Episodes (Page 108)
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Headstones evolved from simple wood to elaborate Victorian designs.
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The Berlin Wall physically divided East and West Germany.
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Elevators are more complex than they appear.
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Ebola, discovered in the 1970s, resurged in 2014.
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The NSA's secret world is explored.
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Numbers stations still send coded messages.
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Play-Doh originated as a wall cleaner.
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Morgellons causes intense sensations of crawling skin.
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The moon has a 'dark side' that isn't always dark.
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Probiotics are bacteria found in foods and supplements.
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Trickle-down economics benefits the wealthy first.
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Infertility affects millions in the U.S.
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Sushi originated as a fish fermentation method.
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Grass has surprising and interesting facts.
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Larger brain size does not equal higher intelligence.
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Monopoly began as a socialist teaching tool.
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The Louvre started as a fort and prison in the 1200s.
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MPAA ratings are assigned by anonymous employees of a Hollywood lobbying firm.
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La Brea Tar Pits are a significant source of Pleistocene fossils.
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Discusses the history, rules, and strategy of soccer ('the beautiful game').