Episodes (Page 55)
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X-rays were discovered accidentally, leading to a medical breakthrough.
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The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion.
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This 'Short Stuff' episode discusses the nature of dingoes.
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Research bias is a significant challenge in science.
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Empathy is distinct from sympathy and compassion.
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Alligators are fascinating creatures, often called living dinosaurs.
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Explore the legend of an Irish monk reaching America.
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Numerology suggests numbers influence destiny and personality.
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Planned obsolescence makes products less durable over time.
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Learn the origin story of the Statue of Liberty.
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Toledo, Ohio, granted legal rights to Lake Erie.
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Mail order marriages have a complex and long history.
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Explores the First Amendment's protection of free speech and press.
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Traces the history of automotive crash testing from the 1930s.
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Clarifies the distinctions between pigs, hogs, boars, and javelinas.
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Details the chemical process of embalming human bodies.
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Investigates the historical stereotype of Southern laziness.
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Covers the 1215 agreement between English nobles and the king.
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Debunks common misconceptions about chameleons.
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Recounts the dark history of Los Angeles' Hotel Cecil.