okm

US 321/SR 159 at the TN state line

Pigeons: Homing, Passenger, Carrier and Otherwise

Weimarer Land

Hula-Hoops: The Toy That’s A Shape

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States

;Leading passers
* SEA – Russell Wilson – 13/26, 142 yards, TD, INT
* MIN – Teddy Bridgewater – 17/24, 146 yards
;Leading rushers
* SEA – Christine Michael – 21 rushes, 70 yards
* MIN – Adrian Peterson – 23 rushes, 45 yards
;Leading receivers
* SEA – Doug Baldwin – 5 rec, 42 yards, TD
* MIN – Stefon Diggs – 4 rec, 26 yards

Red

/ 조선말 (朝鮮말)

Maggots: Good For Healing Wounds, Turns Out
International waters cover 71% of the Earth's surface, and a separate set of laws and regulations govern human activity on the seas. But who actually owns the oceans? Listen and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary

Armando Villarreal

solo_singer

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

St. James Place

Son Dam-bi

US 25 at the SC state line

Juan de la Cierva

Producer

What is an Ig Nobel Prize?

Seinen

A parody game based on Anti-Monopoly.

How Ocean Currents Work

Baltic Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue

Hit Network

How Agent Orange Worked

A Bitter Truth

Texans

Musician, singer

Matthew de Luca and Neil de Luca

;Leading passers
* GB – Aaron Rodgers – 21/36, 210 yards, 2 TD
* WAS – Kirk Cousins – 29/46, 329 yards, TD
;Leading rushers
* GB – Eddie Lacy – 12 rushes, 63 yards, TD
* WAS – Alfred Morris – 11 rushes, 50 yards
;Leading receivers
* GB – James Jones – 7 rec, 81 yards
* WAS – Jordan Reed – 9 rec, 120 yards, TD

After a year of taking it on the road, Josh and Chuck are releasing their show on public relations. Learn all about the ways you’re manipulated on a daily basis and the man who invented it in this fascinating live episode.

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New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos – Game summary

*Greek folk music
*International Retro/Jazz songs

The Cannon Ball Run is a cross-country car race famously portrayed in the campy 1981 movie "Cannon Ball Run." But it isn't fictional. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take you on a wild ride through the real history of this infamous race.

Deran Sarafian

Rumors, Myths and Truths Behind Obama’s Health Care Plan

Head coach

Vaun Wilmott

soFLY & Nius

Shivarama

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Assam, India, to Kunming, China

* First-team All-Big 12

How Manufacturing Water Works

Monopoly

The concept of passports – that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn’t until WWI that they became universal. Learn all about this overlooked, important document.

First generation

US 74 in Rockingham

Can I Survive a Shark Attack by Gouging Out Its Eyes?

INTEL

Anthem

I-85/US 1 near Wise

Oakland Raiders

Jimmy Wilkerson

Jesters of some sort have been around since ancient Egypt and China. Our modern clown was invented around 1800 and ever since they have been getting steadily creepier.

, cloudy

Free Parking
Electric Company

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, more commonly referred to as the Hells Angels.

Terminus of right-of-way

Arizona Cardinals

KeyEast

US 17-1 at the VA state line

Svetlana Ivanovna Gerasimenko

How Cult Deprogramming Worked

Gay Monopoly – A celebration of gay life.

Harinder Takhar, Amit Sinha

Waterloo Corner

How Hostage Negotiation Works

Ricardo Salazar

How Grassoline Works

US 176 at the SC state line

George Fruits

Black Canyon Highway

Warren Franklin

Trier, Germany

Rico Yan

Peng, Zu

US 19/US 19E in Cane River

Safirullah Siddiqui

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Carefree Highway in Phoenix

& Gold Cup

India

FF0000

"Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Stuart Black

FCN

Fahrenheit

Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

Bengals

Stefanaki, Hrysoula

Entomophagy -- the practice of eating insects -- is common outside of Europe and North America. Despite cultural taboos, you've probably eaten insects without knowing it. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about entomophagy.

Harley Peyton & Jerry Shandy

Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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In May of 2007, the US military found drawings believed to be part of an Al-Qaida torture manual. However, the seminal manuals on torture are believed to be the work of the CIA. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about torture manuals.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Did the CIA test LSD on unsuspecting Americans?
There are some pretty disgusting parasites out there, but Josh and Chuck have settled on three particularly gross ones. Tune in to learn more about flesh-eating parasites, guinea worms and tapeworms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Unless you were raised alone in a basement , you probably grew up on fairy tales. That’s appropriate because they may be humanity’s greatest psychic projection screen.
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 language in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Micropoly – The Microsoft Monopoly Game

Zhen-Zhen Padilla
Lolita Eva Cariño

Mercedes-Benz R172

Mexico

Jim Henson's Muppets, including the beloved Kermit the Frog, first came to life in the mid-1950s. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the history and nitty gritty details of the world's most famous puppets in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Audience Testing Works

Keiko Aquino

What exactly is the Peter Principle?

Oz Scott
Millicent Shelton

Cardinals

Mark Jaeschke

Elly Symons

Guildford Studio

How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works

corner

Herrera

Samuel Evans

Salisbury Highway – Port Adelaide,

James Brown performing live in Hamburg, Germany during February 1973

How Lizzie Borden Worked

Tardelli

How Hot Air Balloons Work

* Jared Evan
* Dylan McDougle

Replaced by US 220.

Football Club Nordsjælland

I-440/US 64/US 64 Bus. in Raleigh

With the benefit of wireless technologies like cell phones and text messaging, large groups of people are able to coordinate their actions with amazing precision. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about smart mobs and civil disobedience.

Korean

October 1976

'The Godfather of Soul' James Brown

Why Do Lefties Exist?

Augusta Highway north / Port Wakefield–Auburn Road north-east / North Street west

How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA

clarinettist, conductor

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Is the Necronomicon real?
Is there a negative correlation between happiness and intelligence? Is ignorance truly bliss? Josh and Chuck attempt to answer this age-old question by exploring the "science" of happiness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Deidre Jenkins

Bizarre Ways to Die
Anger gets a bad rap, but this unpopular emotion can actually be beneficial to us. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get Josh and Chuck's entertaining take on why we lose our cool.
Science doesn’t have a good explanation for why we sense color, yet it is everywhere and affecting us all the time. But why should minutely different wavelengths of light have such an impact on our moods and motivations?

Act My Age

Police dogs have been used since the 19th century - one WWI German defector became a major movie star. But in the US the post-9/11 era has seen a K9 unit boom and questions and concerns have increased as well.

う…ど…ん…?

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Chris Myers

Road continues south as 19th Avenue

Udon...?

Gladys Reyes-Rojas

How Landfills Work

"You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"

UK Edition Monopoly board layout

Forest green, dark blue

How Desalination Works

Martinez, Benito

Sarcopenia is a form of muscle loss and coordination associated with aging. Luckily, a little extra effort can prevent its onset. Tune in to learn more about sarcopenia -- and how to prevent it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Pioneer Road

Philadelphia Eagles

Do toads cause warts?

Nius

Boston, MA

How the Wow! Signal Works

Kentucky Avenue

ちょっと燃えてきただけ

Rondel Lindayag

Mack, Khalil

Why do humans have body hair?

Unknown

Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition

Second generation

How Pirates Work

Carmina Villaroel19982002 annulled

Kapil Srivastava giving live performance in Noida

Annivesaries

How HIV/AIDS Works, Part I

Robin Padilla

North Rowan High School

How Alcoholism Works

NegotiationResource managementStrategy

US 217 at the SC state line

How Gossip Works
The ultimatum game is an economics experiment that provides insight into the human psyche. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn about the rules to the ultimatum game.
Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions.

oko

→ South Tyrol

How Online Gambling Works

Chiefs

Esquivel

Everyone knows it's tough to quit smoking -- but did you know quitting can be contagious? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about smoking.

I-40 in Cove Creek

Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina

Reading Railroad

CD-ROM

Replaced by US 29.

Agüero

How Vestigial Organs Work

Hernández

British India

The Duality of Caffeine
Why is it so hard to say “toy boat” three times fast?
Why do we crave certain foods? Does everyone experience food cravings? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck explore the delicious topic of food cravings.

Ventnor Avenue

How Christmas Worked

Won't Mind

Other features

How can some centenarians lead unhealthy lives?
Twinkies have a reputation for being so processed that they can last for years and years, but they're not as hardy as you'd expect. Uncover the sweet story of Twinkies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

soFLY

Constituency abolished

Swear words are usually considered workplace taboos -- yet the debate continues over whether these words are inappropriate, or examples of free speech. Learn more about using swear words at work in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Jhon Pitti

This episode discusses poison ivy, oak and sumac, and how best to avoid it. Josh also recounts a time when he learned he was not immune from it. The listener mail was called "Part II of Scientific Method from a Scientist."
How Prayer Healing Works
President Obama’s Health Care Plan: Soup to Nuts

West

J. M. Corona

The EPA defines a brownfield as land that is abandoned because redevelopment is complicated by possible environmental contamination. Tune in as Chuck and Josh examine the process of redeveloping a brownfield in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Circus Families Work
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins and complications of concussions, injuries in which the brain comes into contact with the skull.
How Can I Erase My Identity and Start Over?
PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood – and healthy secondary market among collectors – was born.

Singer-songwriter

Persian Gulf War
* Battle of Khafji
* Battle of 73 Easting

How Hot Wheels Work
How Slinky Works

* Alex 'AK' Kresovich
* Wade Ridenhour

United States

The economy imploded as US banks reaped the consequences of subprime mortgage trades. Controversially, Congress has provided emergency funding for the banks. Learn more about the agreement between Washington and Wall Street in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Forced fumbles

Fender Electric XII

What are tinnovators?
Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about the nature of altruism.

James Brown and the Flames

kor

How Futurology Works

NOVELL

The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are taking steps to plan for the increase in friendly, caring ways.

Some versions 2–6

Thanks, Easter Bunny! Bock Bock!
How Dementia Works

US 64/US 601 in Mocksville

Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate.
These days, shopping for food can pose a dilemma. Should you buy regular, organic or local food? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss whether it's better to buy local or organic food.

* Steven Markowitz
* Ramon Ibanga, Jr.

In 1995, World Bank vice president Ismail Serageldin declared that "the wars of the next century will be about water." Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn what happens once we run out of water.
How Ponzi Schemes Work

Pass attempts

How Grimm’s Fairy Tales Work
The unsolved murder spree of Jack the Ripper has captivated generations of amateur investigators, each with their own theory of the killer's identity. Learn more about one particularly thought-provoking suspect in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
How does isolation spur evolution? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about speciation and evolution.
How Déjà Vu Works

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

People Keep Talking

French record producer

Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday in America -- there's no religious connotation, and the only traditions are a good meal and a sense of appreciation for the good things in life. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thanksgiving.

→ Venezia

Camille Orosa

How Squatting Works

Download

How Police Dogs Work
What are Japanese stragglers?

Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla

Adjanet Rase

How Graceland Works

Diether Ocampo

How could a cat scuba dive?

Mexico 13–0

How Wine Fraud Works

Steffens, Karl-Heinz

December 2015

ADOBE

"Magdalena"

Víctor Hugo Carrillo

Carl Sagan: American Hero

List of Dominion episodes#Season 1

April 1942 - November 1945

Geo/Chevrolet Tracker

How BASE Jumping Works

MEX

Josh and Chuck Make It Through Male Puberty
The Witness Protection Program, or the Witness Security Program, was established in 1970 to protect government witnesses before, during and after a trial. Learn more about witness protection in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

;Leading passers
* KC – Alex Smith – 17/22, 190 yards, TD, INT
* HOU – Brian Hoyer – 15/34, 136 yards, 4 INT
;Leading rushers
* KC – Spencer Ware – 16 rushes, 67 yards, TD
* HOU – Alfred Blue – 17 rushes, 99 yards
;Leading receivers
* KC – Travis Kelce – 8 rec, 128 yards
* HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 6 rec, 69 yards

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BB Gandanghari

We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more.

* Max Fatchen Expressway
* Salisbury Highway
* Grand Junction Road

for Ealing Acton

New River Road

Asüna/PontiacSunrunner

Overtime

Patrick Delehanty

Sports car

How Spiders Work

Mula sa Puso

States Avenue
Monopoly Here and Now: The US Edition

Fluoride is a common additive in toothpaste and the water supply of some countries. It's purportedly good for dental health, but some evidence suggests that it's actually harmful. Discover the dark side of fluoride in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

/ 조선말

The Great Wall of China Episode

"Mula Sa Puso" by Jovit Baldivino

Bodycount

NTSC

Eco-anxiety -- a chronic fear of environmental doom -- is a recent, specialized type of anxiety disorder gripping an estimated 40 million people in the United States. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about eco-anxiety.
Around ages 9 or 10 a boy will begin to undergo a magical, surprising, weird, amazing, totally bonkers transformation from childhood to adulthood. To separate fact from myth, Chuck and Josh take on the role of gym teachers and wade into male puberty.

To I-17

What is Mutual Assured Destruction?

American football linebacker

Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

porosity

Carl Sagan was the world's first mainstream media super scientist, capapble of breaking down complex ideas for the common folk. But what made him tick? Billions and billions of great ideas.
How Perfume Works

Modern Korean

The 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel, "Fight Club," has been blamed -- and lauded -- by various groups for inspiring several real-life fight clubs. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about real-life fight clubs.
Will robots get married?

US 1 at the VA state line

Lehri

Due to the region's elevation, the average traveler to Tibet often experiences altitude sickness -- a condition caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how Tibetans have adapted to life in high altitudes.

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Gay Monopoly

New River

Even as far back as the Roman invaders, people have had absolutely no idea just what the massive monument complex in England known as Stonehenge was built for. Join Josh and Chuck as they try to get to the bottom of this Neolithic mystery.

French opera singer

How Publicists Work

* Battleroy
* Jason Mater

* Markowitz
* Siegel
* Dylan McDougle

* Markowitz
* Ed Sheeran
* Warrington
* Ferguson

Offensive coordinator
* Philadelphia Eagles

Denver Broncos

How the Scientific Method Works

Tackles

's Yanbian and Changbai

James Brown

Port Adelaide Enfield

Is there a torture manual?

TBA, El Salvador

Darwin asserted that seemingly useless organs and behaviors are left over from our evolutionary history. But as more are found to have a function, the idea has become a flashpoint for the battle between science and religion.

Gladys Paras Reyes-Sommereux

US 17 Bus./NC 24 Bus. in Jacksonville

HasbroParker BrothersWaddingtons

How Jim Henson Worked

US 15 at the VA state line

Peng Zu

SkyBlue

How Money Laundering Works

Pederson, Doug Irvin

How Lame Ducks Work

Alyssa Clark & Sean Crouch

Danish Superliga, 6th

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of polyamory. Turns out polyamorists aren't weirdos and deviants, they're just regular folks looking for love from more than one person. Learn all you ever needed to know about this unique, but not so modern arrangement.

Greek singer

El Tricolor

Played indoors

How Habeas Corpus Works

attern la

How Living Off the Grid Works
Earwax: Live With It

H. Herrera

Blue

How Carbon Capture and Storage Works

Broncos

For thousands of years humankind has pursued the enhancement of sexual pleasure and performance through a plethora of medicines and practices -- but how many aphrodisiacs actually work? Listen and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Income Tax

The Five

Is it possible to brainwash someone?
Cultures around the world over the years have been inspired by, then repulsed, then inspired by maggots’ ability to heal persistent wounds. We are in an inspired-by phase right now.

;1st quarter
* MIN – Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 1:01. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 25 yards, 5:52.
;2nd quarter
* None.
;3rd quarter
* MIN – Blair Walsh 43-yard field goal, 7:04. Vikings 6–0. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:45.
* MIN – Blair Walsh 47-yard field goal, 0:02. Vikings 9–0. Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 4:39.
;4th quarter
* SEA – Doug Baldwin 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson , 11:37. Vikings 9–7. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25.
* SEA – Steven Hauschka 46-yard field goal, 8:04. Seahawks 10–9. Drive: 7 plays, 12 yards, 2:33.

Indiana Avenue

Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers – Game summary

Scientists have proven that spontaneous combustion, or burning without an external ignition source, can occur in some objects. But what about human beings? Tune in and learn more about spontaneous human combustion in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you’re in the public eye and suddenly have an image problem, you’ll call them your best friend.

Gepps Cross–Dry Creek boundary

Aqua

Joie De Vivre

Ogg, Steven

Canadian volleyball player

Fruits, George

;1st quarter
* KC – Knile Davis 106-yard kickoff return , 14:49. Chiefs 7–0.
;2nd quarter
* KC – Cairo Santos 49-yard field goal, 12:50. Chiefs 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:30.
* KC – Cairo Santos 49-yard field goal, 7:06. Chiefs 13–0. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:29.
;3rd quarter
* KC – Chris Conley 9-yard pass from Alex Smith , 4:35. Chiefs 20–0. Drive: 11 plays, 94 yards, 5:23.
;4th quarter
* KC – Spencer Ware 5-yard run , 14:56. Chiefs 27–0. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:13.
* KC – Cairo Santos 33-yard field goal, 3:59. Chiefs 30–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:13.

Armed with only a GPS and a sense of adventure, geocachers use their wits to locate containers across the world. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the history, practice and strange origin of geocaching in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Are there dead bodies on Mount Everest?

Road name transitions from North Valley Parkway to Gavilan Peak Parkway

Hydrocarbons are simple compounds that help fuel the modern world, but they're not really a sustainable resource. Explore new energy solutions, starting with biohydrocarbons, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Aphrodisiacs Work

US 17/NC 20 in Wilmington

Is quitting smoking contagious?

Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

If you've ever wondered where the expression "low man on the totem pole" comes from, this episode of Stuff You Should Know is a must-listen. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, symbolism and history of totem poles.

Filipino actor

Self-released

Millions of people across the world enjoy scuba diving -- and, unbelievably enough, a few pets have also taken up this hobby. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about how a cat's devotion to her best friend got her underwater.

US 64 near Rosman

Television and radio presenter

could use an image, anything actually looking like a gate would be exceedingly weird

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Antitrust Ruling

How Corporate Personhood Works

U.S. Highway nn

How Passports Work
How PEZ Works

Completion expected in 2020

* Markowitz
* Warrington
* Ferguson
* Max Schneider

Sacks

CW1, CW2, CW3, CW4, CW98

temple

Believe it or not, scientists and doctors have discovered a way to transplant part -- or all -- of a face from one person to another. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the astonishing practice of face transplants.

Hugo

UUNET

Vocal Fry and Other Speech Trends

Wilkerson, Jimmy

Does the FDA Protect Americans?
Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Phoenix

Happy Easter from Stuff You Should Know! Learn all about Easter, from its humble beginnings as a pagan holiday to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. We'll cover the Biblical and religious aspects, along with the origins of some of Easter's greatest traditions.

ARU

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;Leading rushers
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Iraqi general

July 2015

When it comes to shucking this mortal coil, no two deaths are exactly alike -- and some are truly bizarre. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss some of the strangest deaths imaginable.

Rustom Cariño Padilla

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Actor, Film Producer/Director, Writer, Martial Artist

Vargas

Paytm

Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking

Greyscale photograph of Comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko taken by the Rosetta spacecraft

Robert Mandel

Is there treasure on Oak Island?

Stutzmann, Nathalie

U.S. Highways of North Carolina

FIFA World Cup appearances

Off the coast of Nova Scotia is Oak Island, which is purported to have buried treasure. This episode explores the legends and some of those who have gone in search of it. The listener mail was called "Posin Ivy Follow Up from JB."

UK CD Single

All values from NFL Combine

Salah Aboud Mahmoud

Hangugeo, Chosŏnmal

Baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century

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Symons, Red

What is a hangover, really?

Ogg at the 2013 New York Comic-Con.

How Trolley Problems Work

Dolores Avery

East

Although you're much more likely to die in an auto accident, odds are you're more afraid of flying -- but why? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out.

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Board layout is circular rather than square.

Road name transitions from Gavilan Peak Parkway to Black Canyon Highway

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This episode discusses how rainbows, an optical and meteorological phenomenon resulting in a multicolored arc in the sky, are formed. The listener mail was called "Pliny the Beer."

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DarkOrchid

Coutinho

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

What are smart mobs?

Quarterbacks coach
* Kansas City Chiefs

How Junk Food Works

Bulgaria

currenttours (currentpoints)

The Seed of Evil

Everyone dreams of snagging a fresh start at life. Whether you've thought of changing your dull given name, or just disappearing entirely, this HowStuffWorks podcast will tell you what it takes to erase your identity.

US 19W at the TN state line

In movies and stories, zombies are undead menaces that lurch around mindlessly, in search of flesh -- and braaaaaains! Where did the idea for zombies originate? Do they exist outside of fiction? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out.
Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad? Chuck recounts his first-hand experience, and how it works.
How long can you go without food and water?
What began as a pair of teens who made a film for their grandparents has exploded into its own art form. Learn all about how stop-motion Lego films are made.

Japanese Promo CD

The Narrow Gate

How Street Gangs Work
Although it can be intimidating, a shark is not invulnerable. Punching its nose, gouging its eyes, or grabbing its gills can stun the shark and give victims a chance to escape. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about shark attacks.
The world is full of festivals, some of which are really odd. Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a playful look at ten unusual town festivals in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

Adrienne Rodriguez

The Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition Game Box

Arms of Young of Formosa Place with the augmentation of honour for a baronet: the Red Hand of Ulster

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Nathalie Stutzmann

Spiders are second only to snakes in the dread department, but they're actually very helpful arachnids who are only deadly to humans under the worst case scenario. Of the more than 40,000 species, very few spiders are even venomous to humans. Learn everything you ever needed to know about these 8-legged wonders in today's episode.

*Singer
*actress
*dancer
*model

Enrique Cáceres

Some of it seems innocuous enough: protecting kids from unseemly sites or intellectual property from piracy. But the tools to protect these things are the same that governments can also use to censor ideas and quell dissent.

Ramírez

;Leading passers
* PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 18/31, 229 yards, TD
* CIN – AJ McCarron – 23/41, 212 yards, TD, INT
;Leading rushers
* PIT – Jordan Todman – 11 rushes, 65 yards
* CIN – Jeremy Hill – 12 rushes, 50 yards, TD
;Leading receivers
* PIT – Antonio Brown – 7 rec, 119 yards
* CIN – A. J. Green – 5 rec, 71 yards, TD

National Highway 1

Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which governs involuntary processes. Although we know how people blush, we still don't understand why. Check out the theories of blushing in our HowStuffWorks article.
Other comedians cry on the inside, but Rodney Dangerfield built his entire act around his sad life. Get to know this legendary comic who was nearing 50 when he got his break.

SUN

Sophia

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Sri Purushottamacharyaji , Devdasji , Devraha Hans Baba

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FedExField in Landover, Maryland

in Noida, India

ORACLE

Wood

Bremen, Germany

Can you control your dreams?

Cummings

Zu Peng

Bewilderment of Heart

Bolaños

This episode explores the history of perfume and how it is made. The listener mail was called "Little Nostradamus Bit from a Canadian."

Gandanghari, BB

Free Software

Is spontaneous human combustion real?

Karl-Heinz

actress,model,entertainer,comedienne,director

The Hump

What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
In theory, credit default swaps are simply insurance against failed investments. In reality, these swaps can quickly get complicated. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck demystify credit default swaps.

Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, and Tracy Wolfson

Riccardo Bocalon

Fairy tales are for kids right? Well not at first they weren't. They were dark tales of murder, rape, incest, cannibalism and mayhem geared toward adults. What changed? Chuck and Josh will drop that knowledge and more in today's episode.

*Stefanos Korkolis
*Vicky Moscholiou

*Mimis Plessas
*Dimitris Mitropanos

*Glykeria
*Dimitris Basis

*David Nachmias

Reap the Whirlwind

ESP

Every year, adventurers brave the elements and attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Yet dangers abound, and more than a hundred bodies litter the mountain. Listen in and learn more about Mount Everest in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Ao no Kanata no Fō Rizumu

Devraha Baba

* Markowitz
* Siegel

Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?

Negotiation, Basic Resource management

Swami Ganapati Saraswati

How Death-Proof Cars Work
Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being -- you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the importance of sleep.
How Oil Shale Works

Red Symons

Fruits

US 70/US 10 in Lexington

Chinese longevity tradition

Trailanga Swami, Telang Swami

Blankenhain in AP.png

CD Single

How Reverse Psychology Works

"Hits & Old Skool"

Be right and persist

Mack with the Oakland Raiders in 2015

You know what I heard? That Josh and Chuck hate each other and they're just faking being friends for the show. That's called gossip, folks and it can do serious damage. Learn all about it in today's episode.

Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn

Oil shale is a term for oil trapped in rock, rather than existing in liquid form. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the nature of oil shale.

Omaha, Texas

The Monopoly logo

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the Large Hadron Collider, from its purpose and origins to how likely it is to wipe out all life in the universe.

Autogyro

Kansas City Chiefs

蒼の彼方のフォーリズム

Karl-Heinz Steffens

Mexico national football team – Achievements and Awards

US 401 at the SC state line

Is fluoride making us stupid?

Mahmoud, Salah Aboud

manga

Computer Network

Who owns the oceans?

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Broken Home

There is a way to not only sustainably get rid our household waste, but also produce enough energy from it to power the process and even create electricity for the grid. The future is here!

Longest numbered route in North Carolina.

How Albert Einstein’s Brain Worked

The Real Thing

Nius & soFLY

Crewe

How Personal Rapid Transport Works
Is sleep that important?

Pennsylvania Railroad

Since 1901, about 16 adventurous souls have gone over the falls in search of fame, usually in a barrel or sphere. Tune in as our resident experts take a look at the history of Niagara Falls in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

;1st quarter
*ARI – Michael Floyd 8-yard pass from Carson Palmer , 6:48. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 6:21.
;2nd quarter
*GB – Mason Crosby 28-yard field goal, 11:22. Cardinals 7–3. Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 7:31.
*GB – Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal, 0:57. Cardinals 7–6. Drive: 17 plays, 71 yards, 7:55.
;3rd quarter
*GB – Jeff Janis 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers , 10:17. Packers 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 3:05.
*ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 28-yard field goal, 5:05. Packers 13–10. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12.
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*ARI – Michael Floyd 9-yard pass from Carson Palmer , 3:44. Cardinals 17–13. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:09.
*ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 36-yard field goal, 1:55. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:43.
*GB – Jeff Janis 41-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers , 0:00. Tied 20–20. Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 1:55.
;Overtime
*ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 5-yard pass from Carson Palmer, 13:55. Cardinals 26–20. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:05.

→ Viareggio

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona

Peng

Human experimentation is an age-old practice, dating back to 4 BCE. Listen in as Josh and Chuck give you the low-down on the historic, grisly underbelly of science and medicine -- human experimentation.
How Tupperware Works

Two Wells, Virginia, Cavan, Gepps Cross

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*None.
;2nd quarter
* PIT – Chris Boswell 39-yard field goal, 2:27. Steelers 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:30.
* PIT – Chris Boswell 30-yard field goal, 0:33. Steelers 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 1:16.
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* PIT – Chris Boswell 34-yard field goal, 10:09. Steelers 9–0. Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:04.
* PIT – Martavis Bryant 10-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger , 5:02. Steelers 15–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:29.
;4th quarter
* CIN – Jeremy Hill 1-yard run , 13:57. Steelers 15–7. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 0:50.
* CIN – Mike Nugent 36-yard field goal, 5:12. Steelers 15–10. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 5:59.
* CIN – A. J. Green 25-yard pass from AJ McCarron , 1:50. Bengals 16–15. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 1:38.
* PIT – Chris Boswell 35-yard field goal, 0:14. Steelers 18–16. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 1:09.

El Tri

How Water Slides Work
In 1968, Paul Erlich published The Population Bomb, predicting coming famine and mass death. Erlich's predictions didn't pan out but his ideas launched a debate still raging today.
Three Gross Parasites
In recorded history, only two people have entered the eye of a tornado and returned to tell the tale. Learn more about the inside of tornadoes in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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? Tune in and learn more in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
How ESP Works

Celsius

彭祖

GMT190

British politician and Life Peer
Government Chief Whip in the Commons

Boat launch and lot in Fort Fisher

Park Place

The Lord Young of Cookham

Pass completions

Kanpur, erstwhile British India

GER

When it comes to survival, food and water are pretty much non-negotiable. How long can you go without them? What happens to your body when you cross that threshold? Lend your ear to this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out.
In some states, it is not only your right but your duty to arrest someone you see committing a crime. Learn all about why you should basically never do that in this episode.

Chevrolet Tracker (1998 & 1989–1991 Canada)

Day of Wrath

Salisbury

* Markowitz
* Ferguson
* Alex Wiley

Fire Island Games, Inc.

Movie

How Kleptomania Works
How Profiling Works

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos – Game summary

After a night of heavy boozing, many partygoers find themselves the victim of a hangover. But what exactly is a hangover, and what causes it? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the science behind hangovers -- and how to avoid them -- in this podcast.

US 311 at the VA state line

Can people really die of fright?
The trolley problem is an ethical dilemma that proposes a difficult decision about choosing whether a group of strangers lives or dies. Learn more about ethics and the nature of sacrifice in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Indian guitarist

What’s the most expensive toilet in the world?
What’s the Deal With Staring?
What do little baby ducklings have to do with Nazis? A lot actually. Find out about animal imprinting experiments and the debate over their ethics.
How Antibacterial Soap Works

Water Works

GMC Tracker:

In Jail/Just Visiting

Could the routine use of antibacterial soap increase the presence of drug-resistant bacteria in your home? Learn more about the disadvantages of anti-bacterial soap in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

editor was trying to say Craig was a bigger deal than Habeas Corpus, but wound up by suggesting that Habeas corpus violation "should have" been a big deal

Body Language!

Montague Road east / Churchill Road North westbound – Elizabeth

Baghdad

Padilla, Robin

Joe Tutanes

Opera Singer, Conductor

Sun Tzu said know your enemy, and so it is in this spirit that we present this episode on one of the worst airborne pests in the world.
What’s the ultimatum game?

Sine Deo Nihil

How do you measure happiness? How do you measure it on a national scale? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss Bhutan's Gross National Happiness index in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Minnesota Vikings

Chinese

Steven Ogg

Aguilar

How Chili Peppers Work

* Markowitz
* Ibanga
* Jared Siegel
* Ernest Isley
* Marvin Isley
* O'Kelly Isley ,Jr.
* Ronald Isley
* Rudolph Isley

Dead Cell

Competitive eating is a modern "sport" that's very popular in the United States. Join Josh and Chuck as they delve into the fascinatingly gross world of competitive eating in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. Learn about how you say what you say could mean more than you think.

US 17 at the VA state line

Compact executive car

July 2011

Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado

NETSCAPE

Edvin Jurisevic

Humans aren't truly naked apes, but other primates put us to shame when it comes to body hair. Why? Tune in to hear Josh and Chuckle discuss the theories and hypotheses behind human hair growth and distribution.
Arguably the most beautiful objects in the entire world, hot air balloons take advantage of some interesting physics and have a long history of killing their occupants. Find out more.

Author of Greek/Latin books for students/teachers

Chevrolet Vitara

group_or_band

for Acton

Why do people blush?

Robin Padilla, 2011

How Earthquakes Work
Money laundering -- the practice of disguising illegal funds -- can be domestic or international in nature. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the history, practice and future of money laundering in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Road Rage: GRRRR!!!
This episode explores Feng Shui, the Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment. The listener mail was called "GED Success Story."

US 74/NC 20/NC 27 in Charlotte

The Wild Tigers

USA

China Korean Language Regulatory Commission

Oxford, United Kingdom

American

TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Do animals have a sixth sense?

"You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

Is knife hunting the fairest way to hunt?
Recorded live in Vancouver, this episode covers bars, cocktails, and bartenders. Chuck did not bring a listener mail to the show.

English

/bodycount

Collect $200 salary as you pass

August 2012–14

Showtime Hurado

Cannibalism is one of humanity's near-universal taboos, but it has been practiced in widely varying circumstances throughout history. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn the difference between the three types of cannibalism.

Liezl Sicangco

How Biohydrocarbons Work

* New York/New Jersey Knights
* Miami Dolphins
* Green Bay Packers
* Philadelphia Eagles
* Cleveland Browns
* Green Bay Packers

US 25/US 70/SR 9 at the TN state line

The Great Wall of China is one of the most visited tourist desinations in the world. How'd it get built? How old is it? What's the current condition? Learn this and more in today's episode.
Could salt water fuel cars?

F.C. Nordsjælland

Ageless Baba

How much money do I really need to live?

Tom Harthan

In China's Guangdong province, twelve volunteers have been trained to detect harmful pollution by using their sense of smell. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about China's pollution sniffers.
Columbus is often touted as the "discoverer" of the Americas, he wasn't the first to set foot on American soil by a long shot. Tune in as Josh and Chuck dig deep into the history -- and mystery -- of the first American inhabitants in this podcast.
What is China’s one-child policy?

US 29 at the SC state line

300 North Whitehead Avenue

TBA

When Allan Snyder discovered that transcranial magnetic stimulation produces strange cognitive changes, he believed he'd stumbled upon a "creativity-amplifying machine." Learn more about the real-life thinking cap in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Aurelia Nemon-Stuart

Green energy is good for all, and it doesn't get much greener than using the Earth's own heat to warm your home or office. Learn all about geothermal energy in today's new episode.

Stewart Oakes

How Carbon Capture Works

Chance is Download, Community Chest is Open Sources and the Railroads are Internet Service Provider.

Could high-end digital auto systems such as blind-spot detection and collision prevention overcome the errors of human drivers? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the death-proof cars of the future.

September 2015

Despite tons of people using cotton swabs each day to clean the earwax from their ears, cerumen is actually quite beneficial to the health of your ears – and even kind of ingenious as your body’s defense goes.

Mediter-ranean Avenue
Oriental Avenue

You have very likely used reverse psychology before, trying to persuade someone to do something you want by suggesting they do the opposite. What’s behind the bizarre reaction this elicits?

artist

Christopher Reid

Deposition

→ PortoSummaga

How to Donate Your Body to Science
Lakes are usually tranquil bodies of water, but in rare instances, they can be deadly. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Josh and Chuck discuss lakes that have exploded -- and the factors that create a killer lake.
In 1900 sponge divers found the wreck of a 2000 year-old treasure ship that contained within it a machine that should not exist. Learn of the device that reveals an understanding of the cosmos far more sophisticated than anyone knew the Greeks possessed.

Chotto Moetekita dake
Original visual novel cover featuring heroines : Misaki Tobisawa, Mashiro Arisaka, Asuka Kurashina and Rika Ichinose

US 19/US 19W in Cane River

Yellow

US 1 in Rockingham

What’s the deal with blood types?

US 52 at the SC state line

How Entomophagy Works
Almost no one likes junk mail. It's seen as wasteful, unproductive and -- potentially -- harmful. Listen in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the nature and effects of junk mail in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Junk food is literally that, empty calories of energy that provide little nutritional value and usually are stored as fat. Yet junk food is irresistible and for good reason – companies spend tens of millions engineering it to be that way.

Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, and Michele Tafoya

You'd think that centenarians -- people age 100 and older -- would owe their longevity to healthy habits, but that's not always the case. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about genes, longevity and unhealthy habits.

North Carolina Avenue

as Old Stage Road

US 13 at the VA state line

Are stupid people happier?
Can anger be a good thing?

Johannes Ritter

The James Brown Revue

What was the Philadelphia Experiment?
Although today's pirates aren't storming the coast of Florida or other eastern states, piracy is still around in this modern age. Join Josh and Chuck as they look back at the history of piracy -- and its successors -- in this episode.

Limited Edition UK Single

Health Care Systems Around the World
Hinduism and Buddhism are closely related in a number of ways, including their vision of what comes after we exit this mortal coil. Learn about the religions’ interesting interpretation of the state of existence outside space-time.

sumu

Mula Sa Puso

G. dos Santos

Central Arizona Project Canal Bridge

E. Herrera

Offensive quality control coordinator
* Philadelphia Eagles

How Comas Work
How The Eye of a Tornado Works

Indian Hindu saint

Is it better to buy local or organic food?
You've heard lots of complaints about vocal fry, mostly from older white men. But it's not exclusive to the Kardashians. Learn all about vocal fry, upspeak and other quirky speech trends in today's episode.
How Brickfilm Works

Velma Warren

High fructose corn syrup gets a bad rap, but is it deserved? Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the origins of this ubiquitous sweetener -- and why it's not so sweet for your health -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice continues today, the FDA does not regulate these potent substances. Find out why the FDA can't regulate herbal supplements in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

"Bad Boy" of Philippine movies

Get It on the Low

US 501 at the VA state line

CREWE

Since its re-discovery in the early 20th century, the Medieval codex the Voynich Manuscript has thoroughly puzzled anyone who has tried to unlock its secret language and bizarre drawings. Will it ever give up its secrets?

POR

In 1977, Ohio State astronomers discovered a radio transmission from space that was 30 times louder than the cosmic background noise. Since then every explanation of what it was has fallen short and the Wow! Signal remains possible evidence of alien life.
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.
This episode covers the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Martin Luther King gave his famous I have a dream speech. The listener mail was called "From Chris about Jim Henson." The podcast ended with a clip from King's speech.

Deo Endrinal

How Clowns Work
How Stonehenge Works

Claudine Barretto

text-align: center;

Marshall

US 311 in Madison

Between Angels And Insects

Salt water fuel could be the next viable alternative to foreign oil. Learn about the ongoing research behind the concept of salt water fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
What if Congress passed a law mandating a two-day week work? The Friends of the Five Day Weekend want Congress to do just that -- sort of. Check out this podcast to find out if their proposal is feasible or just plain farfetched.

Julio César Quintana

SaddleBrown

This episode explores folklore. The listener mail was called "Creepy Email ."

J. Hernández

Agent Orange was a potent herbicide used by the U.S. government during the Vietnam War. Learn more about the origins, use and devastating side effects of Agent Orange in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Allied lines of communication in Southeast Asia . The Hump is shown at far right.

How Droughts Work

, partly cloudy

* RJF
* Parrish Warrington
* Dylan McDougle

Table Mesa Road

After the close of World War II, Nazi war criminals fled Europe and attempted to hide under assumed identities. Some may still be at large. Learn more about Nazi war criminals in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
Corporate personhood is an ancient legal custom tracing back to Roman law, whereby a corporation is legally considered a person.
Medical science has a long and storied history of trying out cures and procedures that later strike us as wacky. And they’re still at it today! Learn about bizarre treatments, from opium for children to tobacco smoke enemas in this episode.
Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss these gentle giants, and recount their experiences swimming with them in the Georgia Aquarium, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Midnight Regulations Work

B&O Railroad

"I Wish" by Stevie Wonder

Numbers

Companion of Honour insignia appended

Gavilan Peak Parkway

I-95/NC 295 in Eastover

The Micropoly Project

Are humans wired to survive?

TBA, Mexico

Steffens

Studies have shown that prayer has a positive effect on individuals, but can your prayer heal someone else? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to find out how science weighs in on the power of intercessory prayer -- and if it should at all.

Joel Aguilar

Carbon capture and storage is a way to filter excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss current methods of carbon capture and storage -- and how feasible they are -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Fox News Studio D

Could switch grass become the car fuel of the future? Learn more about alternative fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
How Lobbying Works

Guardado

Nirvana: Not The Band
Is there a worst way to die?

St. Charles Place

Seattle Seahawks

US 258 at the VA state line

Actress

In this episode, Josh and Chuck explain the finer points of hostage negotiation, including the symbolism of hostages, the negotiator's goals and tactics, Stockholm syndrome -- and what happens when people refuse to negotiate.

Clean Album Version

How Thanksgiving Works

Northern highway terminus; continues as Augusta Highway

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

Mr. James Brown
James Joseph Brown

AIDS is one of the most well-known and most misunderstood diseases humans are susceptible to. In part one of this two-part series, Josh and Chuck explain how the disease is contracted and how it works.

Abdulaziz, Binoe/Binoy

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck take a look at the advertising practice of product placement, from its origins to different types to classic examples in film and television.
How Tea Works

R. Torres

Grand Junction Road / Main North Road

The practice of squatting is usually defined as camping on unused land or moving into an abandoned structure -- and it's more common than you might think. Tune in and learn more about squatting in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

AOL

Thuringia

Ali Padilla

Green

Vidal

ISL

present

Hideyu Tōgarashi

c. 1066 BC

This episode covers the life of Nostradamus, the 16th century French apothecary and reputed seer. The listener mail was called "Trailer Builder."

As player
* Super Bowl champion
* 2x NFC Champion
As coach
* NFC East Division title

US 19/US 129/SR 11 at the GA state line

How Bats Work
Humanity has adapted to life on the surface. We like sunlight and fresh air -- but do we need it to survive? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about living underground.

Kapil Srivastava

Pacific Avenue

spaces horizontal

How Junk Mail Works

Copyright date

Christian Køhler

US 301 at the VA state line

Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn

Shepherds Bush, West London

Total tackles

How Food Cravings Work

Srivastava, Kapil

Chuck and Josh Make It Through Female Puberty

SVK

At its base, criminal profiling is a legitimate investigatory tool. The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line that bans profiling when it includes race. So why do we still do it?
Statistically speaking, extended product warranties aren't generally worth the money, but there are some purchases that warrant extra insurance. Find out when it's smart to buy -- and when you should say "no thanks" -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
Microexpressions are brief facial cues that reveal a person's true intentions. Listen in as Chuck and Josh discuss the subtle art of reading faces in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Contagious Yawning Works

Packers

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Wálter Quesada

;1st quarter
;2nd quarter
;3rd quarter
;4th quarter

Adrian Skeete

Internet Service Provider

How Going Over Niagara Works
Legend has it that tea was discovered by a curious Chinese emperor after leaves blew into his boiled water. Now tea is the second only to water in popularity worldwide. And despite the varieties of tea, they all come from a single species of plant.

Clean Version

Islam

Runners-up, 1993 and 2001

Reinstall Windows/Just Rebooting
Medium

currentteammate

How Earth-Like Planets Work
How Ice Cream Works

Chance
Tennessee Avenue

Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots – Game summary

MSNBC

Most farms host crops and animals, but body farms specialize in corpses. Join Josh and Chuck as they tackle the fascinatingly gross phenomenon of body farms in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Salah during his tenure as Commander of the 3rd Corps in the late 1980s.

The Lowdown on Anonymous

US 301 near Wilson

AETHER-SPHERE
Open source

How Internet Censorship Works

Singer-songwriter,record producer,dancer,bandleader

Passing yards

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss Narco States, places where illegal drugs are traded openly with government support -- or without government interference.

New Orleans Saints

How Friday the 13th Works
Fleas are the bane of the existence of pet owners. From their eggs to their lifespan to their feeding habits, fleas are practically designed to be a nuisance. They are parasites, after all.

Filipino actor and director

Main North Road, Gepps Cross, Adelaide

Mark Anthony Gile

How the Antikythera Mechanism Works

US 221 at the VA state line

Geothermal Energy: Earth’s Gift to Mankind

U.S.

Fort Pierce, Florida, USA

Polyamory: When two just won’t do

Damm

Camilla

US 220 at the VA state line

You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

US 178 at the SC state line

Old Stage Road

Bulgarian Army

Cuban longegevity claim

How will the future crime database work?

Taylor Pischke

Fair chase is the idea that a balance should be struck between the hunter's ability to kill prey and the prey's ability escape. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about knife hunting, and whether or not it's the fairest way to hunt.

US 1 at the SC state line

Are Dogs Really Man’s Best Friend?

* Markowitz
* Parrish Warrington
* RJ Ferguson

How to Find the History of Your House

The Walking Shiva of Varanasi

Can you remember being born?
This episode explores some of the seminal movies in film. The listener mail was called "Mike DuPont Really Cleared Something Up for Us on Scientific Method."

Glenn

XEROX

The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

Port Wakefield Road

featuring MAX

The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales
Albert Einstein is one of the world's most recognizable geniuses. But was his brain any different from that of an average person? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thomas Harvey, the man who set out to decipher Einstein's brain.
Bridges: Nature Abhors Them
Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad?

* Alex 'AK' Kresovich
* Battleroy
* Dylan McDougle
* !llmind
* Jared Evan
* Jason Mater
* Parrish Warrington
* RJ Ferguson
* Wade Ridenhour

Marc Halsey

"Mula Sa Puso" by Jude Michael

→ Prato

Taylor Mackenzie Pischke

US 23/US 441/SR 15 at the GA state line

Hey Hey It's Saturday, Australia's Got Talent and Skyhooks

Suzuki Vitara

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (from 2016)

Gazing too long upon another person is almost universally viewed as anywhere from impolite to hostile, which is odd considering science isn’t fully certain why we stare – and why we’re so good at knowing when we’re being stared at.

Studio

How easy is it to steal a nuclear bomb?

October 2015

US 521 at the SC state line

Saan Ka Man Naroroon

How Egypt’s Pyramids Work

;1st quarter
* CAR – Jonathan Stewart 4-yard run , 12:30. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:30.
* CAR – Luke Kuechly 14-yard interception return , 11:38. Panthers 14–0.
;2nd quarter
* CAR – Jonathan Stewart 1-yard run , 14:18. Panthers 21–0. Drive: 15 plays, 86 yards, 8:44.
* CAR – Graham Gano 48-yard field goal, 12:37. Panthers 24–0. Drive: 4 plays, −1 yard, 1:35.
* CAR – Greg Olsen 19-yard pass from Cam Newton , 6:26. Panthers 31–0. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:45.
;3rd quarter
* SEA – Jermaine Kearse 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson , 13:27. Panthers 31–7. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:33.
* SEA – Tyler Lockett 33-yard pass from Russell Wilson , 7:40. Panthers 31–14. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:40.
;4th quarter
* SEA – Jermaine Kearse 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson , 6:04. Panthers 31–21. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:28.
* SEA – Steven Hauschka 36-yard field goal, 1:12. Panthers 31–24. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 1:37.

;Leading passers
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;Leading receivers
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Son of the Fallen

Against Me

Altaic

How Feng Shui Works
How the Bailout Works

Wisconsin

Maricopa

How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works

US 170 at the VA state line

SWE

Luxury Tax

NFC Champion

In 1974, Chinese farmers discovered the first of what would number 7,000 terracotta soldiers meant to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.

Per fess Sable and Argent in chief two Lions rampant-guardant and in base an Anchor with cable all Counterchanged

Mosquitoes: The Worst
The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked
Can I feel pregnant when my wife is?

*27 aircraft; 1,100 men
*640 aircraft; 34,000 military

This episode explores why some people are left handed. The listener mail was called "Christian Shoutout."
How HIV/AIDS Works, Part II

and Ariel Rivera

Panthers

Valenzuela

Delhi, India

What is geocaching?

I-26/US 23 at the TN state line

They are creepy, sure, but they are also useful, cute and in great danger of extinction. Get a new lease on life from a new view of bats in this episode.

SPD

To SR 74 and I-17

Klaus-Dieter Kellner

Corona

Sprite

banners

kore1280

Did you know some of our most beloved movies originally had different, sometimes better, endings? That is until they were tested in front of focus groups.
The function of antiperspirant and deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor. Learn about the function of antiperspirant and deodorant in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story.

Layún

How Body Armor Works: A Special Request

Allan Avery

Body armor has used by bodyguards, celebrities and soldiers for thousands of years. Tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how the constant innovation in weaponry has led to a similar evolution in defense and armor.

Benito Martinez

Vice Admiral Rumen Nikolov

Houston Texans

mainland Korean dialects

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Elliot Moose

Passer rating

US 276 at the SC state line

What’s up with competitive eating?
Oh No, Snakes!
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss nuclear profliferation, nuclear parity and the Cold War strategic doctrine called Mutual Assured Destruction .

Lay Thee Before Kings

Why do some people believe the moon landings were a hoax?
Each year, Chuck and Josh read a couple of scary stories and this year they have a pair of truly frightful tales about a haunted bog and a terrifying spider exhibit.

NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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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 HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Are humans born with survival instincts? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about human instincts and survival.
Is a free market “free” if it’s regulated?

"Moonlighting"

How OCD Works
How Muppets Work
Microlending is a practice that provides funds for entrepreneurs in developing countries who couldn't normally get loans. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of microlending in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Katie Gruel & Rebecca Kirsch

Flirting is an ancient -- and, at times, unconscious -- form of communication used to indicate interest in and receptivity to another person. Learn about the science of flirting and find out how to flirt in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
How can hypermiling save you gas?
Pyramids can be found in ruins around the world, but no civilization perfected the feat of engineering like Pharaonic Egypt. Learn about the mysteries that still surround these giants.

Percentage

US 52 at the VA state line

Do zombies really exist?
What are microexpressions?

Crewe town centre looking towards the Market Hall .

Rustom Padilla

Quarter-finals, 1970 and 1986

It’s easy to overlook the importance of ocean currents – they move along out at sea, while we stay mostly on land. But we are globally affected by them every day. Currents form the base of the food chain, drive weather and keep life as we know it going.
The Peter Principle describes how workers who excel in bureaucratic systems are promoted until they reach their level of incompetence. Learn more about the Peter Principle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

*Pennsylvania (1901–1912)

How The Voynich Manuscript Works
The concept of a near-death experience is well-known in popular culture, but we still don't know why these seemingly supernatural events occur. Josh and Chuck explore the myriad theories that attempt to explain near-death experiences in this episode.

Short Line
Boardwalk

;1st quarter
* DEN – Brandon McManus 28-yard field goal, 11:21. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 1:57.
* DEN – Brandon McManus 41-yard field goal, 3:40. Broncos 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:26.
* PIT – Fitzgerald Toussaint 1-yard run , 1:22. Steelers 7–6. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:18.
;2nd quarter
* PIT – Chris Boswell 43-yard field goal, 10:19. Steelers 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:53.
* DEN – Brandon McManus 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Steelers 10–9. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 3:14.
;3rd quarter
* PIT – Chris Boswell 28-yard field goal, 9:32. Steelers 13–9. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 2:19.
* DEN – Brandon McManus 41-yard field goal, 2:45. Steelers 13–12. Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:08.
;4th quarter
* DEN – C. J. Anderson 1-yard run , 3:00. Broncos 20–13. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:52.
* DEN – Brandon McManus 45-yard field goal, 0:53. Broncos 23–13. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:56.
* PIT – Chris Boswell 47-yard field goal, 0:19. Broncos 23–16. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 0:34.

The EPA tests vehicles for maximum fuel efficiency, but those impressive estimates don't always pan out in real life. Hypermiling is one sure-fire way to improve your fuel efficiency. Find out how it works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Suresnes, France

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that favors cats, but it can also be found in humans. Discover the disturbing details of how toxoplasma gondii finds a host -- and how it affects human beings -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Live in Chicago: How Public Relations Works
Why would people want to remove salt from water? To solve the world's water problem, that's why. Learn all about the efforts to desalinate H2O in cheaper and more efficient ways.

US 158/US 12 in Nags Head

North West England

autonomous banners

How Human Experimentation Works

Angel

George Young

I-485 in Charlotte

Mark Geiger

Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers – Game summary

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How Near-Death Experiences Work
In a lucid dream, the sleeper is aware that he or she is in a dream state. Does that mean you can control these dreams? Where did this concept come from? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out more about lucid dreaming.

Iraqi Army

Tupperware won immediate design acclaim when it was released in 1947, but it took a pioneering female executive to make a line of plastic food storage into an icon of the American postwar boom. Learn about the surprisingly intriguing history of Tupperware.
Toads have a reputation as wart-spreaders, but they're not actually to blame for the unsightly growths. Viruses are. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to get the skinny on toads, warts and viruses.
Droughts can be an inevitable feature of a local climate or a catastrophic result of human meddling. Learn the ins and outs of droughts including the American mother of them all, the Dust Bowl.
Murphy's law originates in 1949, and states 'anything that can go wrong, will.' Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about how the Air Force discovered Murphy's law.

Venice, Italy

GMC Tracker

US 19E/US 19W in Cane River

How the Five Day Weekend Works

February 1979

Population may not seem like the most scintillating topic in the world, but Josh and Chuck beg to differ. Join them as they explore how population works, from demographics to population control, in this episode.

with Leah Orosa

*Pittsburgh (1912–1931)

Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in today's episode.

for North West Hampshire

Vikings

One97

How Evolution in Isolation Works
From prehistoric logs across streams to the 102-mile Kunshan Grand Bridge, nature works ceaselessly to take down spans. Learn about the fascinating ins and outs of bridge design and building and the mind-boggling challenges structural engineers face.

Jomax Road in Phoenix

How Fleas Work

US 441/SR 71 at the TN state line

Redskins

What is it about Friday the 13th that gives us the collective willies? Discover the surprising roots of this common superstition -- and what paraskevidekatriaphobia means -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

US 21 at the SC state line

But there's no consensus among professionals about which method of death is the least desirable. A person's fears may factor into his own personal worst way to die. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the worst way to die.
Nuclear weapons are extremely well guarded, so stealing one would be quite tricky. Join Josh and Chuck as they discuss nabbing nuclear weapons, and some surprising facts about nuclear accidents, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Port Wakefield

Philippines

How Blood Pressure Works

Virginia Avenue

*Vocals
*piano
*guitar

In this final installment of their 4-part suite on health care, Josh, Chuck and Molly take a tour of health care systems around the world, from France to Switzerland.

e18

Will we soon be extinct?
The most expensive toilet in the world is made of solid gold and can be found in Hong Kong. Learn more about the world's most expensive toilet in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

featuring Alex Wiley

Cyrus

How do credit default swaps work?
Some researchers believe that weddings between a human and a robot could be possible by the year 2050. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about robot rights.

Martinez

Mie University

K. Jones

The Stuff You Should Know 2015 Jolly Christmas Extravaganza

Diamond interchange; route transition: A1 northern terminus, National Highway A1 southern terminus

Champions, 1999

Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Andrew C. Aronson

Donating your whole body to further science and medicine is probably the best thing you could do with your corpse. Which is why the industry that handles those gifts need regulating.

MOTOROLA

US 129/SR 115 at the TN state line

How Flirting Works
How Citizen’s Arrests Work

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;4th quarter 5

In the US, 17 million people are alcoholics. Not merely abusing alcohol, these sufferers become physically dependent on it, forming a chronic disease. Learn about the effects on the body, the brain, and the life of an alcoholic and ways to get help.

Legendary long life

All About It

Three Innovations We Need Right Now

Carolina Panthers

MediumBlue

North

Regional Australia1

Cities can become abandoned for a number of reasons, from economic meltdowns to nuclear catastrophes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about modern abandoned cities.

US 601 at the SC state line

Cameron

Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Find out which ones are at the top of the list for Josh and Chuck in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Melbourne, Australia

How Poison Ivy Works
Since the Kepler telescope went online, astronomers have found there may be an estimate 40 billion planets like Earth in the Milky Way galaxy alone. What does it take for a planet to be considered Earth-like?

Rushmore Drive

Personal rapid transport combines the best traits of subways and taxis, and costs less to build than light rail. Could this be the future of transportation? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn more about personal rapid transport.
In this third episode of Stuff You Should Know's health care reform series, Josh and Chuck -- and special guest Molly Edmonds -- sort through the myths, rumors and truths behind President Obama's proposed health care plan.

Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins – Game summary

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning "you have the body," and -- in theory -- guarantees an incarcerated person the right to have a court determine whether he or she is imprisoned lawfully. Listen to this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more.

Markowitz

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 appeal of this fascinating hobby.

MSN

Josh N Chuck’s Hallowe’en Spooky Scarefest

NFL

Last Resort

The Longest Mile Home

"Broken Home"

Iraqi Third Corps

From the Heart

* Markowitz
* Alex Kresovich
* Wade Ridenhour

Head coach
* Philadelphia Eagles

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 this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
How the March on Washington Worked

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Gregg Simon

PedeDo0

All American

J. Corona

Charles, Sirach

How Population Works
Lobbying is an entrenched part of American politics and one that many people think is breaking government. But petitioning the government is protected in the Constitution. How can this system be fixed?

American football player and coach

US 701 at the SC state line

Baldomero Toledo

Khalil Mack

US 301/NC 96 in Four Oaks

How Face Transplants Work

Voice, piano, bassoon

The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978

George

US 76 at the SC state line

How much money does a person or a family need to live? Josh and Chuck are curious to find out, too. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how needs, wants and peer pressure affect the amount of money we need to live.
Sympathy pregnancy is the condition where a man feels pregnant while his wife actually is. Learn more about the symptoms for sympathy pregnancy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Malou N. Santos

Jones

It’s the most wonderful time of year again! Join Chuck and Josh as they explore Christmas traditions around the world, tidbits about Elf, holiday foods and lots more joyous stuff in this glad tidings-packed episode.
Even though almost half of Americans believe in it, ESP usually is treated as a load of bull by skeptics. But some respected researchers have dared to apply the scientific method to investigate ESP and a few have found some surprising results.

Bolivar Road to Kings Road

Farfán

APPLE

;NFL
* Pro Bowl
* First-team All-Pro
* Oakland Raiders franchise record for sacks in a game
* ESPN’s Defensive Rookie of the Year
* Ranked #49 in the Top 100 Players of 2015
* AFC Defensive Player of the Week
* Castrol Edge Clutch Performer of the Week
* x2 PFWA All-NFL Team
;College
* MAC Defensive Player of the Year
* First-team All-American
* First team All-MAC
* Third team All-MAC

unknown

Agudelo

Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union

Tens of millions of Scouts, and their parents, have taken standard blocks of wood and turned them into cars that zip along at up to 20 mph. Learn about the origin, physics and more of Pinewood Derbies in this episode.

Iraq

In U.S. politics, a lame duck is a president who will not be re-elected because he or she has been passed over for election, or already served the maximum two terms. Learn more about the origin of lame duck presidents in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
You should never BASE Jump. It is one of the most genuinely dangerous sports on the planet. But with that out of the way, you should definitely learn all about this pastime where people jump from tall structures and outcroppings for fun and thrills.

* Markowitz
* Roy Battle
* Jason Mater

Allied victory

February – June 1998, May – June 2006

Prices in a free market are determined by the law of supply and demand, yet the US government has recently given billions of dollars to rescue large corporations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn whether or not the US is still a free market.

currentyears

AMAZON

Washington Redskins

How do dogs perceive time?

Oscar Moncada

* Oakland Raiders

German musician

With the world's best weaponry, a shadowy legal status, and almost no oversight, Delta Force is the stuff of military legend. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn why Delta Force was created, and how this group works.
What causes rigor mortis?

;1st quarter
* WAS – Preston Smith sacked Aaron Rodgers in end zone for safety, 10:27. Redskins 2–0.
* WAS – Dustin Hopkins 25-yard field goal, 4:51. Redskins 5–0. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 5:36.
;2nd quarter
* WAS – Jordan Reed 24-yard pass from Kirk Cousins , 13:02. Redskins 11–0. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:22.
* GB – Randall Cobb 12-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers , 9:04. Redskins 11–7. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:58.
* GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 2:54. Redskins 11–10. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 3:11.
* GB – Davante Adams 10-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers , 0:28. Packers 17–11. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 1:54.
;3rd quarter
* WAS – Kirk Cousins 3-yard run , 9:41. Redskins 18–17. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:19.
* GB – James Starks 4-yard run , 4:12. Packers 24–18. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:29.
;4th quarter
* GB – Eddie Lacy 2-yard run , 12:23. Packers 32–18. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:39.
* GB – Mason Crosby 29-yard field goal, 4:39. Packers 35–18. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:19.

Chesili script

template doc demo

NED

c. 1900 BC

How has toxoplasma turned the world into zombies?

Jomax Road / 19th Avenue south

In 2005, The Sun reported that dogs were being used as live bait in the Indian Ocean. Is it possible that dogs are a delicacy to sharks? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the diet of sharks.

Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers

How Delta Force Works

Government Chief Whip of the House of Commons

Are Dogs a Shark’s Favorite Meal?
How Witness Protection Works
The United Nations has found that 22% of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water. Could we fix the water shortage by manufacturing water? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about manufacturing water.

NFC Champion vs AFC Champion – Game summary

In part two of the SYSK puberty saga, Josh and Chuck venture into new territory as they explore all of the amazing changes girls face when they come of age.

REAL NETWORKS

How Hypoallergenic Cats Work

US 64 in Manns Harbor

Aronson, Andrew

Turnaround in Wrightsville Beach

Charo Santos-Concio

US 17 at the SC state line

How Guerrilla Gardening Works
What are urban explorers?
What’s a brownfield remediation project?

January

How Twinkies Work
China's one-child policy, implemented in 1979, was designed to limit population growth. In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck examine the policy's surprising origins, impact on Chinese culture, and pros and cons.
This episode describes the history of ice cream, how it is made, and its variations. The listener mail was called "First of Two Scientific Method Emails."

DELL

Hrysoula Stefanaki

RJF

What makes the earth quake? Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science and history of earthquakes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Does the body replace itself?

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts

School Drive in Atlantic

Continental Army soldier

Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S.

COMPAQ

H.P. Lovecraft's strange, elaborate stories and mythologies have inspired a devoted following. Join Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- as they discuss Lovecraft's most famous creation, the "Necronomicon," in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Product Placement Works
As more and more time passes, the Freedom of Information Act provides increasingly disturbing stories of illegal CIA operations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about MKULTRA and illegal CIA operations in the United States.
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 might be more aptly described as an "oceanfill."

DEN

England

How Mortgage-backed Securities Work
At the height of the Cold War, a group of concerned scientists promoted their findings on the horrific aftereffects of nuclear war and were accused of fearmongering. But were they right after all?

Tagalog

How Umami Works!

Entrance to Mie University

Jessie Lasaten

ethnic sumu

Noah

The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game

Sirens

How Eco-anxiety Works

MINDSPRING

IPA

georgeskyoung

How Propaganda Works

Jeep, teddy bear, blow drier, leather cap, handcuffs, stiletto heel.

tv series

Born and raised in South America, chilis were the earliest crop domesticated in the continent and among the first items brought back to Europe by Columbus. Today people are really, really into them.
How Cannibalism Works

Cavan Road – Port Adelaide

A dog that knows exactly when its owners will arrive home every day seems to have a human perception of time, but in fact, they perceive time very differently than we do. Find out more about how dogs view time in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Two names for Korean, Hangugeo and Chosŏnmal, written vertically in Hangul
Countries with native Korean-speaking populations .

Game description

How Anesthesia Works

I Just Got a Little Fired Up

Check out the story of Hachiko, a loyal Akita who waited for over ten years for his master to return. Learn more about Hachiko and loyalty in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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trans

How Exorcism Works
During World War II, Japanese soldiers adopted a version of the samurai code of honor. Fiercely commited to this ideology, some continued to fight even after the war ended. Learn more about these "stragglers" in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

That of a Baron

Could a ‘thinking cap’ make me a genius?

US 321 at the SC state line

non_vocal_instrumentalist

US 64/NC 12 in Nags Head

Some people have memories of very early childhood, but how far back can you go? Is it possible to remember your own birth? Josh and Chuck are on the case in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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 HowStuffWorks podcast.

Sirach Charles

Pischke, Taylor

marital or partnership status

José Argote

Everybody knows how many whacks Lizzie Borden gave her mother and father with that axe, but there is plenty about the infamous double homicide that remains unresolved, like who actually did it. Travel into the mystery of Lizzie Borden in this episode.

First Vienna FC

Is the world going to end in 2012?
During times of emergency, people have been known to perform feats of great strength. Learn more about going from the dull stare of the dairy cow to the eye of the tiger in seconds flat.
What’s sarcopenia and what can you do about it?
Tinnovators are folks who come up with new and innovative ways to use old Altoids mint tins. Learn about some of these "tinnovators" and their art in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

as Farum Boldklub

Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you?

Actor, comedian

American football player

Redmond Symons

James Brown and the Famous Flames

!llmind

Small lobe:

* Calvary Baptist Academy

People who suffer with body dysmorphic disorder have a distorted, unhealthy view of their bodies. Learn more about this compulsive disorder in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
How Ripperology Works

NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss kleptomania, a disorder in which people have an overwhelming impulse to steal unnecessary items.

Vermont Avenue

Pigeons can get a little confusing. Passengers, messengers, carriers, homing - the list goes on. But when it comes down to it, they're all variations of the same smart bird with a knack for getting home to roost. Learn about these clever creatures in today's episode.

LUSH CREATIONS

High blood pressure -- or hypertension -- is elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the causes of and treatment for hypertension.

;Leading passers
* PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 24/37, 339 yards
* DEN – Peyton Manning – 21/37, 222 yards
;Leading rushers
* PIT – Martavis Bryant – 2 rushes, 40 yards
* DEN – C. J. Anderson – 15 rushes, 72 yards, TD
;Leading receivers
* PIT – Martavis Bryant – 9 rec, 154 yards
* DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 5 rec, 85 yards

Marriage is an ancient custom, and today's wedding practices come from age-old traditions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the history behind marriage traditions.
How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness?

US 421/SR 34 at the TN state line

Why doesn’t the FDA regulate herbal supplements?

Dry Creek–Mawson Lakes boundary

Walter López

Don't be confused - this one is about actual circus acts made of family members, not the controversial comic strip.

The Guardian

Well-planned landfills have only recently come into widespread use. Recently, waste managers have found that they work a little too well and now the landfill is being reinvented.

Tokens

Does this episode seem strangely familiar? If so, you might be experiencing déjà vu, a topic that scientists are beginning to study seriously. Discover the myriad theories about how déjà vu works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Propaganda, a persuasion tactic typically associated with deception, has been around for centuries. Explore the history of propaganda -- and learn how to spot it -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

* Markowitz
* Warrington
* Ferguson

Guitarist

Autonomous Region

Purple

The US and England have databases containing DNA from millions of citizens. Originally only criminals were included, but as the programs expanded many more people were added. Learn how these databases work -- and why they were built -- in this episode.

highway

Today, automobiles are undoubtedly the dominant form of transportation in the United States, but that wasn't always the case. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the history of public transportation and automobiles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

est.

AFC Champion

Incarcerated at Waupun Correctional Institution

Dumb for You

Aronson, Andy

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Steve Watt

High

April 1933

Live

featuring Ed Sheeran

How Zero Population Growth Works

صلاح عبود محمود

"Minority" by Green Day

In part two of the series on HIV/AIDS, Chuck and Josh explore how the battle against the disease is being fought and won thanks to new treatments and possible cures.
The Time Nazis Invaded Florida

Billboard Modern Rock Tracks number-one single

Australian broadcaster

List of Dominion episodes#Season 2

Life imprisonment without parole

US 64/US 74/SR 40 at the TN state line

;1st quarter
* NE – Rob Gronkowski 8-yard pass from Tom Brady , 10:23. Patriots 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:37.
* KC – Cairo Santos 34-yard field goal, 1:52. Patriots 7–3. Drive: 17 plays, 64 yards, 8:31.
;2nd quarter
* NE – Tom Brady 1-yard run , 3:23. Patriots 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 5:36.
* KC – Cairo Santos 32-yard field goal, 0:12. Patriots 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:11.
;3rd quarter
* NE – Rob Gronkowski 16-yard pass from Tom Brady , 8:24. Patriots 21–6. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 2:07.
* KC – Albert Wilson 10-yard pass from Alex Smith , 2:12. Patriots 21–13. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:12.
;4th quarter
* NE – Stephen Gostkowski 40-yard field goal, 14:46. Patriots 24–13. Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 2:26.
* NE – Stephen Gostkowski 32-yard field goal, 10:20. Patriots 27–13. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:06.
* KC – Charcandrick West 1-yard run , 1:13. Patriots 27–20. Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 5:16.

Asüna/Pontiac Sunrunner

Live Radio 1 Evening Session

How Narco States Work

Brandon Lutmer

Chevrolet Tracker

;Leading passers
* SEA – Russell Wilson – 31/48, 366 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
* CAR – Cam Newton – 16/22, 161 yards, TD
;Leading rushers
* SEA – Russell Wilson – 3 rushes, 32 yards
* CAR – Jonathan Stewart – 19 rushes, 106 yards, 2 TD
;Leading receivers
* SEA – Jermaine Kearse – 11 rec, 110 yards, 2 TD
* CAR – Greg Olsen – 6 rec, 77 yards, TD

Playford

and Eva Cariño

US 19E at the TN state line

Open Sources

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 moonshine and racing in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Infest

Carbon capture is the process of trapping carbon emissions and storing them away from the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Check out our carbon capture article at HowStuffWorks.com to learn more about the possibility of reducing carbon emissions.

Morris

Deoria

Young, George

This episode covers the history and physics of juggling, and offers instructions on how to juggle. The listener mail was from an actress who was separated from her husband for a long stretch of time but stayed connected by their mutual admiration for the podcast.

Stadt

Michael Francis Munoz

Each year, the Ig Nobel Prize is awarded to researchers for unusual -- and generally humorous -- contributions to science. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss the highlights of this unique awards ceremony in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Please Listen to How Plasma Waste Converters Work

Messi

Juggling: What the Heck

Armando Castro

North Valley Parkway

Hindu monk

What can be done with a dead body?

House of Sacrifice

;Leading passers
* KC – Alex Smith – 29/50, 246 yards, TD
* NE – Tom Brady – 28/42, 302 yards, 2 TD
;Leading rushers
* KC – Charcandrick West – 17 rushes, 61 yards, TD
* NE – Steven Jackson – 6 rushes, 16 yards
;Leading receivers
* KC – Jason Avant – 4 rec, 69 yards
* NE – Julian Edelman – 10 rec, 100 yards

How Pinewood Derbies Work

Nikolay Nenchev

This episode covers the life of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The listener mail was called "Smart Sophomore."

WILKEJIM01

In this Halloween episode, Josh and Chuck go way back to late 19th century London to examine the grisly details of the Jack the Ripper murders. They also discuss Ripperology, Jack the Ripper suspects and theories, and the legacy of the murders.

Corrupted Registry: Goto Reinstall

Water Street in Wrightsville Beach

Could microlending develop the world?
What is a body farm?
You've heard of guerrilla fighting tactics, but how much do you know about guerrilla gardening? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this "revolutionary" gardening trend.
How the Hells Angels Work

composed by

Brainwashing is an extreme form of "thought reform," but does it actually work? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out.

Legacy

Australia

Pathways Group

Illinois Avenue

Seoul, South Korea

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* DEN –
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* NE –
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;Leading receivers
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kts

New England Patriots
, light drizzle

US 301/US 501 at the SC state line

Road name transitions from Black Canyon Highway to Old Stage Road and becomes unpaved

Siddha Yogi saint

→ Cremonese

Blood types have one of the more interesting backstories in medical history. But as much as we've figured out about them and how they work, we still don't know much about why we even have different blood types. Listen in for a truly fascinating look at your most essential bodily fluid.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments for OCD.

YAHOO

Northern Expressway north-east

* RJF
* Parrish Warrington

US 25 Bus./NC 225 in Hendersonville

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CAMI Automotive

US 52 in Mount Airy

Rainbows: Delighting humanity since forever
If you're tired of paying utility bills or relying on fossil fuels, it might be time to consider living off the grid. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the techniques and strategies used by people living off the grid.

Vuoso

Bellingham, Washington

This episode discusses the history of Hot Wheels, the children's toy. The listener mail was called "Minimum Wage Proposal."
Covering the history and law of online gambling. The listener mail was called "The Brazilian."

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Friendly

Benito

How Abandoned Cities Work

"When I Need You"

Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden, and Lisa Salters

Television Network

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans – Game summary

Waterloo Corner Road

US 21 at the VA state line

Bhagirathananda Saraswati

Canadian actor

US 221 at the SC state line

What began as a challenge to an oil engineer to make a terrible singer into a pitch-perfect one, Auto-Tune has become a ubiquitous part of the musical soundscape.
Do concussions cause early death?

Pederson, Doug

Atlantic Avenue

→ Carpi

Connecticut Avenue

Is Bhutan on to something with Gross National Happiness?

;Leading passers
* GB – Aaron Rodgers – 24/44, 261 yards, 2 TD, INT
* ARI – Carson Palmer – 25/41, 349 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
;Leading rushers
* GB – Eddie Lacy – 12 rushes, 89 yards
* ARI – David Johnson – 15 rushes, 35 yards
;Leading receivers
* GB – Jeff Janis – 7 rec, 145 yards, 2 TD
* ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 8 rec, 176 yards, TD

Ricardo Montero

Replaced by US 117 and US 301.

What’s the deal with totem poles?
In this special episode of Stuff You Should know, the second in a four-part series, Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- discuss President Obama's proposed health care plan in detail.
How Whale Sharks Work

US 121 at the VA state line

Science fiction writers have made some amazingly accurate predictions over the years, but in 1945 the pace of technological change created a field that spun off of sci-fi forecasting, futurology.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews, and Chris Myers

Vehnee Saturno

Lobotomies -- brain surgeries to relieve psychiatric problems -- are rarely performed today, but they were once fairly common. Tune in to learn more about the controversial history and practice of lobotomies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Emma Hewitt

Devararahi Mandir , Sugriv Qila

Jacoby Shaddix, Tobin Esperance

Mattocks

Why don’t we live underground?
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?

Green Bay Packers

Conservative Chief Whip of the House of Commons

Noida

Show Me What You're Made Of

Extended Product Warranties: To Buy or Not to Buy?
How Redheads Work
Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing.
How Moonshine Works

Patriots

Jeff Renfroe

Ever wondered about the history of your house? In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck give listeners some pointers on determining the history of a house.
If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

BEL

Jiménez

There's been a lot in the news about Ponzi schemes lately. How do they work? And who's Ponzi? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover how an Italian immigrant created a classic con that's still fleecing investors today.
On Christmas eve, Josh and Chuck decide to take that ineffable Stuff You Should Know approach to the celebration known as Christmas. Join the guys as they unravel the mysterious historical roots of the holiday's evolution in this episode.
The world's problems necessitate innovative solutions. Listen in as Josh and Chuck propose some innovations, from teleportation to an international language, that the world needs right now in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Christopher Roxas ; 3 children

How the Cannonball Run Worked

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How Murphy’s Law Works
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

Start

Are there real-life fight clubs?
Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?

Brighton, United Kingdom

BRA

IBM
SGI

How Lobotomies Work
Where’s the best place on your body to get shot?
Caffeine is a heck of a drug - at the same time it's both good and bad for you. Learn the good, bad and ugly about this everyday stimulant in today's episode.

Rebecca Kirsch

New York Avenue

From transforming into a gem to being shot into space, modern technology has created a multitude of possible destinations for the bodies of the deceased. Go beyond the traditional funeral in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

"Last Resort"

Go To Jail

Active

Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson

Vela

Can a human being be scared to the point of sudden death? Listen in as Chuck and Josh explore the physiological possibilities behind dying of fright in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Returning series

Old Stage Road in New River

Although no one wakes up in the morning hoping for a gunfight, we all know life can be unpredictable. So check out this HowStuffWorks podcast and learn the best place to take a bullet if you get shot.

Vidanes Celebrity Marketing

Community Chest

If you think snakes are legless reptile carnivores, then you are exactly right. If you think snakes are here to kill you then you are exactly wrong. Learn more about these fascinating and undeservedly condemned animals in today's podcast episode.

Cincinnati Bengals

Tom Vernon

LP Version

Murat Gunak, Michael Mauer

Southern terminus; five-way traffic light intersection

First degree murder

Who were the first Americans?

Standard Monopoly board layout as of September 2008

Sir George Young

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Planned to connect to Loop 303 and I-17

How to Survive a Plane Crash
Physicians noticed centuries ago that people exposed to cold temperatures often have amazing recoveries from serious medical emergencies. Now medicine is learning how to purposefully induce hypothermia in order to buy time to fix otherwise fatal trauma.

John Prescott

Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.

Actor

The Daily Telegraph

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

Anonymous is an amorphous group of hacktivists with no single leader or power structure. Some call them heroes, others call them criminals. Can they be both?

Other versions 2–8

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Steven Avery

Striker

Son Tambi

Omar Ponce

People have long believed that animals had mysterious powers of prediction. Do animals have a sixth sense? Is there any proof to back this belief up? Explore the fascinating subject of clairoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
The FDA was the first consumer protection agency in the US. Since 1906, it’s been issuing regulations meant to protect Americans from tainted food, ineffective drugs and pacemakers that don’t work. But is the FDA too cozy with industries it regulates?
Are You My Mother?: How Animal Imprinting Works

Marvin Gardens

Will the Large Hadron Collider destroy the Earth?
How Altruism Works
How the Terracotta Army Works

Sonoran Desert Drive

This episode covers the history of the scientific method and its place in society today. The listener mail featured an email from Bryant's sister-in-law on home schooling.
After the election in November, outgoing Presidents have an opportunity to pass last-minute legislation as 'midnight regulations.' Learn more about midnight regulations in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

US 15 at the SC state line

Radio network

E. Valencia

MICROSOFT

* Kansas City Chiefs
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* New Orleans Saints
* Seattle Seahawks

with Liezl Sicangco

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How Color Works

Orange

Peralta

US 29 at the VA state line

Seahawks

How Auto-Tune Works

Kansas City Chiefs [KC]

During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times.

US 17-1/NC 40 in Wilson

CISCO

Are Nazi War Criminals Still At Large?
How can a lake explode?
How Swearing at Work Works
Why is the U.S. so dependent on cars?
How China’s Pollution Sniffers Work
What is folklore?
About half of all people experience rage on a daily basis when they get behind the wheel. What is it about driving that ticks us off so badly?
SYSK Live: How Bars Work

Doug Pederson

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I-73/US 220 in Randleman

Is the idea of possession a misunderstanding of physiological and psychological conditions, or has science failed to account for unknown, legitimate factors? Learn whether exorcism and psychology are mutually exclusive in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.