Episodes (Page 17)
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Discusses the arrival and spread of invasive Joro spiders in the USA.
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Explains the biological reasons behind peacocks' stunning plumage.
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Explores the revolutionary impact of the birth control pill, introduced in 1960.
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Revisits the complex and tragic Ruby Ridge standoff from over 30 years ago.
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Highlights the bravery of Franca Viola, an Italian woman who defied tradition.
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Introduces the philosophical concept of solipsism: the idea that only one's mind is sure to exist.
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A humorous look back at the infamous and widely panned Star Wars Holiday Special.
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Features a live performance recounting the strange case of the Madd Gasser of Mattoon.
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Details the bizarre and deadly Erfurt latrine disaster of 1184 in Germany.
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Traces the captivating and complex history of the iconic video game Tetris.
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Critiques the flawed Stanford Prison Experiment conducted in 1971.
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Discusses the enduring legacy of New York City's Tavern on the Green restaurant.
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Recounts the gaslighting of Martha Mitchell during the Watergate scandal.
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Details the rise and fall of the Silk Road, an online black market.
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Cleveland's Torso Murders plagued the city during the Great Depression.
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Dandelions are far more interesting than commonly believed.
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The 'Wave' is a popular stadium tradition.
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Childhood chemistry sets inspired many Nobel laureates.
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A quinceañera celebrates a Hispanic girl's 15th birthday.
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This episode concludes the two-part series on ADHD.