Short Stuff: Mason-Dixon Line

Short Stuff: Mason-Dixon Line

The dividing line between the North and South is purely political. But the story of its creation is pretty interesting.

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What's the deal with carbon trading?

What's the deal with carbon trading?

In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS...

9 Mar 201032min

How Scabies Work

How Scabies Work

Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to common cures -- in this episode. Learn more about...

4 Mar 201020min

Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization?

Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

2 Mar 201027min

How Bounty Hunters Work

How Bounty Hunters Work

In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c...

25 Feb 201023min

How Bail Works

How Bail Works

Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the origins of bail and modern bail practices in this ep...

23 Feb 201024min

Five Crazy Government Experiments

Five Crazy Government Experiments

Chuck and Josh discuss five of the most bizarre experiments ever undertaken by governments, from transplanted puppy heads to Cold War psychics, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

18 Feb 201024min

Who are the Amish?

Who are the Amish?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/...

16 Feb 201041min

How Braille Works

How Braille Works

Josh and Chuck discuss the Braille alphabet -- from its origins in Charles Barbier's "night writing" system to the many different types of tactile alphabets that exist today -- in this episode of Stuf...

11 Feb 201029min

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