Where do temper tantrums come from?
Everyone's familiar with these unpleasant outbursts, but where do they actually come from? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine the science of toddler and teenage temper tantrums, along with ...
4 Heinä 201228min
Summer Shorts: Pricey Swimsuits
Why do itsy bitsy bikinis cost so much for so little cloth? Join Cristen and Caroline as they look at the average women's swimsuit price, the life cycle of a swimsuit and more. Learn more about your ...
2 Heinä 201216min
Do politics determine whom we date?
Studies have found that couples are more likely to share political views than personality traits, and people are more willing to share their weight than political affiliations online. Are political vi...
27 Kesä 201220min
Summer Shorts: Jock Straps
Who invented the jock strap? How do the physics of jock straps work? How many varieties of jock strap exist, and are there any alternatives? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline recount a brief histo...
25 Kesä 201213min
Segregation at the Swimming Pool
Seventy percent of African American kids can't swim and are nearly three times more likely to drown. But why? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen examine pre-Civil Rights racism at the swimming pool...
20 Kesä 201220min
Summer Shorts: Lifeguards
Lifeguards work at pools and coasts around the world, but where do they come from? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen dive into the world of lifeguards, from the history of lifeguarding to discrimi...
18 Kesä 201216min
Where did manic pixie dream girls come from?
The manic pixie dream girl is certainly a memorable film trope, and numerous movies feature these characters. But where do they come from, and where are the manic pixie dream guys? Tune in as Caroline...
13 Kesä 201219min
Summer Shorts: Nude Beaches
Why are Germans so fond of nude sunbathing? How did Heinrich Pudor become the father of nudism? Where are the world's best nude beaches? Listen in to learn more about nude beaches. Learn more about y...
11 Kesä 201214min
