How Sword Swallowing Works

How Sword Swallowing Works

Houdini suggested that sword swallowing was merely a trick. But there's no sleight of hand or throat to this ancient practice. Practitioners really do swallow swords, car axles and more. Learn more about sword swallowers in this gag-reflexive episode.

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Selects: How Charles Darwin Worked

Selects: How Charles Darwin Worked

Charles Darwin wasn't the first or only scientist to grasp the theory of evolution through natural selection, but he became its father and icon. In this classic episode, learn about the man who reluct...

14 Feb 50min

How Lasers Work

How Lasers Work

It turns out that lasers are even cooler than they look. And as far as acronyms go, they’re pretty solid in that respect too. There’s way too much cool stuff about lasers to tease here so listen to th...

12 Feb 46min

Short Stuff: Aztec Death Whistle

Short Stuff: Aztec Death Whistle

In the late 90s, a strange musical instrument was excavated under the streets of CDMX. Listen in to learn all about the Aztec Death Whistle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Feb 11min

How Cognitive Biases Work

How Cognitive Biases Work

Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It’s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases ...

10 Feb 56min

Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a g...

7 Feb 44min

The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016. They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all abo...

5 Feb 38min

Short Stuff: Color Psychology

Short Stuff: Color Psychology

Have you ever cried way longer than usual when you were in a yellow room? You’ve been smacked by color psychology my friend and it’s got your number.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

4 Feb 12min

Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan: Miracle is Right

Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan: Miracle is Right

Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan were one of the most amazing non-magical duos in history. Imagine living trapped in your own mind – unable to see or hear – and then imagine learning to read, traveling ...

3 Feb 43min

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