The Hidden History of Assassins, Part I: An Origin Story

The Hidden History of Assassins, Part I: An Origin Story

What's the difference between an assassination and a garden-variety murder? Where does the term 'assassin' actually come from, and how did an obscure sect founded almost one thousand years ago fundamentally change the course of history as we know it? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in the first part of this special two-part series.

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CLASSIC: Why don't nations trust NGOs?

CLASSIC: Why don't nations trust NGOs?

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Hunting For the Yeren: A True Story

Hunting For the Yeren: A True Story

We've all heard of Bigfoot, the Swamp Ape and so on. Western science largely dismisses the existence of these cryptids. Yet: Did you know there's another associated cryptid in China? Unlike Bigfoot, o...

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CLASSIC: A World Without Cash

CLASSIC: A World Without Cash

The last time you bought something, did you use a card, cash or something else? If you automatically thought "who uses cash nowadays", you're far from alone. More and more people are eschewing physica...

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Strange News: Ditch the Penny, Transparent Skin, The CIA and Star Wars, ChatGPT Refuses to Shut Itself Down, and More

Strange News: Ditch the Penny, Transparent Skin, The CIA and Star Wars, ChatGPT Refuses to Shut Itself Down, and More

The United States may FINALLY ditch the inconvenient and terrible penny (Ben here -- can you tell I write the descriptions?). A popular food coloring turns the skin of mice transparent. Investigations...

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Listener Mail: Gas Station "Casinos," Cannabis, Cryptids, Airport Disasters and Missing Faberge Eggs

Listener Mail: Gas Station "Casinos," Cannabis, Cryptids, Airport Disasters and Missing Faberge Eggs

Beuford breaks down the mechanics of gas station casinos. Josie explores the science of cannabis and oil-based products. Kangaroo fight updates. FrostyCold1 puts the guys on the strange case of missin...

29 Mai 20251h 1min

The Bizarre World of Dream Experiments

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Multiple animals dream -- and, even now, people have little understanding of why dreaming occurs. In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore the newest research in dream states... and, spoiler: they e...

28 Mai 20251h 7min

Strange News: Regeneron Bought Your DNA, CA Birdpocalypse, AI Job Cuts, Free El Gato

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Roundup pesticides get a pass from Georgia. CrowdStrike joins the AI craze. A mysterious birdpocalypse in California. Regeneron buys the bankrupt 23andMe, prompting concerns over consumer's DNA. Free ...

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