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Listen in to this classic episode for the conclusion of the story of the Manson Family Murders.
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Who is Uncle Sam anyway? Was it a real person or just a marketing exercise? And why does he refuse to go away? Listen in to find out.
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What in the world is a chupacabra? Is it even real or is it the stuff of legend? Listen in to find out.
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Cher is an icon, with hits spanning an unbelievable SEVEN decades. So kick back as we laud the singer/actress/legend.
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We know how our skin prunes, but we don't know for sure why. Chuck likes the leading theory, Josh does not. WHO WILL WIN? (nobody)
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You may have his soap in your shower, but what do you know about the man himself? Buckle up, here comes Dr. Bronner!
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Who were the Ritchie Boys? Listen in to find out.
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The founding of New England by the Puritans is quite a story. Today, we dive into who those people were.
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If you’re a mobster and you can’t make money off of booze any longer what should you move to next? How about milk?
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The story of what happened to the car that James Dean crashed.
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Learn all about the saddest phone notification in today's episode.
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Even the dullest hockey game is worth seeing when the Zamboni comes out to resurface the ice.
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Today we go down the road a bit, thumbs out, to explore the rich history of hitchhiking.
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Today is part II of our tribute to one of the most iconic pieces of American culture.
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Smudging is the process of wafting around the smoke of burning white sage. What is it good for? Listen in and find out.
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David Hahn was a kid who was really into science. So much that he built a nuclear reactor in his mother's potting shed. And it worked.
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Why are all school buses the same color? Because one man made it so. This is that story.
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How did the sleepy Nevada town of Las Vegas become LAS VEGAS? Well, we'll let you know over the course of about 45 minutes.
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Tune in today to listen to the story of when North Hollywood became a war zone after a brazen bank robbery.
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We all know what happened at Jonestown, but who was Jim Jones before the tragedy at the People's Temple?
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Back in 1994, Nederland, Colorado found out it had a resident it hadn’t accounted for.
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Happy Holidays, friends! Tune in today to listen to our annual ad-free holiday extravaganza. There will talk of merriment and joy!
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Josh loves pickles but hates cucumbers. Chuck loves cucumbers but hates pickles. WHO WILL WIN?
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Boba tea is bubble tea. But what are the bubbles? Tapioca pearls! Listen in today to learn about the disputed history of this trendy beverage.
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When you switch lanes on the highway after noticing that the lane you’re in is ending up ahead, you are literally ruining the world.
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The story of the Liberty Bell is far more confusing than we imagined.
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Josh and Chuck dive into history in this classic episode to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers.
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Petrified wood isn't just hard wood. Listen in today to learn all about this unique process.
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What’s better than discovering a mysterious cavern? Discovering five!
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The Dakota is one of New York City's great buildings. And its backstory is pretty great to boot.
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Kombucha is pretty popular right now. But what is it exactly and where did it come from? The answers await you!
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Have you ever stopped mid-pencil mark and realized to your astonishment where the plus sign came from? Then this one’s for you.
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Is OK the best word? It's certainly one of the most versatile. Check the interesting history of this weird contraction.
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You've seen the evil eye. Many Middle Eastern cultures have a long history with it. Learn how to thwart this curse today.
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Friends, treasure Saturn’s rings while they are young. They won’t be around forever.
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Who spoke English first and what was it like? Nothing like it is today. Listen in to learn all about it.
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Alpha, Bravo, Charlie. This is the NATO alphabet. But where did it come from?
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Today, Chuck and Josh dive into the ins and outs of language learning.
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Throwing a pie in someone’s face was groundbreaking comedy once upon a time.
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The Hollywood sign is an iconic landmark that started out as a real estate billboard. Can you believe it?
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Caterpillars are simply the best. Don't think so? Well listen in and you'll soon agree
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It has arrived, the most important podcast episode in the history of the world.
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Could eating at only certain times of the day lead to weight loss? Possibly!
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Mood Rings were all the rage in the 1970s. Then they went away, and fast. What's your color today?
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Another classic toys edition is at your collective feet. Today, we dive into the soft, padded world of NERF!
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Routines are a key part of a successful life. Ask anybody about theirs and they'll be happy to share!
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If you've ever wanted to learn more about playing cards, now is your big chance.
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It's been all over the news, Beethoven's DNA has revealed some interesting things about his health.
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John Cage was a unique artist to say the least. Learn all about this avant-garde composer today.
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Paprika is more than a smoky Hungarian spice. Actually, that's not true, that's exactly what it is. But it sure is delicious!
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Flamingos are much more than just pretty pink birds. They are in fact, quite remarkable! Listen and learn…
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Honey is an amazing thing. Just ask any bee. They make a ton of it. So much that humans get what bees can't use and that's a lot of honey.
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Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in this classic episode.
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This week's short stuff is all about throat lumps and Adam's apples.
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Toast is bread that has been browned by heat. It's delicious. This is our ode to toast.
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Forest Lawn is no ordinary cemetery. Why? Listen in and find out.
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This one goes out to the SYSK Army as a special request. Let's do the time warp again!
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Mesas, buttes and plateaus are all very similar. We'll break down the differences in each one just to be sure.
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The Birthday Paradox involves math, so you know this one will go perfectly.
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Goosebumps are a pretty cool evolutionary holdover from our earlier days as furry beasts. Don't believe us? Listen in.
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Correction fluid goes by many names, but the OG was Liquid Paper. And it has a pretty cool origin story.
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Chuck loves typewriters because he loves mechanical brilliance. Dive into the cool history of these amazing machines today.
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In today's episode, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about vaudeville, whether you like it or not.
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Robert the Doll is decidedly creepy. So is his story. Listen in to this spooky tale right now!
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Did you know you have stripes? It’s true, you just can’t see them. Learn all about these little-known lines today!
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Seeing your near twin is probably pretty weird. But could there be a genetic commonality as well? You bet there could!
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Listen in today as we salute turntablism, aka, record scratching.
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Listen in now for part II of our homage to sitcoms.
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Pearls are super cool. And humans figuring out how to make them is even cooler. Learn all about the most interesting gemstone today!
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The Man of the Hole has died and we're pretty sad to hear it. Listen in to our tribute to this solitary hero today.
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Part celebration and part take down, this episode on Rolling Stone magazine dives into the highs and lows of one of America's iconic rags.
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The dividing line between the North and South is purely political. But the story of its creation is pretty interesting.
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Who doesn't love breakfast? But do you know where most of the typical breakfast foods come from? Well listen in to find out.
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A full 200 years on, we're still talking about one of the most sweeping hoaxes of all time.
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Chuck hates them, Josh has flirted with them. Energy drinks. Listen in to learn all about this canned speed.
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It's been a while since we tackled a classic toy, so here we go with all you ever wanted to know about Silly String.
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Bowling is awesome. It just is. And if you don't think so, maybe take a listen to today's episode.
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After inspiration from Chuck's recent trip to the Yucatan, the fellas dive into the Maya Civilization.
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The alligator gar is one scary looking fish. Learn all about these monsters in today's episode.
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