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How Ghost Prisons Work

June 22, 2010 0:36:12 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the controversial "ghost prisons," covert prisons created by the CIA after September 11th, 2001 to secretly detain and interrogate terrorist suspects in various locations around the world, including the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Samurai Work

June 17, 2010 0:35:47 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the Samurai in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How the Innocence Project Works

June 15, 2010 0:37:02 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The Innocence Project is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals and reform the legal system. Josh, Chuck and a special "guest" explain how the organization works -- and why it's necessary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Can your grandfather's diet shorten your life?

June 10, 2010 0:35:17 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What's the deal with sinkholes?

June 08, 2010 0:30:52 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the process. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore sinkholes and the forces that cause them, natural and otherwise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Flamethrowers Work

June 03, 2010 0:29:40 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How do you clean up an oil spill?

June 01, 2010 0:26:46 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global economy. But what do we do when disaster strikes? Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the techniques used to clean up oil spills in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Can humans start an earthquake?

May 27, 2010 0:26:14 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which human activities and projects like dams can trigger earthquakes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What makes a serial killer?

May 25, 2010 0:46:21 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Serial killers are notorious for their grisly crimes and disturbing behavior, but what makes a serial killer a serial killer? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, psychology and methodology of serial killing and serial killers in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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