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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?"

March 08, 2011 0:59:16 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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

March 03, 2011 0:41:17 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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

Were U.S. citizens in Japanese internment camps?

March 01, 2011 0:35:55 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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

How Tickling Works

February 22, 2011 0:27:18 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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

How Crime Scene Photography Works

February 17, 2011 0:32:15 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Crime scene photography is a crucial aspect of forensic investigation, but it's by no means a new part of detective work. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the history and modern use of crime scene photography. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Blood Pattern Analysis Works

February 15, 2011 0:42:29 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Numerous television shows feature blood pattern analysis -- but how do these fictional portrayals measure up to the real thing? Tune in as Chuck and Josh break down the science behind blood pattern analysis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How the Black Death Worked

February 10, 2011 0:36:46 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The Black Death was gruesome: Symptoms included tumors, purple splotches, fevers and vomiting. But how did this disease manage to spread from the Gobi desert and kill approximately one-third of the population of 14th-century Europe? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Bartering Works

February 08, 2011 0:32:44 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Bartering is an ancient practice. With the emergence of money-based transactions, it's no wonder that people might think bartering is a thing of the past. Tune in to learn more about the bartering process -- and where it's still used today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Munchausen Syndrome Works

February 01, 2011 0:44:04 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Why would someone fake an illness? Here's an even better question: Why would someone repeatedly make themselves sick? Join Josh and Chuck as they separate the facts from fiction and give you the scoop on Munchausen syndrome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How to Control a Riot

January 27, 2011 0:44:22 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

It's no secret that people in crowds will behave differently than they would if they were alone. In a riot, individuals may exhibit a drastic change in their behavior -- but why? How? More importantly, how can riots be controlled? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What has the world's deadliest venom?

January 25, 2011 0:35:43 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Venom isn't unique to snakes -- animals like scorpions, spiders, jellyfish and even platypuses can all use venom. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the world's most venomous creatures (and break down the difference between poison and venom). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Can oceans power the world?

January 20, 2011 0:34:12 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Oceans cover more than 70 percent of Earth's surface. But could the kinetic power of the tides or the oceans' thermal energy become the world's future power source? Listen in as Josh and Chuck break it down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How the Mafia Works

January 18, 2011 0:50:47 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Many people are familiar with depictions of the Mafia in film, but what's the real story? Join Chuck and Josh as they break the infamous code of silence and shed light on some of the most dangerous and mysterious organizations in the western world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com