Episodes
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How GPS Works
Marshall Brain's impact on educational content is celebrated, underscoring his role in making complex topics accessible.
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Short Stuff: Fanta - Nazi Favorite?
Fanta originated in Nazi Germany as a response to wartime rationing, using leftover ingredients.
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Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm?
The Wych Elm case remains one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in British history.
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Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked
The Negro Leagues were formed as a response to racial segregation in baseball, allowing black players to showcase their talents.
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Inner Dialogues, Monologues and Stone Cold Silence
Everyone has a unique experience of inner speech, ranging from rich dialogues to complete silence.
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Short Stuff: Waffle House Index
Waffle House operates a unique index that reflects community disaster status, influencing first response efforts by federal agencies.
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Harry Belafonte: The Real Deal
Harry Belafonte is celebrated not just for his music but for his deep commitment to social justice and activism.
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Selects: The Collar Bomb Heist
The collar bomb heist involved Brian Wells who was forced into a robbery under the threat of a real bomb.
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D'oh! Operation Flagship
Operation Flagship was a unique approach to fugitive apprehension, utilizing an elaborate bait involving fake football tickets.
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Short Stuff: Yakhchāls - Ancient Fridges
Yakhchāls are ancient refrigeration systems that used innovative designs to preserve ice in hot climates.
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The History of Refrigeration
Refrigeration has deep historical roots, originating from early methods of natural cooling.
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Selects: Robber Barons!
The Gilded Age was marked by rapid industrial growth and significant economic disparity.
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The Tragedy of the Commons
The Tragedy of the Commons posits that individuals acting in self-interest will deplete shared resources, influencing public policy since the 60s.
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Short Stuff: The Death of Charles Morgan
Charles C. Morgan's death remains officially classified as a suicide, but numerous details suggest it was a murder tied to organized crime.
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The Catacombs of Paris
The Paris Catacombs hold the remains of over 6 million people, offering a unique glimpse into history.
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Selects: How Itching Works
Itches are not just a form of low-level pain; they have complex mechanisms involving specific receptors.
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10ish Instances of People Doing Things Out Of Spite
Spite often drives people to engage in memorable and sometimes monumental acts.
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Short Stuff: The Guinness Widget
The word 'widget' is believed to have originated from a play in 1924 and was popularized by Guinness when they patented their own version.
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The Gullibility Episode
Gullibility can be influenced by a range of factors including social situations, cognitive abilities, and personality traits.
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Selects: When Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top
Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, with dire consequences due to its unique lateral blast.
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