How Chess Works

How Chess Works

Despite its knights, bishops and castles, the game of chess has been around a lot longer since the Medieval Age. And it wasn't even invented in Europe - chess comes from 2nd-century India, when some unknown inventor created what has come to be considered the perfect game. Learn all about the history of chess and how to play it in this engrossing episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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How Lotteries Work

How Lotteries Work

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...

16 Maalis 201025min

What exactly is Fascism?

What exactly is Fascism?

Fascism is a specific political philosophy that's often mistakenly used to describe any authoritarian, supressive movement or regime. Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and markers of Fascism...

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What's the deal with carbon trading?

What's the deal with carbon trading?

In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS...

9 Maalis 201032min

How Scabies Work

How Scabies Work

Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to common cures -- in this episode. Learn more about...

4 Maalis 201020min

Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization?

Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

2 Maalis 201027min

How Bounty Hunters Work

How Bounty Hunters Work

In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c...

25 Helmi 201023min

How Bail Works

How Bail Works

Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the origins of bail and modern bail practices in this ep...

23 Helmi 201024min

Five Crazy Government Experiments

Five Crazy Government Experiments

Chuck and Josh discuss five of the most bizarre experiments ever undertaken by governments, from transplanted puppy heads to Cold War psychics, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

18 Helmi 201024min

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