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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 201214min
Could a pill cure obesity?
It's true: The FDA has approved two new anti-obesity drugs. But when did the medical community begin treating obesity as a chronic disease? Listen in to learn more about obesity medication -- includin...
6 Jun 201226min
Summer Shorts: Vajazzling
What is vajazzling, and why did women start gluing crystals on their bikini lines? Does vajazzling pose health risks? And what about the male equivalent -- pejazzling? Join Cristen and Caroline as the...
4 Jun 201218min
