accidents involving nuclear warheads. Like, sometimes they go missing. But it hasn't happened much since the 50s and 60s. OR HAS IT? Learn all about them today.

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SYSK Selects: How Wine Fraud Works Dec 28, 2019

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Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in this classic episode.

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SYSK Live: Andre the Giant Dec 26, 2019

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Andre the Giant was a giant both figuratively and literally. Sure he was a wrestler, but more than that he was a human being who left a great legacy behind. Even if you're not a wrestling fan, you can appreciate his story. Join us for this very special live edition of the story of Andre the Giant.

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Short Stuff: The Santa Claus Association Dec 25, 2019

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If a con man manages to make needy Christmas wishes come true is he still a con man? (Also, Merry Christmas!)

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The SYSK Holiday Spectacular Dec 24, 2019

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It's an annual treat, folks. Our holiday special is back and better than ever, and as always, brought to you ad-free. It's the least we can do.

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SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Dec 21, 2019

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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 a very special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.

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Cave Diving: Totally Nuts Dec 19, 2019

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There are extreme sports and then there is cave diving, the most extreme activity a person can engage in without leaving Earth. Cave divers stay underwater swimming miles into – that’s right – caves, where no human has ever been before. It’s pretty cool.

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Short Stuff: Obituaries Dec 18, 2019

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Learn everything we know about obituaries in 12 minutes!

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MC Escher and His Trippy Art Dec 17, 2019

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We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in today.

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SYSK Selects: How Currency Works Dec 14, 2019

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Even if you entirely eschew the concept of money, we'll bet you'd be hard pressed not to trade in some form of currency. Learn how everything from cows to cacao beans to tiny shells from Maldives have served as currency at some time or another.

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