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The Lowdown on Anonymous

Episode Date: November 24, 2015

Anonymous is an amorphous group of hacktivists with no single leader or power structure. Some call them heroes, others call them criminals. Can they b...

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How Dementia Works

Episode Date: November 20, 2015

The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are...

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How Passports Work

Episode Date: October 27, 2015

The concept of passports - that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn't until WWI that they became universal....

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How Wine Fraud Works

Episode Date: October 15, 2015

Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, wide...

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How Lobbying Works

Episode Date: October 6, 2015

Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected...

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How PEZ Works

Episode Date: October 1, 2015

PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood...