SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 1)

SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 1)

In this episode of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, Margaret Killjoy and Anney talk about vaccines and complicated historical characters.

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Do men and women cook differently?

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How has Title IX evolved?

Although Title IX is now associated with its impact on female athletics in educational arenas, the woman who spurred the law's passage had a different agenda. Molly and Cristen examine Title IX's orig...

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Why did Chinese women bind their feet?

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In most modern cultures, it's traditional for men to propose marriage to women. But where did this tradition come from? Should women propose to men? Molly and Cristen investigate the origins and cultu...

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Why are bad boys appealing?

Why are bad boys appealing?

According to anecdotal evidence and some studies, women are often attracted to "bad boys" -- risk-taking, narcissistic types. Molly and Cristen discuss three personality traits that make bad boys (and...

12 Jul 201021min

What's it like to have a baby in the NICU?

What's it like to have a baby in the NICU?

In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore how babies are cared for at a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, and share tips for parents with children in the NICU. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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Condoms, Condoms, Condoms!

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Condoms have a surprisingly long and storied history, as well as lots of fun nicknames! Molly and Cristen take a detailed look at these popular prophylactics, past and present, in this episode. Learn...

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Can you die of a broken heart?

Someone who is suffering from emotional stress and pain is said to have a "broken heart," but only in a metaphorical sense. Sometimes, however, the damage can be physical. Find out how Broken Heart Sy...

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