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How Molecular Gastronomy Works

April 12, 2011 0:38:31 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

After botching a particularly tricky dish, molecular chemist Herve This decided to figure out why his recipe didn't work. He ended up creating a new field of cuisine: Molecular gastronomy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore this new frontier of cooking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Does oil speculation increase gas prices?

April 07, 2011 0:39:15 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a derivative market. Some believe this creates an artificially high price. Join Josh and Chuck and learn if this market is responsible for inflating gas prices. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living

April 05, 2011 0:33:56 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

SYSK Live from SXSW: How UFOs Work

March 31, 2011 0:43:18 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Josh and Chuck ditch the studio and head west -- south by southwest, in fact -- to record a live podcast in Austin, Texas. Tune in and learn more Stuff You Should Know about SXSW and UFOs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Igloos Work

March 29, 2011 0:32:58 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

That Dang-old Goat Fell Over

March 24, 2011 0:33:26 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Due to a condition known as Thomsen's disease, the muscles of fainting goats tense up whenever the animal is startled. In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down the science behind this bizarre condition. Tune in and learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How a Nuclear Meltdown Works

March 22, 2011 0:41:14 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The recent disaster in Japan has caused massive damage and killed thousands -- but that's not all: The Fukushima nuclear plant may possibly be on the verge of a meltdown. Tune in to learn how meltdowns work, and what a meltdown would mean for Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Why's that dude in that dumpster?

March 17, 2011 0:37:31 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices of buying, working and renting a home. But how does this actually work, and why are these people sometimes called 'Dumpster divers?' Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Mummies Work

March 15, 2011 0:44:35 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Join Chuck and Josh to learn more.. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Is it legal to sterilize addicts?

March 10, 2011 0:43:19 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

It's a controversial idea, to say the least: If evidence shows that addicts tend to be irresponsible, abusive parents, then why should they have children at all? In this podcast, Josh and Chuck explore the practice (and legality) of sterilizing addicts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Cults: Who is this "The Leader?"

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Cults are conventionally understood to be unestablished, non-mainstream religious groups that follow a single leader. So what does it take to be the leader? Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at cults. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Fossils Work

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A fossil is a piece of once-living organic material that has undergone a transition from an organic state to an inorganic state. But what exactly is fossilization? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break down the process of fossilization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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During World War II, the U.S. interned more than 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-American citizens. In this episode, Chuck and Josh recount the events that led to these internments, along with the long-term consequences of these events. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What is stagflation?

February 24, 2011 0:30:14 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

When high inflation, slow growth and high employment combine, they result in an unfortunate economic situation known as stagflation. But what exactly is stagflation, and how does it work? Most importantly, how can we prevent it in the future? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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What's the deal with tickling? Why does it make people laugh, and what's the science behind the reaction? Join Chuck and Josh and listen in as they demystify the curious practice known as tickling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com