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Why can't robots get married? Are exorcisms real? Watch as Stuff You Should Know takes a look at astonishing facts from across the globe in this podcast from Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant.
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3There are a lot of fail-safe measures in any elevator to prevent it from plummeting to the ground -- but will Josh be able to explain them all in sixty seconds? More importantly, how much of the crash course will Chuck remember? Tune in to find out.
The hierarchy of domestic help was extraordinarily well-defined in the late 19th and early 20th century. In this episode, Chuck only has sixty seconds to explain the basics of servant society. Can Josh remember everything? Tune in to find out.
Calling Nazi master-race archaeology propaganda "weird" is an understatement, and Chuck only has sixty seconds to tell Josh the whole crazy story. Listen in to see if Josh can recall everything in this crash course on Nazi archaeology.
Nowadays the microwave is ubiquitous, but its origin is surprisingly recent. Listen in as Josh zooms through a lightning-quick look at the early days of the microwave (and grades Chuck on his recall).
In 1842, Lizzie Borden was accused of committing two gruesome murders in a case that remains infamous today. In this clip, Chuck gives Josh 60 seconds' worth of facts about the crime (and grades Josh's performance). Tune in to see how Mr. Clark fares.
In 2004 a man with amnesia was found unconscious in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Although the case remains unsolved, Josh gives Chuck a crash course in the strange story of Benjamin Kyle. Can Chuck can remember it all, or will he catch his own case of amnesia?
Zorro's name is Spanish for "fox," and since 1919 he's been a popular superhero for generations of fans. Josh seems pretty confident as Chuck presents an intimidating heap of Zorro trivia -- but how much will he actually remember?
Wojtek was a private in the Polish army during World War II. What makes Wojtek different from other soldiers? He was a bear. A big bear that did big strong bear things to help the Polish 22nd Artillery Transport Corps and Allied Forces invade Italy.
Although you may have never set foot on a ship, odds are that you're familiar with the popular figures of speech that were originally nautical terms. In this segment, Chuck gives a Josh a crash-course in nautical etymology. But how much can Josh remember?
Catalytic converters convert toxic exhaust to -- well, non-toxic exhaust. But how do they actually work? In this segment, Chuck breaks down the science and history of catalytic conversion in 60 seconds. Tune in to see if Josh can remember it all.
Why do you get dizzy when you spin around? Josh explains it all in this video from Stuff You Should Know.
The anthropic principle is the idea that our universe seems fine-tuned for human life. Can Josh explain what this means in sixty seconds or less? Can Chuck pass the post-crash course quiz? Tune in to find out.
The first American pick up truck was built by Chevy in 1918. Dodge and Ford were not far behind. Find out more in this video from Stuff You Should Know.
Can body temperature cure loneliness? How does social isolation affect people? Find out in the episode of Stuff you Should Know video.
The Jeep was the first four-wheeled off road vehicle and was named after a character in the popular Popeye comic strip.
Charles Coghlan's burial has sparked a mystery in Canadian history. Did Coghlan's desire to be buried on Prince Edward Island need supernatural intervention? Or is his story pure poppycock? Tune in to learn more.
Will breakthroughs in superconductor research change our ability to quantum levitate? Join Chuck and Josh to learn more.
The Karate Kid is one of Chuck's all-time favorite movies. Can he give Josh a successful crash course in this iconic film? Tune in to find out.
GI Joe was the first action figure toy. Do you know the history of GI Joe? Watch as the guys give each other a crash course -- and a pop quiz -- on the history of GI Joe.
Mirror Dystonia is a condition where both sides of the body act in tandem. Sure, it sounds simple -- but the effects of this on a human body are devastating.
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