How Dreadlocks Work

Rodney Trotter

How Sleepwalking Works

S.Friðjónsson

Are zoos good or bad for animals?
Maggots: Good For Healing Wounds, Turns Out

practice squad

USA

Piencikowski, Robert T. 1980. "René Char et Pierre Boulez: Esquisse analytique du Marteau sans maître". In Schweizer Beiträge zur Musikwissenchaft 4, edited by Jürg Stenzl, 193–264. Bern and Stuttgart: Haupt.

T–2nd

Why Ticks Suck

Prince Hermann von

Harrison Lighting

What is an Ig Nobel Prize?

T. Srinivasa Rao

Model,actress

Josh and Chuck share the story of their recent eye-opening trip to Guatemala, which was sponsored by a nonprofit organization called Cooperative for Education, in this very special episode of Stuff You Should Know.

Ericson Core

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Andersen, Mogens. 2001. "På sporet af hammerens herre: Om 'studiekredsen' og Le Marteau sans maître". In Fluktuationer: Festskrift til Ib Nørholm på 70-års dagen 24. januar 2001, edited by Eva Hvidt, Mogens Andersen, and Per Erland Rasmussen, 15–29. Frederiksberg: MAmusik. ISBN 978-87-987722-2-4.

How Tourette Syndrome Works

"Henry Paris"

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

Vishal Krishna Reddy

How Manufacturing Water Works
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.

National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh

James Linington

Jackson, Asa

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.
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.

Wounded Warrior Project, CFC #11425

Actress, screenwriter

New York City, New York, USA

December 1973

Fatty Arbuckle

How Hostage Negotiation Works

Althorp, Northamptonshire, England

Steven Nardizzi

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Pückler-Muskau, Prince Hermann von

Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?

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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.
How House Swapping Works
Recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

PARLACEN group

Halifax, West Yorkshire United Kingdom

Did the CIA test LSD on unsuspecting Americans?

Goldberg, Albert. 1957. "The Sounding Board: The Battle of Boulez: The Defense Rallies Its Forces and Launches a Strong Counterattack". Los Angeles Times : E5.

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.

Hunt

Prohibition: Turns Out That America Loves to Drink
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
What exactly is the Peter Principle?

Calraigh Naomh Iosef

Ya Kid K

Hong Kong Indigenous

How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works
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.

Albert Leung Sze-ho

Why Do Lefties Exist?

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Katherine Thomas

Bamba

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.
Josh and Chuck talk more about their experiences in Guatemala and the amazing work that the non-profit group Cooperative for Education is doing there -- and how you can help! -- in part two of their Guatemala series.
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.

Somali

Charles Hollister

Robert Krišto

true

How Desalination Works

English intertitles

on loan from Metalist

Mohammed Koné

How Pirates Work

1901 FX

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How Alcoholism Works
How Gossip Works

Walter McCornack

yes

Is Earth due for a mass extinction? Population ecologists think so. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more mass extinctions.

1900s in London

NOR

How Online Gambling Works

Gary Barnett

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.

Lerdahl, Fred. 1992. "Cognitive Constraints on Compositional Systems." Contemporary Music Review 6:97-121.

HUN

Manuela Barbara Kamosi Moaso Djogi

How Vestigial Organs Work

Hopper, Thomas Edward

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

Pack
Deulofeu

How Christmas Worked
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.

English

Barkley

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.

vs. Ohio State

How Prayer Healing Works

Christensen

President Obama’s Health Care Plan: Soup to Nuts
How Circus Families Work
How Can I Erase My Identity and Start Over?

The Great Kat

How Hot Wheels Work

President

Furlong

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

Pacific Packards

When you think of animal migrations, you probably picture thousands of animals thundering across the savannah. But where are they going, and why? Josh and Chuck explain why and how animals migrate in this episode.

Bryce Conway

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Thanks, Easter Bunny! Bock Bock!
What makes a genius?
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.

Kačaniklić

Smith, Adam

Washington

Marco Crocchiati

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.

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How Squatting Works
How Police Dogs Work
How Graceland Works
How Wine Fraud Works

Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong

Vikings were fierce, plundering Scandinavian warriors; and even today, their reputation precedes them. Josh and Chuck investigate what the Vikings were really like in this episode.

Congolese-Belgian

How BASE Jumping Works

Bartley

Tangled

GEO

Before her marriage, Diana used the arms of her father. Her previous coat of arms depicted a lozenge shaped shield of arms which hangs from a blue ribbon, this symbolised her unmarried state. It included three escallops argent of the Spencer coat of arms. This version of the coat of arms was used only before her marriage and was also applied by her sisters.

How Spiders Work

India

Martin Kuhl (Interim)

→ Mansfield Town

Winick, Steven D. 1986. "Symmetry and Pitch-Duration Associations in Boulez' Le Marteau sans maître" Perspectives of New Music 24, no. 2 : 280–321.

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.

Tyler Paul

Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at organ donation -- from the earliest organ transplants to the organ black market -- in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña

DIEU DEFEND LE DROIT

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, but what's it all about? And why do some people think of it as "Jewish Christmas"? In this episode, Josh and Chuck share Stuff You Should Know about Hanukkah.

Cotterill

How Perfume Works
Will robots get married?

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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.

Polis, μ Sagittarii, μ Sgr, Mu Sgr, 13 Sagittarii, CCDM J18210-2950A, BD-21 4908, FK5 682, GC 24856, HD 166937, HIP 89341, HR 6812, IDS 18078-2105 A, PPM 268080, SAO 186497, WDS J18138-2104A.

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.
How Publicists Work

Paris, France

Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights

How the Scientific Method Works
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.
How Jim Henson Worked

Daniel Ivernel

Widener, Chris

How Money Laundering Works
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.
How Freemasons Work
Earwax: Live With It
What’s the deal with sinkholes?
How Carbon Capture and Storage Works
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.
SYSK’s Guatemalan Adventure, Part Two
These days, alcoholics and other people suffering from addictions are often sent to rehabilitation centers to kick their habit. But how long has rehab been around, and how does it work? Listen in as Chuck and Josh present the fascinating process of rehab.
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.

Mosch, Ulrich. 1997. "Wahrnehmungsweisen serieller Musik." Musiktheorie 12:61–70.

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The Innocence Project is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals and reform the legal system. Josh, Chuck and a special "guest" explain how the organization works -- and why it's necessary.
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?
Bail is a centuries-old practice that allows defendants in criminal cases to be released from jail until their trial convenes. Learn more about the origins of bail and modern bail practices in this episode.
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.

Kawhi Leonard

How Aphrodisiacs Work
Is quitting smoking contagious?

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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.

Spezia Calcio

McFadzean
Keane

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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.

Hong Kong legislative election, 2016

Towns and villages

How Ghost Prisons Work

Sougou

How Passports Work

Steinegger, Catherine. 2012. Pierre Boulez et le théâtre: de la Compagnie Renaud-Barrault à Patrice Chéreau. Wavre: Editions Mardaga. ISBN 9782804700904 .

How PEZ Works

Rentis, Piraeus, Greece

Morrison

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.

Álex

1901 GE

Yawning is contagious, but why? Check out the leading theories on contagious yawning and empathy in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck examine the various factors that have caused honeybee populations to decline -- and what you can do to help the honeybees.

Zarate

Steve L. Hayes

Unborn Child

Edward Leung Tin-kei

Arizona Cardinals

1950s in Washington, D.C.

What is a hangover, really?

Knowlton Ames

How Trolley Problems Work

Skuse

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Novakovich

Gaffoor, Mickael

* Singer

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."
What are smart mobs?

Poulet, Olivia

A Rigid, Sterile Look at Kissing

Sears

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.

NGR

How Street Gangs Work
How Swat Teams 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.

Metric

What exactly is Fascism?

Armando Lopez

Walsh
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Carey

Help It Along

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.

"Beckham in Peckham"

Disney Princess

Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground

Brian Pogue

T–5th

Fink, Wolfgang G. 1997. "'Schönes Gebäude und die Vorahnung': Zur Morphologie des 5. Satzes von Pierre Boulez' Le marteau sans maître". In Pierre Boulez II, Muzik-Konzepte 96, edited by Heinz-Klaus Metzger and Rainer Riehn, 3–61. Munich: Edition Text und Kritik.

E8022B

Is spontaneous human combustion real?

BIH

Bidwell

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.

Souvtchinsky, Pierre. 1971. 2004. "Quatre paragraphes: Pierre Boulez et René Char". In Cahier de l'Herne René Char, edited by Dominique Fourcade. Paris: Herne. Reprinted in Pierre Souvtchinsky, Un siècle de musique russe : Glinka, Moussorgsky, Tchaïkowsky et Autres écrits: Strawinsky, Berg, Messiaen et Boulez, edited by Frank Langlois, preface by Pierre Boulez, 265–76. Arles: Actes Sud, 2004. ISBN 2-7427-4593-9.

Josh and Chuck discuss the problem of desertification, from what causes serious degradation of dryland ecosystems to possible ways to repair the damage, in this episode.
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.
Volcanic eruptions are destructive and often newsworthy events, but why do they occur? What are volcanoes? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at the forces at work behind Earth's geological "hotheads."

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

How Death-Proof Cars Work

Boulez, Pierre. 1971. Boulez on Music Today. Translated by Susan Bradshaw and Richard Rodney Bennett. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-08006-8.

“I think he’s going to be a star. And as time goes on, he’ll be the face of the Spurs, I think. At both ends of the court, he is really a special player. And what makes me be so confident about him is that he wants it so badly. He wants to be a good player, I mean a great player. He comes early, he stays late, and he’s coachable. He’s just like a sponge. When you consider he’s only had [two years] of college and no training camp yet, you can see that he’s going to be something else.”

How Reverse Psychology Works
In this spooky episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck get you ready for Halloween as they narrate H.P. Lovecraft's creepy tale "The Tomb." Tune in to learn more...if you dare!

1940s in New York City

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.

Whittall, Arnold. 2008. The Cambridge Introduction to Serialism. Cambridge Introductions to Music. New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-68200-8 .

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.
How the Sun Works

Toffolo

Guillermo Ochoa

*NWA Eastern Heavyweight Championship

Behind Closed Doors
G.Hallahan

How Agritourism Works
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!
The modern world runs on fossil fuel, and offshore oil drilling powers a large part of the global economy. But what do we do when disaster strikes? Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the techniques used to clean up oil spills in this podcast.

Tangled Tree Tavern

How Albert Einstein’s Brain Worked

Robert Voigts

Ohio

Is sleep that important?

B284BE

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.
How Braille Works

Abertrinant

Great Kat

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How Hanukkah Works

Nonpartisan

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.

Boesche, Thomas. 1990. "Einige Beobachtungen zu Technik und Ästhetik des Komponierens in Pierre Boulez' Marteau sans Maître", Musiktheorie 5, no. 3:253–70.

Three Gross Parasites
Green Renovation and Construction
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.

Noone
Smith

How ESP Works

kawhi_leonard

1980s in Washington, D.C.

Hackney Field, Sansom Sports Complex

Norman

Wells

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.

March 2015

1920s in London

New Territories East by-election, 2016

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.

Oliveira
Fredericks
Cooper
Mackie

Prisons: Not as Fun as You’d Think
What’s the most expensive toilet in the world?
What’s the Deal With Staring?

Bălți, Moldova

How Antibacterial Soap Works

Sunderland, England

Hernández

1900s in Washington, D.C.

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.
Body Language!

Akpan

January 2016

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

Vladimir Ghinaitis

Recently, a massive sinkhole opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building in the process. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore sinkholes and the forces that cause them, natural and otherwise.

Adam Clifford Smith

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.

Omentum

Fred Murphy

NW of Wüstenselbitz

Tangled Ever After

Tom Hopper

Poyet

How Earthquakes Work

Amorebieta

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.
In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up with a look at the modern institution of knighthood.

Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House

Football Club Zaria Bălți

Prohibition was a 13-year period in American history when selling or producing alcohol was illegal. What led to this astonishing development? Why did it end? Josh and Chuck take a look at Prohibition's fascinating history in this episode.
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.

Hermann, Fürst von Pückler-Muskau

How much money do I really need to live?
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?
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.
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.
Immigration systems regulate the flow of foreign immigrants into any given country. But why is immigration such a controversial topic, especially in the United States? In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the details and debate behind immigration.

American musician

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.
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.

Connolly

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?
How to Donate Your Body to Science
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.
How Customs Works

Lee

Edward Leung

What’s the deal with blood types?
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.

Paris, Henry

"Big Brother"

Are stupid people happier?

Chornomorets Odesa

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.
Health Care Systems Around the World

Kinshasa, Zaire

As far as sports go, cliff diving doesn't require much equipment. It does, however, require a certain amount of chutzpah, a dash of derring-do, and a deep body of water to land in. Tune in and learn more about cliff diving in this podcast.

* Ben Affleck
* Jennifer Garner
* Michael Clarke Duncan
* Colin Farrell
* Joe Pantoliano
* Jon Favreau
* David Keith

DE-BY

Nationalist Republican Alliance

Sekou Doumbia

Aguila, Jésus. 2001. "Boulez: Vingt regards sur une page du Marteau sans maître". Analyse Musicale, no. 41 77–94. .

Independent

Law

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.

Radu Rogac

Nowadays roller derby is increasingly popular across the US -- but how did it get its start, and how does it work? As Josh and Chuck delve into the world of roller derby, they touch on skateboarding, women's rights and more. Tune in and learn more.

1920s in Washington, D.C.

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?
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.

Location within Madhya Pradesh

How Clowns Work
How Stonehenge Works

Golden Gate International Exposition Coliseum

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.
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.

Adam Smith

How Droughts Work
Who first decided that it would be a great idea to shoot flame at other people from a distance? Josh and Chuck talk about the early origins, history and technology of the flamethrower in this episode.

Eugene, Oregon

David Coote

Dick Hanley

How Midnight Regulations Work

Yeah, I Said It

ENG

Olivia Poulet

shaiza kashyap

In this episode, amateur anthropologists Josh and Chuck discuss urban legends, from how they're defined to some classic examples you've probably heard yourself.
How Lotteries Work
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.
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.
Could switch grass become the car fuel of the future? Learn more about alternative fuel in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

Adeyemi

→ Nuneaton Town

Is there a worst way to die?

Peltier

How Scabies Work
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.
Sleep behaviors are pretty fascinating. Some people snore, some grind their teeth -- and some take a little stroll, or perhaps a drive. In this episode, Josh and Chuck investigate how sleepwalking, or somnambulism, works.
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.
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.

Second round

Saharanpur

Art museums and galleries in Bulgaria

Cox

Grout, Donald, and Claude Palisca. 2001. A History of Western Music, 6th edition. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, p. 726. ISBN 0-393-97527-4.

Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India

How Bats Work
How Junk Mail Works

Bulpit Lane

People with a condition known as mirror-touch synesthesia literally feel the pain of others -- but why? Josh and Chuck trace the cause of this condition to one culprit: the mirror neuron. Tune in to learn more about mirror neurons and neuroscience.

English footballer

Today, millions of people around the world are homeless. In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at homelessness in the United States, discussing everything from the factors that lead to homelessness to what you can do to help alleviate the situation.
How Food Cravings Work

Shaiza Kashyap

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?

Abdoul-Razak Boukari

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.

Flint

* Armen Minasian
* Dennis Virkler

Left to right: Rodney Trotter, Del Bhoy, Grandad''.

Alan Orebaugh

How Going Over Niagara Works

Theme Park Attractions

The Sailors

NCAA National Champions

Roxburgh, Edwin. 2014. Conducting for a New Era. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Boydell & Brewer. ISBN 9781843838029 .

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.

Oliver Langford

The Lowdown on Anonymous

Chris Widener

Speaker of the House

Reading U21

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.
How the Antikythera Mechanism Works
Geothermal Energy: Earth’s Gift to Mankind

Thomas Edward Hopper

Glenn Thistlethwaite

Did Thomas Jefferson rewrite the Bible?

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How will the future crime database work?
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, amateur astrophysicists Josh and Chuck break out the stats and attempt to explain the complex, boiling ball of gas that we call the sun.
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."

Nick Blackman

The Great Nuclear Winter Debate of 1983

Dean

Why Does Toothpaste Make Orange Juice Taste Bad?

Boulez, Pierre. 2005. Le Marteau sans maître. Facsimile of the draft score and the first fair copy of the score, with an introduction in French and English. Veröffentlichungen der Paul Sacher Stiftung. Edited by Pascal Decroupet. Mainz: Schott. ISBN 3-7957-0453-7.

Halloweentown

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.
How easy is it to steal a nuclear bomb?

Piazon

How Feng Shui Works
How the Bailout Works

Ron Mitchell

Matias
Woods

Demolition and construction creates a lot of waste, so renovating your house is generally a "greener" option. In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore some green renovation and construction options.
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.

Asa Jackson

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

Mexico squads

Koblyakov, Lev. 1981. "The World of Harmony of Pierre Boulez: Analysis of Le Marteau sans maître. Ph.D. diss., Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked
Forty years after a Japanese doctor began using whole body cryotherapy to treat patients with arthritis; the technique has made its ways to med-spas and locker rooms throughout the West. But does it actually do anything?
How Cliff Diving Works
MARS stands for Magenn Air Rotor System, but a MARS turbine isn't your typical windmill. It's a blimp floating hundreds of feet in the air. Tune in as Josh and Chuck explain how this turbine works -- and whether it will become the future of wind power.

Roma

Hypnosis: You’re Getting Sleepy
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.

Calry/St. Joseph's

United States

What’s up with competitive eating?
Oh No, Snakes!

Dembélé

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

American

Kundalgiri Siddha Kshetra, Kundalgiri

Regional affiliation

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, philosophies and practices of urban planning.

Boston, England

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss SWAT teams, elite police units that are specially trained for extreme situations.
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?
How OCD Works
How Muppets Work
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.

Jameux, Dominique. 1989a. "Boulez: Le Marteau sans maître", in booklet to Pierre Boulez, Le Marteau sans maître; Notations pour piano; Structures pour deux pianos, livre 2. CBS Masterworks CD MK 42619.

Josh and Chuck discuss the Braille alphabet -- from its origins in Charles Barbier's "night writing" system to the many different types of tactile alphabets that exist today -- in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
How can hypermiling save you gas?

Sligo

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.

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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.
How The Voynich Manuscript Works
What’s the deal with Bond, James Bond?

Football Club Chornomorets Odesa

Francis Peay

How McDonald’s Works
How Near-Death Experiences Work

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Radley Metzger

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.

Henderson

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the reasons why Mesopotamia is often considered the first civilization.
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.

Kuszczak

Ali Matheson

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.

Boukari, Razak

How Rehab Works
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.

Hirsbrunner, Theo. 1974. "Die surrealistische Komponente in Pierre Boulez' Le Marteau sans maître". Neue Zeitschrift für Musik 124, no. 7:420–25.

Sarah Begum

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.

Souvtchinsky, Pierre. 1955. "Le mot-fantôme: Le marteau sans maître de Pierre Boulez et de René Char". La Nouvelle Revue Français 3, no. 32:1107–09.

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.

Knudsen

How Fleas Work

Metzger, Radley

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.

Rick Venturi

How Blood Pressure Works
Will we soon be extinct?

Exceptional Products at Exceptional Prices
"Harrison Lighting illuminating your world"

Head coach

Jack Brisco and Wahoo McDaniel

How do credit default swaps work?

Film poster

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.

Head Coach

Andy Madley
Simon Hooper
Third Round

* Avi Arad
* Gary Foster
* Arnon Milchan

How Flirting Works
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.
How Crime-Scene Clean-up Works

at Zaria Bălți

Three Innovations We Need Right Now

Mayors

Take Me High

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?
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.
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.

presidential

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.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at gender identity "disorders" and the gender reassignment process.

An American wrestler with short blond pompadour-styled hair wearing a blue and black robe poses in the middle of a wrestling ring.

Jealous much?
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

Decarsin, François. 1998. "L’organisation du temps en musique sur l’axe passé/futur". In Les universaux en musique: Actes du quatrième congrès international sur la signification musicale, edited by Costin Miereanu, Xavier Hascher, and Michel Guiomar, 589–97. Serie Esthétique. Paris: Publications de la Sorbonne. ISBN 2-85944-355-X.

Addiction: Why you can’t kick SYSK
How Population Works
The modern conception of hypnosis came into vogue in the late 18th century, and it's been the subject of much debate ever since. Does hypnosis really work? How? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and feasibility of hypnotism in this episode.
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?

UKR

Famed aviator Amelia Earheart's disappearance in 1937 is a mystery that endures to this day. Why don't we know what happened to her? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the facts and evidence behind the famous case.
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.

H.Cardwell

How Gender Reassignment Works
How Organ Donation Works
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.

White

Razak Boukari

Seats in the Legislative Assembly

Five Crazy Government Experiments
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.
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.

1920s in New York City

Gennaro Acampora

జాతీయ సాంకేతిక విశ్వవిద్యాలయము ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్

What makes a serial killer?

BMI

Serial killers are notorious for their grisly crimes and disturbing behavior, but what makes a serial killer a serial killer? Josh and Chuck discuss the history, psychology and methodology of serial killing and serial killers in this episode.
How do dogs perceive time?

Third Side

How Migraines Work
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?

Lassina Dao

Tony Harrington

1930s in New York City

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.
How Delta Force Works
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.
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.

L.Enver-Marum
Henry

How Samurai Work
How Guerrilla Gardening Works

Gregg Popovich, in 2012, on Leonard

What are urban explorers?
What’s a brownfield remediation project?
How Twinkies Work

Radley H. Metzger

Vydra

Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

George Legg

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

Battle of Walong memorial

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 the Innocence Project Works
Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode.

Everence

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?
How Umami Works!

J/JackAs00

Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, is mostly illegal in the United States but very common in other parts of the world. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss polygamy and touch on a host of related topics, from Mormonism to monogamy.
Scabies is a contagious skin disease with a bad reputation. Tune in as Josh and Chuck discuss this itchy condition -- from the mite that causes it to common cures -- in this episode.
How Eco-anxiety Works

Pat Fitzgerald

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

Robson-Kanu

How Cannibalism Works

Actor, producer

Throughout much of the world, the forests are being managed through sustainable timber harvesting practices. This has come at the cost of much legal battling and a century of practice.
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.

Music organizations based in Bulgaria

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.

Artist, author

London, England, UK

PCC

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.

to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Atlee

How Circumcision Works
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.

anjaw

Acronym

SCO

1960s in London

Diana Frances

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.

Kundalpur

Tangled
*Once Upon a Time
*Sofia The First

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 you clean up an oil spill?
How do Tibetans avoid altitude sickness?

North

Don't be confused - this one is about actual circus acts made of family members, not the controversial comic strip.
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.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss whether there are any truly "undiscovered" groups of people left on the planet, the definition of undiscovered -- and why groups might want to avoid modern civilization.

Boukari, Abdoulrazak

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.

Carruthers
Jones

Taste and How it Works
How Quantum Suicide Works

ITA

Unassessed Historic houses articles

How Zero Population Growth Works
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
Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore different ways in which science is trying to minimize or phase out sleep, from pills to genetic research.

Belgian singer

How Narco States Work

1940s in London

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.

Washington State

Juggling: What the Heck
What can be done with a dead body?

Calcutta University and University of Dhaka

How Pinewood Derbies Work
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.
Could microlending develop the world?
How Cremation Works

American politician

Spezia

Brainwashing is an extreme form of "thought reform," but does it actually work? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out.
In general, stealing valuable items tends to be difficult and dangerous, but stealing works of art can be surprisingly easy. In this episode, Josh and Chuck cite recent art heists as they discuss why stealing art is relatively easy.

Hogwood Park
RUS

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.
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.

Iain Williamson

NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship

Sir Isaac Newton: Greatest Scientist of All Time?

Oregon State

Playoffs: DNQ

Cleaning up crime scenes is a niche industry that's both lucrative and messy. This episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at how crime-scene clean-up works.

Republic of Somaliland

Covering the history and law of online gambling. The listener mail was called "The Brazilian."
How Abandoned Cities Work
Why would anyone want multiple spouses?

HAI

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.
Epigenetics is a fascinating field of genetics that studies how the epigenome and environmental, nutritional and social factors affect gene expression. Josh and Chuck explain how epigenetics works in this episode.

Incumbent

Is Bhutan on to something with Gross National Happiness?

Liburd

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.
Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the unusual anatomy, unique abilities and fascinating habits of octopi.
Is science phasing out sleep?

Mark Steven Johnson

Why don’t we live underground?
Breathalyzers work on a simple principle: Alcohol is absorbed into the lungs and present in breath. But the machines that actually measure this alcohol level are really, really complicated. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.

Mickaël Ziard Alain Gaffoor

Extended Product Warranties: To Buy or Not to Buy?

Collins ,

How Redheads Work

Briggs

How Moonshine Works
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.

1900s in New York City

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.
How the Cannonball Run Worked

Kilia

How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

Cameos in other media

Can People Really Get Hysterical Strength?
In part two of their series on bail, Josh and Chuck talk about bail enforcement agents, a.k.a. bounty hunters.
Most people have a basic understanding of how prisons work, but it's often heavily influenced by fiction. What's it really like behind those bars? In this episode, Josh and Chuck reveal the practices, controversies and harsh realities of prison life.

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Vidhan Sabha constituency

Breathalyzers: Really, Really Complicated
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.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.
Cremation is a burial process practiced around the world, but how exactly does it work? Josh and Chuckers take a detailed look at cremation's history, practices and controversies in this episode.

Nearest city

ARG

Knoxville Force

Blue, white and red

Hermann,+Fürst+von+Pückler-Muskau

Who were the first Americans?

'captain'

The Sheriff

Patrick Ciurria

One of the Jain temples at Kundalpur

Roberts, Gwyneth Margaret. 1968. "Rhythm as a Structural Element in Boulez' Le marteau sans maître". M.M. thesis. Bloomington: Indiana University.

Popular

Central American Parliament

How to Survive a Plane Crash

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GRE

Mirror Neurons: Are there people who feel others’ pain?
Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.

Rentis Stadium "Stavros Melissourgos"

Saathen, Friederich. 1957. "Le Marteau sans Maître". Schweizerische Musikzeitung 97 : 290.

Prudentia

India Arunachal Pradesh

When you hear the word 'genius,' names like Einstein and Mozart probably spring to mind. Defining what makes them geniuses, however, is much more complicated. Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories about genius in this episode.

N/A

In many films, hapless characters meet their untimely demise in a lethal pit of quicksand. It's a gruesome, undignified end -- but is it realistic? Josh and Chuck tackle the properties of quicksand -- and how to escape it -- in this episode.
How Altruism Works
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.
Chuck and Josh discuss five of the most bizarre experiments ever undertaken by governments, from transplanted puppy heads to Cold War psychics, in this episode.

Hall

Rose

The Best of Cliff Volume Two

Andy Davies

Alvin Culver

How Color Works

Somaliland

Mercenaries are soldiers of fortune who fight in wars and conflicts for profit. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating history of mercenaries past and present in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.

1980s in London

Why can’t we find Amelia Earhart?

town

Festival of Fantasy parade

How Auto-Tune Works
Josh and Chuck tackle taxidermy, the practice of preserving and mounting dead animal skins for display, in this episode.

1910s in New York City

Actor

Why is the U.S. so dependent on cars?
SYSK Live: How Bars Work

Wentzel, Wayne C. 1991. "Dynamic and Attack Associations in Boulez's Le Marteau sans maître". Perspectives of New Music 29, no. 1 : 142–70.

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.
How Immigration Works

Telugu

Pigeons: Homing, Passenger, Carrier and Otherwise
Hula-Hoops: The Toy That’s A Shape
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.

Suprem Nonthawong

French footballer

There have been a lot of great scientist throughout history, but Sir Isaac Newton might just take the cake. But while he was a certified genius, he was also a little screwy. Dive into the life of this fascinating chap in today's episode.

McCormack

How Ocean Currents Work
How Agent Orange Worked

John Harrison, MD

solo_singer

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.

Paterson

How Bounty Hunters Work
How Knights Work

(on loan from Dinamo Zagreb)

How Mirrors Work
How the Rules of War Work

Telephone code

BST

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

Gore, John Ellard

It's no secret that human beings have an obsession with innovation -- but has our species already found every good idea? As Josh and Chuck break down the continuing search for the next great idea, they touch on everything from hand tools to cancer cures.
Twin siblings are common enough that most people know a pair or two, but why does twinning occur? Josh and Chuckers explain where twins come from, discuss different types of twins and debunk some "twin myths" in this episode.

ALB

Bauer

Mickaël Gaffoor

Geoff Eltringham

How Cult Deprogramming Worked

Hughes, Alex. 1998. Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0415131865.

How Grassoline Works

Footballer

Zayn Malik

* NBA champion
* NBA Finals MVP
* NBA All-Star
* NBA Defensive Player of the Year
* NBA All-Defensive First Team
* NBA All-Defensive Second Team
* NBA All-Rookie First Team
* NBA steals leader
* Consensus second-team All-American
* 2× First-team All-MWC
* California Mr. Basketball

Jerry Payne

Zoos are popular because they allow visitors to see wild animals from all around the world, but how does living in captivity affect the animals? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the pros and cons of zoos.
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.

Film director, screenwriter

The Honourable Chief Justice

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.

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Dreadlocks are matted coils of hair that form a very distinctive hairstyle. So what's the deal with dreads? In this episode, Josh and Chuck examine the long history of dreadlocks and walk you through the process of dreading hair.

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Ninja, Japanese warriors famous for stealth, deception and sabotage, were inspired by Chinese military philosophy. Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the origins, history, gear and popularity of the ninja in this episode.

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How Bail Works

Norwood

How Lizzie Borden Worked
How Hot Air Balloons Work

Lok Sabha constituency

Feeney

Jon Cooksey

How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA
Is the Necronomicon real?
Traditionally, house swapping involves temporarily exchanging homes with a stranger for vacation purposes. Tune in to learn more about house swapping, from the traditional version to hospitality exchanges and couchsurfing, in this episode.

Kat: Vocals / Guitars / Violin

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?

American film director

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How Landfills Work

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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.

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Do toads cause warts?
A presidential pardon is a unique, unchallengable power granted to the president of the United States by the Constitution. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and controversial use of the presidential pardon.

Fred Graham

How the Wow! Signal Works
Does Whole-Body Cryotherapy Work?

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Why do humans have body hair?

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How HIV/AIDS Works, Part I

Lucian Cebotari

In this episode, Josh and Chuck demystify carbon trading, discussing everything from cap-and-trade schemes to carbon credits.

Alex Agase

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.
How Personalized Medicine Works

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Emerald Youth Foundation

Swindon, England

The Duality of Caffeine
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.

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Ion Burlacu

Wales

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Jackson at Ravens M&T Bank Stadium practice in August 2012.

Henry Paris

Central American Democratic Alliance

Hurtado

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."
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.

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Languages

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 do butterfly wings get their color?
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.

Sacramento, California

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Heinemann, Stephen. 1993. "Pitch-Class Set Multiplication in Boulez's Le Marteau sans maître. D.M.A. diss., University of Washington.

How Slinky Works

1960s in Washington, D.C.

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.

Chambers

What are tinnovators?

Albert Leung

How Mercenaries Work
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.

Ara Parseghian

Rolling Ball Records

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How Dementia Works

Dennis Green

In this episode, Josh and Chuck hit the open road as they explore the history, allure and decline of America's most iconic highway: Route 66.
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.
How Reincarnation Works
How Ponzi Schemes Work

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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

Tangled – The Graphic Novel

Hazelwood

Executive Director

General Manager

Animal Migration: Where’s that gnu gnoing?
What are Japanese stragglers?

Daredevil

Elmer McDevitt

If you're tone deaf, you can't hear the difference between musical pitches and notes. And it's probably a hereditary trait, as Josh and Chuck explain in this pitch-perfect episode on tone deafness.
How could a cat scuba dive?

福岡由仁郎 [Fukuoka, Yujiro]. 2005.『ピエール・ブーレーズ論：セリー主義の美学』[Pierre Boulez: Aesthetics of Serialism]. Ph.D. diss. Tokyo: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

What’s so special about Route 66?
Carl Sagan: American Hero

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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.
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.

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Boulez, Pierre. 1957. Le Marteau sans maître, score. London: Universal Edition.

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Mosch, Ulrich. 1990. "Disziplin oder Indisziplin? Zum seriellen Komponieren im 2. Satz des Marteau sans maître". Musiktheorie 5, no. 1:39–66.

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.
The Great Wall of China Episode
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.

CIV

What is Mutual Assured Destruction?

Atlee at the 8th Vijay Awards, 2014

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.
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.
SYSK’s Guatemalan Adventure, Part One
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.

Diagouraga

Joey Trevino

Tisiphone

Is there a torture manual?

Ince
Trialist
Livermore

Fascism is a specific political philosophy that's often mistakenly used to describe any authoritarian, supressive movement or regime. Josh and Chuck discuss the origins, history and markers of Fascism in this episode.
Have all the good ideas already been discovered?
How Lame Ducks Work
How Habeas Corpus Works

Debra Frank

How Living Off the Grid Works

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Donaldson

Is it possible to brainwash someone?

O'Grady

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.

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Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England

Kevin Johnson

Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think!

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Ben Affleck

How Corporate Personhood Works

View of the Selbitz Valley from the Hagen mill at Schauenstein

McCleary

Carved Records

Vocal Fry and Other Speech Trends
Does the FDA Protect Americans?
In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the most famous fortified structure in the world -- the castle. Tune in to learn all about castles, from murder holes to modern fortresses.

Singer-songwriter, rapper

Canós

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.

Koblyakov, Lev. 1977. "P. Boulez Le Marteau sans maître: Analysis of Pitch Structure". Zeitschrift für Musiktheorie 8, no. 1:24-39.

Blue and Yellow

Lau Chi-sing

Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking
How Taxidermy Works
Is there treasure on Oak Island?

Garner

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."
Witches are perhaps one of the most reviled and misunderstood groups in history -- but why? Join Josh and Chuck as they break down the Stuff You Should Know about witchcraft in this episode.

Badrul Haider Chowdhury

What’s the deal with Voodoo?

Darren Handley
Bergdich

Octopus, Octopi, Octopod, Octopuses

Chaplin

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.

Bezons, France

Noakhali District, East Bengal, British India

Reading XI

Hong Kong legislative election, 2012

Gligo, Nikša. 2009. "Skladba kao kritika skladbe: Le marteau sans maître vs. Pierrot lunaire—O nekim specifičnim funkcijama skladateljske teorije u glazbi 20. stoljeća". In Glazba prijelaza: Svečani zbornik za Evu Sedak/Music of Transition: Essays in Honour of Eva Sedak, edited by Nikša Gligo, Dalibor Davidović, and Nada Bezić, 110–18. Zagreb: ArTresor and Hrvatska Radiotelevizija. ISBN 978-953-6522-67-5; ISBN 978-953-6173-38-9.

Peter Bankes

Semilasso

Can Lifestraw save the world?
There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry.
How Junk Food Works

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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.

right|150px During her marriage, as the wife of the Prince of Wales, Diana used his arms impaled with those of her father. After her divorce, she resumed her paternal arms with the addition of a royal coronet.

Sport in Bulgaria

As many as one in five houses in Vancouver, British Columbia are used to grow marijuana. Join Josh and Chuck as they step inside indoor grow houses to see what's going on.
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.
How Homelessness Works
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.
Hallucinogenic drugs are currently illegal, but they were once commonly used in psychological treatment. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of psychedelics in treating mood disorders -- and why they're starting to gain favor again.

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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.

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Can you control your dreams?

1930s in Washington, D.C.

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

TYWYN

Charles Breakspear

Gabriele Volpi

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What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

Darikwa

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.

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Does Gum Stay in your Stomach for Seven Years?

Reading Report

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* Prince Henry of Wales

Pass Deflections

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

Voyage to the Crystal Grotto

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.
It's no surprise that ticks are one of mankind's least favorite animals. After all, they subsist on blood and spread disease. But how much do we really know about ticks? Tune in to learn more about ticks -- and how to get rid of them -- in this podcast.

Leonard with San Diego State in 2009

Is fluoride making us stupid?

Prempak

Who owns the oceans?

Joan Trotter, Jr

How Personal Rapid Transport Works
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
All of us have experienced the feeling of jealousy at some point or another. But why do we get jealous? Are women really more jealous than men? Josh and Chuck get to the bottom of jealousy in this episode.
There are less than a hundred documented cases of people who cannot feel pain and suffer from a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain. Josh and Chuck discuss the dangers and symptoms of CIP and related disorders in this episode.

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Chris Kavanagh

How Castles Work

Viktor Dohadaylo

Edwards

Tony Payne

1970s in Washington, D.C.

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Connacht

A majority of human cultures practice kissing in one form or another. But why do we kiss? Is the behavior instinctive or learned? In this episode, amateur philematologists Josh and Chuck take a look at the biology, sociology and pyschology of kissing.

The greatest casualty is being forgotten.

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Dempsey

How Kleptomania Works

Veterans services

How Profiling Works

1940s in Washington, D.C.

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.
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.
Are there undiscovered people?

Gabe Dixon

Bond

Brahputra

How Desertification Works
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?

Siegele, Ulrich. 1979. Zwei Kommentare zum «Marteau sans maître» von Pierre Boulez. Tübinger Beiträge zur Musikwissenschaft 7. Neuhausen-Stuttgart: Hänssler-Verlag.
Haas, Georg Friedrich. 1990. "Disziplin oder Indisziplin. Anmerkungen zu der von Ulrich Mosch veröffentlichten Reihentabelle von Pierre Boulez", Musiktheorie 5, no. 3:271–74.

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How Chili Peppers Work
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.

1910s in London

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.
Agritourism marries farming and tourism, but why do people pay to pick apples or work on a farm? And who does agritourism benefit? Josh and Chuck explore the history and various incarnations of agritourism, as well as the rationale behind it.
Timber! How Timber Works

Alianza Republicana Nacionalista

Why do people blush?
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."
Do animals have a sixth sense?
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.

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* Windsor

How Biohydrocarbons Work

Jameux, Dominique. 1991. Pierre Boulez. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-66740-9. London: Faber. ISBN 0-571-13744-X.

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?

Pückler-Muskau

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.

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Decroupet, Pascal, and Jean-Louis Leleu. 2006. "'Penser sensiblement' la musique: Production et description du matériau harmonique dans le troisième mouvement du Marteau sans maître". In Pierre Boulez: Techniques d'écriture et enjeux esthétiques, edited by Pascal Decroupet and Jean-Louis Leleu, 177–215. Geneva: Contrechamps. ISBN 978-2-940068-23-4.

How Carbon Capture Works

The Camrose

The Princess of Wales raising money for cancer research in Chicago, Illinois, June 1996

Biospeleology is the scientific study of cave organisms and ecosystems. In this episode, amateur biospeleologists Josh and Chuck explore the dark, dank world of caves and the weird and wonderful creatures that live in them.
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.

Charles Hammett

Ric Flair held the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship three times and had the fourth-longest combined reign, at 408 days.

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.
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.

Rapunzel fairy tale by Brothers Grimm

How Roller Derby Works

Old farm buildings at Tyddyn-y-berllan

Andrian Bogdan

Can anger be a good thing?
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, commonly referred to as Tourette's, is a neurological disorder characterized by a combination of verbal and physical tics.

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What was the Philadelphia Experiment?

Hutchinson

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.
How Flamethrowers Work

Koblyakov, Lev. 1990. Pierre Boulez: A World of Harmony. Chur: Harwood Academic Publishers. ISBN 3-7186-0422-1.

How Traffic Works

Piencikowski, Robert T. 2003. "Au fil des esquisses du Marteau". Mitteilungen der Paul Sacher Stiftung no. 16:12–17.

Randy Walker

How Comas Work
How The Eye of a Tornado Works
Is it better to buy local or organic food?
Thomas Jefferson is famous for his role in shaping the United States of America -- and for creating his own, revised version of the Bible. Learn more about the Jefferson Bible in this episode.

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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.

Martin

How Brickfilm Works
Over a billion people do not have access to clean water, and many die from water-born diseases. With 6,000 people dying each day, this situation is increasingly urgent. Could Lifestraw filters resolve this crisis? Tune in and find out.
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.

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Keith Stroud

Can humans start an earthquake?

Duffy

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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.

right|100px Prior to marriage, Diana had her own coat of arms, based on a very old coat of arms of the Spencer family, which she inherited from her paternal ancestors. The Spencers were granted a coat of arms in 1504 which bears no resemblance to that used by the family after c. 1595, which was derived from the Despencer arms. Writer J.H. Round argued that the Despencer descent was fabricated by Richard Lee, a corrupt Clarencieux King of Arms.

Lynch

Pacific Coast Conference
San Francisco, California

McShane

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.
How Witchcraft Works
The rules of war are agreed-upon rules that are intended to govern international wars and conflicts. Who developed these rules? And do countries really abide by them? Josh and Chuck take a detailed look at how the rules of war work in this episode.

John Pont

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

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In this disaster-themed episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck ponder ways the world could end -- and how projects like the lunar Doomsday Ark propose to save humanity.
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.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuckers discuss the origins and practices of the Amish.

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Vaughan

Are humans wired to survive?

Interceptions

Jeremy Simpson

September 2015

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How Lobbying Works

Pro-Beijing camp

Nirvana: Not The Band

Jeff Ingegno: Bass

How Thanksgiving Works

Sally Widener

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Hong Kong

How Tea Works

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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.

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

1901 GP

Brad Camp

Kieftenbeld

Vadim Gulceac

Chuck and Josh Make It Through Female Puberty

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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

Nicola Sambo

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Who were the Vikings?
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.

Third round

Matteo Volpi

How Earth-Like Planets Work
How Ice Cream Works
The Tomb

Vladimir Rassulov

Iorfa

Justin Morris

How Internet Censorship Works

1910s in Washington, D.C.

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.

Stacey
Fraser
Christie

Civic Party

Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau

Indian actor, Miss West Delhi 2012

Why do we believe in urban legends?

Shackell

Polyamory: When two just won’t do

Pan-democracy camp

National Wrestling Alliance and Jim Crockett Promotions

San Antonio Spurs

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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.

Atromitos Piraeus F.C.

Are Dogs Really Man’s Best Friend?
Will the moon save humanity?
How to Find the History of Your House
Can you remember being born?

Hofmann

Vice-President

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
How are college football rankings determined?

Selbitz

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1950s in London

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How Egypt’s Pyramids Work

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Dabas (disambiguation)

Tangled: The Musical

Temporary Campus: Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem

How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Works

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This episode explores why some people are left handed. The listener mail was called "Christian Shoutout."
How HIV/AIDS Works, Part II
What is geocaching?
Who are the Amish?
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.

Derrick Long

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How Body Armor Works: A Special Request
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.
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 .

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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.
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.
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.

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Do zombies really exist?
What are microexpressions?

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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.

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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.

The Naxalites

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.

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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.

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How Human Experimentation Works

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Was Mesopotamia the Cradle of Civilization?
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.

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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.
How the Five Day Weekend Works

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Mosch, Ulrich. 2004. Musikalisches Hören serieller Musik: Untersuchungen am Beispiel von Pierre Boulez' 'Le Marteau sans maître'. Saarbrücken: Pfau-Verlag. ISBN 3-89727-253-9.

Is tone deafness hereditary?

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How Evolution in Isolation Works

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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.

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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.
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.

Oregon Webfoots

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.
A large percentage of the world's population believes that you will be reborn after you die. So why does the concept of reincarnation seem so paranormal to Westerners? Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the ins and outs of birth, death and birth again.
Can you treat mental illness with psychedelics?

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The Stuff You Should Know 2015 Jolly Christmas Extravaganza

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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.
How Citizen’s Arrests Work

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Counterfeiting currency successfully takes serious skills, and some consider counterfeiting an art. Josh and Chuck recount the stories of five artful counterfeiters and their successful careers in this episode.

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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.
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.

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George Trotter

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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.
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How Face Transplants Work

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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.

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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.

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Lionel Cordew: Drums

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How the MARS Turbine Works

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How has toxoplasma turned the world into zombies?

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What is biospeleology?

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How Hypoallergenic Cats Work

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What’s the deal with carbon trading?
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.

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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."

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Does the body replace itself?

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How Noodling Works

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

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the many theories behind the mysterious phenomenon of hiccups, how long hiccuping bouts can last, and various "remedies" for hiccups.
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."

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Boulez, Pierre. 1986. Orientations: Collected Writings. Edited by Jean-Jacques Nattiez; translated by Martin Cooper. London & Boston: Faber and Faber. ISBN 0-571-14347-4. ISBN 0-571-13811-X . ISBN 0-571-13835-7 .

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Heinemann, Stephen. 1998. "Pitch-Class Set Multiplication in Theory and Practice." Music Theory Spectrum 20, no. 1 : 72–96.

How Propaganda Works
James Bond, the most infamous secret agent ever to grace the silver screen, originated in the pages of British author Ian Fleming's novels. Amateur agents Josh and Chuck uncover all sorts of Bond trivia in this action-packed episode.
Taste seems like a pretty simple sense, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it works. Josh and Chuck explore the complexities of taste, from definitions and physiology to tongue maps and supertasters, in this episode.
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.

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How Anesthesia Works
How Volcanoes Work
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.

Grondines, Pierre. 2000. "Le Marteau sans maître: Serialism Becomes Respectable". La Scena Musicale 6, no. 4 .

What are ninja?
How Exorcism Works

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Could a ‘thinking cap’ make me a genius?
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.

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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?
In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, practices and controversies of lotteries.

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Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you?

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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
How Presidential Pardons Work
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.
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.

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Why doesn’t the FDA regulate herbal supplements?

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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.

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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.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle a mind-melting topic: quantum physics! They ponder subatomic particles and various quantum theories, focusing specifically on a thought experiment called quantum suicide.
Most people are familiar with the plastic, interconnecting bricks called LEGO bricks, but what's their story? In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the history, popularity and trajectory of LEGOS -- and throw out some serious stats along the way.
McDonald's is arguably the most famous fast food restaurant on the planet. Join Josh and Chuck as they discuss the humble beginnings, menu items, practices and controversies of the fast food giant in this episode.
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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.

Boulez, Pierre. 1991. Stocktakings from an Apprenticeship. Translation by Stephen Walsh. Oxford: Clarendon Press; New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-311210-8.

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.

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How Urban Planning Works
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.
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Marijan Ćorić

Can quicksand kill you?

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

This episode covers the life of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The listener mail was called "Smart Sophomore."
What is a body farm?

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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

Bacht, Nikolaus. 2001. "'L'artisanat furieux' und sein Modell: Vergleichende Analyse von Arnold Schönbergs 'Der kranke Mond' aus Pierrot lunaire und Pierre Boulez' 'L'artisanat furieux' aus Le marteau sans maître". Die Musikforschung 54, no. 2:153–64.

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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.

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Established in 1998 as a way to determine college football rankings, the Bowl Championship Series is a complex statistical system. In this episode, Josh and Chuck tackle the complex variables -- and math! -- behind the BCS rankings.

Piencikowski, Robert T. 2000. "Pierre Boulez's Le Marteau sans maître". In Music History from Primary Sources: A Guide to the Moldenhauer Archives, edited by John Newsom and Alfred Mann, 134–41. Washington: Library of Congress.

How LEGOs Work

Mike Weinberg

Rainbows: Delighting humanity since forever

MDA

How hard is it to steal a work of art?
This episode discusses the history of Hot Wheels, the children's toy. The listener mail was called "Minimum Wage Proposal."

Religion in Bulgaria

Baltimore Ravens

In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which human activities and projects like dams can trigger earthquakes.

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Idaho

Do concussions cause early death?

California

Vosges Mountains, France

Why are honeybees disappearing?
How Whale Sharks Work
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.
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.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?

Hendrick

Does gum really stay in your stomach for Seven Years? Josh and Chuck take on the parental myth of gum swollowing.
How Grow Houses Work
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.
What the heck is a hiccup?

Vishal

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.

Tangled: The Video Game

Arts organisations based in Bulgaria

Hopper, Tom

How Murphy’s Law Works

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Mitch Engel

Fourth Round

La Spezia, Italy

Are there real-life fight clubs?

Steve Rice

How Lobotomies Work
Where’s the best place on your body to get shot?
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.

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Noodling is a type of fishing in which the participant uses his or her hand in lieu of fishing gear and bait. Discover the origins and practices of this unusual "sport" in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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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.

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Cody Patton

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.

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Jameux, Dominique. 1989b. "The Fate of the Work", in booklet to Pierre Boulez, Le Marteau sans maître; Notations pour piano; Structures pour deux pianos, livre 2. CBS Masterworks CD MK 42619.

Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.
Can your grandfather’s diet shorten your life?
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.

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Nostradamus: Predictor of the future? Not so much.

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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?

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Hoffman, Michael. 1997. "Pierre Boulez's Le marteau sans maître: An Overview Analysis". 20th-Century Music 4, no. 10 : 4–11.

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

Luca Vignali

Will the Large Hadron Collider destroy the Earth?

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How the Terracotta Army Works

Tsaregradskaya, Tatyana. 1997. "Pierre Boulez's Le Marteau sans Maitre: The Composition as a Process and a Result". In A Composition as a Problem, edited by Mart Humal, 45–49. Tallinn: Eesti Muusikaakadeemia. ISBN 9985-60-280-3.

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1970s in London

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During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times.
Are Nazi War Criminals Still At Large?
How can a lake explode?
Modern scientists have extensively researched addicts and the things they abuse, but we still don't understand everything about the nature of addiction. So how does it work? Tune in to learn more about addiction .

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How Swearing at Work Works
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?
Are there people who can’t feel pain?
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