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SYSK's Guatemalan Adventure, Part Two

May 20, 2010 0:48:27 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-profit group Cooperative for Education is doing there -- and how you can help! -- in part two of their Guatemala series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

SYSK's Guatemalan Adventure, Part One

May 18, 2010 0:57:23 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Josh and Chuck share the story of their recent eye-opening trip to Guatemala, which was sponsored by a nonprofit organization called Cooperative for Education, in this very special episode of Stuff You Should Know. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

5 Successful Counterfeiters

May 13, 2010 0:28:07 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Counterfeiting currency successfully takes serious skills, and some consider counterfeiting an art. Josh and Chuck recount the stories of five artful counterfeiters and their successful careers in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Twins Work How Twins Work

May 11, 2010 0:39:44 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Twin siblings are common enough that most people know a pair or two, but why does twinning occur? Josh and Chuckers explain where twins (and babies) come from, discuss different types of twins and debunk some "twin myths" in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How hard is it to steal a work of art?

May 06, 2010 0:21:03 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art can be surprisingly easy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck cite recent art heists as they discuss why stealing art is relatively easy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How LEGOs Work

May 04, 2010 0:42:30 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Most people are familiar with the plastic, interconnecting bricks called LEGO bricks, but what's their story? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, popularity and trajectory of LEGOS -- and throw out some serious stats along the way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Cliff Diving Works

April 29, 2010 0:28:57 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

As far as sports go, cliff diving doesn't require much equipment. It does, however, require a certain amount of chutzpah, a dash of derring-do, and a deep body of water to land in. Tune in and learn more about cliff diving in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What makes a genius?

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When you hear the word 'genius,' names like Einstein and Mozart probably spring to mind. Defining what makes them geniuses, however, is much more complicated. Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories about genius in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Mirror Neurons: Are there people who feel others' pain?

April 22, 2010 0:36:36 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

People with a condition known as mirror-touch synesthesia literally feel the pain of others -- but why? Josh and Chuck trace the cause of this condition to one culprit: the mirror neuron. Tune in to learn more about mirror neurons and neuroscience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are there people who can't feel pain?

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There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain. Josh and Chuck discuss the dangers and symptoms of CIP and related disorders in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Castles Work

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the most famous fortified structure in the world -- the castle. Tune in to learn all about castles, from murder holes to modern fortresses. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Tourette Syndrome Works

April 13, 2010 0:36:16 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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Are zoos good or bad for animals?

April 08, 2010 0:32:13 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how does living in captivity affect the animals? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of zoos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Desertification Works

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How McDonald's Works

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