What Makes Lead So Poisonous?

What Makes Lead So Poisonous?

The people of Flint, MI were horrified to find their drinking water was poisoned with lead. As we learn more about lead's effects and realize how persistent it is, the more worrying it becomes. What makes lead so toxic?

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Animal Migration: Where's that gnu gnoing?

Animal Migration: Where's that gnu gnoing?

When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in ...

2 Nov 201011min

The Tomb

The Tomb

In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." Tune in to learn more...if you dare! Learn more ab...

28 Okt 201030min

Jealous much?

Jealous much?

All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of jealousy in this epi...

26 Okt 201046min

Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics?

Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics?

Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood diso...

21 Okt 201042min

How House Swapping Works

How House Swapping Works

Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping, from the traditional version to hospitality excha...

14 Okt 201031min

Is science phasing out sleep?

Is science phasing out sleep?

Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore different ways in which science is trying to minimize or phase out sleep, from pills...

12 Okt 201036min

How Knights Work

How Knights Work

In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up wit...

7 Okt 201048min

Why would anyone want multiple spouses?

Why would anyone want multiple spouses?

Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very common in other parts of the world. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss polygamy and touch on a h...

5 Okt 201034min

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