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John Brinkley: The Quackiest Quack in History? Apr 13, 2023

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John Brinkley was perhaps the biggest quack who ever claimed to be practicing medicine. Learn all about this not so good guy today!

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Short Stuff: Red Snow Apr 12, 2023

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Thanks to green algae, there's such a thing as red snow. And we've recently found it can accelerate global warming. Look out!

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How Skydiving Works Apr 11, 2023

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At 13,000 feet the ground is nothing but far-away squares of land, and you can even see some clouds below you. All of a sudden you find yourself plummeting downward. There are very few thrills like jumping out of a plane with a parachute.

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Selects: Some Nutso Fan Theories Apr 08, 2023

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It turns out that the characters in your favorite TV shows and the like are actually dead, dreaming, dying or don't exist. Explore some strange fan theories with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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Playing Cards? You Got That Right! Apr 06, 2023

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If you've ever wanted to learn more about playing cards, now is your big chance.

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Short Stuff: Beethoven’s DNA Apr 05, 2023

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It's been all over the news, Beethoven's DNA has revealed some interesting things about his health.

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What Caused the Late Bronze Age Collapse? Apr 04, 2023

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Humans’ first attempt at civilization went pretty well for the first thousand years. Important stuff like the wheel, writing, math, art, and diplomacy came out of it. But then, in the blink of an historical eye, it all mysteriously failed. What happened?

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Selects: How Jet Lag Works Apr 01, 2023

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It was only since 1958 that the Jet Age began, and jet lag became a real condition. Also known as desynchronosis, jet lag can lead to all manner of ailments, from sleeplessness to irritability to diabetes and cancer. In this classic episode, learn about how the body's natural clock runs normally and what happens when it gets out of whack when we cross time zones quickly.

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What's the deal with dowsing? Mar 30, 2023

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Dowsing, aka water-witching has been around a long time. And you might be surprised that's still a thing. We get into all the nitty gritty of this pseudo-science today.

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Short Stuff: Theme Park Cremations Mar 29, 2023

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There’s a little-discussed trend you might run into at your favorite theme park – people scattering the ashes of a loved one on rides. Here's hoping you don't literally run into it.

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