Episodes (Page 27)
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Scheele's Green, a vibrant but toxic Victorian pigment, is examined.
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An exploration of the biology and behavior of snails.
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The enduring charm and history of wood-burning fireplaces are explored.
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The annual holiday special features festive discussions and cheer.
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The origin of using electric lights for Christmas tree decoration.
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Recounts the 1990s Beanie Babies craze and investment bubble.
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The infamous Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978 is dissected.
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Analyzes the different types and methods dictators use to gain power.
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The history of the Skeleton Army, a group that clashed with the Salvation Army.
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A lighthearted debate about the merits of pickles versus cucumbers.
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The Matewan Massacre, a significant event in US labor history.
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The role and impact of Freedom Schools during the Civil Rights Movement.
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The tragic murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman in 1980.
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Explains that boba tea is bubble tea, with tapioca pearls.
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J.D. Salinger stopped publishing after creating a literary masterpiece.
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Beavers are industrious builders and dedicated family members.
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The origin story of the Oxford English Dictionary.
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Explains the concept of the zipper merge on highways.
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Plate tectonics are fundamental to Earth's habitability.
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NYC's water system is an incredible engineering feat.