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Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a...
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Why can't we find Amelia Earhart?
Famed aviator Amelia Earheart's disappearance in 1937 is a mystery that endures to this day. Why...
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Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot...
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Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm?...
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Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of...
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Green Renovation and Construction
Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a...
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The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and...
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Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically...
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Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive (and often misunderstood)...
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A Rigid, Sterile Look at Kissing
A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the...
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Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases....
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Have all the good ideas already been discovered?
It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already...
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These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to...
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Prohibition: Turns Out That America Loves to Drink
Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was...
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Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still...
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Animal Migration: Where's that gnu gnoing?
When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across...
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In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as...
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at gender identity "disorders" and the...
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