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Stuff You Should Know

If you"ve ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

society & culture

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43:42

Selects: How The Pill Changed the World

Stuff You Should Know ·

2024/12/07

When the birth control pill hit the market in 1960 it landed like a social bomb. Almost overnight, women gained the ability to separate sex from pregnancy and everything from feminism to patients’ rights centered on it. Find out all about its history in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:56

The Ruby Ridge Standoff

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2024/12/05

The Ruby Ridge standoff still lingers after more than 30 years. But who was at fault for the lives lost? Listen in today to learn all about this dark spot in American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:40

Short Stuff: Franca Viola

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2024/12/04

One of the world’s unsung heroes – at least outside of Italy – is a brave woman who stood up to an insidious and longstanding custom and made her country a better place for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:43

Solipsism: This Is All In My Mind?

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2024/12/03

As the philosophical holds, there’s a chance you don’t exist, that not only you, but this episode, the podcast, and the entire universe are only projections of Josh or Chuck’s mind. If so, then recording this episode was a waste of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

54:31

Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular

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2024/11/30

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

61:10

LIVE: Minneapolis - The Madd Gasser of Mattoon

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2024/11/28

Please enjoy our 2024 live show about the wild tale of the Madd Gasser of Mattoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:07

Short Stuff: Erfurt Latrine Disaster

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2024/11/27

A terrible thing happened in Germany in the summer of 1184.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

50:06

The Wild History of Tetris

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2024/11/26

Tetris is an iconic game with a fascinating history. Dive in today to learn all about this classic puzzle game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

46:39

Selects: How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked

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2024/11/23

The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted by a professor who didn't dot the i's and cross the t's. Listen in to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck give this experiment some harsh treatment of their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:52

The Story of Tavern on the Green

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2024/11/21

Tavern on the Green is a legendary NY eatery that has never rated particularly well with food critics. Despite that, it's been a NYC mainstay for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

13:45

Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

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2024/11/20

Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held captive in a hotel room on her husband's orders and painted as a crazy alcoholic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

48:03

The Saga of Silk Road

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2024/11/19

The US government took a thumb in the eye with the creation of the Silk Road website. Right there on the internet you could anonymously buy drugs and various other contraband, and for a couple years no one could do a darn thing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

49:00

Selects: The Cleveland Torso Murders

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2024/11/16

During the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland’s most vulnerable and destitute residents were prey for one of history’s most horrific serial killers. The killer’s identity remains a mystery to this day. Josh and Chuck take you through what's known in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

42:06

The Fascinating History of Dandelions

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2024/11/14

Dandelions are way more interesting than you think. Trust us and click play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

15:11

Short Stuff: The wAve

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2024/11/13

It’s a thrill to stand and, raise your arms, maybe give a woo! then sit down again, especially if you’re in a sports stadium. And especially if you’re doing it as part of a Wave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

43:12

Kids' Chemistry Sets: KABOOM!

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2024/11/12

A surprising number of Nobel Prize winners credit their childhood chemistry set for sparking their interest in science. But most kids just used them to make stuff explode. Compared to the originals, today’s versions are super safe, pale shadows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:53

Selects: What's a quinceañera anyway?

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2024/11/09

A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a lot of great food. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they don their favorite pink dresses and go over this wonderful tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

49:06

ADHD pt 2

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2024/11/07

Today, the conclusion of the two-part episode on ADHD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:47

Short Stuff: Tornado Alley

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2024/11/06

North America gets as many as 1400 tornadoes a year. The place with the next highest is the UK at 33. So the spot with the most tornadoes in the US is also the spot with the most tornadoes in the world. That would be Tornado Alley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:10

ADHD pt 1

Stuff You Should Know ·

2024/11/05

Today, Josh and Chuck dive into part one of their two-part suite on ADHD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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