Stuff You Should Know

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How Jim Henson Worked

Episode Date: January 6, 2015

We've already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind t...

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How Sea Monsters Work

Episode Date: December 30, 2014

Legends of sea monsters are as old as humanity, and some ancient cultures even credited with creating the universe. Even today when the sea washes som...

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How the GED Test Works

Episode Date: December 23, 2014

The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to p...

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How Cinnamon Works

Episode Date: December 18, 2014

In another commodities edition of SYSK, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of cinnamon, once the world's most prized and pricey spice. But did you kno...

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How The Hum Works

Episode Date: December 9, 2014

There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of peop...

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How X-Rays Work

Episode Date: December 4, 2014

Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how...

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How Kickstarter Works

Episode Date: November 25, 2014

With billions of dollars raised, Kickstarter has singled itself out as the go-to site for creative crowdfunding. But not without some controversy alon...

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How Patents Work

Episode Date: November 11, 2014

What was originally designed to encourage innovation by rewarding the people who create technological advances, the U.S. patent system has become a bi...

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How Limousines Work

Episode Date: November 6, 2014

The first limousines weren't even cars! Learn all about the history of limousines, how they're made and some of the most creative and expensive amenit...