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How Traffic Works

Episode Date: June 29, 2010

Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how...

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Can quicksand kill you?

Episode Date: June 24, 2010

In many films, hapless characters meet their untimely demise in a lethal pit of quicksand. It's a gruesome, undignified end -- but is it realistic? Jo...

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How Ghost Prisons Work

Episode Date: June 22, 2010

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the controversial "ghost prisons," covert prisons created by the CIA after September 11th, 2001 to secretly de...

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How Samurai Work

Episode Date: June 17, 2010

The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the...

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How Flamethrowers Work

Episode Date: June 3, 2010

Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the (very) early origins, hi...

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How LEGOs Work

Episode Date: May 5, 2010

Most people are familiar with the plastic, interconnecting bricks called LEGO bricks, but what's their story? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss...

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How Cliff Diving Works

Episode Date: April 29, 2010

As far as sports go, cliff diving doesn't require much equipment. It does, however, require a certain amount of chutzpah, a dash of derring-do, and a...