Stuff You Should Know
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Jun 5, 2008 • 6min
How The Eye of a Tornado Works
Explore tornado formation, speed, and visibility as well as debunking myths. Hear firsthand accounts of individuals in the eye of a tornado.
Jun 3, 2008 • 6min
How Contagious Yawning Works
Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2008 • 6min
Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?
Learn about the extraordinary phenomenon of hysterical strength. Explore documented cases of superhuman displays and the limitations of scientific understanding. Understand why humans cannot tap into this incredible surge of muscular strength all the time and the importance of managing stress.
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May 28, 2008 • 6min
How Antibacterial Soap Works
The podcast discusses the potential dangers of antibacterial soap, including an increase in drug-resistant bacteria. They explore alternative solutions and express concerns for raising children in a highly sanitized environment.
May 22, 2008 • 6min
Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?
Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2008 • 5min
Are Dogs Really Man's Best Friend?
Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2008 • 5min
How Evolution in Isolation Works
How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about speciation and evolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2008 • 5min
Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad?
Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad? Chuck recounts his first-hand experience, and how it works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2008 • 6min
How Trolley Problems Work
The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing whether a group of strangers lives or dies. Learn more about ethics and the nature of sacrifice in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2008 • 6min
Can I feel pregnant when my wife is?
Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn more about the symptoms for sympathy pregnancy in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
