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How Dyslexia Works Mar 07, 2019

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For a learning disability that everyone seems to know about, dyslexia is maybe the most commonly misunderstood and controversial cognitive difficulty there is. Some people think it’s a gift, some people think it doesn’t even exist.

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Short Stuff: Wigs in English Court Mar 06, 2019

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What's the deal with the wigs in the English court system? Learn all about it in today's short stuff.

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What's the deal with ASMR? Mar 05, 2019

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ASMR is soothing to some, maddening to others. Learn all about these whisper tones in today's episode.

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SYSK Selects: How the Panama Canal Works Mar 02, 2019

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It's on more than one list of the Seven Wonders of the World and for good reason - the Panama Canal is one of the great feats of engineering ever undertaken. First conceived of in the 1580s and finally completed in 1914, the canal has a fascinating history (including a stint where it was considered U.S. soil). Learn all about it on this episode.

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Tuskegee Airmen: American Heroes Feb 28, 2019

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The Tuskegee Airmen braved racism and brutally tough training in order to secure their spot in American history as the first African-American military pilots. Listen in today to the story of their determination and heroism.

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Short Stuff: Black Loyalists Feb 27, 2019

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The Black Loyalists were a group of Colonial slaves who fought for their freedom alongside the British. Learn all about this nearly forgotten group in today's Short Stuff.

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The Science of Break-Ups Feb 26, 2019

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Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups today!

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SYSK Selects: How Lewis and Clark Worked Feb 23, 2019

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They may be the most famous explorers in U.S. history, but there are plenty of interesting details to the Lewis and Clark expedition that history has allowed to fade. Learn about the origin and the aftermath of America's first early push Westward in this episode.

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How Galaxies Work Feb 21, 2019

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In the universe things tend to cluster. This means there’s a coherent structure to the universe and learning about clusters of stars – galaxies - helps us figure out what that structure is. Join Chuck and Josh on an amazing space voyage!

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Short Stuff: Turbulence Feb 20, 2019

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If you’ve ever had a bumpy airplane ride, you know it’s nothing fun. But have you ever noticed that the pilots sometimes tell you ahead of time to buckle in? How do they know turbulence is ahead? Are they some kind of fortune teller? How can anyone see wind?

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