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How do you measure happiness? How do you measure it on a national scale? Tune in as Josh and Chuck d

In this third episode of Stuff You Should Know's health care reform series, Josh and Chuck -- and sp

Do zombies really exist?

2009/9/24

In movies and stories, zombies are undead menaces that lurch around mindlessly, in search of flesh -

In this special episode of Stuff You Should know, the second in a four-part series, Josh and Chuck -

A dog that knows exactly when its owners will arrive home every day seems to have a human perception

The United States is abuzz with talk of health care reform, but why does the system need repairs in

Microlending is a practice that provides funds for entrepreneurs in developing countries who couldn'

What is geocaching?

2009/9/8

Armed with only a GPS and a sense of adventure, geocachers use their wits to locate containers acros

Each year, the Ig Nobel Prize is awarded to researchers for unusual -- and generally humorous -- con

Today, automobiles are undoubtedly the dominant form of transportation in the United States, but tha

How Muppets Work

2009/8/27

Jim Henson's Muppets, including the beloved Kermit the Frog, first came to life in the mid-1950s. Jo

Nuclear weapons are extremely well guarded, so stealing one would be quite tricky. Join Josh and Chu

Is the Necronomicon real?

2009/8/20

H.P. Lovecraft's strange, elaborate stories and mythologies have inspired a devoted following. Join

Sarcopenia is a form of muscle loss and coordination associated with aging. Luckily, a little extra

Fluoride is a common additive in toothpaste and the water supply of some countries. It's purportedly

During World War II, Japanese soldiers adopted a version of the samurai code of honor. Fiercely comm

Competitive eating is a modern "sport" that's very popular in the United States. Join Josh and Chuck

How Agent Orange Worked

2009/8/4

Agent Orange was a potent herbicide used by the U.S. government during the Vietnam War. Learn more a

How Whale Sharks Work

2009/7/30

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss these gentle giant

What are tinnovators?

2009/7/28

Tinnovators are folks who come up with new and innovative ways to use old Altoids mint tins. Learn a