Michael Dillon: Trans Pioneer
Michael Dillon was a lot of things - author, doctor, and most importantly, trans pioneer. Learn all about his story in today's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
30 Huhti 201954min
SYSK Selects: How Zero Works
Few numbers have as storied a past as zero. Even fewer have had as great an impact on our ability to understand our universe. Yet zero is a relatively recent arrival in math. Find out all about this s...
27 Huhti 201929min
What Were Human Zoos?
One of the off-putting byproducts of 19th century European colonialism were human zoos, living dioramas of people from far-away places made to be gawked at. Listen in to what the deeper meaning of hum...
25 Huhti 201941min
Short Stuff: Fear of Public Speaking
Speaking in public is frequently cited as people’s number one fear, even more fearful than death. Most people go through life avoiding public speaking, but it turns out that only makes things worse. T...
24 Huhti 201912min
Is birth order important?
There have been a lot of studies over the years regarding birth order. Some conclude that it's a big deal, while others more or less discount its importance. Learn all about it today. Learn more abou...
23 Huhti 201951min
SYSK Selects: How Marijuana Works
For millennia people used marijuana for fun and medicine. Not until the 20th century that was it vilified, unfairly say many. Weed has done lots of good things, from alleviating cancer symptoms to unl...
20 Huhti 20191h 2min
How the Hoover Dam Works, Part II
And now for something completely different. Just kidding – tune in to hear the thrilling conclusion of America’s most amazing public works project in the 20th century. Learn more about your ad-choice...
18 Huhti 201941min
Short Stuff: Emu Wars
Did Australians really wage war on a group of emus? YES. Learn all about it in today's short stuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listene...
17 Huhti 201912min
