SYSK Selects: How Silly Putty Works

SYSK Selects: How Silly Putty Works

In this week's SYSK Select episode, when the Japanese invaded Southeast Asia in World War II, they cut off America's rubber supply. Luckily, American can-do created a synthetic rubber and saved the War. Learn about the inventor, fluid chemistry and more in this episode of SYSK.

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True Mysteries of the Internet

True Mysteries of the Internet

There is A LOT of made-up stuff on the internet that gets passed off as true. But once in a while something truly odd comes along. Here are three stories of real mysterious events in the internet’s re...

20 Aug 202447min

Selects: Body Language!

Selects: Body Language!

Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. In this classic episode, learn about how you say what you say could mean more th...

17 Aug 202437min

The Cher Episode

The Cher Episode

Cher is an icon, with hits spanning an unbelievable SEVEN decades. So kick back as we laud the singer/actress/legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Aug 202451min

Short Stuff: Tarring and Feathering

Short Stuff: Tarring and Feathering

Being tarred and feathered is an old trope in America, but the actuality of it was pretty brutal, not the least of which included burning skin. Let's dive into history - now!See omnystudio.com/listene...

14 Aug 202412min

Minecraft! Minecraft! Minecraft!

Minecraft! Minecraft! Minecraft!

It’s so simple, yet so compelling: you mine blocks and cut down trees to put things together to make cool new stuff. There isn’t really a point and there’s not really a way to win. Minecraft is a non-...

13 Aug 202454min

Selects: Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius?

Selects: Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius?

Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time. Lea...

10 Aug 202449min

The Call of the Void: Don’t Pick Up!

The Call of the Void: Don’t Pick Up!

Many of us have experienced the odd sensation that we shouldn’t trust ourselves not to simply jump from a high place for no reason. Some even feel an urge. Philosophers and psychologists have tried to...

8 Aug 202441min

Short Stuff: Pruney Skin

Short Stuff: Pruney Skin

We know how our skin prunes, but we don't know for sure why. Chuck likes the leading theory, Josh does not. WHO WILL WIN? (nobody)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Aug 202412min

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