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Selects: Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis Jun 19, 2021

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In World War II, a secret department of British ‘corkscrew thinkers’ hatched a plan to use the cadaver of an unclaimed homeless man to turn the tide of the war in the Allies’ favor. It worked. Learn all about it in this classic episode.

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How Venus Works Jun 17, 2021

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Venus is so hot lead would melt on the planet’s surface. It spins backwards. Its year is shorter than its day. Venus is amazingly awesome.

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Short Stuff: Mojave Megaphone Jun 16, 2021

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What is the Mojave Megaphone? Well, nobody really knows. Listen in today to learn about this desert mystery.

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Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World Jun 15, 2021

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When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – some intrigue and mystery are bound to arise. Listen in as Chuck and Josh cover strangeness around Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Vermeer – plus don’t miss Hilter!

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Selects: How Sea Monsters Work Jun 12, 2021

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Legends of sea monsters are as old as humanity, and some ancient cultures even credited them with creating the universe. Learn more about humanity's attachment to seeing monsters in the deep in this classic episode.

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POGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap Jun 10, 2021

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Today, Chuck and Josh go down a 90s rabbit hole with another in their classic toy series. This time, they tackle the odd sensation that was POGs.

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Short Stuff: Chinatowns Jun 09, 2021

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If you live in a major city in the USA, you probably have a Chinatown. Listen in and learn all about these unique cultural staples today.

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Slime Mold: 0% Mold, 100% Amazing Jun 08, 2021

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If you’ve ever wandered past what looked like a pile of dog barf on a log during a hike in the woods, you’d just seen slime mold - one of the most perplexing organisms on Earth.

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Selects: Who was America's first murderer? Jun 05, 2021

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John Billington didn't just sign the Mayflower Compact -- he was also the colony's first criminal, and had the dubious honor of being the first European to be convicted of murder in this new place. But how did it happen? Tune in to this classic episode to find out.

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John Muir: Outdoor Enthusiast Jun 03, 2021

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John Muir loved being outside. So much so that he dedicated his life to helping preserve it, but not without some controversy. Listen in to this decidedly nature-centric episode today!

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