How Mortgage-backed Securities Work

How Mortgage-backed Securities Work

The 2008 US financial crisis has been blamed on the excessive use of mortgage-backed securities. But what exactly is a mortgage-backed security? Learn more about these securities and how they contributed to the crisis in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Why is it so hard to say "toy boat" three times fast?

Why is it so hard to say "toy boat" three times fast?

If you've ever tried to say "toy boat" three times fast, you'll know that these two words can quickly turn into one tricky tongue twister. But why? Unravel the mysteries of tongue twisters and languag...

5 Feb 200917min

Why do some people believe the moon landings were a hoax?

Why do some people believe the moon landings were a hoax?

Three decades after the first reported manned lunar landing, some theorists still believe the landing was faked. Check in as Chuck and Josh take a look at the evidence on both sides of the debate in t...

3 Feb 200918min

How Hypoallergenic Cats Work

How Hypoallergenic Cats Work

One-third of US cat owners are allergic to cats, resigning themselves to years of suffering and expense on their pet's behalf . Could hypoallergenic cats be the solution these allergic pet-lovers need...

29 Jan 200915min

How Comas Work

How Comas Work

Several conditions can cause comas, including brain tumors and overdoses. Tune in as the crew discusses the causes and treatments of comas -- including some miraculous recoveries -- in this HowStuffWo...

27 Jan 200924min

How Moonshine Works

How Moonshine Works

Moonshiners brew illegal alcohol, usually a liquor from corn. In the United States, this practice led to some surprising outcomes -- including the deveopment of NASCAR. Tune in to learn more about moo...

22 Jan 200924min

Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Recycling has come a long way since its debut -- and so have landfills. In this twofer HowStuffWorks podcast, discover the realities of modern recycling and find out why the world's largest landfill m...

20 Jan 200924min

How Redheads Work

How Redheads Work

Redheads are supposedly fiery, passionate people, but is there any truth to these stereotypes? Find out what studies have to say about redheads -- and if they'll really go extinct soon -- in this HowS...

15 Jan 200916min

What are urban explorers?

What are urban explorers?

Urban explorers investigate abandoned structures such as hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses and underground systems. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the rules, legality and...

13 Jan 200916min

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