Episodes (Page 113)
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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').
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Employers may monitor emails, web activity, and phone location.
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Sugar's spread led to wars, slavery, and high prices.
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The placebo effect, where inert substances heal, was studied in the 1980s.
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The US and Soviet Union competed for space dominance in the 50s/60s.
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Venice faces rising sea levels and sinking land.
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Archaeologists combine science, scholarship, and adventure.