How the Hoover Dam Works, Part I

How the Hoover Dam Works, Part I

It’s one of America’s biggest accomplishments in the 20th century, a slab of concrete holding back one of the country’s most finicky rivers, providing water and electricity to a swath of majors cities that otherwise couldn’t exist.

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Is it better to buy local or organic food?

Is it better to buy local or organic food?

These days, shopping for food can pose a dilemma. Should you buy regular, organic or local food? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss whether it's better to buy...

14 Mai 200927min

What causes rigor mortis?

What causes rigor mortis?

If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your a...

12 Mai 200919min

How can a lake explode?

How can a lake explode?

Lakes are usually tranquil bodies of water, but in rare instances, they can be deadly. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss lakes that have exploded -- and the...

7 Mai 200921min

Why do humans have body hair?

Why do humans have body hair?

Humans aren't truly naked apes, but other primates put us to shame when it comes to body hair. Why? Tune in to hear Josh and Chuckle discuss the theories and hypotheses behind human hair growth and di...

5 Mai 200921min

How do credit default swaps work?

How do credit default swaps work?

In theory, credit default swaps are simply insurance against failed investments. In reality, these swaps can quickly get complicated. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Ch...

30 Apr 200921min

Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you?

Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you?

High fructose corn syrup gets a bad rap, but is it deserved? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the origins of this ubiquitous sweetener -- and why it's not so sweet for your health -- in this podcast ...

28 Apr 200918min

How Face Transplants Work

How Face Transplants Work

Believe it or not, scientists and doctors have discovered a way to transplant part -- or all -- of a face from one person to another. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about...

23 Apr 200923min

How much money do I really need to live?

How much money do I really need to live?

How much money does a person or a family need to live? Josh and Chuck are curious to find out, too. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how needs, wants and peer pressure affect...

21 Apr 200922min

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