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What is stagflation?

Episode Date: February 24, 2011

When high inflation, slow growth and high employment combine, they result in an unfortunate economic situation known as stagflation. But what exactly...

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How Tickling Works

Episode Date: February 23, 2011

What's the deal with tickling? Why does it make people laugh, and what's the science behind the reaction? Join Chuck and Josh and listen in as they de...

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How Bartering Works

Episode Date: February 9, 2011

Bartering is an ancient practice. With the emergence of money-based transactions, it's no wonder that people might think bartering is a thing of the p...

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How to Control a Riot

Episode Date: January 27, 2011

It's no secret that people in crowds will behave differently than they would if they were alone. In a riot, individuals may exhibit a drastic change i...

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How the Mafia Works

Episode Date: January 19, 2011

Many people are familiar with depictions of the Mafia in film, but what's the real story? Join Chuck and Josh as they break the infamous code of silen...

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Does acupuncture work?

Episode Date: January 14, 2011

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the precepts of Taoism, and for thousands of years it has been used to treat a range of ailments....

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Little, Fluffy Clouds

Episode Date: January 11, 2011

Today every schoolkid learns a fair share of facts about clouds and the water cycle, but this wasn't always the case. Join Chuck and Josh as they brea...

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How Antiques Work

Episode Date: January 7, 2011

At what point does something become an antique? Could that old piece of furniture in the attic be worth millions of dollars? Join Josh and Chuck as th...

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How Volcanoes Work

Episode Date: December 31, 2010

Volcanic eruptions are destructive and often newsworthy events, but why do they occur? What are volcanoes? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look...

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How Immigration Works

Episode Date: December 29, 2010

Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in t...

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How Homelessness Works

Episode Date: December 23, 2010

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...

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How Migraines Work

Episode Date: December 16, 2010

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...