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How Migraines Work

December 16, 2010 0:34:44 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Agritourism Works

December 14, 2010 0:39:25 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck explore the history and various incarnations of agritourism, as well as the rationale behind it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Hanukkah Works

December 09, 2010 0:27:24 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and Chuck share Stuff You Should Know about Hanukkah. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Green Renovation and Construction

December 07, 2010 0:36:22 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a "greener" option. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore some green renovation and construction options. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How the Rules of War Work

December 02, 2010 0:39:53 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries really abide by them? Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at how the rules of war work in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Circumcision Works

November 30, 2010 0:46:36 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Dreadlocks Work

November 25, 2010 0:37:21 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive (and often misunderstood) hairstyle. So what's the deal with dreads? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the long history of dreadlocks and walk you through the process of dreading hair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A Rigid, Sterile Look at Kissing

November 23, 2010 0:38:19 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, amateur philematologists Josh and Chuck take a look at the biology, sociology and pyschology of kissing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Can Lifestraw save the world?

November 18, 2010 0:38:50 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is increasingly urgent. Could Lifestraw filters resolve this crisis? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Have all the good ideas already been discovered?

November 16, 2010 0:38:21 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Rehab Works

November 11, 2010 0:49:27 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab been around, and how does it work? Listen in as Chuck and Josh present the fascinating process of rehab. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Prohibition: Turns Out That America Loves to Drink

November 09, 2010 0:45:06 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was illegal. What led to this astonishing development? Why did it end? Josh and Chuck take a look at Prohibition's fascinating history in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Addiction: Why you can't kick SYSK

November 04, 2010 0:49:08 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addiction. So how does it work? Tune in to learn more about addiction (and why you can't kick your SYSK habit). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Animal Migration: Where's that gnu gnoing?

November 02, 2010 0:15:12 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Tomb

October 28, 2010 0:32:02 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." Tune in to learn more...if you dare! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com