What was America's first terrorist threat?

What was America's first terrorist threat?

From the moment it was established, the United States had headaches with terrorism of the pirate variety. For decades, the federal budget even include bribe money to pay them off. Learn all about this early threat on this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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AQ Khan: How to Live Dangerously

AQ Khan: How to Live Dangerously

He’s been called the father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb and a real-life Bond villain and depending on where you’re from, he’s a national hero or was the world’s most dangerous arms dealer - who made a career of selling his knowledge of nuclear weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Heinä 202540min

Short Stuff: Paperclips

Short Stuff: Paperclips

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23 Heinä 202514min

How Boycotts Work (Or Do They?)

How Boycotts Work (Or Do They?)

We have boycotts coming out of our ears these days, but did you know they go back a couple centuries? And that it’s named after the first poor sap to be boycotted? We follow the history of boycotts up today’s boycott superstars and ask how well they work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Heinä 202545min

Selects: What exactly is stoicism?

Selects: What exactly is stoicism?

The word stoic has taken on its own meaning apart from the philosophical movement which gave it life. In this classic episode, learn all about the early stoics, what the philosophy is all about and where the movement stands today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Heinä 202556min

How Alchemy Worked

How Alchemy Worked

Alchemy evokes sorcerers working by candlelight combining potions to create magical items, real Dungeons & Dragons stuff. But alchemy gets a bad rap. Alchemists had lofty goals like curing poverty and their work laid the foundation for science to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Heinä 202543min

Short Stuff: Bengal Cats

Short Stuff: Bengal Cats

Bengal cats are gorgeous animals, but they are bought and sold on the designer pet market, so booo. Learn about these hybrid kitties today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Heinä 202512min

The Great Big Yarn of Mel's Hole

The Great Big Yarn of Mel's Hole

One of the most bizarre stories to emerge from the cult radio show Coast to Coast AM – and that’s really saying something – isn’t about UFOs or bigfoot, but a mysterious hole in the ground with some very unusual properties. Top that, History Channel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Heinä 202549min

Selects: Child Labor: Not Funny

Selects: Child Labor: Not Funny

Child labor is no laughing matter. Even though we've taken care of it in the USA (mostly), it's still an issue around the globe. Listen to this classic episode and learn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Heinä 202552min

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