Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in t...
Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing...
Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an ach...
Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck expl...
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and...
Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a "greener" option. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore...
The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries reall...
Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins,...
Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive (and often misunderstood) hairstyle. So what's the deal with dreads? In this episode,...
A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, ama...
Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is in...
It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down...
These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab...
Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was illegal. What led to this astonishing development? Why did...
Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addictio...
When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh...
In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." T...
All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh a...
Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the r...
Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping,...
