How Disgust Works

How Disgust Works

Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant?

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Taste and How it Works

Taste and How it Works

Taste seems like a pretty simple sense, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it works. Josh and Chuck explore the complexities of taste, from definitions and physiology to tongue ...

20 Juli 201035min

What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?

What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?

James Bond, the most infamous secret agent ever to grace the silver screen, originated in the pages of British author Ian Fleming's novels. Amateur agents Josh and Chuck uncover all sorts of Bond triv...

15 Juli 201039min

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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 201025min

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