Episodes (Page 25)
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Roly poly bugs, also known as pill bugs, have many names.
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The human brain cannot truly multitask effectively.
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Sacco and Vanzetti were anarchists accused of murder in a famous trial.
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Imagine a future with wireless electricity transmission.
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Smudging involves burning white sage for its smoke.
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Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia and is revered as a god in Jamaica.
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Paul Erlich's 1968 book predicted famine due to overpopulation.
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David Hahn, the 'Nuclear Boy Scout', built a nuclear reactor.
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Benin Bronzes are significant cultural artifacts from West Africa.
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Ray and Charles Eames were renowned designers of iconic furniture.
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Geodesic domes offered energy efficiency and durability.
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The word 'like' is often considered a divisive filler word.
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The term 'snake oil salesman' has a specific origin story.
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Early American food industry lacked government regulation.
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The Unabomber case was a notorious, long-lasting FBI investigation.
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Examines the Pygmalion Effect: teacher/manager expectations influencing performance.
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Explains why all school buses share a uniform color.
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Details the history and development of the board game Clue/Cluedo.
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Investigates the evolutionary basis of disgust for food.
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Traces the transformation of Las Vegas from a small town.