Stuff You Should Know

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Nerf! May 02, 2023

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Another classic toys edition is at your collective feet. Today, we dive into the soft, padded world of NERF!

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Selects: How Manhunts Work Apr 29, 2023

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When a suspect or prisoner goes on the lam there are plenty of ways to hide: in plain sight, in the mountains, in another country. There are as many types of ways law enforcement uses to track wanted people as their are ways to go on the lam, but there are some founding principles to carrying out a successful manhunt and they actually include you. Learn about how the fuzz tracks down fugitives and how it's evolving in the age of social media in this classic episode.

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Carbon Monoxide: Please Just Listen Anyway Apr 27, 2023

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It might not be the sexiest topic we’ve ever covered (and by “might”, we mean “definitely”), but there are some things you just need to learn about and this deadly and undetectable gas that’s part of our everyday lives is one of them. So buck up.

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Short Stuff: Botox Brain Apr 26, 2023

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Botox can chase away the lines on your face, apparently it can chase away your depression, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety too.

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Why does everyone love Dolly Parton? Apr 25, 2023

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Today we dive in to celebrate the international treasure that is Dolly Parton. Why is she nearly universally loved? Listen in to find out.

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Selects: Was There A Real Robin Hood? Apr 22, 2023

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Is it true that Robin Hood hung out in Sherwood Forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor? No. No, it’s not. Find out the real story in this classic episode.

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METI: Existential Threat? Probably Yes Apr 20, 2023

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We've wanted to contact extraterrestrials for as long as we've suspected they're out there. But as we get better and locating potentially inhabited planets, beaming messages their way is suddenly posing a threat.

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Short Stuff: Routines Apr 19, 2023

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Routines are a key part of a successful life. Ask anybody about theirs and they'll be happy to share!

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Should Rich Countries Cancel Poor Countries’ Debt? Apr 18, 2023

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It sounds controversial, but there are persuasive arguments for the wealthy Global North to write off the debts lower-income nations have accrued. Some say the US and Europe actually owe it to them. This is one of those boring ones you shouldn’t skip.

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Selects: How Coffins Work Apr 15, 2023

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Sure, you've probably laid in one at the store or a funeral home, but how much do you know about receptacles used to bury the dead? We'll bet you'll learn plenty - like the difference between a coffin and a casket - in this classic episode.

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