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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Yo-Yos Work Dec 12, 2025

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You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.

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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: A Partial History of Action Figures Dec 12, 2025

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Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures right here.

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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Cabbage Patch Kids: Must-Have Toy of the Century Dec 12, 2025

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Surprisingly, Cabbage Patch Kids have turned up on SYSK almost as much as the Nazis or Seinfeld. It’s finally time to dive all the way into CPKs, from their controversial origins to the Christmas craze of ‘83 to their alter egos, Garbage Pail Kids.

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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Easy Bake Ovens Work Dec 12, 2025

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Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day, in this classic episode.

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A Quick History of the BBC Dec 11, 2025

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The BBC has been around as long as there has been radio. Today we salute the venerable institution that's as British as tea and crumpets.

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Short Stuff: Atacama Skeleton Dec 10, 2025

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In 2003, a tiny – really, really tiny – humanoid skeleton surfaced that had been taken from Chile. The only possible explanation is that it had to be an alien mummy. Right?

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Operation Paul Bunyan Dec 09, 2025

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If we told you that World War III was in danger of happening over the trimming of a tree would you believe us? This was Operation Paul Bunyan.

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Selects: What Is A Mold-A-Rama? Dec 06, 2025

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In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at various locations all over the United States and their retro-cool stylings are still a hit. Learn all about these cool machines in this classic episode.

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What's the bar exam like anyway? Dec 04, 2025

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You've always heard about "the bar" but what do you really know about it? Unless you've taken it, probably not much. Well join the club. Let's discuss.

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Short Stuff: Camberley Kate Dec 03, 2025

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Camberley Kate was the nickname for the first independent animal rescuer in England, rescuing hundreds of dogs and cats over her lifetime. Come get acquainted with a great lady!

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