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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How Reincarnation Works

How Reincarnation Works

A large percentage of the world's population believes that you will be reborn after you die. So why does the concept of reincarnation seem so paranormal to Westerners? Join Chuck and Josh as they expl...

13 Jul 201036min

How do butterfly wings get their color?

How do butterfly wings get their color?

Butterflies' wings are colored as a result of iridescence; this fascinating optical phenomenon is the result of light refracting off transparent surfaces. Josh and Chuck reveal how pigmentation, iride...

8 Jul 201026min

What's the deal with Voodoo?

What's the deal with Voodoo?

Voodoo is a religion found in parts of Africa and Haiti that's often misunderstood. In this episode, Josh and Chuck separate the faction from the fiction as they explore how Voodoo really works. Lear...

6 Jul 201032min

Did Thomas Jefferson rewrite the Bible?

Did Thomas Jefferson rewrite the Bible?

Thomas Jefferson is famous for his role in shaping the United States of America -- and for creating his own, revised version of the Bible. Learn more about the Jefferson Bible in this episode. Learn ...

1 Jul 201023min

How Traffic Works

How Traffic Works

Whether you've been stuck in a traffic jam or forced to merge and avoid road construction, everyone's had a few bad experiences with traffic. But how does traffic actually work? In this episode, Chuck...

29 Jun 201032min

Can quicksand kill you?

Can quicksand kill you?

In many films, hapless characters meet their untimely demise in a lethal pit of quicksand. It's a gruesome, undignified end -- but is it realistic? Josh and Chuck tackle the properties of quicksand --...

24 Jun 201025min

How Ghost Prisons Work

How Ghost Prisons Work

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the controversial "ghost prisons," covert prisons created by the CIA after September 11th, 2001 to secretly detain and interrogate terrorist suspects in various...

22 Jun 201034min

How Samurai Work

How Samurai Work

The Samurai were legendary Japanese swordsmen and warriors, known for their loyalty and adherence to a strict code of honor. Josh and Chuck tackle the Samurai in this episode. Learn more about your a...

17 Jun 201034min

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