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How Pepper Spray Works

Episode Date: December 20, 2011

Lt. John Pike of the Davis, Calif., police department brought the wrath of the Internet on himself when he casually doused peaceful protestors with pe...

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How Earthworms Work

Episode Date: December 15, 2011

Earthworms come in a wide range of sizes: The average U.S. earthworm is 6 to 11 inches long, and the giant worms of Australia and South America can gr...

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How Air Force One Works

Episode Date: November 17, 2011

As you might imagine, the President of the United States doesn't fly coach. But what exactly does he use when traveling from point A to point B, and h...

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How Alcatraz Works

Episode Date: November 15, 2011

Sure, you've heard stories about Alcatraz. From high-profile escape attempts to tales of notorious inmates, the Rock is unique in American history. Bu...

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How Gene Patents Work

Episode Date: November 8, 2011

Should a company be able to own the rights to something found inside your own body? In this episode, Chuck and Josh delve into the complicated, contro...

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How the Autobahn Works

Episode Date: November 1, 2011

The autobahn has an international reputation, and people around the world love the notion of driving on a road with no speed limits -- but how true is...

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Berenice

Episode Date: October 27, 2011

It's Halloween again, and this year Chuck and Josh are ringing in the holiday with a special reading of the short story "Berenice," by Edgar Allan Poe...