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Short Stuff: Getting Winded May 01, 2024

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Getting the wind knocked out of you is scary, but passes quickly. Learn exactly what's happening with all that today.

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The Village People Episode Apr 30, 2024

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The Village People were a smash hit singing group that came and went in under two years. Then other people performed under that name for several decades. This is their story.

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Selects: How the Beagle Brigade Works Apr 27, 2024

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If you've ever been to an international airport, you've probably seen one of the keenest spotters of illegal contraband - The Beagle Brigade! These cute dogs aren't after drugs or bombs, they're carefully trained to sniff out agricultural products. Learn all about this furry group of crime stoppers in this classic episode.

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The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann Apr 25, 2024

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Georgia Tann was a bad human. We feel safe in saying that because she kidnapped babies from poor families to sell to wealthy ones. Listen in if you can stomach it.

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Short Stuff: The Sad, Strange Tale of Margaret Schilling Apr 24, 2024

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Not too much is known about Margaret Schilling. She was the kind of person whose memory might have been lost to time had she not left behind an indelible reminder of her.

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The Power of the Wind Apr 23, 2024

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You probably know wind energy projects have been around since the 90s, but did you know they now provide 10% of America’s energy, and more than that in other countries? Learn about what’s ahead for wind and what it’ll need to become a real star like coal.

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Selects: Special Effects: A Short History Apr 20, 2024

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Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Hit play on this classic episode and then put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.

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Hitchhiking: Two thumbs out! Apr 18, 2024

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Today we go down the road a bit, thumbs out, to explore the rich history of hitchhiking.

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Short Stuff: The Amazing Tale of Juliane Koepcke Apr 17, 2024

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Few people have been more qualified to survive a plane crash alone in the Amazon for almost two weeks than Juliane Koepcke. Let’s hear her story.

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The Dubious Science of Arson Investigation Apr 16, 2024

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Arson investigation has changed a lot over the years. There is actual science available now, but the word still hasn't totally gotten out. Listen in today, and don't play with matches!

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