Episodes (Page 94)
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Discusses the historical context and purpose of corsets.
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Everyone lies, with studies showing lies in a quarter of daily interactions.
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Supervolcanoes are distinct from and more dangerous than typical volcanoes.
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The process of Supreme Court Justice nominations can be complex.
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Japanese researchers discovered inexplicable heart attacks in the early 1990s.
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Empathy is distinct from sympathy and compassion.
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Composting is a complex process involving a microcosm of life.
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The filibuster was an accidental creation, not an intentional rule.
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The Shroud of Turin is debated as either a burial cloth or artwork.
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Foreign accent syndrome causes individuals to speak with a new accent.
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The Hyperloop aims for 700 mph travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Solitary confinement is used for protection but can have severe consequences.
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Hookworm infections historically contributed to stereotypes of Southerners.
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Pain is subjective, but pain scales help quantify it for treatment.
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President Andrew Jackson oversaw the violent, forced relocation of Native Americans.
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Explores the historical forces leading to the Trail of Tears.
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Optical illusions trick the brain, creating a disconnect with reality.
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The First Amendment protects free speech but has limitations.
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Famines often triggered by drought, but research suggests human factors are key.
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Estate tax, or 'death tax,' has ancient Roman roots.