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Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Dec 27, 2018

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The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic.

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Short Stuff: The Brain-Bladder Connection Dec 26, 2018

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How much do you know about the brain-bladder connection? In about 15 minutes, it'll be a lot more.

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SYSK Live Christmas Spectacular! Dec 25, 2018

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This year, Josh and Chuck go live for their annual Christmas Spectacular. Recorded from the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, pour up some eggnog, light a fire and enjoy this live show with the whole family.

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SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Dec 22, 2018

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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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E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time? Dec 20, 2018

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If you play video games you probably have an easy answer to worst game of all time: ET. But it turns out there are no easy answers, especially when you’re talking about a game so terrible it’s blamed for bringing the entire video game industry with it.

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Short Stuff: Unique Snowflakes Dec 19, 2018

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Amazingly, it turns out that every snowflake truly is unique. Math backs it up.

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Geodesic Domes: The Wave of the Future That Wasn't Dec 18, 2018

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Sometimes a good idea doesn’t pan out in real life. Take Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome: It requires less energy to heat and cool, it’s cheap, and it’s durable enough to withstand a hurricane – but it’s also godawful ugly and that was its undoing.

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SYSK Selects: How Igloos Work Dec 15, 2018

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Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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Are good samaritan laws effective? Dec 13, 2018

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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? Decide for yourself today!

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Short Stuff: Laughing Buddha Dec 12, 2018

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Did you know that the friendly, smiling Buddha we all know from bars and restaurants isn't really Buddha?

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